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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
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Art History
Edgar Degas
May 16, 2023
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9 minutes read
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work showcased his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of modern life, particularly emphasizing subjects like ballet dancers, racehorses, and everyday urban scenes.
Art History
The Scream
Mar 17, 2023
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6 minutes read
The Scream is a famous painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The painting is universally recognized as an iconic illustration of existential fear and human anxiety. The distressed figure in the artwork has been read as a metaphor for the modern person's sense of loneliness and despair in the face of a heartless and uncaring universe.
Artist Portraits
Artist Biography: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jun 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Jean-Michel Basquiat, born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, rose to prominence in the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement through his SAMO graffiti and solo exhibitions. His vibrant, symbolic art explored themes of race, class, and societal structures. Despite his death in 1988 at age 27, Basquiat's extensive body of work continues to be celebrated and cements his legacy as an iconic figure in modern art.
Art History
Claude Monet
Jun 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. He is best known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and his innovative approach to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his works.

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