In the Canadian Arctic community of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Inuit artists have been making limited-edition prints for half a century. Twelve examples of their work adorn this calendar.
The affinity of women for literature has long been observed by artists: for centuries they have created stunning renderings of the reading woman. Regardless of the... Læs mere
In an era of rapid industrial and urban development in Japan, Kawase Hasui was famous for prints of serene landscapes and waterways. His influential images emphasized the... Læs mere
For over 30 years, Motawi Tileworks has been handcrafting tiles inspired by art and nature. Motawi artisans combine bold colors and... Læs mere
While Georgia O`Keeffe is best-known for her abstract flower paintings, her skull and bone depictions are also among her most recognisable works. Some may... Læs mere
In 1920, a small community of Canadian artists officially became the Group of Seven. As the group extended its membership and influence, a national art flourished, reflecting in stunning images the beauty and grandeur of the Canadian landscape.
In his life, Edward Gorey had up to six cats at a time living with him as companions in his New York apartment and his home on Cape Cod. His... Læs mere
Bicycles have long promised adventure and freedom, progress and hope. Their popularity blossomed in the late 1800s, coinciding with the rise of lithography... Læs mere
Bright and spotted with champagne bubbles that effervesce from the earth, Darlene Kulig`s artworks are utterly joyful. Kulig refers to her style as semi-abstracted... Læs mere
Seeking a tranquil place to indulge his twin passions of painting and gardening, master Impressionist Claude Monet moved to the small Normandy... Læs mere
With agile brushwork, quick dabs of joyful colour, and a then-daring artistic style, Claude Monet captured fleeting impressions of nature in everyday settings. Monet... Læs mere
Filled with swirling patterns in jewel tones and gold, Gustav Klimt`s glamorous paintings of women epitomise the Austrian Art Nouveau movement known as the Vienna... Læs mere