Last week Madrid held an important art event: ARCO, the contemporary Art Fair most important of Spain and Women’n Art was there visiting and searching for the works of contemporary women artists. I’m glad to say that I was surprised by the number of works of women artists (of course it can be improved). According… Continue reading ARCO Madrid 2020
Category: Art
Three years!
I cannot believe that is already the third anniversary of Women’n Art! Last year I lived important and unforgettable moments thanks to this blog such as my trip to Paris to visit and write a review of Berthe Morisot’s exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, the Women’n Art bookmarks, invitations for collaborations with other webs and… Continue reading Three years!
Fiammetta
Fiammetta is one of the most famous literary characters, she appears in several of Boccaccio’s works, she was his muse and lover and was traditionally associated with Maria d’Aquino, a noblewoman of Naples, who was an illegitimate daughter of Robert Wise, King of Naples and Count of Provence. Fiammetta's song by Edwin Austin Abbey (Photo… Continue reading Fiammetta
Are women artists finding their place in museums?
This is the question I have for you today. Lately, many museums are hosting solo exhibitions of women artists and having more works by women on permanent display. Is this a sign that finally women are achieving their deserved place in the museums? Still Life with Flowers, a Silver-gilt Goblet, Dried Fruit, Sweetmeats, Bread sticks,… Continue reading Are women artists finding their place in museums?
Medea
In Greek Mythology, Medea is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, a niece of Circe and the granddaughter of Helios, the sun’s god. In most stories she is known as a powerful sorceress. Medea is also an important figure in the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, appearing in Euripides’s tragedy Medea, in the… Continue reading Medea


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