Denise Laurin Visual Art

10/19/2026

Tune in to hear my latest video–The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut from Egypt's New Kingdom. Hatshepsut was one of the most powerful women in history and she reigned for twenty years as pharaoh. Learn more about her and her magnificent temple at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f41yrAY3q-k

10/15/2026

Join me at the Naperville Art League on Saturday, October 24, 10–11:30 for a positive, constructive art critique experience. Discover why critiques help artists grow — from fresh perspectives to stronger artistic choices. Read more at: https://wix.to/3jSu47o

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09/18/2026

To all art lovers, AP art history students, Egyptomaniacs, and life-long learners! I just dropped my latest video. It's about the Seated Scribe, a sculpture that is nearly 5,000 years old. Meet him on my YouTube channel The Art Realm at www.youtube.com/

09/12/2026

Just dropped—my latest video in the series “AP Art History for Everyone.” Join me in the Art Realm on YouTube!
I've just begun ancient Egypt and it kicks off with a 5,000 year old artifact called the Palette of Narmer. Please like and subscribe—it's totally free, and I appreciate the support as I go through the entire curriculum of 250 works of art.

08/18/2026

The latest video in my AP® Art History for Everyone video series is up! Find Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean–Mesopotamia at www.youtube.com/. Please like and subscribe. It's free! This video is for AP® Art history students, teachers and life-long learners.

06/29/2026

Exciting news! The first video in my series on the 250 required works of art in the AP® Art History curriculum drops July 1 at 12 Midnight. Over the next several months new videos covering the entire scope of AP® Art History will be added . Whether you are a student of AP® Art History, Art Appreciation, a teacher or a life-long learner, you will find my synthesis of the contextual and formal aspects of each work of art an asset. Please like and SUBSCRIBE! https://wix.to/7bxONu1

06/17/2026

July Events with Denise Laurin

Here’s what’s happening in July! I'm also leading an art workshop in Bartlett on Dragonfly art. I hope to see you at one of these events. ~ Denise Laurin

05/11/2026

Raqib Shaw’s Paradise Lost (2009–2025) is on view at the Art Institute of Chicago. This 100-foot mixed-media masterpiece blends traditional craft with unexpected materials (automotive enamel, syringes, quills, glitter) and took over two decades to create. A must-see for anyone who loves intricate, symbolic art. Read more: https://wix.to/4nS1Q4D