Art History
The Berlin subway in painting
Sep 26, 2023
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When we speak of cityscape, a pictorial genre that arose in the 18th century to immortalize mainly city landscapes, sometimes even taking them exclusively from life, we immediately think, as a kind of uncodified reflex, of Canaletto's Venice...
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The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin protects its paintings from torrential rains
Jun 27, 2023
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Berlin Museum Takes Precautions to Protect Old Masters Paintings from Heavy Rains
Art News
Fotografiska, is opening new photography museums in 3 major Art Cities Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai
Nov 29, 2021
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Fotografiska is expanding its empire of photographic museums. The private museum announced plans to establish outposts in Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai. The museums in Berlin and Shanghai are scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2022 and 2023 respectively.
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A painting by Kandinsky, sold at auction in Berlin, was stolen from the National Museum in Warsaw
Dec 5, 2022
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3 minutes read
After making €387,500 at Grisebach auction, the Polish government is now taking legal steps to get the work back.
Art History
New interpretations of Berlin's most iconic graffiti
Jan 29, 2023
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9 minutes read
Assuming that Berlin, since the era after the fall of the wall, has become one of the most important capitals of world street art, it is important to highlight how, within the most disparate neighborhoods of the German city, the works of famous artists, such as, to give an example, Herakut, Rosco, Dr. Drax...
Art News
Historic Appointment: Marion Ackermann to lead Berlin’s state museums
Jul 9, 2024
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Marion Ackermann has been appointed as the new president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK), becoming the first woman to hold this executive position and bringing extensive experience in museum management to lead Germany's largest cultural employer through significant organizational changes.
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Artists Boycott German Institutions Over Policies Limiting Expression on Palestine
Jan 12, 2024
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Numerous artists, including prominent award winners, are boycotting German cultural institutions accused of using McCarthyist tactics to suppress pro-Palestine expressions. The controversy centers around a new funding policy in Berlin, deemed restrictive towards criticism of Israel.
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Original initiative in Oxford, refugees are trained as museum tour guides
Nov 29, 2021
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Following a £1 million grant from a Saudi organization, more refugees will be trained as tour guides at Oxford University museums. Over the next five years, Alwaleed Philanthropies will sponsor the Multaka project, which will work with 200 refugees and asylum seekers.
Artist Portraits
Labaud, loves masks
Oct 14, 2021
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2 minutes read
This skateboarder who studied applied arts was inspired by ethnic masks or the masks of the Commedia dell 'Arte. He now lives and works in Berlin
Art History
Edvard Munch
Mar 13, 2023
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11 minutes read
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker. His most famous piece, The Scream (1893), has grown to become one of the most recognizable paintings in Western art. Munch was part of the Symbolist movement and is known for his emotionally charged and psychologically complex works. His art often explored themes of love, death, and human vulnerability, and he was deeply influenced by his own experiences of loss and grief.
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Jesse Darling Triumphs with Turner Prize, Celebrating Innovative Sculpture
Dec 6, 2023
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Berlin-based artist Jesse Darling has won the prestigious Turner Prize, acclaimed for sculptures that embody human fragility using everyday objects. Darling's work, reflecting on themes of vulnerability and interdependence, earned recognition in the prize's 40th year, celebrating innovation in art.
Art History
The City of Hagen returns a painting by Renoir to its heirs and buys it back
Jun 8, 2023
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View of the Sea from Haut Cagnes will soon be shown with details about its former owner, Jakob Goldschmidt.
Art News
German Museum Scraps Candice Breitz Show Over Gaza Remarks
Nov 29, 2023
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A German museum canceled a 2024 exhibition by artist Candice Breitz due to her controversial statements about the violence in Gaza. Breitz criticized the decision, highlighting a trend in Germany of quick judgments and accusations of antisemitism without due process.
Art News
Simone Leigh and Sonia Boyce win top awards at the Venice Biennale
Apr 25, 2022
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For the first time, Black women received both of the top honors at the Venice Biennale.
Artist Portraits
Don McCullin
Jul 6, 2023
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9 minutes read
Don McCullin is an acclaimed British photojournalist, known for his impactful photographs of conflict zones around the world. Her committed and emotionally powerful work has earned her international recognition and helped raise awareness of the devastating consequences of war and social injustice.
Art History
Brassaï
Jul 12, 2023
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13 minutes read
Brassaï, born Gyula Halász on September 9, 1899, and passed away on July 8, 1984, was a photographer, sculptor, medalist, writer, and filmmaker...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Horst Antes
Jun 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Horst Antes, born on October 28, 1936, in Heppenheim, Germany, is a renowned German artist and sculptor...
Artist Portraits
Horst Antes: A Master of Figurative Expression and Abstract Exploration
Aug 1, 2024
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Horst Antes is a renowned German painter, sculptor, and graphic artist known for his innovative fusion of figurative and abstract styles. He is best recognized for his iconic "Kopffüßler" figures, which have become a central motif in his work, exploring themes of identity and human existence.
Lifestyle
Dior's Parisian Runway Shines with Isabella Ducrot's Textile Artistry
Jan 26, 2024
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Isabella Ducrot, a renowned textile artist, brought her unique fabric art to Dior's latest Paris fashion show. Her collaboration with Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri added a touch of historical textile elegance to the contemporary runway.
Art News
Nan Goldin Boycotts New York Times Project Over Gaza Coverage
Nov 10, 2023
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Nan Goldin has canceled her project with the New York Times Magazine, citing concerns of pro-Israel bias in the newspaper's reporting on Gaza. She accuses the newspaper of complicity with Israel and emphasizes the need for supporting the people of Gaza.
Art News
A painting by Kandinsky has set a record by selling for $44.5 million
Mar 3, 2023
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This oil on canvas painting by Vassily Kandinsky from 1910 shows the German village of Murnau in bright colors.
Art News
Rijksmuseum Director Seeks Return of Stolen Frans Hals Masterpiece Ahead of Major Exhibition
Feb 14, 2024
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The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is calling for the return of a stolen Frans Hals painting, valued at €15m, ahead of a significant exhibition featuring the Dutch master's works. The painting, "Two Laughing Boys With a Mug of Beer," stolen in 2020, remains missing, overshadowing the upcoming showcase of Hals's celebrated pieces.
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Mind-Blowing Artistic Genius: Otobong Nkanga Wins a Whopping $100,000 Prize!
Oct 6, 2023
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Otobong Nkanga, an artist based in Antwerp, has won the Nasher Prize for Sculpture, along with a $100,000 award and a future exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. The museum has also decided to present the award biennially for better preparation and communication.
Art News
Beyonce moved to a Prada "fake boutique" in the middle of the desert
Nov 12, 2021
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Beyonce and the Simpsons are fascinated by the Prada store located in the middle of the Texas desert, which has become a cult destination. The "Prada store" presents 20 pairs of heels and six handbags from the Prada 2005 collection. The fake Prada store in Marfa is in fact a permanent work of art created by two Scandinavian artists.
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"Several million euros" worth of Celtic gold coins were stolen from a German museum
Nov 25, 2022
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In Manching, Bavaria, a heist in which phone and internet connections were "cut off" led to the theft of coins from the third century.
Artist Portraits
Valerie Le Meur Interview
Apr 23, 2018
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2 minutes read
It's a great way to show off your work, get feedback from the public, and sell your work!
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1,000+ Artists Boycott Bristol's Arnolfini Over Palestinian Censorship Row
Dec 15, 2023
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Over 1,000 artists, including prominent figures like Ben Rivers and Brian Eno, have boycotted Bristol's Arnolfini Centre, accusing it of censoring Palestinian culture by cancelling events from the Palestine Film Festival. The artists demand a commitment to freedom of expression from Arnolfini's leadership and have pledged not to engage with the Centre until changes are made.
Artist Portraits
Mariia Kulchytska, the need to leave a mark on history
Oct 26, 2022
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Maria Kulchitskaya's acquaintance with art did not occur in childhood, but it was at the age of 18 that she became interested in painting and attended art school, which unexpectedly led her to photography...
Art News
A network of counterfeiters of Francis Bacon paintings dismantled by the Italian police
Sep 13, 2021
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500 designs and collages purported by the Irish artist Francis Bacon have been seized by the Italian authorities.
Art News
A painting by Brueghel the Younger found in France soon on sale at Drouot
Feb 8, 2023
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A painting by Brueghel the Younger, found in France and of an unusual size, will be auctioned in Paris for 600,000 euros. The work, which represents a scene in a village, is on sale at the Hôtel Drouot.
Art News
Paris+ by Art Basel opens with great optimism in the emerging gallery sector
Oct 20, 2022
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Even though there have been changes and worries, there is a lot of optimism in the Paris+ Emerging Galleries Sector.
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Keanu Reeves and Artist Alexandra Grant Are Funding Art Projects as Advisors to the New Futureverse Foundation
Jul 8, 2022
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The 'The Matrix' star and his longtime girlfriend are collaborating to support underrepresented artists through blockchain technology.
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German Photographer Turns Down Prize for AI "Photo"
Apr 17, 2023
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Boris Eldagsen sent an AI-made picture to the Sony World Photography Awards just to be "a cheeky monkey," but he didn't think he'd actually win.
Art News
Hundreds of artists against controversially funded digital art exhibition
May 11, 2023
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Hundreds of artists are upset that a controversial data firm paid for a digital art show in Germany.
Lifestyle
Alain Delon: The collection of a movie star
Oct 5, 2023
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The art collection of Alain Delon, the iconic film star of the 1960s and 1970s and one of the most enduring sex symbols in cinematic history, went under the hammer at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris...
Lifestyle
Professionals: how to choose the right work of art?
Apr 30, 2024
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On the occasion of May Day, which is dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers around the world, it is possible to open a thematic food for thought aimed at bringing out how the aesthetics of an office can influence productivity, mood and professional identity...