Art History
3 ways to travel with paintings
Aug 9, 2023
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8 minutes read
We are at the beginning of August and the cities are finally emptying out, people are saying their goodbyes and postponing their talk until September...
Art History
The non-color
Apr 9, 2023
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9 minutes read
The sealed windows, the ceiling that becomes a source of light and the white walls are proposed within a space, the characteristics of which promote exclusion from the outside world, as the art, which takes disposition and life within it, must be left free to express itself, avoiding those distractions of forniture...
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: ANDY WARHOL
May 5, 2023
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9 minutes read
Andy Warhol's work is a social critique of the industrial mass-production of supermarket products. He reproduced images of Campbell's soup cans in serial modules, which became a recurring theme in his art...
Art History
AI: as of today, is painting dead?
Jul 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
Do you remember when the French painter born in 1797 Paul Delaroche, faced with the rise of the photographic medium, declared: as of today, painting is dead?...
Artist Portraits
Rafferoico, the compositional balance
Nov 23, 2022
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9 minutes read
In the beginning, creating works was not a deliberate decision for Rafferoico; in fact, he only followed up an involuntary and spontaneous aptitude, which manifested itself in his childhood with drawing, even before it could be conceived of as "art."...
Art History
Naïve art explained by the "beasts" of Henri Rousseau and Antonio Ligabue
Dec 14, 2022
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9 minutes read
Naïf art, an artistic production, which, precisely because it is created by people without academic training, is often underestimated in its peculiar crude and instinctive approach to materials, composition and ideas, characteristics that have given this type of artists the appellation of primitivists, ingenuous or faux ingenuous...
Art History
The colors of parrots: Albrecht Dürer, the nude and the contemporary
May 28, 2023
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8 minutes read
Rather than listing masterpieces aimed at immortalizing parrots, I want to contextualize the subject of my discussion through the figure of the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer...
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Victor Vasarely
Jun 7, 2023
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9 minutes read
Victor Vasarely, originally named Győző Vásárhelyi, was a Hungarian visual artist born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Austria-Hungary. He later became a French citizen in 1961. Regarded as the father of optical art, he passed away on March 15, 1997, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France...
Art History
Bridges: Differences Between Reality and Painting
Feb 14, 2024
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9 minutes read
The urban landscape genre often features various infrastructures, among which the bridge, a civil engineering masterpiece designed to overcome obstacles, both natural and artificial, to ensure continuous communication, is extremely popular...
Art History
The apple in art
Feb 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
When I say apple, we think of both the taste of its tender and sweet flesh and the story of iconic characters who have tasted it, like those in fairy tales, myths, legends, and the Bible...
Art History
Movement in photography: from the horse to the human figure
Jan 8, 2023
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9 minutes read
The history of movement within photography is inextricably linked to the study of techniques, having the purpose of overcoming the "limits" of the oldest pictorial art, which, before Cubist and Futurist dynamism, had focused on immortalizing motion, fixing it in a very precise and "static" time frame...
Art History
5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists
May 21, 2021
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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.
Pop Culture
When Comics pays tribute to Masterpieces of Art History
May 7, 2021
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9 minutes read
Art and Comics, two disciplines that share as many common points as divergences. Let's discover together the borders that distinguish them and the bridges that bring them together: we take you on a great illustrated adventure.
Lifestyle
Miuccia Prada: the collection of Fondazione Prada
Sep 13, 2023
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10 minutes read
Miuccia Prada is most renowned for her iconic fashion label bearing her name, but she has also left a significant imprint on the Italian art scene...
Artist Portraits
Henri Dauman: A Life Behind the Lens of Iconic Moments
Aug 20, 2024
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10 minutes read
Henri Dauman (1933-2023) was a renowned French-American photographer whose impactful photojournalism, including the iconic image of Jacqueline Kennedy at JFK's funeral, gained posthumous acclaim through major retrospectives and the documentary Looking Up, solidifying his legacy in modern visual culture.
Artist Portraits
Isa Genzken's Take on Modern Consumer Culture Through Art
Nov 18, 2024
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10 minutes read
Isa Genzken is a groundbreaking German contemporary artist known for her innovative sculptures, installations, and multimedia works that explore themes of modernity, urban life, and consumer culture. Her art is characterized by the use of diverse materials and found objects, often blending high and low culture to create thought-provoking, avant-garde pieces.
Art History
The Art of Decorating: Sculptures Designed for Every Room of the House
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
A protagonist in search of identity transforms an anonymous house into a personal and unique space through sculptural works that enrich gardens, desks, bookshelves, and walls. Inspired by great collectors like Peggy Guggenheim and Jacques Doucet, they embark on a creative journey of study, experimentation, and refinement, ultimately revealing the secrets to decorating spaces that truly reflect who we are...
Art History
The Timeless Art of Drawing: 10 Masterpieces That Made History
Mar 25, 2025
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10 minutes read
With the arrival of the Salon du dessin 2025, which will bring together collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world at the Palais Brongniart, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the fundamental role of drawing in the history of art...
Pop Culture
The 10 Best Artistic References in Famous Anime Series
Jan 15, 2021
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12 minutes read
Let's come back together on the most interesting allusions to the world of art in our favorite series. If you are an art and entertainment lover, this article is for you!
Art History
Top 10 American Painters
Oct 24, 2023
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11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...
Artist Portraits
Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon
Jun 24, 2024
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11 minutes read
Banksy, a pseudonymous British street artist and filmmaker, gained global prominence since the 1990s with provocative, politically charged artworks. Known for his satirical street art and social commentary through stencils, he challenges norms on capitalism, conflict, and societal injustice, blurring the line between vandalism and high art, disrupting established institutions.
Art History
Perfect works for lovers of art, animals, music and travel
Dec 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
Discover how an art enthusiast can turn their space into a personal museum, an animal lover into a sanctuary of connection with nature, a music devotee into an environment that resonates with their melodies, and a traveler into a safe harbor for their memories and dreams. A journey through passions and design to inspire your ideal space...
Artist Portraits
Stephan Joachim, my vocation is photography
Aug 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
"My very great passion, indeed vocation, is photography, light painting, observing and capturing moments in the passage of time"...
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...
Art History
Top 10: Still life with flowers
Mar 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
My ranking of still lifes with flowers brings together all those, which, in my opinion, have been the most iconic and "commercial" works of the aforementioned genre, which I have arranged within a narrative in descending order, aimed at culminating in the symbol par excellence of the subject...
Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!
Oct 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...
Artist Portraits
Marc Chagall: A Journey Through Art and Imagination
Jun 19, 2024
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13 minutes read
Marc Chagall's artistic journey is marked by an exceptional blend of surrealism, imagination, and vibrant color, transcending the conventional boundaries of artistic expression...
Artist Portraits
Zao Wou-Ki: a pivotal figure in mid-century art
Jul 25, 2024
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12 minutes read
Zao Wou-Ki, originally Zhao Wou-Ki, is a pivotal figure in mid-century art, renowned for blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions.His abstract, gestural style quickly gained acclaim, revitalizing abstraction post-World War II by addressing the era's emotional and harsh realities....
Art History
André Kertész
Jul 18, 2023
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13 minutes read
André Kertész, originally named Andor Kertész, was a Hungarian photographer who made significant contributions to the field of photography and the concept of the photo essay...
Artist Portraits
Man Ray, the visionary artist who revolutionized photography
Jul 11, 2023
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13 minutes read
Man Ray, visionary artist of the 20th century, marked the history of art with his innovative approach to photography and his contribution to surrealist aesthetics, pushing the limits of artistic creativity.
Artist Portraits
Renzo Vespignani: An Exploration of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
Jul 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Renzo Vespignani was a master at capturing the raw essence of post-war Italy through his artwork. Known for his poignant and gritty representations, Vespignani's paintings and illustrations delved deep into the human condition, reflecting the socio-political turmoil of his time...
Art History
Robert Mapplethorpe
Jul 17, 2023
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17 minutes read
Robert Mapplethorpe was a renowned American photographer known for his provocative and controversial works that explored themes of sexuality, identity, and beauty. His photographs often challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression.
Art History
Francisco Goya
Apr 7, 2023
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17 minutes read
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries...
Art History
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
Art History
Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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27 minutes read
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a renowned Dutch painter who gained immense fame and influence in the history of Western art after his death...
Art History
The history of the female nude in paintings
Dec 4, 2022
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28 minutes read
The history of female nudity in art is never the same, as different societies and cultures have accepted nude scenes to varying degrees over the centuries and millennia. Indeed, nudity in art reflects the social norms of a given time and place, referring to the ways in which things are represented, indelibly linked to the conception of what is right or wrong to depict...