• Painted in Secret: When Art Wasn’t Meant to Be Seen

    Painted in Secret: When Art Wasn’t Meant to Be Seen

    There is something hauntingly intimate about art that was never meant to be shared—a kind of raw, unfiltered truth that escapes the performance of an audience. Before gallery walls, before critics and collectors, artists went through moments where they picked up brushes not for fame or legacy, but for themselves. For grief. For love. For…

  • Transcending Language: The Silent Revolution of Visual Art

    Transcending Language: The Silent Revolution of Visual Art

    In an age where words often divide and digital cacophony fragments our shared experience, a silent revolution unfolds—one that speaks in colors, shapes, and textures. This revolution is the language of visual art, a universal tongue that transcends borders and cultures, uniting humanity in a dialogue beyond words. The Symphony of Silence Imagine walking into…

  • When art meets nature: Monet’s contribution to Impressionism Movement

    When art meets nature: Monet’s contribution to Impressionism Movement

    Woman with Parasol, Monet (1875) The Life of Impressionism’s Master Claude Monet, born in 1840, was a French painter who became one of the most significant figures of the Impressionist movement. His childhood was relatively simple; growing up next to the port of Le Havre in Normandy, he was passionate about being an artist from…

  • Masterpieces We Will Never See: Lost Artworks of History

    Masterpieces We Will Never See: Lost Artworks of History

    Artemisia Gentileschi (Rome 1593-Naples 1652) Throughout history there have been countless artworks which have captivated audiences for their imagery and profound messages. These pieces offer a window into their creators’ aspirations, as well as tell the stories of the times they inhabit. Yet, some of these iconic works  have been lost to time, leaving only whispers…

  • Finding a Way Through Art: The Story and Artwork of Tarsila do Amaral

    Finding a Way Through Art: The Story and Artwork of Tarsila do Amaral

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    Tarsila do Amaral The Artist Behind the Paintings  Tarsila do Amaral was born in 1886 on a farm in São Bernardo, a rural area of São Paulo, Brazil. Coming from a wealthy family, her father, José, and her mother, Lydia, belonged to traditional and affluent lineages. Her grandfather, who shared his son’s name, owned numerous…

  • Read Culterate’s Winter Issue (2024)!

    Read Culterate’s Winter Issue (2024)!

    A Note from Culterate’s Editor-in-Chief Childhood. Biggest heartbreak. Medea and Jason. Did Khufu build the Great Pyramid? In this issue, we took a different approach by not being confined to a single theme. Anything that calls to you, write it and share it. These authors have done so brilliantly, as you will soon see within…