November 18, 2019

Reflecting the World of Yayoi Kusama

Where it all began The childhood of Yayoi Kusama forever had an influence on her mental health and her art. Born in Matsumoto, Japan in 1929, she was the youngest of four children born into...

October 18, 2019

Shining a Light on the Career of Johannes Vermeer

Where it all began Despite producing a number of renowned artworks in his lifetime, not much is known about the upbringing of Johannes Vermeer. It is thought that he was born in 1632 in Delft,...

October 2, 2019

The Fleeting Fauvist Movement

What is Fauvism? This style of painting refers to the work of a group of French modern artists from the early twentieth century. Known as ‘les fauves’ (translated as ‘wild beasts’), these artists shunned the...

September 26, 2019

Life Through the Eyes of Oswaldo Guayasamín

He is considered a national treasure of Ecuador. We look back at the life of Oswaldo Guayasamín from childhood and early career through to his later works and death.

August 10, 2019

Celebrating Pop Art With Roy Lichtenstein

Where it all began Unlike many famous artists, Roy Lichtenstein enjoyed a privileged childhood. Born in New York on October 27th, 1923, his father was a successful real estate developer who was able to send...

July 15, 2019

The Life and Works of the Great Van Gogh

Where it all began Young Vincent Van Gogh had a very religious upbringing. The pastor’s son was born on March 30th, 1853 in Groot-Zundert, Holland and spent much of his childhood struggling with his own...

June 13, 2019

Delving into the Works of David Hockney

Where it all began The great David Hockney was born in Bradford, UK in 1937. He displayed a talent and interest in art at an early age, choosing to study at the Bradford College of...

May 17, 2019

Modern-Day Artist Activist: The Works of Michael Armitage

While Michael Armitage insists he is not a political artist, it is difficult to deny that there is a sense of protest throughout his work. Touching on themes of homosexuality, women’s rights and terrorism, he explores the reality of his home country and raises questions about the culture.

March 28, 2019

The Magic of Michelangelo

He is famous for creating some of the most famous masterpieces in the world. We look back at the magic of Michelangelo from his childhood and early career through to his later works and death.

February 14, 2019

The Intriguing Life of Irma Stern

She is considered to be one of the most important artists to have come from South Africa. We look back at the intriguing life of Irma Stern from her childhood and early career through to her later works and death.