Dear Readers,
As a New Year begins, I welcome you to the January 2026 Newsletter, inviting you to step into a world of art that bridges the past and presents enduring masterpieces that continue to inspire. Whether you’re easing back into routine or embracing January’s fresh start, these art stories offer a moment to reflect, recharge, and rediscover the creativity that shapes our shared cultural journey.
Featured Posts:
🌼Thursday, January 1: Flower & Artwork of the Month – the Snowdrop, as depicted in the late 19th century Old Judge Cigarettes ‘Flowers series
Its pale, nodding blooms pierce the frozen ground, a tender symbol of endurance and renewal.
🧩 Wednesday, January 7: The Baptism of Christ – Nea Moni, Chios Discover the Feast of Saint John the Forerunner through the magnificent 11th-century Baptism of Christ mosaic at Nea Moni, Chios.
⚰️ Tuesday, January 13: A Fayum funerary portrait of a young woman
Explore Fayum portraits of men, women, and children, created in Egypt during the Roman period, capturing a remarkable sense of individuality.
🫖 Friday, January 16: A silver Teapot by Emile Reiber for Christofle & Cie
Its charming, humorous design reflects how artists of the period reimagined distant traditions with creativity and wit.
🧩 Tuesday, January 20: Mosaics from the so-called ‘Menander’s House’ at Chorafa, Mytilene
Explore interesting mosaic floors, stylistically and iconographically typical of Late Antiquity.
🛶 Friday, January 23: View of Venice by Childe Hassam
Hassam’s painting emphasizes the delicate interplay between land and water in Venice, with reflections that blur the boundaries and capture the city’s unique charm.
💖 Tuesday, January 27: Raffaello Sanzio’s Madonna of the Goldfinch
See how Raphael created images of ideal, harmonious beauty that are at once simple, vital, and dynamic.
📖 Friday, January 30: Newsletter for February 2026
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Wishing Health and a creative New Year,
Amalia Spiliakou / Teacher Curator