John Sewell
John holds both a BA and an MA in Art History from the University of Birmingham, UK. His academic research focussed on nineteenth and early-twentieth century depictions of narcotics use, addiction and race-relations. However, his interests extend far beyond this; and his work covers an array of topics from many different periods and locations around the world. Alongside writing, he is also the founder of Eazyl - an online art marketplace for emerging artists which charges no commission fees.
Articles by John Sewell
American Icon Annie Leibovitz: Here’s What You Need to KnowAnnie Leibovitz has photographed some of the world’s most famous celebrities. Her career spans more than 50 years and she’s one of the most highly regarded American photographers in history.
Amedeo Modigliani: A Modern Influencer Beyond his TimeItalian painter Amedeo Modigliani had a tragically short career. Yet his influence continues as strongly as many of those he worked alongside, including Picasso, Renoir and Brâncuși.
Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani had a tragically short career. Yet his influence continues as strongly as many of those he worked alongside, including Picasso, Renoir and Brâncuși.
Gustave Courbet: What Made Him The Father of Realism?Gustave Courbet was the founding father of the politically-motivated Realism movement, which revolutionized European painting. He paved the way for the Impressionists and ultimately the birth of modern art.
Gustave Courbet was the founding father of the politically-motivated Realism movement, which revolutionized European painting. He paved the way for the Impressionists and ultimately the birth of modern art.
Henry Moore: A Monumental Artist & His SculptureHenry Moore’s three-dimensional artworks are some of the most recognizable in all of art history. However, his other works and their influence also extended far beyond the realm of sculpture.
Henry Moore’s three-dimensional artworks are some of the most recognizable in all of art history. However, his other works and their influence also extended far beyond the realm of sculpture.
6 Famous Artists Who Struggled with AlcoholismFamous artists, like other members of society, are susceptible to many vices. However, one of the most over-indulged of these habits, among some of art history’s leading figures, is alcohol.
Famous artists, like other members of society, are susceptible to many vices. However, one of the most over-indulged of these habits, among some of art history’s leading figures, is alcohol.
5 Art Forgers Who Made Their Way To FameThroughout history, people have tried to profit by forging artworks. Some escape undetected, but the art forgers who get caught often end up as famous artists themselves.
7 Famous Artists Who Experimented with NarcoticsThe history of art and narcotics is riddled with myth and speculation. But the true stories that exist reveal a lot about the life and work of many famous artists.
The history of art and narcotics is riddled with myth and speculation. But the true stories that exist reveal a lot about the life and work of many famous artists.
Gustave Caillebotte: 10 Facts About The Parisian PainterGustave Caillebotte was a fervent art patron and painter, capturing Parisian high life in his artwork. Keep reading for 10 facts on his life and career!
Jacques-Louis David: Painter And RevolutionaryJacques-Louis David was not only a renowned painter, but an integral member of the French Revolution. Read more to learn about the intersection between his art and politics.
Jacques-Louis David was not only a renowned painter, but an integral member of the French Revolution. Read more to learn about the intersection between his art and politics.
Marina Abramovic – A Life In 5 PerformancesOften hailed as the grandmother of performance art, Marina Abramovic has had a career spanning more than 60 years. She manifested her life and creativity in her performances.
How Did A Dog Discover The Lascaux Cave Paintings?In the autumn of 1940, Robot the dog disappeared down a hole leading to the discovery of the Lascaux cave; where the walls had been covered in artworks created by its Palaeolithic inhabitants, nearly 20,000 years ago.
In the autumn of 1940, Robot the dog disappeared down a hole leading to the discovery of the Lascaux cave; where the walls had been covered in artworks created by its Palaeolithic inhabitants, nearly 20,000 years ago.