August will soon be over and so this summer is slowly but surely coming to an end. Overall, it was rather slow for me, with its rolling heatwaves. But the summer started with a break on the Costa Brava, which inspired me.Today I have to smile a little when I

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

The current global developments scare me. In many countries, authoritarian forces are gaining ground, and democratic values are under pressure. In the US, President Trump has taken measures that weaken the separation of powers, undermine the independence of the media and judiciary, and sweep human rights into the gutter. With

  Sprachen Do artists tend to be more creative in the kitchen? Picasso's dinner parties are said to have been legendary. Frida Kahlo was a passionate cook and hostess. Monet was a gourmet, and for Ólafur Elíasson, food is even a meaningful element. Some artists are really passionate about cooking,

The world of art is not an exclusive club to which only a select few have access. It is neither a luxury nor is it reserved for the privileged. We encounter art everywhere. We don't have to go to a museum to see it. And yet even the Old Masters

Colors are my tools, my voice. As an artist, I use them to bring my visions to life. They help me express my feelings and thoughts. But colors are not just important to artists. They affect all of us in many ways, from the way we dress to the way

Art is an inescapable part of human existence. Since the beginning of time, we have expressed ourselves by creating works of art - from the cave paintings of the Stone Age to modern digital artworks. We have always sought ways to express ourselves, to communicate our thoughts and feelings. And

How do ideas come about, and how are they brought to life? What exactly is creativity anyway? Do you know this too? Some days I'm bubbling over with ideas, others I wait in vain for just one good one. Isn't it comforting to know that this is part of a normal

What role do women play in art? How are they perceived, what influence do they have? How was it in the past, and how is it today?Since the 1970s, at the latest, the under-representation of women in art has been a recurring theme. Has gender equality in art been achieved