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Culture on SimplyKalaa is an artistic and knowledgeable art blog to learn about artists and their works from the past and values from different traditions or art movements. We publish content that leaves our readers with complete information on any known individual, work or time.


  • I Lock My Door Upon Myself by Fernand Khnopff | Rare Painting

    Fernand Khnopff had painted several compositions that continue to dismantle even the most knowledgeable individuals. One among these is I Lock My Door Upon Myself and here’s what it exhibits.

    I Lock My Door Upon Myself by Fernand Khnopff | Rare Painting

  • Paintings of Lucifer: 10 of the Most Fascinating Works

    Lucifer, an intriguing subject throughout the ages, has been depicted in many forms, following the artist’s imagination and learnings. This read will present 10 Lucifer paintings that give a glimpse into how art history exhibited this fascinating subject.

    Paintings of Lucifer: 10 of the Most Fascinating Works

  • Antoine Wiertz: Looking at His Life & Art

    Antoine Wiertz was a 19th-century Belgian artist who accomplished greatness in his art yet found himself in the puddle of struggle.

    Antoine Wiertz: Looking at His Life & Art

  • They Did Not Expect Him by Ilya Repin | Rare Painting

    A painting from Revolutionary Russia, They Did Not Expect Him, explores the psychological drama through a conclusion that varies by viewer’s opinions and psychological understanding.

    They Did Not Expect Him by Ilya Repin | Rare Painting

  • As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young by Jan Steen | Rare Painting

    As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young is a Dutch Golden Age artwork by Jan Steen that imitates a Dutch proverb and places the family of the artist to convey a message while abiding by his sarcasm.

    As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young by Jan Steen | Rare Painting

  • Les Foins by Jules Bastien-Lepage | Rare Painting

    Accounting the work of Jules Bastien-Lepage of 19th century France – now a lesser-known master who exhibited the expressions and the landscapes too majestically. Les Foins is one of the paintings to know about.

    Les Foins by Jules Bastien-Lepage | Rare Painting

  • The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche | Rare Painting

    The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche exhibits the moments before Lady Jane Grey’s execution, capturing the cruel and claustrophobic environment.

    The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche | Rare Painting

  • The Reluctant Bride by Auguste Toulmouche | Rare Painting

    The Reluctant Bride is a luxuriant work of Auguste Toulmouche, depicting an angered bride looking at the viewer as the other figures participate in the moments that precede her emotionally repellant marriage.

    The Reluctant Bride by Auguste Toulmouche | Rare Painting

  • Edith Hayllar: Forgotten No More, Legendary Victorian Artist

    The Victorian Era is often remembered as the age when female artists gained deserving exposure in the art world. Benefiting from it and one who left art after marriage, Edith Hayllar displayed a feminine attitude while focusing on domestic themes.

    Edith Hayllar: Forgotten No More, Legendary Victorian Artist

  • Marina Tsvetaeva Poems: Feminism & Life Experiences

    The vocabulary of harshness of life and the experiences that left a mark on Marina Tsvetaeva are a curse if left unread. Read on to uplift it and deliquesce yourself through the life of the poet.

    Marina Tsvetaeva Poems: Feminism & Life Experiences