Art historian and culture writer exploring the intersections of creativity, history, and power. Lover of lost narratives, museum cafés, and the quiet brilliance of brushstrokes.
Art Education
From Platonic ideals to postmodern deconstruction, artistic practice has long been guided by philosophical enquiry. This exploration uncovers how concepts of beauty, ethics and perception have informed visual art across eras, from antiquity to today.
Know Your Artist
In Renaissance Italy’s crucible of creativity, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo clashed in a battle of artistic philosophies—science versus spirituality, observation versus abstraction—each driven by ambition and genius to redefine the boundaries of Western art.
Art History
Far from starving, many artists in history thrived under powerful patrons—from Renaissance popes to wealthy merchants. This article explores how wealth, influence, and ambition shaped the careers of art’s greatest names.