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Discover the lives, legacies, and iconic works of artists that shape the world of expression, and left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history
Artist Wassily Kandinsky was a pioneer of abstraction. Discover his life and career in six iconic artworks.
Composers throughout history have taken inspiration for their now-famous operas from the enchanting stories of ancient Greek mythology.
A study on Caravaggio’s Judith Beheading Holofernes, and the woman who may have inspired it.
Rembrandt’s artistic evolution from the precise detailing of the visual world towards a more tonal approach to painting divided opinion in his own time.
John Singer Sargent was a man of refined artistic skill, prone to unconventional and sometimes scandalous creative choices.
The Ciniselli Circus acted as a major form of popular entertainment in 19th century Russia. Its accessible nature brought people from every social class together.
The world of comic books, nowadays greatly respected for its artistic and narrative values, owes so much to the artistry, the imagination, and the uniqueness of Moebius.
Apart from his cult-like status, Franz Liszt was one of the Romantic Era’s most influential composers and performers whose impact can still be heard today.