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Edvard Munch
Mar 13, 2023
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11 minutes read
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker. His most famous piece, The Scream (1893), has grown to become one of the most recognizable paintings in Western art. Munch was part of the Symbolist movement and is known for his emotionally charged and psychologically complex works. His art often explored themes of love, death, and human vulnerability, and he was deeply influenced by his own experiences of loss and grief.
Art History
Moonlit Meditations: Uposatha and Artistic Expression
Jun 11, 2024
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9 minutes read
Uposatha, originating from the Muluposatha Sutta around 600 BCE, is a crucial Buddhist observance that offers opportunities for ethical reflection and spiritual growth through practices tied to lunar phases. Adapted from pre-Buddhist Brahmin rituals, it involves intensified precept observance, meditation, and Dhamma study, fostering communal reciprocity and remaining significant in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions.
Art History
Georges Seurat
May 4, 2023
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Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was a French painter and the pioneer of the Neo-Impressionist technique, commonly known as Pointillism or Divisionism. Seurat's most famous work is "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which is considered a masterpiece of Pointillism.
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The Art Investor's Radar: Styles and Artists to Watch This Spring
Apr 16, 2025
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In the spring of 2025, three major trends will influence the art market: eco-responsibility with organic forms, the importance of storytelling in artworks, and the rise of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. These trends are transforming not only artistic aesthetics, but also the way investors can anticipate market developments and seize sustainable and cutting-edge investment opportunities.
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.
Art News
Climate Activist Sentenced to Jail for Vandalizing Art at U.S. National Gallery
Apr 29, 2024
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Joanna Smith, a climate activist, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for vandalizing a Degas sculpture at the U.S. National Gallery of Art, along with orders for supervised release and 150 hours of community service. The incident is part of a broader trend of climate protests targeting museums worldwide, highlighting growing tensions between activism and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Artist Portraits
Safwan Dahoul: A Life in Art
Jan 27, 2025
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8 minutes read
With over three decades of artistic practice, Safwan Dahoul has become a prominent figure both regionally and globally. As one of the leading painters in the Arab world, he has consistently shown how contemporary figuration can reflect the psychological and emotional landscapes of a region in perpetual transformation...

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