In this article, we explore how animals were embedded into the art and artefacts of the ancient world, and offer inspiration for artists and designers today looking to bring more profound meaning and add visual impact to their work. Let's go!

Max Ernst created three major collage novels, which are considered significant contributions to surrealist art and literature, join us as we explore his work!

We're excited to introduce Made With Vault (MWV), a new addition to our weekly article on the Vault Zine. MWV is an ongoing series where Kale James, founder and creative director of Vault Editions, shares the artwork and designs he's made with the resources we create for you at Vault Editions. Kale will teach you how to create dynamic, engaging imagery, work with graphics programs like Photoshop and Procreate, and explore creative ways to use found imagery and share innovative techniques to ideate fresh, original concepts.

Henry Fuseli, an artist who blurred the lines between reality and the fantastic, remains one of the most compelling figures of 18th-century art. His work, characterised by bold imagination and psychological intensity, continues to captivate viewers with its exploration of the dream world, mythology, and the supernatural. 

Albrecht Dürer is renowned for his exceptional engraving and printmaking skills. His works exhibit a mastery of technique and an in-depth understanding of symbolism and human experience. This blog post delves into three of Dürer's most celebrated engravings, known as his Meisterstiche, or master prints: 'Knight, Death and the Devil' (1513), 'Melencolia I' (1514) and 'St. Jerome in His Study' (1514). 

Whether you're a filter devotee or just got a failsafe 'go-to' pose, we all want to look our best in pictures, and historical figures were no different. Their portraits were designed to convey important statements, not just about themselves as individuals, but in the case of royalty, the countries they ruled and the dynasties they were born into.

Scrimshaw is a unique art form that involves the creation of carvings or engravings on bone or ivory by whalers. Read on to find out more!

Art Deco left an indelible mark on architecture, decorative arts, fashion, and beyond. This article will delve into five key traits that define Art Deco design, showcasing its elegance and enduring appeal.

Insects have fascinated artists throughout the ages; today, we'll look at three artworks inspired by insects and discover what makes them so unique. Let's go!