Author Archives: Carla - Founder

The Curious Allure of Vampire Hunting Kits

Most people are curious by nature and generally drawn to mystery. The popularity of treasure boxes with secret compartments fascinates even from childhood and as we grow up, developing spookier tastes, Vampire Hunting Kits are surely the ultimate curiosity. Hansons auctioneers certainly thought so, putting an antique Vampire Hunting Kit up for auction in July. […]

My 5 Reasons To Love Halloween

Here at Carla’s Curiosities we love love love Halloween! The crispness of the air as we enter autumn and the way that natures colours change from green to oranges and reds, and for me, the anticipation of the excitement of the night itself. In the run up to Halloween, I love making a big fresh […]

The Psychology of Art

If we listen to the art of music to cheer us up, help us relax, dance and enjoy time on our own or with loved ones, then surely tangible forms of art such as paintings and sculptures will have the same emotional affect? Cultural historians have come to believe that art is the new religion […]

Figurative Art

People, as creative beings, are drawn to figurative art. From infancy, we recognise human forms and faces- is it any wonder that figurative art can evoke such a strong reaction in us? Many of the earliest known artistic creations depict humans and animals- the Venus of Tan-Tan (est 200,000-500,000 BC) was a stone humanoid sculpture […]

Art From Around The World

Artists are regularly influenced by their environments and life experiences. Here at Carla’s Curiosities, we are proud to represent artists from all over the world. Their cultures and backgrounds shine through the amazing work they create. Let us take a look at some of the artists we represent and look for clues in their styles.  […]

Curio Objects In Film & Theatre

Mysterious objects with a fascinating past, rare artefacts waiting to be found, valued and spiritual pieces; curio objects are a main theme in many adventure films, e.g. ‘Indiana Jones’, ‘The Goonies’ and even ‘Moana’. Less obvious perhaps, are objects which could arguably be considered curios based on their significance to the story. The critically acclaimed […]

A Short History of Curio Art and Curio Objects

People are drawn to the unusual and curious; since the Neolithic era, people of all cultures have collected objects of interest. In the 1500s, notable collections of art and natural objects became known as Kunstkammer in German but the first known use of the word ‘curio’ was in 1849, when the practice of owning a […]

Walk to The Future – Coronavirus Art at War

Now here’s a piece of art that made me really step back and think – a true art purchase conundrum – shall I, or shan’t I? Keep it? Sell it? Do I even want it? Should art be exploiting the horror of this human crisis and haven’t I, and everyone, had enough of hearing about […]

What is erotic art?

When the definition of ‘art’ alone is enough to incite debate, the definition of what constitutes ‘erotic art’ was always going to be an exciting and many layered discussion. Art is, at its core, designed to give the viewer an emotional response. Erotic art is intended to arouse desire at the very least, but deciding […]

International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to share my thoughts, respect and gratitude to all the female artists of past and present. One knows that Carla loves a Google, often to my detriment, though today’s was all about the top five most famous female artists to date. And, the drum roll sounds…..here they […]