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Titian’s Early Masterpiece Breaks Auction Records at Christie’s for $22.1 Million

Jul 4, 2024

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Christie’s London set a new auction record for Titian when his "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" (c.1510) sold for $22,178,280, surpassing the previous record of $16.9 million. The painting, offered by Ceawilin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, as part of an investment strategy, highlights Titian’s enduring legacy and the strong demand for Old Master paintings.

Painting: gold in the title and gold in the technique

Aug 19, 2023

When we think of gold within the history of art, it turns out to be rather easy, if not taken for granted, to focus and dwell on one artistic technique in particular, which, just for the moment...

Banksy's Renowned Artwork Undergoes Second Title and Date Change Following Auction Drama

Jan 24, 2024

Banksy's artwork, originally titled "Girl with Balloon" and later renamed "Love is in the Bin" following its partial shredding at a 2018 auction, has undergone a second title and date change. The piece, now called "Girl Without Balloon," was re-dated to 2021 after fetching a record-breaking sum at a subsequent auction.

Steve Cohen: The Hedge Fund Titan and Art Collector

Sep 27, 2023

Steve Cohen is a prominent American hedge fund manager known for his ownership of the New York Mets baseball team and as the founder of Point72 Asset Management. Additionally, he is recognized as an art collector, with a collection valued at approximately $1 billion.

The Girl with a Pearl Earring

Apr 25, 2023

The Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous oil painting made around 1665 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. This work depicts an anonymous young girl wearing a pear-shaped bead and a dark blue turban, illuminated by light coming from the left. She is considered one of the most famous masterpieces of Western art and is often referred to as "The Mona Lisa of the North".

From Earth to Heaven: Ascension Day in the Visual Arts

Mar 7, 2024

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The development of religious art related to Assumption Day spans centuries and reflects the evolving theological, cultural, and artistic sensibilities of Christian communities worldwide. From early Byzantine icons to Renaissance masterpieces and beyond...

The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction

Mar 27, 2022

Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...

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?

The Elevation of the Cross (1610–11) by Pieter Paul Rubens

Apr 27, 2023

"The Elevation of the Cross" is a famous painting created by Peter Paul Rubens between 1610 and 1611. The painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is lifted onto the cross, and it is one of the most celebrated examples of Baroque art...

Exploring the Sacred: A Journey Through Religious Art at Easter

Feb 26, 2024

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Easter, a central holiday in Christianity, signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ and holds profound global significance...

The Luncheon on the Grass by Édouard Manet

Jun 8, 2023

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"The Luncheon on the Grass" by Édouard Manet is a groundbreaking and controversial painting that challenged artistic conventions with its depiction of a nude woman having a picnic with clothed men. Its provocative composition and departure from traditional norms made it a pivotal work in the history of art.

Top 10: Paintings of the Italian Renaissance

Dec 2, 2023

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Can we talk about the Renaissance? The subject matter overwhelms me, the grandeur of the Renaissance painters terrifies me to the point of feeling overwhelmed...

Shall we sunbathe with Edward Hopper?

May 3, 2023

Pierre Nadler, art on a black background

The invitation that resonates in my title will not surprise Edward Hopper aficionados, who will surely have noticed the accuracy by which the American master, by way of cinematic framing, skillfully arranges the light within his paintings...

Artist Portraits

May 11, 2022

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Pierre Nadler's photography is born from the observation of what surrounds us. The artist seeks to bring out the viewer's own stories...

The streaming platform ITsART will bring audiences back in ITALY by offering access to art shows and performances through a new 'Netflix culture'.

Nov 29, 2021

ITsART, backed by the Italian ministry of culture, launched on November 23. The platform's library has around 1,275 titles separated into three categories. It is currently available in 26 countries throughout Europe before expanding to the U.S. and China next year. Some titles are available for free with advertisements, while others are pay-per-view.

Dogs in art: multiple points of view

Apr 10, 2022

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It is now well known that, among the major phenomena that developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, there was also that of the "pandemic puppy". If you've gotten one, it's a safe bet that your life has now been enriched with a huge amount of cuddles and affection! But now that you've become a dog lover, are you sure you know everything about their great role within the history of art?

Silvio Berlusconi: 24,000 works of art

Sep 19, 2023

Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away at the age of 86 on June 12, 2023, possessed an extensive and remarkable art collection comprising an astounding 24,000 pieces...

The Trees in Art History

Oct 17, 2023

We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...

The hidden secrets of large formats

Dec 27, 2021

The following selection of large-format works of art from Artmajeur's collection aims to demonstrate how the originality and independence of contemporary art has often been the result of inspiration drawn, more or less unconsciously, from the most important artistic currents in the history of art of the past...

A painting by Brueghel the Younger found in France soon on sale at Drouot

Feb 8, 2023

A painting by Brueghel the Younger, found in France and of an unusual size, will be auctioned in Paris for 600,000 euros. The work, which represents a scene in a village, is on sale at the Hôtel Drouot.

Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is reinterpreted in digital format for a new exhibition in Madrid

Oct 19, 2021

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Adaptations of Triptych from the twenty-first century address issues such as consumerism, sex, and the environment

The Italian landscape in art history

Dec 17, 2021

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Many famous works of art, executed between the Middle Ages and the 16th century, depicted the Italian landscape, just like the masterpieces of Giotto, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Antonello da Messina, Giorgione, Titian, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci. Despite this, this pictorial genre has been configured independently, within the Western art, only from the seventeenth century...

Royal Galleries Renamed in Honor of King Charles III

Dec 8, 2023

The Queen's Galleries in London and Edinburgh, originally established by Queen Elizabeth II, will be renamed as The King's Galleries in recognition of King Charles III's reign. This decision, marking a departure from previous plans, was announced by the Royal Collection Trust, which oversees these museums.

The Pinault Dynasty's Next Act: A Fresh Face Takes the Helm at Christie's

Apr 8, 2024

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.

Kanye West: music, fashion, and art

Sep 29, 2023

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Ye (born Kanye Omari West; June 8, 1977) stands as an American luminary in the realms of rap, vocals, songcraft, music production, and the world of fashion. Hailing from Atlanta but nurtured by the vibrant streets of Chicago...

Halloween: the devil, Rosso Fiorentino and Albrecht Dürer

Oct 30, 2022

Despite the Church's iconic aversion to the devil, this great protagonist of Halloween costumes has often been depicted by Christian artists, who have used his figure to frighten the faithful into better conduct...

Eric Clapton: A Richter for $35 million

Oct 11, 2023

In 2022, Christie's auctioned a large Gerhard Richter painting titled "Abstraktes Bild" for a minimum of $35 million...

Leonardo DiCaprio, it is thanks to Leonardo da Vinci

Aug 1, 2023

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, born on November 11, 1974, is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer, known for his exceptional work in biographical and period films...

Monsters in Art: 3 Scary Myths to Celebrate Halloween

Oct 28, 2021

Halloween is the perfect occasion to look back at various deeply terrifying mythological and religious legends that have marked generations of contemplators. Evil monsters, cannibalism, and hallucinatory visions: follow the guide!

Dramatic evacuation to the Hamptons, a threatened Van Gogh!

Jul 19, 2023

The Hamptons Art Fair was evacuated due to heavy rain threatening millions of dollars worth of artwork, including Van Gogh masterpieces. This emergency has led to the premature closure of the event and raises concerns about possible damage to the valuable exhibits.

Different interpretations of the American flag

Aug 22, 2023

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...

Unimaginable! Vienna museums opened an account on OnlyFans to counter social media censorship

Oct 21, 2021

The city's tourism board has set up an app to allow them to shown artworks of a sexual Viennese are "very open-minded," the tourism board's Helena Hartlauer said. OnlyFans is reminiscent of an earlier attempt to create a platform for sexually explicit art.

Is it possible not to mention Degas's ballerinas?

Feb 26, 2023

Having come to compulsively study the history of art, devouring books, online articles, manuals, treatises, etc., I ask myself the question of the "century": is it possible to talk about Degas without dwelling on the multi-discussed and illustrated ballerinas?...

The nude at tea time? What does this wacky title mean? How can the genre of the nude be juxtaposed with the drink of tea, in addition to be consumed exclusively at five o'clock in the afternoon?...