Art & Seeing ·
A Universe Built with Cats: Wain’s Inner World
Louis Wain’s cats are not just cute; they mirror a mind coming apart. An inner journey from anthropomorphic drawings to abstract patterns.
Anatomy of an Artwork
Each article looks closely at a single work: its composition, colours, details and the life behind it. We read it part by part, then return to the whole.
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Existence & Spirituality ·
Maps of the Mind: Anxiety, Obsession and Repetition in Art
From Kusama’s dots to Bourgeois’s cells, we explore the visual map art draws of anxiety and obsession. A journey through the labyrinth of the mind.
Essays & Criticism ·
See Like a Child: The Power of Naive Art
We explore naive art, which chooses feeling over technique and simplicity over complexity. From Rousseau to Pirosmani, the aesthetics of a childlike view of the world.
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