The Story Behind Botero’s Infamous Paintings of Pablo Escobar
Botero was inspired by the death of Pablo Escobar to create two of his most famous works.
Jane Avril: The Can-Can Dancer Face of the Moulin Rouge and the Belle Époque
Jane Avril's dancing skills and art were so impressive that even Toulouse Lautrec immortalized her in many of his paintings.
Frida Kahlo: A Sad Story of Low Self-Esteem and Destructive Love
Frida Kahlo is often seen as a symbol of rebelliousness and female empowerment, but her art shows she was only a sad woman with
Suzy Solidor, The Queer Singer That Inspired Over 200 Artists During The Thirties
If you're wondering who was the ultimate art muse of them all, that would be the forgotten singer, Suzy Solidor, the most painted woman
Simeon Solomon: The Artist Who Awakened Queer Desire In The Victorian Era
Simeon Solomon used the established themes and norms to portray homoerotic experiences and ideas.
Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Loneliness, His Genius Side, and Sad Obsession with Urine
Sculptor, architect, painter, and poet, Michelangelo Buonarroti was one of the most prolific yet sad artists of all time.
Solitude in Art: 10 Artists Who Used Loneliness to Create Masterpieces
Mostly forced, these artists overcame the anxiety of solitude through their craft.
Frida Kahlo’s Last Wish That She Only Confessed to Her Doctor
Frida Kahlo met Dr. Leo Eloesser, who soon became one of her most trusted friends and confidant.
Marie-Antoinette’s Journey From Teen Bride To Hated Queen In 15 Paintings
This is the life of Queen Marie-Antoinette, one of the most hated and misrepresented female characters in history.
Mystery Solved: A Bridge in the Mona Lisa Painting Reveals Where it Was Painted
Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' hides many mysteries, but it seems we can now cross one off the list.
