Oct 25, 2020 · Here’s a list of six of the most famous artists in history who have had to battle with their addiction to alcohol, from Van Gogh to Pollock. Frans Hals is often considered one of the …

Mar 1, 2023 · From Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s appreciation for absinthe to Jean-Michel Basquiat’s deathly struggle with drug use—anecdotes about addiction contribute to the lore surrounding …

Dec 17, 2015 · Recent scholarship has shown the myth of the drunkard painters of the Dutch Golden Age to be largely without foundation – a product of an incautious identification of artists …

Dec 27, 2016 · As New Year's Eve rears its head and with a potential 'Dry January' just around the corner, we thought it was time to take a look at the history of alcohol and art, and the …

Aug 12, 2022 · In the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, they teach that you are never ‘done’ with alcoholism, only ever in a state of recovery. It makes sense that Moshammer’s artistic …

Sep 13, 2024 · Explore the transformative power of art in overcoming alcohol addiction and fostering recovery through creativity and expression.

Feb 7, 2024 · It’s no secret that alcohol has destroyed many lives — artists or not. Let’s take a peek at several prolific artists who were addicted to the drink. Vincent van Gogh is my all-time …

Sep 13, 2024 · Street art and murals have taken the message of addiction awareness to the public sphere. Artists like Shepard Fairey have used their distinctive styles to create large …

Jul 14, 2017 · Whether it is music, art or literature, some of the most amazing works of cultural depth and significance came from people in the grips of addiction or alcoholism. Here we take …

Jun 25, 2024 · Scholar and psychotherapist Kikan Massara’s The 12 Steps: Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery (Taschen, June 2024) examines ideas about addiction and its …