Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird (1940) is a deeply personal reflection on pain, resilience, and identity. Painted after her divorce from Diego…
For many, the phrase “just a little OCD” is tossed around casually. It’s used to describe tidy desks, alphabetized spice racks and symmetrical picture frames….
‘Avoidance’, by Rukmini Poddar is a depiction of how we can often end up in a pattern of avoidance, often as a result of trying…
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a prominent American artist in the 1980s, known for his Neo-expressionist style and his early graffiti work. His art blended social commentary…
You’re your own person, imperfections and all, You’re your own hero when it comes to a flaw In NEDA contributor Jessica Dyrek’s poem “Growing Up”,…
What if the way you think is actually making you feel worse? Imagine putting on a pair of glasses that distort everything you see, turning…
In 1888, John William Waterhouse created a painting inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem The Lady of Shalott. The art piece captures a moment of…
Vincent Van Gogh was a prolific dutch painter from the 1880’s who’s personal turmoil served as a muse to his artwork. Born in 1853, Van…
The painting, a haunting portrait of a face, is a stark and evocative piece of art. The artist’s use of dark, brooding colours and the…
One of the most haunting and celebrated paintings of the 19th century, ‘Ophelia’ by Sir John Everett Millais stands as a powerful visual interpretation of…
