Artist Portraits
Claudia König: Even as a child, I loved doing handicrafts and painting
Apr 23, 2024
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5 minutes read
"My first works were pictures, abstract paintings, preferably on canvas or wood. More by chance, I started making papier-mâché sculptures for an exhibition."...
Lifestyle
Alain Delon: The collection of a movie star
Oct 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
The art collection of Alain Delon, the iconic film star of the 1960s and 1970s and one of the most enduring sex symbols in cinematic history, went under the hammer at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris...
Artist Portraits
Harold Ancart: Architectural Abstraction in Nature
Oct 8, 2024
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5 minutes read
Explore Harold Ancart's unique blend of abstraction, landscapes, vibrant colors, minimalism, and architecture. Discover how he transforms nature into striking contemporary art.
Artist Portraits
Nicky Chiarello, Motoring art
Jan 29, 2022
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3 minutes read
Nicky Chiarello's art comes from the possibility of transforming cars into an object of art, through the use of intense colors, which highlight the brightness and reflections of the bodywork...
Art News
A work by Basquiat on sale at TEFFAF was in fact directed by André Heller
Nov 3, 2022
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3 minutes read
Artist André Heller made a work at TEFAF that was said to be by Basquiat. He called it a "childish prank."
Artist Portraits
Raymond Pettibon: California Punk Rock Art Pioneer
Nov 25, 2024
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14 minutes read
Raymond Pettibon (born June 16, 1957) is an American artist based in New York City. He gained prominence in the early 1980s within the southern California punk rock scene, creating posters and album art for bands on SST Records, owned by his brother Greg Ginn...
Artist Portraits
Ielizaveta Portnova: It's a choice I made in my early childhood
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
"It all started with drawing and painting, then in art school I had the chance to try tapestry and fabric printing [batik]. I quickly specialized in ceramics and pottery while trying other art forms such as watercolor, linocut or calligraphy."....
Art News
A badly preserved copy of the Salvator Mundi, sold for a million euros, could be worth more!
Jan 26, 2023
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3 minutes read
Indeed, the painting could be older, even for some a painting by the master.
Art News
After the stolen Picasso scandal, the owners of a Parisian gallery were given jail time
Nov 23, 2022
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2 minutes read
Anne and Herbert Pfeffer were found guilty of buying stolen art from Picasso's daughters. They were sentenced to five years in prison and banned from selling art for five years. The gallery, Belle et Belle, was raided by a handyman who stole paintings from their homes.
Artist Portraits
Glenn Brown: Master of Visual Metamorphosis
Sep 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
Glenn Brown is a highly acclaimed British contemporary artist celebrated for his intricate reimagining of art historical references, pushing the boundaries of painting and sculpture through bold appropriation and transformation. Renowned for his detailed, often surreal works, Brown has exhibited at prestigious institutions worldwide, and his pieces are held in major public collections such as the British Museum, Tate, and MoMA.
Art History
Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland
Dec 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
"Abstract art is like drawing what you feel or imagine, without having to show something real. There are no recognizable houses or people, but shapes and colors that tell emotions or ideas. It's a bit like saying, 'I’m not showing you a tree, but what the idea of a tree makes me feel.'"...
Artist Portraits
Zhao Yongchang, I like history
Apr 19, 2023
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4 minutes read
I usually create my sculptures inside my own studio. I will divide the studio into several functional areas, such as a blackboard on the wall to record important things, a sketchbook next to the computer desk for drawing inspiration at all times...
Art News
Beeple and Madonna team up for a new NFT project
May 11, 2022
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2 minutes read
Beeple, a digital artist, and Madonna collaborated to create three NFTs depicting the pop icon as the mother of all creation.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Matta: Bridging Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism
Jul 17, 2024
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8 minutes read
Roberto Matta, born in 1911 in Santiago, Chile, became a pivotal figure in 20th-century art through his mastery of abstract expressionism and surrealism, transitioning from architecture to painting and earning international acclaim for his innovative techniques and profound exploration of cosmic themes, influencing artists globally until his death in 2002.
Artist Portraits
Ruben Cukier, the impact of Salvador Dalì
Apr 5, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The exposure to Dalí's works at the age of 5 produced a before and after in my consciousness. The fascination with Dali's images opened the doors of freedom for me, even though I had already discovered the possibility of communicating through drawing".
Lifestyle
Visionaries of Modern Art: The Remarkable Legacy of the Cone Sisters
Oct 13, 2023
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7 minutes read
The Cone sisters, Claribel and Etta Cone, were prominent American art collectors and patrons who are best known for their extensive collection of modern art, particularly works by European and American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Art News
Inside a $40 million Botticelli painting, a hidden image was discovered
Jan 14, 2022
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2 minutes read
"Man of Sorrows" by Sandro Botticelli has been hidden from public view for hundreds of years. Painting is scheduled to be auctioned at Sotheby's on Jan. 27 with a guaranteed minimum price of $40 million.
Art History
CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration
Apr 19, 2017
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2 minutes read
This international movement bringing together Danish (Asger Jorn), Dutch (Appel Karel), Belgian (Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky) painters and Belgian surrealist poets (Christian Dotremont and Joseph Noiret), liberated artistic expression by breaking away from opposition classic between figurative and abstract expression.
Lifestyle
Discover original paintings and photos that sublime Ireland!
May 14, 2020
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2 minutes read
From Dublin to Connemara, from Londonderry to Cork, Ireland is an island with special colors.
Artist Portraits
Gérard Esquerre, the inspiration that comes from a perceptual state
Mar 30, 2022
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5 minutes read
The work of Gérard Esquerre, pioneer of digital art and multi-faceted artist, stems from an almost permanent state of perception...
Art History
All You Need to Know About Georgia O'Keeffe
Dec 17, 2021
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8 minutes read
Fascinating, free and inspiring, she’s the most photographed woman artist in the world: she has turned her lifestyle into a complete work of art, from her behavior to her dress style, including the design of her resorts. With Georgia O'Keeffe, nothing is left to chance: but why is she so important to the history of American art, and more broadly to the world?
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: LUC PEIRE
May 16, 2023
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8 minutes read
Luc Peire's "Hoef M65" silkscreen print holds both artistic and historical significance. The limited edition of 75 copies, plus the numbered copies from A to Z with 6 off-the-shelf copies, was published by the Dobbelhoef Gallery in Kessel specifically for the 1979/4 S exhibition in Kessel.
Art History
Egon Schiele
Mar 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
Egon Schiele was one of the key figures of Austrian Expressionism with his distinctive graphic style, embrace of figural deformation, and rejection of conventional standards of beauty. His self-portraits and portraits of others are among the most outstanding works of the 20th century.
Artist Portraits
Jerome Labrunerie:
Apr 28, 2025
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10 minutes read
"From a very young age, art has been with me. My first artistic influence came from my father. One event in particular had a profound impact on me: a drawing he made for me of a wolf. It was so precise and realistic that it frightened me as much as it fascinated me. This vivid image of the wolf has never left me."...
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.
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...
Artist Portraits
Salvatore Balice: I give voice to my inner world
Sep 17, 2024
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4 minutes read
“I began producing “artwork” from the age of 15: an innate desire to express what I sensed inside and outside of me manifested itself even then. I began by producing music pieces as a bass player, and then used other means of expression such as sculpture, drawing and painting.”...
Artist Portraits
Natalie Levkovska, inspiration coming from walks in the woods
Nov 26, 2022
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7 minutes read
Natalie Levkovska' inspiration comes from walking in the woods, digging in the garden, reading books and watching movies, listening to music, Instagram and Facebook, talking to friends and personal experiences...
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
Artist Portraits
Jasmine Roy, the love story with the subjects represented
Mar 19, 2022
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4 minutes read
Jasmine Roy's works are the result of a love affair between the artist and the subject, which is explored with a very personal composition of desaturated colors...
Art News
Egon Schiele Works Are Returned to the Heirs of a Jewish Art Collector Following a New York Investigation
Sep 21, 2023
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4 minutes read
The heirs of a Jewish art patron who died in a concentration camp in 1941 recently received seven Egon Schiele pieces that were just returned to them by the Manhattan District Attorney's office...
Art History
The line: basis of figurativism, meaning of abstractionism
Jun 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Introducing the subject of "linear" with the above definition, I proceed by adding that the above-mentioned geometric figure represents a fundamental dynamic element of visual communication, having the function of shaping...
Artist Portraits
Carroll Dunham: Bridging Abstraction and Figuration Art
Nov 28, 2024
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9 minutes read
Carroll Dunham is a contemporary American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figurative imagery, often featuring surreal, cartoonish forms and bold colors. His work explores themes like gender, psychology, and human nature, frequently incorporating nude figures and surreal landscapes.
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Orozco: Redefining Contemporary Art Through Everyday Encounters
Feb 11, 2025
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9 minutes read
Gabriel Orozco is a prominent Mexican contemporary artist known for his innovative use of sculpture, photography, and painting, often exploring themes of space, perception, and transformation. His work combines everyday objects and geometric forms, challenging conventional boundaries between art, nature, and the human experience.
Art News
Following a rift with Tate, a friend of Francis Bacon reroutes a donation to France
Apr 19, 2022
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2 minutes read
Joule donated archive of Bacon's works to Tate in 2004. He will instead donate the masterpieces to the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Artist Portraits
Andrei Buryak: As a child, I loved to look at illustrations
Jul 9, 2024
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5 minutes read
"The first profession I wanted to master was that of an illustrator. In 1980 I entered an art college, where, in addition to drawing and painting, I learned about the history of world art, and my desires gained new horizons - I wanted to become an artist!"