Books, review

Illuminating Women Artists’ New Books

Hi there, I am so excited to finally share with you, that I was invited by Lund Humphries to make a review with my impressions on their two new titles of amazing book series Illuminating Women Artists, one about Eufrasia Burlamacchi and the other about Clara Peeters. Few months ago, I invited wonderful Erika Gaffney,… Continue reading Illuminating Women Artists’ New Books

Art, Books, Collaborations

Illuminating Women Artists

Today’s post is very special, I invited the wonderful Erika Gaffney from Art Herstory, who also works at Lund Humphries Publishers to talk about the beautiful book collection Illuminating Women Artists, and she was kind enough to accept. I hope you all enjoy the reading! Introducing the Illuminating Women Artists book series There is vibrant… Continue reading Illuminating Women Artists

Art, art news, Artists, Museum, Research

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?

Art, Art History, Artists, Baroque, Painters, Research, Who was/is

Who was Clara Peeters?

Clara Peeters was a still life painter of the Flemish Baroque. Everything we know about her came from her paintings, so the biographical information we have is very limited. For example, her place of birth is not documented, there is no information of a possible wedding and we don’t know who trained her. Antwerp There… Continue reading Who was Clara Peeters?