Curious Muse

Why is an urinal considered a piece of art? What does the word Dada represent? What are Dada soirees? What does Dadaist poetry sound like? And can everything and anything become a work of art if we chose to declare it art? In this episode, you'll find out the answers to these questions and learn more about the famous art movement called DADAISM.  

#Dadaism​ #Art​ #CuriousMuse​

An obsession with sunflowers, a mutilated ear, and a melancholic temperament; these are just a few characteristics of a truly great artist: Vincent van Gogh.  

He spent years in relative obscurity, putting his depression onto canvas, only to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. But can these innocuous details really summarize such an iconic figure in the art world?  Was Van Gogh a mad genius or simply a great artist who was years ahead of his time?

Let's explore the life of Vincent van Gogh and discover the man behind the art.  

#VanGogh​ #Art​ #CuriousMuse​

2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Vuitton — the man behind one of the most successful luxury brands in the world! 

What better way to celebrate the life of such a fashion legend than to examine the history and cult-status of Louis Vuitton?   

Once just a small company with limited supplies, Louis Vuitton has since grown into one of the most recognizable manufacturers of luxury luggage, handbags, clothing, accessories, and even perfume.   

So, let’s take a look back at the early days of Louis Vuitton to see just how the company reached such great heights!  

#LouisVuitton​ #Fashion​ #CuriousMuse

You’re probably familiar with the work of Pablo Picasso, but how much do you know about Cubism — the art movement he invented with his friend and fellow artist George Braque? Moreover, what is Cubism, and why is it considered such a radical movement? In this video, you will learn about one of the most groundbreaking movements of the 20th century that changed the course of art history forever.  

#Cubism​ #Picasso​ #Art

👨‍🎨 For many artists, architects, and historians, the Bauhaus is a symbol of modernism and artistic ingenuity. However, to the vast majority of people, the Bauhaus seems like a rather peculiar and short-lived German art school.

🪑 In this episode, we'll find out what Bauhaus is and why it became the most influential design movement of the 20th century.

#Bauhaus​​ #Design​​ #CuriousMuse​ #CuriousMuse_Design

Since 1997, over half a billion copies of the Harry Potter books have been sold, making it the best selling book series of all time. The Harry Potter film series is the third highest grossing series of all time, only falling behind the Star Wars and Marvel franchises.  

So, how did JK Rowling do it? Well, if the answer isn’t witchcraft, it just might be the sheer number of cultural, historical, and literary allusions packed into her wizarding universe. In many ways, the world of Harry Potter is a meeting point for centuries of myth.  

Here’s a look at some of the many hidden myths and legends packed into the wizarding world. 

 #HarryPotter #Film #CuriousMuse

How does a thriving metropolis turn into a desolate ghost city? Let's explore the answer while taking a look at some of the most famous and curious ghost cities from around the world:

#GhostTowns #Architecture #CuriousMuse

African sculptures, Oceanic ritual masks, Japanese woodblock prints…Today, you can turn to Google to see thousands of pieces of artwork from around the world. However, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, non-Western art just started to make its way to Europe. Works from abroad fascinated European artists with their beautiful aesthetics, subtle color palettes, unique perspectives, and non-traditional subject matters. Their influence was so significant that one could feasibly argue that 20th-century Modernism would not exist without them. 

In this episode, let’s find out how Non-Western art manifested itself in the works of avant-garde European artists: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Amedeo Modigliani, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso.

#AvantGarde #Art #CuriousMuse

Contrary to the image in your mind, alchemy is not about robed, wizard-like figures involved in some occult practice in his dimly lit apothecary. The practice is old – ancient, in fact – but what is alchemy, really? Is it science or is it magic? What does it have to do with the philosopher’s stone?  

In this episode, let’s find out what alchemy is!  #Alchemy​ #History​ #CuriousMuse

You've probably heard of Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, or Frida Kahlo. These surrealist artists created many amazing artworks. But do you know about the philosophy behind the movement? What does Freud have to do with Surrealism? Why did Dali show us his dreams and nightmares? And why did Magritte paint an image of “raining men”? 

Let’s find out in this story!  

#Surrealism #Art #CuriousMuse