In art history, the colour blue appeared surprisingly late. For a long time, people painted with whatever they had available, using earth pigments such as ochre, red, brown and black. A natural, durable blue simply did not occur in the environment. That is why it is not found in Stone

The world is currently moving in a direction that frightens me. In the United States, critical voices are being silenced. Foreign journalists who report neutrally are having their accreditations revoked.In Germany and Europe, too, people who call a spade a spade within the democratic spectrum are experiencing hostility and even

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