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All Is Vanity: The Language of Vanitas in Art

She sits completely still. The room is dark; only the faint glow of a candle falls on her face, and even that seems to be fading. Georges de La Tour often painted Mary Magdalene in a state of self-forgetful devotion. He depicts transience in a very restrained manner. The same

Talent: Gift or Learnable Skill? A Remark.

Creativity is rewarding in many ways. Whatever ignites our love and devotion, at some point, we bring it out into the world. At that point, we must deal with others' comments. Some are nice, while others are not.But inevitably, someone will come along and say, "I couldn't do that. I

Joan Mitchell: The Untamed Beauty of Colour

Joan Mitchell’s work is fierce and expansive. Her colours scream; they swirl, they flow across the canvas. There is a power in her paintings that is not nice. No decorum, no compromise.Just colour, surface. Urgency. She was not a stylistic revolutionary. Joan Mitchell did not reinvent the vocabulary of Abstract

What is Art?

Art is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. But does that really mean outsiders get to decide what counts as art – or who qualifies as an artist?Isn't it more about this: whatever moves you, whatever reaches you, can be art. Should be art.My understanding

Light and Space: The Costa Brava

We’re travelling in the first half of May – the beaches and alleys are still almost empty. The evenings are cool, and the first few nights bring rain. But each morning, nature feels lush, the world freshly washed, and the early Mediterranean sun bathes everything in warm tones. The light

Between art and everyday life – three thoughts currently on my mind

Ich mag die Stille. Das In-mir-Sein, das Langsame. Und doch frage ich mich manchmal, wann sie kippt. Wann aus Ruhe Rückzug wird. Aus Rückzug Abschottung. Dann wird aus Stille Taubheit, so dass ich mich selbst nicht mehr hören kann. Zurzeit geht es mir ein bisschen so. Ich gehe anders durch

A summer quiz for curious travellers: Which art era reflects your travel style?

In just over two weeks, I’ll be heading to Spain – the Costa Brava, to be exact – and I honestly can’t wait. It’s been ages since I’ve seen the beach, and my longing for the sea has been getting a little out of hand.But you know how it is

Interview: The Artist Sandra Stops

Sandra Stops tells stories through images – quietly, sincerely, and with great sensitivity. Her work often emerges intuitively and shows that clarity and depth don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Her work invites you to pause, without ever being intrusive. It’s less about grand gestures and more about what resonates

Why I Sometimes Trust Colours More Than Words

Es gibt Tage, da fehlen mir die Worte. Nicht, weil es nichts zu sagen gäbe, sondern weil mir Sprache manchmal zu klar, zu direkt, zu festgelegt ist. Sie will eine Form, wo ich noch keine habe, oder wo ich noch nicht weiß, wie sie aussieht. Sie will Struktur, wenn in

Interview: The photographer Silvio

This week, Silvio answers my questions. He is a passionate photographer.In his adopted home of East Frisia, he specializes in capturing his clients’ stories through images. His services include weddings, family portraits, corporate events, and artistic projects. Silvio places great importance on creating a sense of trust – it’s the

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