Marjorie Cameron was a 20th-century artist, Thelemite, muse, goddess, and “witch." Her life intertwined art and occultism in fascinating—and frightening—ways.
Romaine Brooks wasn’t just a queer icon, she was a painting paradox: a poor heiress with a colorful love life whose work was iconic but forgotten.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s controversial flower paintings are sensual and stunning—but few know her chilling backstory.
Vivian Maier’s staggering body of work was discovered after her death, and the mystery she left behind is a part of her story’s magnetism.
Performance art is often challenging, divisive, and beautifully moving. Marina Abramović knows exactly how to involve her audiences and send them reeling.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Facts. Long before Banksy caught the world’s attention with his acerbic, socially conscious street art, there was Jean-Michel Basquiat.
If you like humaverse you may also consider subscribing to these newsletters: