Art News
According to Bloomberg, NFTs are nothing more than a Ponzi scheme
Oct 26, 2022
|
4 minutes read
Bloomberg's long article about crypto calls NFTs nothing but a Ponzi scheme.
Art History
Cherry Blossom Celebration: Capturing Hanami Through Art and Tradition
May 21, 2024
|
10 minutes read
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing, celebrated annually during the blooming season in spring. In art, Hanami is represented through various mediums such as poetry, painting, and photography, capturing the beauty and symbolism of cherry blossoms and reflecting on themes of impermanence and the appreciation of fleeting moments.
Art History
Timeless Shades: The Impact of Neutral Colors in Art and Design
Oct 22, 2024
|
9 minutes read
Neutral colors such as white, gray, brown, and black have played a central role in art, from classical sculpture to contemporary painting. White marble, used by Michelangelo in the David, expresses perfection and grace, while gray, as seen in the works of Gerhard Richter, explores the very essence of painting...
Art History
Pop art and brands - brands and Pop art
Apr 30, 2023
|
7 minutes read
"Pop art is industrial painting. I think the significance of my work is that it is industrial, that's what the whole world will become soon. Europe will be the same way, soon, it will no longer be American, it will be universal."
Art History
The Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign
Jan 28, 2025
|
9 minutes read
The year 2025, the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, promises to be a period of profound transformation, a quest for inner balance, and both personal and collective evolution. The Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and resilience, also inspires the world of art. This theme will guide a fascinating journey through the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, each paired with a representative artwork...
Art News
The Union League Club sells a Monet to finance the renovation of its facilities
Mar 21, 2024
|
2 minutes read
The Union League Club of Chicago plans to sell its Claude Monet painting "Pommiers en Fleurs" to fund renovations at its historic facility. The proceeds will enhance member services, reduce debt, and contribute to the club's American art collection.
Art History
Chongyang Festival in Art: Honoring Bravery and Community Spirit
Jun 14, 2024
|
8 minutes read
The Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival, an ancient Chinese holiday on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month since the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD), symbolizes positive yang energy. Traditions include mountain climbing, chrysanthemum liquor, and wearing zhuyu leaves for purification. oday, it continues as a celebration of cultural heritage, inspiring artistic expressions that blend historical themes with creativity.
Art News
An olfactory exhibition at the Prado Museum makes us discover the perfume emerging from a lush landscape by Jan Brueghel
Apr 8, 2022
|
2 minutes read
Prado Museum in Madrid has recreated 10 aspects of Jan Brueghel's painting for an olfactory exhibition. Researchers discovered 80 plants and flowers in the Flemish Master's painting.
Invest in Art
What exactly is Interactive NFT 2.0? New Next Generation NFT Trend Breakthrough
Jun 6, 2022
|
9 minutes read
Interactive NFT is a relatively new concept that is still expanding, as is virtual reality technology, which promises to level the playing field for producers. A world like "Oasis" in the movie "Ready Player One" or "Digimon" may be closer to reality than we realize, and Interactive NFT will play a key role in this evolution.
Art History
Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Mar 17, 2023
|
10 minutes read
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was an Italian painter who is best known for his portraits made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and animals...
Artist Portraits
Enoc Perez: The Artistic Evolution of a Contemporary Visionary
Mar 24, 2025
|
5 minutes read
Enoc Perez, born in 1967, is a contemporary artist from Puerto Rico, renowned for his paintings and oil stick drawings that depict Modernist architecture...
Art News
Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is reinterpreted in digital format for a new exhibition in Madrid
Oct 19, 2021
|
5 minutes read
Adaptations of Triptych from the twenty-first century address issues such as consumerism, sex, and the environment
Art History
How did Impressionism represent spring?
Mar 20, 2022
|
6 minutes read
The landscapes of impressionists wanted to capture the changes of time, such as, for example, those brought by the succession of seasons, in order to maximize the natural and atmospheric peculiarities. Example of what we said can be the painting dedicated to springtime by Claude Monet, Springtime of 1886...
Art History
Celebrating Spring: Exploring the Artistry of Vasant Panchami
May 15, 2024
|
6 minutes read
Vasant Panchami, celebrated on the fifth day of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar, marks the transition from winter to spring. Central to the festival is the worship of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, with devotees adorning yellow attire symbolizing knowledge and auspiciousness. Rituals include ceremonial baths of Saraswati's idol and elaborate pujas seeking blessings for academic success and artistic endeavors.
Artist Portraits
Tetiana Bogdanova, art that gives people positive emotions
Dec 10, 2022
|
7 minutes read
Art has always been a part of Tetiana's family: she and her sisters drew, her grandfather's brothers painted pictures...
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
|
7 minutes read
Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
Art History
Artists' love of brown
Oct 9, 2022
|
7 minutes read
The presence of brown within the history of art boasts a very ancient tradition; in fact, umber, a natural clay pigment composed of iron oxide and manganese oxide, with which the aforementioned color was obtained, was used, both in prehistoric times, that is, in paintings dated 40,000 B.C., and in Upper Paleolithic art, well exemplified by the walls of the Lascaux cave, dating back some 17,300 years...
Art History
The Hat of Francisco Goya
Jan 13, 2024
|
8 minutes read
Definition of a hat: A piece of clothing intended to cover the head partially or fully, either for embellishment or protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. It is also commonly used to cover baldness or to hide unwashed hair (said with irony)...
Art History
8 Little-known Masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh
Sep 3, 2021
|
8 minutes read
In this top, we will not talk about the Starry Night, the Sunflowers or the Self-portraits of Van Gogh. This legendary artist of post-impressionism and Art History in general produced, in his short career, a mountain of fascinating and symbolic artworks.
Lifestyle
Jack Nicholson: a $150 Million Art Collection
Sep 1, 2023
|
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...
Artist Portraits
Exploring Takashi Murakami's Superflat Universe
Jun 26, 2024
|
9 minutes read
Born in Tokyo in 1962, Takashi Murakami is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for his diverse practice in painting, sculpture, fashion, and animation. Blurring the lines between high and low art, he draws from Japan's aesthetic traditions and postwar culture. His influential "Superflat" theory, introduced in 2000, critiques Japanese consumer culture through flattened forms, merging traditional and contemporary art.
Art History
5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists
May 21, 2021
|
9 minutes read
This article is dedicated to art and travel enthusiasts. Through artworks of legendary artists - Van Gogh, Munch, Hopper, Monet and Friedrich - go on an adventure along new trails that will make you discover or rediscover high places of Art History.
Art News
The Gates comes back to life in Central Park thanks to augmented reality
Feb 13, 2025
|
2 minutes read
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic installation The Gates is being reborn in Central Park through augmented reality , allowing visitors to explore its 7,503 portals in 3D via the Bloomberg Connects app. The immersive experience celebrates the work’s 20th anniversary and highlights the interplay between public art and technology .
Art News
Steven Spielberg: in the top 10 Hollywood collectors
Sep 20, 2023
|
10 minutes read
Steven Allan Spielberg, born on December 18, 1946, is a prominent American filmmaker who wears multiple hats as a director, producer, and screenwriter...
Art History
Warm and Cool Colors in Art
Mar 5, 2024
|
10 minutes read
Warm and cool colors will be showcased within the narrative of art history, following two basic intentions: the first is to juxtapose classic masterpieces with contemporary works from Artmajeur, while the other consists of comparing two types of writing...
Lifestyle
Michael Xufu Huang: collecting and museums
Feb 9, 2024
|
9 minutes read
Michael Xufu Huang, born in 1994, is a prominent figure in China's art scene, known both as an art collector and a socialite...
Art History
Temples, Murals, and the Onam Artistic Renaissance
Jun 7, 2024
|
14 minutes read
Onam is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India, commemorating the return of King Mahabali. It is represented in arts through various forms such as Pookalam (floral rangoli), Kathakali dance-drama, mural paintings, and traditional crafts, showcasing the festival's cultural significance and mythological themes.
Artist Portraits
Tracey Emin: A Journey of Self-Expression and Artistic Evolution
Feb 5, 2025
|
15 minutes read
Tracey Emin is a British artist known for her autobiographical and confessional works across various media. A former member of the Young British Artists, she is now a Royal Academician. Her most famous works include Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995 and My Bed, both provocative and deeply personal...
Art History
Realism and Surrealism: The Human Being Between Reality and Dream
Apr 22, 2025
|
7 minutes read
Realism, rooted in the 19th century, depicts the human body in real and often harsh contexts, emphasizing social injustices, as seen in Daumier’s Rue Transnonain. In contrast, 20th-century Surrealism, influenced by Freud’s psychoanalysis, uses dreams and the unconscious to transform the human body into a symbol of desires and fears...
Art News
A very original new mini golf course created by an artist for the Cranbrook Art Museum!
May 25, 2022
|
2 minutes read
A new miniature golf course designed by an artist on the grounds of the Cranbrook Art Museum aims to bring more metro Detroiters to a pristine, underutilized greenspace in Bloomfield Hills.
Art News
Ron Perelman Sells $963M Art Collection to Repay Banks
May 24, 2024
|
2 minutes read
Ronald O. Perelman sold 71 pieces of art by renowned artists for $963 million between 2020 and 2022 to repay loans, as revealed by court documents. The sale, driven by a margin call from Deutsche Bank, included works by Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, and others.
Artist Portraits
Enki Bilal: A Master of Dystopian Visions and Visual Storytelling
Sep 24, 2024
|
10 minutes read
Enki Bilal is a visionary artist and storyteller, known for his distinctive ability to blend graphic novel aesthetics with deep social, political, and philosophical commentary. His works span across various media, but he is most famous for his contributions to the world of graphic novels and cinema...
Art History
The shadow behind the brush: the most disturbing biographies in art history
Oct 29, 2024
|
20 minutes read
Discover the darker, more tormented side of the artists who created disturbing masterpieces. We will discuss not their works, but the troubled lives of Caravaggio, Goya, Munch, Dalí and other masters, revealing the stories of violence, anguish and madness that fueled their creative genius...
Art News
Italy refuses to grant visas to three Ghanaian curators
May 22, 2023
|
2 minutes read
The organizer of the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, Lesley Lokko, said that the ruling showed the "ugly rear" of Italian immigration policy but shouldn't be "the defining story of this exhibition."
Art History
The nude at tea time
May 10, 2023
|
9 minutes read
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?...
Artist Portraits
Simona Zecca, a continuous search
Apr 22, 2023
|
6 minutes read
I cannot remember a single time in my life when I have not painted. I am a self-taught artist, curious and constantly seeking to learn new techniques and modes of expression...