
Mihaela Gutu
Mihaela is a freelance writer, editor, and translator. She’s an avid reader of classic literature with a background in literary studies and literary translations. She is obsessed with language grammar and syntax, so spending hours dissecting sentences and texts is a pleasure for her. Mihaela grew up in a family full of artists. Although she pursued a career in literary arts, she’s also passionate about performing arts (particularly dance) and visual arts. In her free time, Mihaela plays with her cat Cappuccino, binge-watches TV series, rereads her favorite books for the tenth time, and spends time online learning new stuff.
Articles by Mihaela Gutu

The famous French Dada artist Marcel Duchamp loved playing chess. He read about it, played correspondence chess, and attended tournaments.

Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2 is one of Marcel Duchamp’s most famous works done on canvas. Here’s what you need to know.
Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2 is one of Marcel Duchamp’s most famous works done on canvas. Here’s what you need to know.

Marcel Duchamp was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He is primarily known for his readymades.
Marcel Duchamp was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He is primarily known for his readymades.

Although not as popular as his readymades, Marcel Duchamp’s paintings are just as important in outlining his development as an artist.
Although not as popular as his readymades, Marcel Duchamp’s paintings are just as important in outlining his development as an artist.

Henri Matisse’s use of color became pivotal in the history of visual arts. He employed color to convey emotions, dismissing realistic depictions of his subjects.
Henri Matisse’s use of color became pivotal in the history of visual arts. He employed color to convey emotions, dismissing realistic depictions of his subjects.

Traveling to culturally rich and beautiful places was always a priority for the renowned French artist Henri Matisse.

Henri Matisse is the world’s most widely recognized and appreciated fauvist who shocked the art world with his highly unconventional paintings.
Henri Matisse is the world’s most widely recognized and appreciated fauvist who shocked the art world with his highly unconventional paintings.

Although the famous French painter worked with many people over the years, only a few of Henri Matisse’s models earned a place in his heart.

Henri Matisse is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. He was particularly known for his use of vivid colors.
Henri Matisse is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. He was particularly known for his use of vivid colors.

Claude Monet is considered the father of Impressionism. He made 2,000 paintings over his career, here are ten Claude Monet Paintings you should know.

Claude Monet was an iconic Impressionist painter. He is widely renowned for his series of paintings, particularly his Water Lilies.
Claude Monet was an iconic Impressionist painter. He is widely renowned for his series of paintings, particularly his Water Lilies.

The Water Lilies, which consists of almost 300 paintings, is Claude Monet’s most famous series of works depicting his garden at Giverny.
The Water Lilies, which consists of almost 300 paintings, is Claude Monet’s most famous series of works depicting his garden at Giverny.