Anastasiia is an art historian and curator based in Bucharest, Romania. Previously she worked as a museum assistant, caring for a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Her main research objectives are early-20th-century art and underrepresented artists of that era. She travels frequently and has lived in 8 different countries for the past 28 years.
Education
MA Art History & Curatorial Studies — University of Groningen, 2022
Areas of Expertise
5 Works by Giorgio de Chirico You Should Know
Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico was the founder of the Metaphysical painting movement, which became an important precursor to Surrealist art.
Why Was Salvador Dali Expelled From the Surrealist Group?
Salvador Dali’s eccentricities and shocking political views once led to his official expulsion from the Surrealist circles.
How the USSR Tried to Get Rid of Faith and Religion (But Failed)
In the USSR, prosecuted Orthodox Christian clergymen ran underground monasteries and maintained their traditions despite propaganda, oppression, and mass executions.
6 Aspects That Defined Hans Bellmer (& His Haunting Dolls)
Hans Bellmer created deformed monstrous dolls that reflected his anxieties and hidden desires.
The Case of Andrei Rublev’s Trinity: Can Politics Destroy Art?
In 2023, Vladimir Putin ordered Andrei Rublev’s Trinity to be removed from museum custody and handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church.
5 Works by Rosa Bonheur You Should Know
The French painter Rosa Bonheur made animal painting fashionable and admired in the entire European continent.
5 Captivating Facts About Mexican Muralism
The artists of Mexican Muralism revived Indigenous Mexican art and promoted left-wing politics.
Humans as an Artistic Medium: Body Art’s History
The most extensive use of body art as an artistic medium emerged in the 20th century, with artists seeking alternatives to traditional expressive practices.
9 Works That Defined El Greco’s Career
From Crete to Toledo, El Greco forged a singular style—stretched bodies, electric color—that made him Spain’s rebel and modernism’s precursor.
The Forgotten Designer Behind the Iconic Metro of Paris
In addition to designing the Paris Metro, Hector Guimard developed revolutionary housing solutions. However, he was unjustly forgotten soon after his death.
5 Works by James McNeill Whistler You Should Know
James McNeill Whistler’s works marvelously explored the subtle variety of light and tone, although his eccentric personality sometimes made it hard to appreciate the effort.
7 Important Baroque Paintings You Should Know
Baroque paintings made clear: seven masterpieces with quick notes on why they matter and what to look for, from Caravaggio to Vermeer.