Art History
African contemporary art : first stages of recognition
Apr 11, 2017
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4 minutes read
African art is generally confined to its only “primary art” component. The curators regularly converse Picasso and his contemporaries with statues or reliquaries, but never with African artists of their time ...
Art News
Donna Summer's Emotionally Charged Artworks Takes Center Stage in a Freshly Unveiled Documentary and an Auction Event at Christie's
Sep 18, 2023
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7 minutes read
"I harbor a concealed existence," singer Donna Summer reveals in the latest HBO documentary, "Love to Love You, Donna Summer." She continues, "You may be gazing at me, but what meets the eye does not reflect my true essence."
Art News
Sotheby's staged a special event in Las Vegas for Steve Wynn's Picasso collection, selling 11 lots for $109 million
Nov 3, 2021
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3 minutes read
Former casino boss Steve Wynn's Picasso collection sells for $109 million. Sotheby's held a special event in Las Vegas for the sale. Top lot by far was a 1938 portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Femme au béret rouge-orange. Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (1962) achieved $2.1 million, more than four times its $500,000 high estimate.
Artist Portraits
Marine Foissey: My joys, my anxieties and my doubts
Jan 9, 2024
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3 minutes read
"I like to work alone using myself as a Swiss army knife: photographer, model, makeup artist, stylist, scenographer, stage manager: tiring but practical."...
Artist Portraits
MATHILDE OSCAR: The photo workshop inspired by painting
Oct 2, 2019
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2 minutes read
The photos are extremely refined, staged, bathed in a light that lets see the smallest detail. The woman who is at the heart of the stage wears clothes that refer to known universes: often atmospheres that evoke paintings (Veermer, Frida Kahlo, Manet, manga, ...).
Artist Portraits
Igors Gengeris, "figurative Linearism"
Feb 19, 2022
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3 minutes read
The painting of Igors Gengeris, which some critics call "Linearism", tries to approach the understanding of the language of God: the art...
Art News
The Controversial Secrets Behind Artemisia Gentileschi's Banned Masterpiece!
Oct 24, 2023
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2 minutes read
Hidden for centuries, Artemisia Gentileschi's original masterpiece, 'Allegory of Inclination,' is now revealed through groundbreaking restoration techniques, including a virtual unveiling of the artwork. The restored masterpiece takes center stage in the 'Artemisia in the Museum of Michelangelo' exhibition, aiming to shed light on Artemisia's extraordinary talent and contributions to the art world.
Art History
Top 10: emerging artists
Mar 19, 2023
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13 minutes read
An emerging artist is usually defined as one who is in the early stages of his or her career, that is, still in the throes of refining his or her style, while beginning to gain some critical recognition, at the same time trying to develop a well-known commercial representation...
Art History
So damn rock 'n roll: Andy Warhol and contemporary art!
Nov 13, 2022
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7 minutes read
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...
Artist Portraits
Ralph Hackeland, I often get ideas in dreams or in meditative states
Jun 3, 2023
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6 minutes read
"There was no specific inspiration or initial spark that brought me to artistic work. Rather, it was ingrained in me from childhood, an urge to create that was naturally just there and has been with me ever since at various stages, shaping my life"...
Art News
When will the restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral, at a cost of 846 million euros, reopen to the public?
Aug 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
An important date has been set for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris!
Artist Portraits
Maelle Valantin Interview
Sep 6, 2019
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2 minutes read
I have also sold for the moment only abroad!
Art News
An Italian culture official made obscene and sexist comments
Jul 7, 2023
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2 minutes read
Italian ministry undersecretary causes scene at museum protest by making obscene and sexist comments about men and women
Art News
Celebrating a Decade of Art: World Art Dubai Returns for its 10th Edition
Apr 23, 2024
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2 minutes read
World Art Dubai's 10th edition promises an immersive celebration of global artistry, fueling Dubai's creative economy and showcasing over 4,000 artworks from 65 countries.
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
How do you tell a story with a happy ending?
Mar 15, 2023
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8 minutes read
A nineteenth-century cultural, literary and artistic movement, which, revealed only later in its identity, will illustrate to us, through some of its masterpieces, the metaphor of life in which each of us has stumbled, aimed at taking on the guise of a figurative tale, intent on facing the darkness of temptation and the limitations of vanitas...
Artist Portraits
Konrad Ziolkowski, each artist is unique
Feb 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
"Each artist is unique and has features, both in themselves and in their work, that distinguish them. It's hard for me to say what is unique about my art, I would like it more for the recipient to evaluate it."...
Art History
The technique of watercolor: from William Turner to contemporary times
Nov 16, 2022
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8 minutes read
Referring to the most accessible of definitions, Wikipedia describes watercolor as a painting technique marked by the use of finely ground pigments mixed with binders, which, at a later stage are diluted in water, in order to be spread on the pictorial support, in order to create compositions from characterizing soft and delicate colors...
Artist Portraits
Stephan Joachim, my vocation is photography
Aug 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
"My very great passion, indeed vocation, is photography, light painting, observing and capturing moments in the passage of time"...
Art News
Freddie Mercury's art collection will be sold at Sotheby's
Apr 27, 2023
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4 minutes read
More than 1,500 items from the rock star's London home, like original lyrics and Victorian paintings, will be sold in September by his ex-girlfriend and close friend, Mary Austin.
Lifestyle
Creativity : user manual
Nov 15, 2017
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4 minutes read
In the collective unconscious, creativity appears as the prerogative of some solitary geniuses, often cursed, endowed with innate gifts and disconcerting facilities. In reality, each person has a creative potential often under-exploited or constrained by conformism, pessimism, fear of failure, family or social judgment, education.
Art History
Dance in art history
Dec 13, 2021
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7 minutes read
Dance, an intense and passionate art form, has been very probably present in all human cultures, in fact, among the first works of art that portray it we find the paintings of ancient Egypt. The representation of this topic has also characterized the most popular artistic currents between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, so that great masters such as, Degas, Renoir, Munch, Toulouse Lautrec, and Matisse have depicted it...
Lifestyle
Cate Blanchet, dreaming of an art gallery
Aug 2, 2023
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10 minutes read
Catherine Elise Blanchett, born on May 14, 1969, is an accomplished Australian actress and producer. Widely recognized as one of the finest talents of her generation, she has showcased her incredible versatility across various genres...
Artist Portraits
Paula Solís Burgos: the passion of oil on canvas
Nov 7, 2023
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11 minutes read
I always had an attraction for the plastic arts, since I was very young -at least that is what my mother tells me-, I liked to draw the caricatures I saw on television...
Artist Portraits
Gérard Esquerre, the inspiration that comes from a perceptual state
Mar 30, 2022
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5 minutes read
The work of Gérard Esquerre, pioneer of digital art and multi-faceted artist, stems from an almost permanent state of perception...
Artist Portraits
Armen Ghazayran, expressionism and abstract paintings
Nov 5, 2022
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5 minutes read
All forms of artistic expression are acceptable to Armen Ghazayran, in order to express his feelings and impressions...
Art News
Second vandalism to George Floyd statue in Union Square
Oct 5, 2021
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2 minutes read
Second vandalism to George Floyd statue in Union Square. A white supremacist group's logo was spray-painted on the sculpture after it was unveiled in Brooklyn. Since then, the sculpture has undergone a thorough cleaning and restoration. The piece is now on display alongside busts of Breonna Taylor and John Lewis.
Art News
They Desire Everything: Freddie Mercury Compilation Exceeds Predictions at Sotheby’s
Sep 8, 2023
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6 minutes read
A diverse range of items, including Japanese art and a luxurious red crown and cape, ignited enthusiastic bidding on New Bond Street...
Art News
Russian Artists, Curator Pull Out of Venice Biennale Pavilion Amid War in Ukraine
Feb 28, 2022
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2 minutes read
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will not take place as scheduled this year due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Artist Portraits
Incredible installations made with books from the artist's librar!
Sep 17, 2021
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2 minutes read
Elisabet Sagan and his best friend, @jamestrevino, used their extensive library to build the complicated book structures you see on their accounts. Elizabeth has 195,000 Instagram followers who enjoy her work with book installations.
Art News
Angelina Jolie's New Space Facade Gets Splashed with Pink Paint
Aug 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
Angelina Jolie's recently established space has undergone a striking transformation as its facade is now coated in vibrant pink paint, marking a departure from its previous appearance. The change has generated intrigue and speculation about the motives behind this colorful shift.
Art History
Mountains, Compulsivity, Religion, and Nudes
Jan 9, 2024
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9 minutes read
Let's let the brushes speak. Let the brushes that painted the mountains reveal the relationship the artists developed with them, a landscape element capable of unveiling their passions, interests, and favorite subjects...
Artist Portraits
Lito, I have always been attracted to artistic expression
May 13, 2023
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6 minutes read
"For as long as I can remember I have always been attracted to artistic expression. I remember contemplating the classical sculptures in art books, or the engravings in Rolf Muller's Old and Picturesque Europe with awe and fascination"...
Lifestyle
Lady Gaga's Fusion of Music, Fashion, and Avant-Garde in Her Art Collection
Sep 18, 2023
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6 minutes read
Lady Gaga is a renowned American singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion icon, celebrated for her unique music and eccentric style. Lady Gaga also engages in art collecting, showcasing her enthusiasm for visual arts and her active participation in diverse forms of artistic expression.
Art News
Olafur Eliasson to make new land art on UK coast
Feb 28, 2023
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2 minutes read
In the Lake District, a novelist, Robert Macfarlane, has asked an artist to make a steel pool that looks like a mirror.
Art News
Monumental Street Art: Klaus Dauven creates amazing and environmentally responsible frescos on a dam!
Oct 22, 2021
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2 minutes read
A massive fresco is being painted atop the enormous Vouglans dam in the Jura. Cleaning the dam resulted in the creation of a fresco. An innovative project created by french electricity company, a huge cleaning company, and german artist Klaus Dauven.