paintings

J.M.W. Turner at 250: The first painter to depict the Industrial Revolution

April 18, 2025 By Jenny Farrell

Turner’s work sought to capture the immense forces of nature, often reflecting social transformations and issues.

Women’s artistic narratives in times of war

March 8, 2024 By Jenny Farrell

From its outset, International Women's Day was characterized by the fight for peace, against militarism and war. Countless women artists have also addressed the issue of war.

Art enters the age of imperialism

January 29, 2024 By Jenny Farrell

Edvard Munch’s The Scream (1893) speaks to us again today with great intensity.

For artist Alice Neel, people always came first

April 4, 2022 By Michael Berkowitz

Virtually ignored for much of her early career, Alice Neel’s life and work are beacons for socially conscious artists, especially women.

Caravaggio at 450: A maverick Realist painter in the Baroque era

September 27, 2021 By Jenny Farrell

Caravaggio is most frequently considered a Baroque artist. How true is this?