Art History
Brassaï
Jul 12, 2023
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13 minutes read
Brassaï, born Gyula Halász on September 9, 1899, and passed away on July 8, 1984, was a photographer, sculptor, medalist, writer, and filmmaker...
Artist Portraits
Yoshitomo Nara: Pop Art's Iconic Big-Headed Girls
Dec 19, 2024
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15 minutes read
Yoshitomo Nara (born December 5, 1959, in Hirosaki, Japan) is a prominent Japanese artist known for his "big-headed girls" with piercing eyes, which convey childlike expressions mixed with adult emotions. His works, blending kawaii (cuteness) with dark humor and personal memories, have been exhibited globally and housed in institutions like MoMA and LACMA.
Art History
Amedeo Modigliani
Mar 10, 2023
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18 minutes read
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor who lived and worked from 1884 to 1920. He did most of his work in France. He is known for portraits and naked people in a modern style with faces, necks, and bodies that are stretched out...