Anastasiia Kirpalov
Anastasiia is an art historian and curator based in Bucharest, Romania. Previously she worked as a museum assistant, caring for a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Her main research objectives are early-20th-century art and underrepresented artists of that era. She travels frequently and has lived in 8 different countries for the past 28 years.
Articles by Anastasiia Kirpalov
Grand Guignol: The Story of the Notorious Horror TheaterKnown for its explicit subjects and outstanding amounts of gore, The Grand Guignol was a theater that created the horror genre as we know it.
8 Famous Black Painters Who Changed the Course of Art HistoryFamous Black painters introduced new techniques, such as quilting or graffiti painting, into their art scenes.
Famous Black painters introduced new techniques, such as quilting or graffiti painting, into their art scenes.
The 6 Most Stylish Moments in the History of Art (From Vermeer to Sargent)One of the most iconic outfits in art history was a gown embroidered with the wings of real beetles.
One of the most iconic outfits in art history was a gown embroidered with the wings of real beetles.
7 Most Important Works by TitianIn his famous Pesaro Madonna altarpiece, Titian modeled the Virgin Mary from his beloved wife Cecilia.
In his famous Pesaro Madonna altarpiece, Titian modeled the Virgin Mary from his beloved wife Cecilia.
11 Most Important Works by DonatelloDonatello and Filippo Brunelleschi were pioneers in the study of Roman art, which had been unjustly forgotten during the Middle Ages.
Donatello and Filippo Brunelleschi were pioneers in the study of Roman art, which had been unjustly forgotten during the Middle Ages.
Not Just Amsterdam! 7 Dutch Cities to VisitLess-popular Dutch cities like Breda or Groningen can provide a more authentic experience for those who wish to look beyond the glossy facade of Amsterdam.
Decoding Albrecht Dürer’s “Melencolia I” in 7 Possible InterpretationsAlbrecht Dürer's Melencolia I is the most popular engraving among scholars, and it has been studied for centuries. Still, it hides too many unsolved mysteries.
Albrecht Dürer's Melencolia I is the most popular engraving among scholars, and it has been studied for centuries. Still, it hides too many unsolved mysteries.
The Goetheanum, Anthroposophy’s Artistic Epicenter That Was Burned Down in 1922The Goetheanum is a Gesamtkunstwerk—a synthesis of all art forms. In 1922, unknown arsonists destroyed the original wood building.
African Masks: Guardians of Ancestral Spirits and Tribal StoriesAfrican masks radically impacted modern Western art, inspiring the movements of Expressionism and Cubism.
African masks radically impacted modern Western art, inspiring the movements of Expressionism and Cubism.
How a Prank Gone Wrong Turned the Fox Sisters Into the West’s First Celebrity PsychicsA childish prank gone out of control turned the Fox sisters into the first-ever celebrity psychics and changed the direction of Western occult practices.
10 Places for History Lovers in TurinThe Italian city of Turin is home to ancient ruins, medieval castles, technological wonders, and difficult legacies from World War II.
The Italian city of Turin is home to ancient ruins, medieval castles, technological wonders, and difficult legacies from World War II.
Soviet Brutalism Through 9 Bold and Ambitious BuildingsThe architectural style of Soviet Brutalism was remarkably diverse, multifunctional, and intimidating. Here are 9 iconic buildings from the former Soviet Union.
The architectural style of Soviet Brutalism was remarkably diverse, multifunctional, and intimidating. Here are 9 iconic buildings from the former Soviet Union.