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Tegata and Shikishi Boards: The Art of the Sumo Handprint
Explore the tradition of tegata — sumo handprint autographs on shikishi boards — featuring Yokozuna Chiyonofuji Mitsugu.
Mar 25
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Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Swimming: A Look at Ortaire de Coupigny’s Fish with a Mohawk
Ortaire de Coupigny's artwork titled Punk is not dead! embodies his characteristic humor, cultural commentary, and inventive use of material
Jan 18
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Brushes and Guns : The Heist of Monet's Sunrise
It was in the city of Le Havre, France, in 1872 that Claude Monet painted 'Impression, Sunrise,' which gave its name to the Impressionist...
Oct 27, 2023
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From Sardine Boats to Brushstrokes: Port Louis' Artistic Evolution
As recounted in our previous post, the history of Port Louis has influenced artists for over a century, such as Paul Signac in 1922....
Oct 22, 2023
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Sardines Inspiration: Paul Signac in Port Louis
In 1922, Paul Signac spends the summer in Port Louis, Brittany. Alongside Georges Seurat, he is one of the founders of the Pointillist...
Oct 16, 2023
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