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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.

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Angelina Jolie Posted a Post of Her and Her Daughter Visiting an Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum

Nov 7, 2022

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Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara visited the Brooklyn Museum. She also sent best wishes to everyone starting school this year.

Artist Portraits

Serge Assaf, the art of "letting go"

Feb 20, 2022

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Serge Assaf's work comes from "letting go", that is to say letting oneself be carried away by what inspiration offers, in moments of intense "harmonious meditation"...

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Hico, self-taught in his technique

Dec 7, 2022

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Hico started drawing when he was 6-7 years old. Hico took a few courses, chose the visual arts option at the baccalaureate. But he is self-taught in my current technique....

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Louise Howard, inspiration that comes from human beings

Oct 12, 2022

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Louise Howard has always had an innate calling to art. Ever since she can remember, she has always engaged in something creative. But painting has been the one constant throughout that she have always returned to, like an old reliable friend that she feel most comfortable with...

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...

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Militants ransacked Van Gogh's Sunflowers masterpiece

Oct 17, 2022

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Soup was thrown at a picture of Van Gogh by activists in the UK.

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Art Fair Tokyo 2025: Twenty Years of Connections Between East and West

Mar 7, 2025

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From March 7 to 9, 2025, the beating heart of the art world reignites at the Tokyo International Forum with the new edition of Art Fair Tokyo, Japan's largest art fair and the oldest in Asia. Founded in 2005, this event has become a reference point for galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe....

Art History

Different interpretations of the American flag

Aug 22, 2023

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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...

Art History

Shōgatsu and the Takarabune: Symbolic Imagery and Cultural Heritage

Jun 13, 2024

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Shōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration, evolved from the Meiji period's calendar reforms, shifting from the lunisolar to the Gregorian calendar. Despite changes, it remains pivotal, featuring rituals like hatsumode shrine visits and symbolic foods like osechi-ryōri and zōni, symbolizing renewal and family unity. Contemporary Japanese art draws from these traditions, merging traditional motifs with modern styles, preserving Shōgatsu's cultural importance in global practices and art.

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Picasso's turn to get bogged down by members of the Extinction Rebellion

Oct 10, 2022

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Two Extinction Rebellion members who stuck themselves to a Picasso painting at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne were arrested on Sunday.

Art News

Just Stop Oil found guilty of criminal damage for sticking to Van Gogh painting

Nov 24, 2022

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A judge says that activists did permanent damage to the frame holding Peach Trees in Blossom in a London art gallery.

Pop Culture

Takashi Murakami's Affection and Anxiety towards AI

Jun 12, 2023

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Takashi Murakami is a neo-pop artist who is open to new technology and worries that AI will make him obsolete. He believes that the power of artists will shift to tech experts, who will be able to explore things that are hard to imagine.

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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.

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Eric Fischl: A Contemporary Master of Narrative Figuration

Sep 24, 2024

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Eric Fischl is a prominent American painter best known for his provocative and emotionally charged depictions of suburban life. His works often explore complex psychological themes, addressing issues of identity, sexuality, and the hidden undercurrents of human relationships...

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National Gallery vandalism: Climate activist found guilty of conspiracy

Apr 10, 2025

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Timothy Martin was convicted of conspiracy after vandalizing a Degas sculpture during a climate action. The incident comes amid increased crackdowns on protests under the Trump administration.

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Nemanja Nikolic: my creative process is highly intuitive

Oct 1, 2024

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"I have always been drawn to visuals, and early on, I knew I wanted to communicate through art. Growing up, I was fascinated by how simple, often overlooked things like an old wall or flaking paint could tell a story. These experiences helped me realize that art was my way of expressing emotion and capturing moments..."

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Maya Picasso, the artist's daughter has died at the age of 87

Dec 22, 2022

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At the Picasso Museum in Paris, there is a show about how she got along with her father.

Lifestyle

Anderson Cooper: the obsession for art

Sep 28, 2023

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Anderson Hays Cooper, born on June 3, 1967, is a prominent American broadcast journalist and political analyst who presently serves as the anchor for CNN's renowned news program...

Art News

Activists Arrested for Spraying Orange Paint on Stonehenge

Jun 20, 2024

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Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested for spraying orange powder paint on Stonehenge to pressure the UK government into committing to a fossil fuel phase-out by 2030. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned the act, while English Heritage investigates potential damage to the monument.

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Two lost Rembrandt portraits soon to be sold at Christie's

May 16, 2023

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Christie's will sell two portraits by Rembrandt that haven't been seen in almost 200 years.

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BTS turns the world into an art gallery

Jul 13, 2022

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In the new collaboration with Google, each band member shares his love of art.

Art History

The representation of time passing in Art

Oct 21, 2020

6 minutes read

The theme of time has often been approached in painting from the angle of the different ages of man, to which many paintings are devoted.

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Michelangelo's three 'pietas' came together for the first time in history

Feb 24, 2022

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Michelangelo's 'Pieta' is regarded as one of the most beautiful depictions of maternal mourning in the world. The original "Bandini" will be on display at the Tuscan museum, alongside casts from the Vatican Museums' "Pietas" and "Rondanini"

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JEAN-MARIE GITARD (Mr STRANGE): the aptly named

Sep 12, 2019

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The unusual is obvious, and we do not really know what guided the artist: the desire to make visuals collide or the undisguised pleasure of illustrating a play on words, an expression, of showing that the absurd is nestled everywhere, in experience, words or images.

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Aleksandr Ilichev, constant, incessant need to paint

Sep 17, 2022

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Alexander Ilyichev, an artist born in 1958, is constantly driven by a strong and constant need to draw, which leads him to create unique works with a highly recognizable style...

Art News

Petrit Halilaj Transforms Children's Sketches and Balkan Memories into an Exhibit on the Met's Rooftop

May 2, 2024

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Petrit Halilaj, a 38-year-old Kosovar artist, has created a unique installation, titled Abetare, on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit includes a large spider-shaped sculpture and a house-like structure, both infused with elements that reflect Halilaj's Balkan heritage and his personal history...

Pop Culture

Goku and his friends turned into adorable babies thanks to AI

Dec 23, 2022

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AI-generated art is a new form of art that many artists are trying out. An Instagram artist decided to see what AI could do when asked to draw popular characters from the Dragon Ball Z series as cute babies

Art History

Precious Materials in Contemporary Art: Bronze, Glass, and Marble

Jan 14, 2025

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Contemporary art continues to experiment with precious and ancient materials, giving new life and meaning to millennia-old traditions. We will explore the history and evolution of three fundamental mediums: bronze, glass, and marble...

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Pia Andersen: I always wanted to be an artist

Dec 26, 2023

7 minutes read

"I always wanted to be an artist. My father encouraged me to draw and paint. When I was 10 years old, he gave me a small easel and a box of oil colors. Ever since I have been addicted to painting."...

Art News

In a Paris auction, a rare Michelangelo drawing might reach $33 million

Apr 7, 2022

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A drawing by Michelangelo unearthed in 2019 will be auctioned next month. Christie's estimates it could fetch up to 30 million euros ($33 million). The drawing is estimated to date around the 15th century. It is one of the rare works by the Italian artist in private hands.

Art History

Route 66: the legend told by art

May 15, 2022

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Artworks by Artmajeur's artists, created through multiple viewpoints and techniques, such as oil on canvas, digital photomontage and photography, take us on a tour of some of Route 66's most iconic places, such as the Cadillac Ranch installation in Amarillo (Texas), the Palo duro canyon (Texas), the town of Seligman (Arizona), the Wigwam Motel (Arizona), the Mojave desert (California) and the Santa Monica pier (California)...

Art History

MOMA Masterpieces: Contemporary Interpretations

Feb 23, 2022

7 minutes read

The iconic institution of New York's MOMA is home to such timeless works of art as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Jasper Johns' Flag. Such masterpieces continue to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists around the world, who have re-interpreted them into original, modern, current and sometimes ironic pieces of art...

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John Currin: Satirical Art Meets Classical Mastery

Nov 12, 2024

7 minutes read

John Currin is an American painter celebrated for his technically masterful and provocative works that blend classical portraiture with satirical and often erotic depictions of contemporary figures. Known for exploring themes of beauty, sexuality, and social dynamics, his art combines historical influences with modern social critique, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary figurative painting.

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Branimir Misic, anthropomorphic sculptures

Aug 3, 2022

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Branimir Misic's sculptures, made from recycled metal and recycled metal objects, blend human, animal and mechanical features to give each piece a unique personality...

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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...

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