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Oct 20, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Errika Gerakiti |Jimena Escoto |Louisa Mahoney
Cubism Emil Nolde, German-Danish painter and printmaker, was a pioneering figure in Expressionism who shaped the movement and inspired countless other artists. His masterful use of color and bold, vivid brushwork became a hallmark of his style. However, Nolde’s legacy is complicated because of his involvement with the Nazi regime—despite being labeled a “degenerate” artist.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Jimena Escoto |Louisa Mahoney |Emily Snow |Proofreader Yifan Xia
Artist Stories Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is one of the most famous painters of his generation. His ballerinas are held in many of the world’s most prestigious museums. A self-proclaimed realist, Degas also painted members of the lower classes, providing a glimpse into the harsh realities of Parisian life in the 19th century. Here are ten paintings to get to know Degas’ impressive catalog and learn some uncomfortable truths behind the canvas. 1.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Isla Phillips-Ewen |Louisa Mahoney |Emily Snow
Thawan Duchanee (1939–2014) was a painter, sculptor, and architect from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. He is Thailand’s most celebrated artist. Duchanee gained popularity not just through his provocative (and beautiful) depictions of Buddhism, but also because of his flamboyant personality. At the age of 60, he received the Fukuoka Asian Arts Prize and was then selected as the national artist of Thailand. He even once made the Queen of England laugh.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Louisa Mahoney |Emily Snow |Pola Otterstein |Szymon Jocek
Art Travels Asian Art Maqbool Fida Husain’s artwork exudes a timeless quality that bridges the past and the present. His forms honor sacred traditions while also energizing modern life. Husain’s creations craft a narrative that remains pertinent despite the changing times. As a pivotal figure, he was instrumental in bringing India’s independent art to both national and global attention. Born in 1915, M. F.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Candy Bedworth |Ela Bobek |Louisa Mahoney |Marta Wiktoria Bryll
Animals min Read Animals Asian Art Animals Tigers are frequently depicted in art – this fierce but beautiful animal has fascinated artists from across the world. Let’s leap into the eye of the tiger! With their stunning black-and-orange striped coats and long, white whiskers, tigers are the largest and most iconic of the big cats. Did you know that tiger stripes are as individual and unique as our own fingerprints?
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Emily Snow |Louisa Mahoney |Pola Otterstein |Szymon Jocek
European Art Architecture May Morris (1862–1938) once described herself as a “remarkable woman… though none of you seemed to think so.” These words proved painfully prophetic, as Morris has since been overshadowed by her father’s more famous legacy. May Morris’ innovative embroidery designs, impassioned activism, and inspired record-keeping made her an unsung heroine of the Arts & Crafts movement. She deserves more consideration and much celebration.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Louisa Mahoney |Pola Otterstein |Szymon Jocek |Nikolina Konjevod
Artist Stories European Art Ferdinand Hodler was one of the principal figures of 19th-century Swiss painting. Hodler worked in many styles during his life. Over the course of his career, he painted picturesque landscapes, realist portraits, genre paintings, and invented a style of his own called Parallelism that was inspired by Symbolism. His work had a significant impact on the Swiss artistic sensibility. Let’s take a closer look at this multifaceted painter and his creative life.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Carlotta Mazzoli |Nikolina Konjevod |Louisa Mahoney |Natalia Tiberio
Willem de Kooning was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art and a leading force in the Abstract Expressionism. His dynamic brushwork, complex compositions, and profound exploration of form and space have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest artists of his time. The 20th century was not devoid of great masters—artists who have forever changed the history of art and how we perceive beauty. One such master is indeed Willem de Kooning.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
messynessychic.com | Louisa Mahoney
Aloïse Corbaz lived a life outside the margins. Institutionalised, alone, and without any training, her deeply individual artworks were both a product of and a comment on her struggles with mental illness. Within the walls of a Swiss asylum in early 20th century, Corbaz was extremely prolific.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Magda Michalska |Louisa Mahoney |Pola Otterstein |Szymon Jocek
Suzanne Valadon began her artistic journey as a model, unable to afford professional painting classes. Observing and learning from the renowned artists she posed for, such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, she honed her skills by emulating their techniques. Valadon’s dedication and talent eventually led her to become the first woman admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in France, marking a significant milestone in her remarkable career.
