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Art History
Women of art
Jun 1, 2022
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7 minutes read
Unfortunately, our art historical past has often eclipsed, omitted and concealed the importance, and weight, exerted by the "fairer sex" within it. In this context, it seems necessary to bring to light, and thus to memory, the work of women in the art world, with the purpose of making it finally, or further, visible and recognized...
Art History
The Nativity in the history of art
Dec 20, 2021
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7 minutes read
Christmas, or the day celebrating the birth of Jesus, has been immortalized by many famous works of art depicting the Nativity, among which are noteworthy those made by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Giotto, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, El Greco and Caravaggio. It is important to underline, however, that this theme has also been dealt with in a profane context, such as in the births painted by Chagall and Dali...
Art News
Jeff Koons Says He Won’t Work with AI Anytime Soon: ‘I’m Deeply Rooted in Biology at the Moment
Jan 3, 2025
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2 minutes read
These days, it seems like almost everyone is embracing AI—not just tech-focused creators but also renowned painters like David Salle and Takashi Murakami. However, sculptor Jeff Koons isn’t among them, at least for now. In an interview with The Guardian this week, Koons shared his hesitation about using AI as part of his artistic process for the time being.
Art History
Top 10: collages
Jul 12, 2023
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12 minutes read
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: by means of this numerical climax that goes by the name of top 10, aimed at placing the most relevant collages in the history of art one after the other, in order of relevance, I want to bring the reader closer to the knowledge of an artistic technique that is often sidelined, in the face of the more popular painting, sculpture and photography...
Art News
Van Gogh Portrait Found at Garage Sale? Van Gogh Museum Disputes Authenticity
Feb 3, 2025
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2 minutes read
A painting purchased for $50 at a garage sale could be worth $15 million if it turns out to be a genuine Van Gogh, but the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam rejects the attribution because of stylistic and material differences. Despite a 458-page report from LMI Group International claiming that 95 percent of the pigments match those from Van Gogh’s time, the museum stands by its decision, stressing the importance of its rigorous authentication process.
Art History
J. M. W. Turner
Mar 30, 2023
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13 minutes read
J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter. Turner's work is characterized by bold colors, loose brushwork, and innovative compositions. He was particularly interested in capturing light and atmospheric effects in his paintings and is renowned for his ability to convey the beauty and power of nature. 
Art History
Gold in artworks
Dec 10, 2021
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7 minutes read
Gold is the protagonist of many masterpieces in the history of art, such as Byzantine mosaics, paintings by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, Gentile da Fabriano and Gustave Klimt. The ancient technique of the Gold Background, with which all these works were made, was excellently described in the treatise of about 1440 by Cenninino Cennini, entitled "Libro dell'arte"...
Art News
Change of Direction at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: A New Era for the Institution
Mar 4, 2025
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3 minutes read
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open in 2026 in Los Angeles, is announcing a leadership change with the departure of Sandra Jackson-Dumont in 2025 and a strategic restructuring under the interim leadership of Jim Gianopulos and George Lucas. The museum dedicated to narrative art will feature artists such as Robert Colescott, Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, offering a rich collection that explores storytelling across a variety of visual mediums.

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