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Top 10 art luncheon
May 24, 2023
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14 minutes read
If you have ever woken up with a jolt in the middle of the night, remembering with great accuracy the details of the rich courses of lunch, which you have just finished dreaming about, you could decide, in addition to wanting to prepare a succulent banquet for the same day...
Art History
Winter landscapes in art
Dec 7, 2021
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6 minutes read
Winter is the season in which the most important holiday is celebrated: Christmas! In this regard, the most famous artists in the history of art have not shirk from depicting the cold landscapes typical of this time of year, sometimes even through the use of allegories. The success of this topic is still found today, in fact, many works of contemporary art have often depicted snowy views...
Art History
Family portraits
Dec 21, 2021
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6 minutes read
At this time of year-end, full of important holidays, family gatherings follow each other convulsively. In this regard, many of the greatest masters in the history of art, such as, for example, Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco Goya, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Egon Schiele, have immortalized, through the most varied feelings, such scenes of daily life...
Art History
Raksha Bandhan: The Bond of Protection in Hindu Art
May 29, 2024
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6 minutes read
Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival meaning "the bond of protection" in Sanskrit, celebrates the protective and caring relationship between siblings through the ritual of sisters tying rakhis around their brothers' wrists and receiving gifts in return. This tradition has evolved and adapted, symbolizing not only familial bonds but also fostering voluntary kin relations and extending beyond traditional boundaries.
Artist Portraits
Bosco Sodi: The Artist of Material and Essence
Sep 4, 2024
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6 minutes read
Bosco Sodi is a Mexican contemporary artist celebrated for his focus on raw materials and their inherent beauty. His works explore texture, form, and the unpredictability of natural processes. By using materials like clay, sawdust, and pure pigments, Sodi creates paintings and sculptures that emphasize the physicality of the medium, embracing imperfection and the uncontrolled forces of nature...
Art History
Superheroes in contemporary art
Jul 27, 2022
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7 minutes read
According to the most general definitions, a superhero is a costumed character, and one with a secret identity, belonging to the world of comic books, fiction, cartoons or movies, who, strong, courageous and extremely noble of spirit, unreservedly strives to protect humanity against evil, which he opposes thanks to his extraordinary abilities, namely superpowers...
Artist Portraits
Oscar Murillo: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Art
Dec 19, 2024
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7 minutes read
Oscar Murillo is a contemporary Colombian artist known for his exploration of migration, globalization, and cultural identity through diverse mediums like painting, installation, and performance. His work has been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London, and in 2019, he co-won the Turner Prize, cementing his place among leading international artists.
Art History
Paint in yellow
Jun 26, 2022
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7 minutes read
The color yellow "possesses a gently stimulating quality of serenity and gaiety. It shows itself extremely sensitive, however, producing an unpleasant image when dirty.... A slight and imperceptible movement is enough to make it the color of infamy, revulsion and discomfort..."
Art History
Artistic Depictions of Qingming: A Visual Narrative
May 31, 2024
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8 minutes read
The Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday for ancestor veneration, is observed globally by ethnic Chinese communities. Originating over 2500 years ago, its significance today is credited to Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. With rituals like tomb-sweeping and offerings, it honors ancestral bonds and themes of remembrance and filial piety, depicted in both classic and modern art.

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