Art News
Fotografiska, is opening new photography museums in 3 major Art Cities Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai
Nov 29, 2021
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2 minutes read
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.
Pop Culture
Surrealist Art References in Squid Game
Oct 8, 2021
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7 minutes read
The new South Korean series that beats all the audience records on Netflix is full of details of all kinds and is skilfully inspired by surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali or MC Escher: short overview of the artistic references hidden in the series. Spoilers Warning!
Art History
Skyscrapers seen in art
May 25, 2022
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7 minutes read
Skyscrapers have totally disrupted, with their height and grandeur, the contours and skies of our cities, offering us, from the heights of their structures, new and peculiar perspectives on the world. It was precisely these peculiarities that inspired and fascinated the artists of the twentieth century...
Art History
The Significance of Icons in Christianity and Art
Mar 4, 2024
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15 minutes read
Icons hold significant spiritual importance in Christianity, serving as windows to the divine and aids for contemplative prayer. In art, they represent a unique fusion of religious devotion and aesthetic expression, conveying profound theological truths and fostering a connection between the earthly and the divine realms.
Art News
Bangkok Hotel's Demon Statue Removed After Public Dispute
Jan 2, 2024
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A giant statue of a mythical demon at Bangkok's Bazaar Hotel sparked controversy among locals, leading to its removal. The hotel faced a fine for violating building regulations and the statue was relocated to a less visible area.
Lifestyle
Isabel and Agustín Coppel: One of Mexico's most significant collections
Dec 11, 2023
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4 minutes read
Agustín Coppel, one of the five billionaire sons of Enrique Coppel Tamayo, the founder of a Mexican retail empire focused on low-income consumers, currently holds the positions of chairman and chief executive at his father's conglomerate, Grupo Coppel...
Art News
The Louvre has blocked a record € 24,4 ($26.8) million sale of a Chardin painting in order to purchase it
Apr 4, 2022
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2 minutes read
The Louvre has blocked the sale of Jean Siméon Chardin's Basket of Wild Strawberries. The museum lacked funds to purchase the painting, and deemed it a "national treasure".
Artist Portraits
Perception and Reality in the Art of René Magritte
Jun 19, 2024
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8 minutes read
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking paintings that challenge the viewer's perception of reality. His work often explored themes of perception, identity, the nature of objects, and the relationship between words and images, all presented in a surreal and enigmatic style.
Art News
A 2,000-year-old, perfectly preserved blue Roman glass bowl has been discovered in the Netherlands
Jan 26, 2022
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Archaeologists excavating a site in Nijmegen, Netherlands' oldest city, find 2,000-year-old glass bowl. The blue glass bowl has been perfectly preserved, with no visible cracks or chips.
Art News
The flower paintings of Queen Victoria are being sold at auction in London
Jan 23, 2023
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Queen Victoria painted a rare pair of large floral paintings that will be sold at auction next week at the London showroom of Hansons Auctioneers. People think that each painting will sell for between £8,000 and £10,000 ($9,870 and $12,340).
Lifestyle
Eugenio López Alonso: He now owns a 3,000-work collection
Dec 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
Eugenio López Alonso, the sole heir to the Jumex fruit-juice empire, is widely recognized as a patron of the arts. His foundation generously sponsors contemporary art exhibitions in Mexico, Latin American art courses at colleges and art schools in the United States...
Art News
The Pinault Dynasty's Next Act: A Fresh Face Takes the Helm at Christie's
Apr 8, 2024
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François Louis Nicolas Pinault, at 26, steps into the Christie's board, marking a generational shift in the Pinault family's luxury empire. This appointment signifies a broader transition within family-controlled businesses in France, reinforcing the Pinaults' influence in the art and luxury sectors.
Art News
Many historic sites destroyed after earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria
Feb 7, 2023
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Turkey and Syria both had quakes. Gaziantep Castle and other historic sites were damaged.
Art News
At Coachella, architectural installations overshadow top musical artists
Apr 16, 2024
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2 minutes read
At this year's Coachella, a standout architectural-art installation called "Monarchs: A House in Six Parts" captivates attendees with its innovative design by Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic. This towering structure, combining 3D-printed concrete and robotically shaped plywood, offers both a visual spectacle and a practical refuge from the desert sun.
Art News
Tracey Emin Makes History as the First Female Artist Appointed as a Trustee of the British Museum
Nov 16, 2023
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English visual artist Tracey Emin is set to become a trailblazer by joining the Board of Trustees at the British Museum...
Lifestyle
Exploring the Artistic Passions of Jay-Z and Beyoncé
Aug 28, 2023
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With an estimated value reaching tens of millions of dollars, the art collection owned by the couple consists of artworks that have made a profound impact on the landscape of contemporary art. Moreover, their active support for emerging artists further contributes significant value to the art world.
Art News
Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire collector, has purchased his second Venetian palace
Mar 17, 2022
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Palazzo Diedo, which is set to open in 2024, will house an exhibition and artist residency space.
Art News
Most exciting discovery in a century of a Roman mosaic in a field
Dec 1, 2021
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Mosaic is the first-ever uncovered in the UK depicting images from Homer's Iliad. It would have adorned an imposing eating and leisure hall within a big villa complex. The mosaic has been damaged by later building work and bears scorch marks from fires. The chamber was the focal point of a huge villa complex built in the late third or early fourth centuries AD
Art News
A huge new contemporary art center opens in Moscow a stone's throw from the Kremlin
Dec 9, 2021
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Despite Putin's attack on artists, Russia's richest man develops a massive modern art center. The center provides new prospects for Russian artists, as long as they stay away from politics.
Art History
5 Turkish Artmajeur painters you absolutely must know!
Sep 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Does painting exist in every civilization? Or perhaps there are peoples who have refrained from practicing it? This we ask ourselves, when, still unburdened with notions, we approach the history of Turkish art,
Lifestyle
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!
Nov 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?
Lifestyle
Jack Nicholson: a $150 Million Art Collection
Sep 1, 2023
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8 minutes read
Nicholson has established himself as a prominent art collector, having begun his journey in the 1960s. His collection proudly features works by artistic luminaries such as Picasso...
Art News
The crazy story of the two paintings of Van Gogh stolen by a drug baron
Aug 31, 2021
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Raffaele Imperiale will be extradited to Italy from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He is believed to be a leader of the Amato–Pagano gang in the Camorra. The drug baron claims to have purchased Van Gogh paintings worth 20 millions EUR for their artistic value. He has been captured.
Art News
Moroccan earthquake gravely damages important historical sites
Sep 12, 2023
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Affected locations include the High Atlas Mountains' Tinmel mosque, which is thought to have been destroyed almost entirely.
Art History
David Bailey
Jul 4, 2023
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10 minutes read
David Bailey is a renowned British fashion and portrait photographer, best known for his iconic work in the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the essence of the Swinging London era and photographing numerous celebrities and models. He became one of the most influential photographers of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the fashion and photography industries.
Art History
Mario Testino
Jun 28, 2023
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10 minutes read
Mario Testino is a highly acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer known for his iconic images capturing the essence of beauty, glamour, and allure. With his distinctive style and creative vision, he has worked with renowned celebrities, fashion brands, and publications, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photography.
Art History
Hanukkah: Artistic Celebrations of the Festival of Lights
Mar 14, 2024
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10 minutes read
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. In contemporary art, Hanukkah often serves as a theme exploring identity, tradition, and resilience through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations.
Lifestyle
Tom Ford's Universe: From Fashion and Film to Art and Collecting
Sep 9, 2023
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Tom Ford is a globally renowned fashion designer known for his luxury clothing. In addition to his fashion career, he is also a filmmaker and passionate art collector, celebrated for his discerning taste in the art world.
Artist Portraits
Marc Chagall: A Journey Through Art and Imagination
Jun 19, 2024
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Marc Chagall's artistic journey is marked by an exceptional blend of surrealism, imagination, and vibrant color, transcending the conventional boundaries of artistic expression...
Art History
J. M. W. Turner
Mar 30, 2023
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J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter. Turner's work is characterized by bold colors, loose brushwork, and innovative compositions. He was particularly interested in capturing light and atmospheric effects in his paintings and is renowned for his ability to convey the beauty and power of nature.
Artist Portraits
Albrecht Dürer
Apr 6, 2023
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14 minutes read
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was a German Renaissance artist who marked the history of European art. He was an engraver, painter and art theorist, and his works influenced many artists. He is famous for his wood and copper engravings, as well as his paintings and drawings.
Art History
The color blue: a successful classic
Apr 6, 2022
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The color blue, in its different and most popular shades, such as Egyptian blue, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, Prussian blue and International Klein Blue, has been the protagonist of different eras, in which timeless masterpieces have been generated, extending from the Egyptian world to contemporary art...
Art History
Artistic Representations of Tisha B'Av Tragedies
May 24, 2024
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Tisha B'Av, a solemn Jewish day, commemorates tragedies like the destruction of the Temples and subsequent exiles, shaping observances with fasting and lamentations, while contemporary art explores themes of mourning and resilience, fostering dialogue about historical trauma and social justice.
Art History
MOMA Masterpieces: Contemporary Interpretations
Feb 23, 2022
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7 minutes read
The iconic institution of New York's MOMA is home to such timeless works of art as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Jasper Johns' Flag. Such masterpieces continue to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists around the world, who have re-interpreted them into original, modern, current and sometimes ironic pieces of art...
Art History
Art and the evolution of the world of work
May 1, 2022
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The task of art has always been to permanently capture the reality of the eras in which it manifests itself, reporting its customs, lifestyles and ideals. With regard to this purpose, artistic research has also been dedicated to portraying the world of work, an activity inexorably linked to the life and survival of man...
Art History
Did you know that golf has been immortalized by great masterpieces of art?
May 22, 2022
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Many masterpieces that fall outside the main themes of the fine arts, such as, for example, that of landscape, portrait, genre scenes, etc., are often unknown. The above emerges forcefully in regard to works that, although they were created by the greatest masters in history, immortalized the elite world of golf...