written by art historian & curator Mihaela Manolache Philosophers and scientists have been debating since Antiquity how truthful is the life we live and if there is anything forged in it. The question arose because history as we know it might not be the right one but embellished due to…

by Mihaela Manolache One of the oldest trading routes in the world, the Silk Road is a symbol of an unstopped revolve of ideas, cultures, stories, and goods. The route spanning from Europe to China sparked the imagination of traders who were eager both to discover the world and obtain…

The invention of photography has forever changed the visual side of human existence by recording in its medium images of people, cultures, habits, foods, landscapes, and life aspects in all its colours and shapes. The beginnings of the photographic technique were troubling due to its magical power to depict people…

Ancient mythology and stories have served for centuries as instruments for cultural and political decisions in the western world. Famous ancient heroes such as Odysseus, Enea, Theseus, and Achilles have inspired many kings in their desire to reach eternal glory no matter the costs. Gods such as Lady Justice (Justitia)…

by Mihaela Manolache In November 2017 BBC Arts opened an exhibition commemorating 100 years since Auguste Rodin’s death. A big part of the show underlined how Camille Claudel was not only a muse of Rodin but also a talented sculptor shadowed by the grand masters’ aura. Claudel’s particular case is…

by Mihaela Manolache Art fairs have become a huge success in terms of exhibiting, promoting, selling, and experiencing art of all genres. Collectors, galleries, curators, and artists meet up in an international creative environment to exchange data and ideas, selling and buying artworks. …

by Mihaela Manolache The concept of heroism has been in the attention of artists, philosophers, and writers since ancient times. Models of virtues, perfection, and beauty, heroes and heroines have inspired people and remained in humanity’s memory for centuries. From the Trojan war to the Crucifixion and later, to the…

by Mihaela Manolache Underground or underground culture linked under the same umbrella artists, philosophers, writers, or journalists who rebelled against the mainstream views to promote their own ideas. Their alternative approach towards the social norms differentiated them from the rest of the crowd and, for many of them, meant attracting…

In nearly all cultures of the world, we find people with fascinating life stories, who chose to live differently, in distinctive communities or solitaire. These stories embody a rich legacy from men and women from ancient to modern times that sought to ease their existence by reporting themselves to moral…