Plautilla Nelli: Florence’s Forgotten Nun Painter.
The story of the first known female painter of Florence and how she led a convent art studio in Renaissance Italy 1. Introduction: Why Don’t
Dismiste and Forgotten Lucrina Fetti: The Baroque Nun
Discover the spiritual and artistic brilliance of a forgotten female painter of the Italian Baroque. 1. Introduction: Why Don’t We Hear More About Lucrina Fetti?
Fede Galizia: The Forgotten Renaissance Prodigy.
Why Don’t We Hear Enough About Fede Galizia? In every art history textbook, we find the same names: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Titian. But what
Unforgettable and Bound Lotte Laserstein.
Lotte Laserstein: The Painter Who Froze a Lost World in Oil In a quiet studio in 1920s Berlin, under soft northern light streaming through tall
Undaunted Anna Dorothea Therbusch.
Anna Dorothea Therbusch, The Court Painter Who Challenged Prussian Conventions, was a self-taught prodigy turned royal portraitist. Therbusch battled patriarchal norms to paint her way
Daring Jacoba van Heemskerck.
Jacoba van Heemskerck , Dutch Abstract Pioneer in Expressionism and Theosophy. A trailblazing woman who transformed landscapes into sacred compositions of color, form, and spirituality.
Georgette Agutte: France’s Fearless Fauvist and Sculptor.
The only woman in the Fauvist circle, Georgette Agutte, painted with defiant color and lived with unapologetic independence. Before abstract art made its splash, before
Bold Fahrelnissa Zeid: The Kaleidoscope Empress of Abstract Expressionism
Fahrelnissa Zeid, from Ottoman princess to modernist rebel, defied expectations with her bold use of color, courage, and cosmopolitan flair. If there was ever a
Berthe Morisot: The Impressionist Trailblazer Who Painted in Light and Defied Convention
Berthe Morisot: The Impressionist Trailblazer Who Painted in Light and Defied Convention Before Frida donned a flower crown, before Georgia picked up a brush in
Fearless Michaelina Wautier: The 17th-Century Belgian Artist Who Outsmarted the Baroque Boys
Michaelina Wautier: The Bold Belgian Baroque Painter Who Outsized, Out Painted, and Outlasted the Boys—Until History Forgot Her (But Not Anymore!)” Some artists go big,
Clara Peeters: The 17th-Century Still-Life Queen Who Snuck Into Her Own Paintings
Clara Peeters: The 17th-Century Still-Life Queen Who Snuck Into Her Own Paintings Clara Peeters(1594 – 1657) In a world where men dominated the brush and
Elisabetta Sirani: Indomitable Baroque Artist and First Feminist.
Who was Elisabetta Sirani? Self-Portrait as Allegory of Painting (1658) by Elisabetta Sirani, Pushkin Museum, Moscow Before Frida, before Artemisia, there was Elisabetta Sirani, a brilliant, bold, and
Angelica Kauffman: 18th-Century Super Star.
Angelica Kauffman: The Neoclassical Artist Who Outsmarted 18th-Century Art Snobs What do you get when you cross genius-level talent, fluency in four languages, a flair
Rosa Bonheur: The Wild Woman Who Painted Bulls Better Than Any Man
Rosa Bonheur: The Wild Woman Who Painted Bulls Better Than Any Man “As far as males go, I only like the bulls I paint.” —
Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun.
1. Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun: A Star is Born—With a Paintbrush (c) The National Trust for Scotland, Fyvie Castle; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation
Judith Leyster: The Forgotten Leading Star of the Dutch Golden Age
Judith Leyster, a Life a Destiny. 1. Introduction Judith Leyster is a pioneering 17th-century Dutch painter. Often overshadowed by her male contemporaries, Judith Leyster (1609–1660)
Incredible Suzanne Valadon: From Acrobat, Model, to Artist.
The Acrobat Who Painted Her Way Out of the Frame In the smoky cafés and sun-splashed studios of Montmartre, Suzanne Valadon was never just one
Hieronymus Bosch; Exploring the Visionary Genius.
Hieronymus Bosch passed away in August 1516 in his hometown of S-Hertogenbosch; the causes of his stay were unknown. However, he was honored with a funeral and befitted his status as a member of the Brotherhood of Our Lady, a prominent religious confraternity.
Surrealism 101: Key Concepts and Pioneers of 20th Century Art.
Created By AI, inspired by Salvador Dali.
Müfide Kadri, Short Life of a Brilliant Female Artist
Müfide Kadri was a prominent Turkish painter during the Ottoman Empire. She was recognized for her contributions to art in the early 20th century. Despite her short life, she spearheaded women’s rights to be recognized in a male-dominated society.
Galleries: 9 Hacks for The Art of Representation
Have you ever wondered how galleries decide which artists to represent? It’s a complex process that involves careful selection, research, and consideration.
Berthe Morisot Biography: A Leading Female Impressionist Painter
Berthe Morisot’s uniqueness was to ‘live’ her painting, and to paint her life […] she took up, put down, returned to her brush like a thought that comes to us, is clean forgotten, then occurs to us once again.”
Mihri Musfik: Extraordinary Turkish Activist and Artist .
Mihri Müşfik’s legacy is a testament to the transformative power of art, breaking down boundaries and challenging social norms. Her unwavering dedication to her craft and tireless efforts to advance women’s rights in the arts and education have earned her a well-deserved place as a trailblazer in Ottoman art history. However, reviving her life and work proved to be a challenging task, as much of her art has been lost to time and her story remains shrouded in mystery.
Raphael Sanzio First Rock Star of Renaissance.
The first record of Raphael’s activity was at Perigoa, where he is found in a document of December 10, 1500, declaring that the young painter, already known as “master,” was commissioned to help paint an altarpiece to be completed by September 13, 1502.
