What Is Orphism, History's Most Enigmatic Art...

The humble wall label at an art exhibition has a funny status. It feels, on the one hand, like a side note or an afterthought. On the other, it is a first point of contact and literal guide for a visitor looking to know more. There is an entire undersung discipline, Visitor Studi ...  Show more

The ancient Romans called the Mediterranean mare nostrum, "our sea." But before the Romans rose to power, the Etruscans had extensive trade networks in the area and controlled much of the Italian peninsula, the future heart of the Roman Empire. Between around 900 B.C.E. and the f ...  Show more

Abstract Expressionism is a complex art movement from the mid 19th century that requires a fair amount of cognitive dissonance to embrace. Whether you find this movement intriguing or confusing, listen as Klaire Lockheart describes this Modernist art style. She’ll also reveal why ...  Show more

Dadaists made photomontages, sculptures, and readymades that were weird and absurd. Artists such as Hannah Höch, Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, and Marcel Duchamp pushed the boundaries of what could be considered art. If you’ve ever felt like the world doesn’t make sense, ...  Show more

Is it a surprise that famous Modernist artists were problematic? Henri Matisse was a prominent Fauvist, but he benefited from French imperialism and he was a big fan of objectifying women. Join Klaire Lockheart as she shares the basics about Fauvism and explains the importance of ...  Show more

It’s weird that contemporary art isn’t Modern Art, right? Modernism can be confusing, but host Klaire Lockheart will do her best to guide you through it. She will even improve upon the typical art history narrative because she will include women artists, such as Hilma af Klint an ...  Show more