Art + Design x Life

Toyohara Kunichika's bold yakusha-e (Kabuki actor prints) documented the theatrical fervor of his time and helped shape the public personas of legendary performers—right before the world changed irreversibly.

Long before the word “collage” entered our vocabulary, distant civilizations already toyed with the concept of assembling fragments into coherent narratives. Each layered element telling its own miniature tale...

Robert John Thornton's an impassioned dreamer and his “Temple of Flora” stands eternal. More than a straightforward botanical survey, it's an immersive journey fusing scientific truth with heart-stirring landscapes.

In the measured cadence of his woodcuts and deliberate vibrancy of his paintings, Reijer Stolk's art is an unbroken thread between worlds—from the tropical splendor of Java to the disciplined ateliers of Haarlem.

A luminous presence on the horizon of art history, Ogata Gekko bridged old Edo—with its lively entertainment districts and lantern-lit streets—and modern Tokyo, defined by top hats, telegraph wires & calls for reform.

Born from a love of the unexpected, Exquisite Corpse was more than a parlor trick. In every strange angle and absurd image, collaboration trumped individual genius & the hidden corners of the mind roamed free.

Ready for a journey of visual grandeur and excitement? You've come to the right place. These 20 artists have significantly shaped this movement and you'll be happier having met them.

To really grapple with the muscular power of gay coded art (mercurial thing to begin with) start with a deep fruity breath of camp defiance... then dive right in to uncover hidden gems obscured by the weight of history and the bitter sting of prejudice.

In the luminous summers of Red House, William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites wove art into the very tapestry of life. Rejecting Victorian conformity in favor of medieval authenticity, passionate camaraderie, and beauty as a universal right.

Craftivism harnesses the quiet power of needle and thread to weave profound messages of social change, turning traditional crafts into gentle yet potent acts of resistance.