Art News
The Iconic Robot Heart Art Car From Burning Man Is Heading To Central Park For A Transcendent Music Festival
Apr 13, 2022
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Robot Heart's Fare Forward will park their original Robot Heart Bus at Wollman Rink for a two-day music festival with 13 acts.
Art News
An $11.7 million gold cube sits in the middle of Central Park
Feb 3, 2022
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The cube weighs over 400 pounds and is entirely made of 24-karat gold. The cube, which was cast in Switzerland, required a special kiln to contain its contents. The sculpture is currently on display at a Wall Street private dinner. Castello will also release an ancillary NFT, the Castello Coin, on February 21.
Art History
Snow in Flemish Painting
Dec 19, 2023
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Flemish masters such as Jacob Grimmer, influenced by the art of Bruegel the Elder, painted snowy landscapes with skaters and hunters...
Art News
Amsterdam Unveils Edgy New Art Hub: DRIFT Museum
Nov 3, 2023
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Amsterdam will soon host the Drift Museum, a new home for groundbreaking sculptures and performances, set to open in 2025. This innovative space is the brainchild of artist duo Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, known for blending art with technology.
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After first appearing in New York, a €10 million 24-karat gold cube sculpture appears in Venice
Apr 22, 2022
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Passers-by are invited to interact with the work, but it is only on display for one day.
Art History
How did Impressionism represent spring?
Mar 20, 2022
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The landscapes of impressionists wanted to capture the changes of time, such as, for example, those brought by the succession of seasons, in order to maximize the natural and atmospheric peculiarities. Example of what we said can be the painting dedicated to springtime by Claude Monet, Springtime of 1886...
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A UNESCO report worries about an unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector
Feb 9, 2022
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UNESCO report warns of "unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector". Ten million jobs lost in the creative industries during the coronavirus pandemic. UNESCO urges governments to strengthen labor protections for the creative sector. Arts funding is frequently cut by governments or ignored by private investors. By 2020, the global gross value of the creative industry will have decreased by $750 billion.
Artist Portraits
Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
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The art collection of Barbara Walters is set to be auctioned
Oct 31, 2023
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The esteemed newswoman, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 93, also boasted an inner circle that included luminaries such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones...
Artist Portraits
Thomas Schütte: A Master of Monumental Art and Cultural Reflection
Sep 25, 2024
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Thomas Schütte is a renowned German contemporary artist known for his wide-ranging work in sculpture, printmaking, drawing, architecture, and installations. His art explores themes of cultural memory, human shelter, and the human condition, often combining individual experiences with broader societal narratives.
Artist Portraits
Elena Raceala, a life that "breathes" through photography
Aug 6, 2022
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During one of her trips to Italy, more precisely on a rainy morning in 2013, among the columns of the church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Elena Raceala took her first photo, beginning her greatest passion...
Art History
Alfons Mucha
May 25, 2023
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Alphonse Mucha, born Alfons Maria Mucha, was a renowned Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who resided in Paris during the Art Nouveau era. He gained international recognition for his unique and ornamental theatrical posters, particularly those featuring the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Lifestyle
Arts and Culture in Chicago: 7 Must-See Attractions
Nov 15, 2022
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Chicago is well known for being the setting of numerous tv shows, and the home of its style of deep-dish pizza. But it's much more famous for its art and cultural attractions.
Pop Culture
The 10 Best Artistic References in Famous Anime Series
Jan 15, 2021
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Let's come back together on the most interesting allusions to the world of art in our favorite series. If you are an art and entertainment lover, this article is for you!
Art History
American Landscapes in Painting and Photography: Collection of Ten Masterpieces
Aug 27, 2024
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An imaginary journey through the beautiful landscapes of the United States, immortalized by some of the most iconic painters and photographers of the "New World"...
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House for sale for half a billion euros, with a ceiling signed by Caravaggio
Oct 25, 2021
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Caravaggio adorned the Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, also known as Villa Aurora, in around 1597.
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
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Palm Springs residents want controversial Marilyn Monroe statue moved
Mar 1, 2023
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Residents of Palm Springs, where the 26-foot-tall statue of Marilyn Monroe has been on public display since 2021, have called it sexist.
Art News
Museum Curator's Dark Secret Exposed – Stolen Artifacts Sold on eBay!
Aug 18, 2023
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Veteran curator Peter John Higgs is revealed as the alleged mastermind behind missing and damaged artifacts at the British Museum, suspected of selling uncategorized items on eBay. The scandal prompts an independent security review while concerns arise about the fate of the artifacts and the safety of other contested items in the collection
Art History
The most beautiful hairstyles of the Renaissance
Aug 26, 2023
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Someone has them but wants to change their color, others want them shorter, those who no longer have them cry remembering them, or opt, now resigned, for the more classic carryover or hairpiece, what am I talking about?
Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Art History
5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists
May 21, 2021
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This article is dedicated to art and travel enthusiasts. Through artworks of legendary artists - Van Gogh, Munch, Hopper, Monet and Friedrich - go on an adventure along new trails that will make you discover or rediscover high places of Art History.
Lifestyle
The Impact of Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani on Bangladesh's Contemporary Art Scene
Nov 29, 2023
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Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani are influential Bangladeshi art collectors, and founders of the Samdani Art Foundation. Renowned for their extensive art collection, they have significantly shaped Bangladesh's contemporary art scene through initiatives like the Dhaka Art Summit and innovative art spaces like the Srihatta-Samdani Art Centre and Sculpture Park.
Art News
Running out of ideas for the holidays? Our gift guide is here to help you
Dec 6, 2022
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Half the fun of receiving a gift is ripping open the wrapper and being surprised, so who would expect a beautiful work of art at Christmas? The art is for all intents and purposes a unique idea for a Christmas gift!
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
Artist Portraits
Alex Loskutov, computer collages
Oct 5, 2022
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Alex Loskutov's figurative investigation, belonging to the computer collage pointillism style, is distinguished by the unprecedented technique resulting from the "assemblage" of car license plates or music albums...
Art History
Pointillism in contemporary artistic language
Sep 28, 2022
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The peculiarities of pointillism are the fruit of the positivist climate of the late 19th century, which, indelibly marked by the prevailing idea of the triumph of progress, as well as the extreme faith in technique and science, came to charge with rationality even the art world, previously dominated by the "romanticism" of the Impressionists...
Art History
Art that has fun: snowballs and sleds
Dec 28, 2022
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Usually, when we think of the winter art-landscape pair, we imagine quiet, "silent" and desolate paintings, which, like the most typical postcards of the season, turn out to be dominated by the white blanket of snow, on which the "severe presence of pine trees", high-topped mountains, small and isolated wooden houses and rare forms of animal life, which, scampering around outside, defy the low temperatures with a spontaneous and natural predisposition...
Artist Portraits
Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art
Sep 20, 2024
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Hurvin Anderson is a prominent British painter known for his exploration of memory, identity, and cultural history, often focusing on his Jamaican heritage. His work blends abstraction and figuration, depicting spaces that reflect the complexities of diaspora life...
Artist Portraits
Kiki Smith: Sculpting the Human Experience through Art
Sep 4, 2024
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Kiki Smith, a German-born American artist born on January 18, 1954, in Nuremberg, is renowned for her exploration of profound themes such as sex, birth, regeneration, and the human condition, with her work deeply influenced by feminism, AIDS, and gender issues, while also delving into the intricate relationship between humanity and nature.
Art History
The 10 artists from Latin America who revolutionized world art
Jul 16, 2024
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Discover the ten most influential Latin American artists of all time and their impact on world art. From Frida Kahlo, famous for her emotional self-portraits, to Diego Rivera and his monumental murals that tell the Mexican story...
Artist Portraits
Tetiana Bogdanova, art that gives people positive emotions
Dec 10, 2022
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Art has always been a part of Tetiana's family: she and her sisters drew, her grandfather's brothers painted pictures...
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...
Art History
Northern European art explained in 10 pictorial masterpieces
Sep 17, 2024
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In an imaginary museum, the most iconic works of Nordic art are brought together to narrate the artistic identity of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Munch's “The Scream” opens the tour with its intense expression of anguish, followed by “The Dance of Life”...
Art History
The Lantern Festival's Influence on Art
May 23, 2024
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Explore the evolution of the Lantern Festival through contemporary art, witnessing a fusion of ancient customs with modern creativity. From innovative lantern designs to large-scale public installations and international collaborations, discover how this age-old celebration continues to shine brightly in the world of art.
Artist Portraits
The Legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson: Capturing the Fleeting Essence of Life
Jul 25, 2024
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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) was a pioneering photographer known for his mastery of candid photography, the "decisive moment," and early 35mm film use. His career included major photojournalistic achievements, influential exhibitions, and co-founding Magnum Photos, leaving a lasting impact on photography and cinéma vérité.