Curious Muse

2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Vuitton — the man behind one of the most successful luxury brands in the world! What better way to celebrate the life of such a fashion legend t...

13 Huhti 20215min

You’re probably familiar with the work of Pablo Picasso, but how much do you know about Cubism — the art movement he invented with his friend and fellow artist George Braque? Moreover, what is Cubism,...

31 Maalis 20217min

👨‍🎨 For many artists, architects, and historians, the Bauhaus is a symbol of modernism and artistic ingenuity. However, to the vast majority of people, the Bauhaus seems like a rather peculiar and s...

14 Maalis 20216min

Since 1997, over half a billion copies of the Harry Potter books have been sold, making it the best selling book series of all time. The Harry Potter film series is the third highest grossing series o...

27 Helmi 20216min

How does a thriving metropolis turn into a desolate ghost city? Let's explore the answer while taking a look at some of the most famous and curious ghost cities from around the world: Angkor Pompei...

21 Helmi 20215min

African sculptures, Oceanic ritual masks, Japanese woodblock prints…Today, you can turn to Google to see thousands of pieces of artwork from around the world. However, in the late 19th and early 20th ...

14 Helmi 20216min

Contrary to the image in your mind, alchemy is not about robed, wizard-like figures involved in some occult practice in his dimly lit apothecary. The practice is old – ancient, in fact – but what is a...

30 Tammi 20216min

You've probably heard of Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, or Frida Kahlo. These surrealist artists created many amazing artworks. But do you know about the philosophy behind the movement? What does Freud...

17 Tammi 20214min