Art News
Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire collector, has purchased his second Venetian palace
Mar 17, 2022
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3 minutes read
Palazzo Diedo, which is set to open in 2024, will house an exhibition and artist residency space.
Art History
Lisbon: the city's history illustrated by art
Aug 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
Lisbon, Portugal's most important and largest city, situated on seven hills at the mouth of the Tagus River and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has more than 500,000 inhabitants, as well as a history that can be traced back, approximately, as far as 300,000 years ago. In fact, the westernmost capital of continental Europe turns out to be one of the oldest cities in the world, so much so that it would have even been founded by Ulysses...
Art History
Different interpretations of the American flag
Aug 22, 2023
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9 minutes read
Before showing you how artists have immortalized in multiple forms, and relative meanings, the object of investigation in question, which, explicated by the title, is none other than the most well-known and widespread flag in the world...
Artist Portraits
Ai Weiwei: Art, Activism, and Resilience in Modern China
Aug 30, 2024
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10 minutes read
Ai Weiwei, born in 1957 in Beijing, is a renowned Chinese artist and activist recognized for blending art with political activism. His work critically engages with the Chinese government and has earned him awards like the Chinese Contemporary Art Awards, the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent, and the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award. He remains a significant figure in global art and human rights.
Artist Portraits
Tales Frey, I have always had multiple interests
Aug 5, 2023
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12 minutes read
As a child, I received very significant influences from the family environment. My mother is a Physical Education teacher, so the focus on everything related to the body in my artistic practice came from her without a doubt...
Art History
Artmajeur offers a reinterpretation of the key themes of Art Basel 2024
Jun 11, 2024
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13 minutes read
Artmajeur offers a reinterpretation of the key themes of Art Basel 2024 through the works of its artists. Once again, the concepts of ecology, intimacy, history and politics emerge as central fulcrums, offering new perspectives and interpretations that enrich the cultural dialogue established by the fair.
Artist Portraits
Pablo Picasso: The Man Who Redefined Modern Art
Aug 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881, is renowned as one of the 20th century's most influential artists, whose innovative contributions to Cubism, Surrealism, and beyond, as well as his extensive body of work including masterpieces like Guernica and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, have left an indelible mark on the art world and established him as a revolutionary figure in modern art.
Artist Portraits
Jonathan Meese: Neo-expressionism & Performance Art
Oct 11, 2024
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18 minutes read
Jonathan Meese was born in 1970. He's known worldwide for his work in many areas, like performance, video, and sculpture. His art is inspired by the 1980s neo-expressionist movement. It's known for its dramatic brushwork and bold style...
Art History
Ansel Adams
Jul 20, 2023
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26 minutes read
Ansel Easton Adams, born on February 20, 1902, and passed away on April 22, 1984, was a renowned American photographer and conservationist...