
Lisa Barham
Lisa is a contributing writer with a background in art. She holds a BA and MA in Fine Art from the University of Kent, and has worked at Tate Modern and the National Gallery, London. She now writes full time whilst traveling and exploring new countries and cultures across the globe.
Articles by Lisa Barham

Explore how Van Gogh's tumultuous personal life, including the infamous ear incident, profoundly shaped his most celebrated masterpieces.

More than just brothers, Vincent and Theo van Gogh were great friends who loved and supported each other throughout their lives.
More than just brothers, Vincent and Theo van Gogh were great friends who loved and supported each other throughout their lives.

The National Gallery in London has a collection of around 2,300 paintings, but only a fraction of these were made by female artists.
The National Gallery in London has a collection of around 2,300 paintings, but only a fraction of these were made by female artists.

The Louvre Museum in Paris is home to some of the greatest works of art ever made, including the most famous painting in the world.
The Louvre Museum in Paris is home to some of the greatest works of art ever made, including the most famous painting in the world.

London is renowned for its world-class museums. Here are some of the best art institutions that you should definitely visit.
London is renowned for its world-class museums. Here are some of the best art institutions that you should definitely visit.

Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin are two giants of Post-Impressionism whose fraught friendship had a lasting impact on their lives and art.

Vincent van Gogh painted no fewer than 35 self-portraits during his short but prolific career, offering an insight into his life and state of mind.
Vincent van Gogh painted no fewer than 35 self-portraits during his short but prolific career, offering an insight into his life and state of mind.

Southeast Asia has a long and rich history evidenced by the wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the region.

One of the biggest influences for Vincent van Gogh was Japanese art. He collected hundreds of prints and studied them when developing his work.
One of the biggest influences for Vincent van Gogh was Japanese art. He collected hundreds of prints and studied them when developing his work.

Sri Lanka’s heritage, and deep-rooted Buddhist culture, can be explored through its historic sites, some of which are more than 2,000 years old.

The temples of Angkor are among the world’s most alluring historical sites, steeped in centuries of culture and history.
The temples of Angkor are among the world’s most alluring historical sites, steeped in centuries of culture and history.