When discussing Tantra, many immediately think of tantric sex. But Tantra is so much more than that. Tantra is an ancient spiritual path that turns into a self-development system in which the human body is seen as a microcosm of the universe. In Tantra, there is no distinction between pure…

Ever since the creation of the Bible, the Devil has been a figure that fascinates people and artists alike. This fascination has particularly blown up in the Medieval ages that were marked by religious-inspired art pieces, but the interest in the unholy remains strong to this day. …

Many people believe that leading an Epicurean lifestyle means living the life of pleasure, indulging in a hedonistic dolce vita. However, that’s not exactly what the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus had in mind. Quite the opposite. …

British artist Francis Bacon is one of the best-known figurative painters of the 20th century. Notorious for his raw, unsettling imagery that conveys psychological states and turmoils, Bacon’s paintings capture the dark side of everyday life, through ambivalent and grotesque representations of animals and human figures. …

Every year between January 21st and February 20th, the Chinese celebrate the beginning of a Lunar New Year with a festivity called the Spring Festival. The celebration that marks the beginning of spring, starts on the first new moon every year and lasts for 15 days, ending with a Lantern…

Sometimes, we must look into the past to solve the problems of today. The solutions for environmental problems, for instance, can be found in some traditions from the past. Shinto is an ancient Japanese philosophy and practice that teaches people how to appreciate and live in harmony with nature. …

Globalisation and accompanying migrations have brought an array of people from various cultural backgrounds to Europe. We are continuously witnessing the mixing and merging of cultural traditions that not only reside side by side, but also influence each other. In order to explain the changing conditions in today’s society, two…

From the lavishing Roman feasts to Instagram photos of today, depictions of food have always captivated the human imagination. The fascination led to the creation of food art, a special genre of art that features food, drinks, and other edibles as the main theme or the medium for the artwork…

Contemporary African art is still highly underrepresented and misunderstood in the Western world. Drawing inspiration from traditional African artistic practices, contemporary African art is transformed by globalization. …