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Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary
Sep 13, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...
Art History
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art History
Paul Gauguin
May 5, 2023
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14 minutes read
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French post-impressionist painter who is well-known for his use of bold colors, simplified forms, and his incorporation of themes from indigenous cultures in his work. He was born in Paris and worked as a stockbroker before devoting himself to painting...
Art News
Fear of offending Emiratis, private parts of Michelangelo's David statue censored at Dubai Expo
Oct 4, 2021
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4 minutes read
The Italian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will feature a 17-foot-tall 3D-printed replica of the David statue. After being postponed last year due to the pandemic, the expo this year features examples of innovation and culture from all over the world. According to reports, David's private parts were concealed to protect the modesty of conservative Emiratis and VIPs. The decision, however, has been roundly criticized by artists and art critics.
Artist Portraits
Tony Soulié: The Fusion of Nature, Urban Life, and Human Experience in Contemporary Art
Aug 14, 2024
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9 minutes read
Tony Soulié is a French multidisciplinary artist renowned for his work in painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation art, and photography. He gained prominence in the Nouvelle Abstraction movement during the 1970s and 1980s, and his work has been exhibited worldwide, with pieces housed in major public and private collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and the Utsunomiya Museum of Art....
Art History
Paul Klee
Mar 28, 2023
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15 minutes read
Klee was known for his pioneering use of color, which he used to express emotion and mood within his compositions. He was particularly interested in the properties of color and its ability to create harmony and balance within a work of art...

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