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How a nursing home has elevated its residents to the status of classic works of art ?
Jan 18, 2022
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A care home in Oxford has photographed residents recreating famous paintings and created a calendar for the year 2022. 14 seniors volunteered to appear in the MHA Brookfield's 2022 calendar in order to raise funds for creative activities. Residents have developed an interest in the arts since moving to the home, which provides nursing and dementia care for 66 residents.
Art History
Tuscan artists: from Andrea del Sarto to the contemporary.
Nov 30, 2022
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10 minutes read
Imagine that you are walking in the Florence (Tuscany) of the 1500s, having the opportunity to look closely at the recent and laborious building of the Duomo, the adjacent and older baptistery, as well as the other iconic buildings, also located in the present historic center. Now that you are in the cradle of the Renaissance you can think, that, in the aforementioned places, almost unchanged in the modern age, the greatest artists in the history of art lived and worked...
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 Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign
Jan 28, 2025
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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 History
Richard Avedon
Jun 23, 2023
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11 minutes read
Richard Avedon was an influential American fashion and portrait photographer. He is renowned for his innovative and distinctive style, characterized by capturing his subjects against a plain white backdrop, emphasizing their personalities and expressions. Avedon's work transcended the boundaries of traditional fashion photography, as he explored deeper emotional and psychological dimensions through his powerful and revealing portraits.
Art History
The Great Masters of Portraiture: Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and English Traditions
Feb 4, 2025
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12 minutes read
Ah, the portrait! An art form that captures beauty, power, and personality, revealing who we were and who we aspired to be. From the elegance of the Italian Renaissance to the meticulous detail of Dutch Flemish painting, from the theatricality of Spain's Siglo de Oro to the social refinement of Neoclassical England, each tradition tells the story of an era and its dreams...
Artist Portraits
Pablo Picasso: The Man Who Redefined Modern Art
Aug 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881, is renowned as one of the 20th century's most influential artists, whose innovative contributions to Cubism, Surrealism, and beyond, as well as his extensive body of work including masterpieces like Guernica and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, have left an indelible mark on the art world and established him as a revolutionary figure in modern art.

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