2026InSymbols

Posts about symbols and their place in the history of art and design

The Anchor: Hope and Stability | 2026InSymbols #07

Discover the meaning of the anchor in art and culture. Explore its symbolism of hope, stability, and security through early Christian art, Old School tattoos, and the rhythmic foundation of music.

julho 2026

The Sun | 2026InSymbols #06

Explore the symbolism of the sun in art—from Monet’s glowing sunsets to Vincent van Gogh’s radiant sunflowers—and discover how light, vitality, divinity, reggae, and 60s psychedelia shaped its enduring artistic power.

julho 2026

The Hand | 2026InSymbols #05

There is something slightly unsettling about realizing how much of human history can be reduced to hands. Civilizations were built by them. Religions sanctified them. Artists immortalized them. Musicians transformed movement into emotion through them. Even before language became sophisticated enough to explain ideas, hands were already speaking. Maybe that is why the symbolism of […]

junho 2026

The Labyrinth | 2026InSymbols #04

Explore the meaning of the labyrinth through medieval cathedrals, M.C. Escher, Progressive Rock, Jazz, and Pop Art. A journey into spirituality, complexity, and the beauty of getting lost.

maio 2026

Butterfly | 2026InSymbols #03

xplore butterfly symbolism in art, from Dutch paintings to modern design. Discover meanings of impermanence, resurrection, and transformation across cultures.

março 2026