Art, mythological art, women of mythology

Bacchantes or Maenads?

Who were them? In fact, there isn’t only one answer. According to some sources Maenads and Bacchantes aren’t the same, they said that Maenads were divine feminine beings who served the god Dionysus, as the nymphs, while the Bacchantes were mortal women who dedicated themselves to his cult. However, the most accepted theory is that… Continue reading Bacchantes or Maenads?

Art, Research

The Last Supper by Plautilla Nelli

The Last Supper is the final meal that Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before the crucifixion. This moment is commemorated by Christians especially on Maundy Thursday and it provides the scriptural basis for the Eucharist (‘Holy Communion’). It was a very important subject during the Renaissance, especially in Italy. According to the cannonic… Continue reading The Last Supper by Plautilla Nelli

Art, Art History, Artists

To Each Concrete Man by Ree Morton

To Each Concrete Man is an art installation created by American visual artist Ree Morton. She’s closely associated with the postminimalist and feminist art movements of the 1970’s. This installation was created in 1974 to be displayed at the Whitney Museum of New York. Since 2016 this art installation is on display at the Museum… Continue reading To Each Concrete Man by Ree Morton

Art, Artists, Painters, Who was/is

Who was Uemura Shoen?

Uemura Shoen was the pseudonym of Uemura Tsune, an important artist in Meiji, Taisho and early Showa period Japanese painting. To those who are not familiar with the history of Japan, the Meiji period starts at late 19th century and the Taisho and Showa cover almost all 20th century. Daughter Miyuki by Uemura Shoen -… Continue reading Who was Uemura Shoen?

Art, Artists, Exhibitions, Painters, review

ArtExhibition: Tamara de Lempicka

This is the first retrospective exhibition dedicated to Tamara de Lempicka in Madrid, and it includes around 200 pieces from more than 40 private collections, museums and providers. The Polish girl by Tamara de Lempicka - 1933 (Cheryl and Philip Milstein) The exhibition presents a careful contextualisation of Lempicka's artistic career through an immersive experience.… Continue reading ArtExhibition: Tamara de Lempicka