For years, art historians debated on whether or not the painting above, entitled Still Life with Meadow Flowers and Roses, was the work of famed impressionist Van Gogh. Given that the size of the canvas and the gaudy palate of the flowers didn't seem to match up with the master's usual style, the Kröller-Müller Museum, which obtained the painting in 1974, finally declared it to be painted by an anonymous artist in 2003. But a recent X-ray of the painting revealed that not only was it a Van Gogh, but... READ ON

Whether it’s a traditional Thomas Brothers map book or Google Maps Street View, most of us use maps on at least a fairly regular basis. It’s not all that surprising that we take them for granted, but fortunately there are plenty of artists out there to remind us just how beautiful the art of cartography can be. Here are 11 great artworks made with road maps. Nikki... READ ON

How does Ondrej Pakan capture such fascinating images of otherwise boring insects? By being very, very patient. Pakan sits in the rain, waiting for the downpour to end, then snaps these amazing shots of his insect models only seconds after the rain stops. While the effort might seem mad at first, the other-worldly, jewel-like photographs he captures are certainly worth the work. His photos have been featured on The Telegraph's... READ ON

Artist Hillary White knows her classics... so well, that she's able to mash them up with pop-culture references and characters. Some of the famous paintings I recognize below include: The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, Les Coquelicots, Café Terrace at Night, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Christina’s World and The Execution of Lady Jane Grey. What other classics is she toying with below? Let us know in the comments! Have a favorite? Let us know that,... READ ON