Art News and Articles

Discover the vibrant legacy of August Macke, a pioneering German Expressionist and member of Der Blaue Reiter. Explore his unique use of color and form, which left a lasting impact on early 20th-century art.

Explore the timeless allure of nude paintings through masterpieces by Gallhof, Draper, Boldini, Collier, Chaplin, Enjolras, Vallotton, Valadon, Mediz, and Modigliani. Discover the unique styles and historical significance of each artist's work.

Les Nabis were a Symbolist, clique-like gathering established by Paul Sérusier, who coordinated his companions into a mysterious society. This in-depth article reviews Les Nabis, the artists and showcases the post popular paintings, now available as framed art prints and canvas panels at GalleryThane.

Discover the life and legacy of Karl Wiener, a pivotal Austrian artist known for his vibrant style and profound impact on modern art. Explore his major works, unique techniques, and lasting influence on contemporary artists in our comprehensive biography.

Grant Wood, the iconic American painter, captured the essence of rural life in the Midwest through his celebrated works. From the stoic "American Gothic" to the vibrant "Spring in Town," his paintings offer a window into the traditions, hardships, and beauty of America's heartland. Wood's unique artistic vision and appreciation for the simplicity of small-town living have left an indelible mark on the art world.

Art has long been a reflection of the human experience, capturing the beauty, pain, and complexity of our existence. Yet, amidst the vast tapestry of artistic expression, there exist paintings that plunge deep into the realms of darkness and discomfort. These are the works that challenge our sensibilities, confront our fears, and provoke a visceral reaction. In this article, we embark on a journey through the most disturbing paintings in the history of art.

Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji is a series by the very talented Katsushika Hokusai. The art is also loved as much as people love the real mountain Fuji. His work is so valuable that it is hard to see the original art.

Claude Monet was the leader of the French Impressionist movement, literally giving the movement its name. As an inspirational talent and personality, he was crucial in bringing its adherents together. Interested in painting in the open air and capturing natural light, Monet would later bring the technique to one of its most famous pinnacles with his series paintings, in which his observations of the same subject, viewed at various times of the day, were captured in numerous sequences.

For every picturesque painting that is considered pleasing to the eye, there is at least one strange and bizarre counterpart. We usually avert our gaze from these so-called oddities, because, well, they’re just weird or uncomfortable to look at. But many of these challenging artworks have hidden meaning or strange background stories. 

Joaquín Sorolla was a Spanish Valencian painter. Sorolla excelled in the painting of portraits, landscapes and monumental works of social and historical themes. His most typical works are characterized by a dexterous representation of the people and landscape under the bright sunlight of Spain and sunlit water.

Félix Édouard Vallotton (1865 – 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis. He was an important figure in the development of the modern woodcut. He painted portraits, landscapes, nudes, still lifes, and other subjects in an unemotional, realistic style.

The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is a series of ukiyo-e woodcut prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige after his first travel along the Tōkaidō in 1832. The Tōkaidō road, linking the shōgun's capital, Edo, to the imperial one, Kyōto, was the main travel and transport artery of old Japan.