Art News
Famous voyeuristic photographer Kohei Yoshiyuki dies aged 76
Feb 7, 2022
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Kohei Yoshiyuki photographed Tokyo's hedonistic after-hours culture in the 1970s and '80s. He documented clandestine hookups in public spaces for his most famous series, "The Park". His longtime gallery announced his death on Saturday at the age of 76. Works from the series were exhibited under his pseudonym in Tokyo's Komai Gallery in 1979.
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 News
Famous artist Mr. Brainwash opens his own art museum
Dec 14, 2022
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The new space, which will feature his own art, will open on December 18 in Beverly Hills, where the Paley Center for Media used to be.
Art History
Top 5 Most Famous Still Life Paintings in Art History
Oct 22, 2021
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Some are known for their beauty, some are famous for their mysteries, and some for the anecdotes that gravitate around it. Today, quick overview of still lifes through the ages: from fruit bowls to vegetable baskets, from bald skulls to flowering vases, you might be surprised!
Art News
A descendant of Modigliani creates NFTs inspired by his famous ancestor
Aug 25, 2022
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The youngest artist in the Modigliani family created Mod1, NFTs that are now on sale.
Art News
The famous artist Miss Tic died at the age of 66
May 23, 2022
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The street artist never stopped creating her legend on Paris's walls, on dilapidated facades, under a street lamp, on a dead end, or a poorly lit pavement.
Art History
Top 8 most famous self-portraits in the history of art
Jan 22, 2021
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11 minutes read
Embarquez avec nous pour une odyssée chronologique à travers l’Histoire de l’Art, et découvrez les plus grands joyaux de l’autoreprésentation !
Art News
The famous Hauser & Wirth gallery is setting up in Paris next year
Jun 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
This will be the mega gallery's 16th location worldwide, located in a townhouse near the Champs-Élysées.
Art News
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Album Cover Is Inspired by a Famous Painting of Lady Godiva
Jul 4, 2022
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The cover of the last Beyoncé's album is strikingly similar to John Collier's Lady Godiva, which depicts a naked woman from Anglo-Saxon mythology. Legend says she rode a horse naked in the 11th century to protest an English taxman's plans.
Art History
Why are some artists famous and others not? The reason discovered by scientists
Sep 15, 2021
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A research team has found the key to what they refer to as “hot streaks,” or periods of intense and successful artistic creativity, according to a report. The article highlights the fact that Jackson Pollock's time working on his drip paintings lasted for four years, during which he had both extraordinary productivity and artistic accomplishment.
Art News
Contemporary art enters the Vatican with an exhibition in the famous Apostolic Library
Nov 8, 2021
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A Few Steps From the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Library Has Just Opened Its First Permanent Contemporary Art Exhibition. The Italian artist Pietro Ruffo's installation will be on display until the end of February 2022.
Art News
Houston's Famous Orange Show Center Expands 2 Acres to Show More Parade Cars
Nov 19, 2021
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The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art is expanding. The new campus will be eight acres (3,2 ha) when it's complete. An 800-foot ramp that winds its way across the campus, past art cars and an open workshop, is one of the highlights. The Orange Show Foundation and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art are expanding their presence in Houston.
Art News
DALL-E can make us discover what lies outside the frame of famous paintings
Sep 6, 2022
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2 minutes read
OpenAI's AI image generator now has "outpainting" built in.
Art News
Yusaku Maezawa, the famous art collector, has chosen artists for the SpaceX lunar mission
Dec 12, 2022
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4 minutes read
Yusaku Maezawa, a well-known art collector, picked DJ Steve Aoki and BIGBANG's Top for SpaceX's moon mission.
Lifestyle
The famous polka dots of Yayoi Kusama are all over Louis Vuitton stores around the world
Jan 18, 2023
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Louis Vuitton has redecorated its stores around the world in honor of Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist is famous for her work with polka dots. In Paris, a large balloon portrait of Kusama was put on the outside of the store.
Art News
A famous Van Gogh painting belonging to a Japanese company was looted by the Nazis
Dec 20, 2022
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Jewish banker's heirs are taking a Japanese company to court over a Van Gogh painting they say was stolen by the Nazis.
Art News
Famous artist Anish Kapoor is selling one of London's most impressive residences for $ 26 million
Sep 23, 2021
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Anish Kapoor's London home in central London is for sale for £ 19million, or nearly $ 26million. The iconic Georgian-style house was acquired by Kapoor in 2009 for around $ 5 million.
Art History
From Da Vinci to Degas, how the vision problems of famous painters may have influenced their work
Oct 3, 2021
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4 minutes read
From 1860 to 1910 Degas' vision deteriorated, and his style gradually became harsh as his eye condition worsened. Likewise, was the genius of Leonardo da Vinci helped by a blurred vision? Recent research makes these assumptions.
Art History
To avoid the guillotine, the famous painter David hid the external signs of Lavoisier's wealth in his portrait
Sep 8, 2021
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How the painter David concealed the external signs of wealth of the Lavoisier couple in his famous painting "Portrait d'Antoine‑Laurent Lavoisier et de sa Femme" (the portrait of Antoine‑Laurent Lavoisier and his wife) - one of the most famous paintings of the French Riviera's elite from the 1770s to the 18th Century.
Art News
The famous French painter Pierre Soulages, known as the "master of black," died at the age of 102
Oct 26, 2022
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The famous french painter Pierre Soulages died at the age of 102. He was known for his paintings that were all different shades of black. in 2019, one of his paintings sold in Paris for almost 10 million euros, which made him the most valuable living French painter.
Art News
The Great Wave off Kanagawa sold for $2.8 million sets a new record
Mar 24, 2023
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The sale of Hokusai's famous "Great Wave" print for $2.8 million at Christie's sets a new record.
Art News
The Groucho Club bought by an art gallery for 40 million pounds
Aug 12, 2022
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The owners of Hauser & Wirth buy a private club in London with a long history and a famous art collection.
Art News
A jury found that the NFTs of "MetaBirkins" by artist Mason Rothschild violate the rights of the Hermès brand
Feb 9, 2023
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A New York jury rules against Mason Rothschild for selling digital copies of the famous bags from the fashion house.
Art History
Spring (Primavera) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Mar 17, 2023
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Arcimboldo's Spring is one of his most famous composite portraits, which he painted as part of a series of four portraits representing the seasons...
Art News
The largest portrait of Picasso in the world by Dario Gambarin
Apr 11, 2023
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Dario Gambarin has used a tractor to create portraits of the most famous people in the world and a portrait inspired by Picasso's self-portrait from 1907.
Art History
Masterpieces Explained: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
Oct 15, 2021
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As a symbol of a deep and melancholic America, Nighthawks is an essential monument of modern art. But why is it so famous throughout the world?
Art History
Contemporary Street Art: How Banksy's Little Girl with a Balloon became an icon
Sep 8, 2021
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Balloon girl or Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy’s most important works. It demonstrates the graffiti stencil technique that has made Banksy famous around the globe.
Art History
The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Apr 3, 2023
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The Great Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Wave, is a famous Japanese print created by artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1830. This iconic work is one of the most famous in the history of Japanese art, and is recognized worldwide for its beauty and artistic expression.
Art History
Allegory of Spring (Primavera)
Mar 16, 2023
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"Primavera" (Allegory of Spring) is a famous painting by Sandro Botticelli, created around 1482. The painting depicts a group of mythological figures in a springtime garden.
Art History
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir
Jun 7, 2023
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"Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette" is a famous painting by Auguste Renoir. Made in 1876, it depicts a lively and joyful scene at an open-air ball at the famous Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris.
Art History
So damn rock 'n roll: Andy Warhol and contemporary art!
Nov 13, 2022
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Through the famous refrain of David Bowie's song entitled Andy Warhol, we present the undisputed master of Pop art in a less popular version, such as that of a music manager and producer, as well as the creator of some of the most iconic album covers of all time...
Art History
Photographs and celebrities: a long love story
Feb 9, 2022
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The link between photography and celebrity is historic and unbreakable, never more so than today, thanks to the advent of the Internet and platforms like Facebook and Instagram, our understanding of famous people is shaped through photographic images...
Artist Portraits
Robert Doisneau
Jul 5, 2023
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Robert Doisneau, an emblematic French photographer of the 20th century, captured the scenes of everyday life with tenderness and poetry through his famous black and white photographs, becoming one of the most influential artists in humanist photography.
Art News
Will Louise Bourgeois' "Spider" sculpture set a new record?
Apr 26, 2023
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One of Louise Bourgeois's famous "Spider" sculptures will be up for grabs at a sale in Sotheby's New York next month. The price tag could set a record.
Artist Portraits
Albrecht Dürer
Apr 6, 2023
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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 News
The public will be able to visit Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral again at the end of 2024
Mar 8, 2023
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The Notre Dame Cathedral will be open to the public again in late 2024, more than five years after its famous spire and roof fell in a fire.