Art History
Australian art: kangaroos, landscapes and contemporary artists
May 21, 2023
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8 minutes read
I thought I would entrust the narrative of the early years of Australian art, as well as its subsequent Europeanization, to the kangaroo, a symbolic animal of Oceania that will be used as a conduit between Aboriginal and Western figurative expression...
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Beatriz Milhazes: Vibrant Abstractions and the Fusion of Brazilian Culture and Modernism
Nov 4, 2024
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8 minutes read
Beatriz Milhazes is a Brazilian contemporary artist celebrated for her vibrant, colorful abstractions that merge Brazilian cultural motifs with modernist influences. Her work, characterized by intricate patterns, floral designs, and layered compositions, captures a dynamic fusion of global and local aesthetics.
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
The Regatta on the Grand Canal by Canaletto
Mar 13, 2023
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9 minutes read
This work is particularly remarkable for its precision and exceptional technical quality. Canaletto has managed to capture the vibrant atmosphere of daily life on the Grand Canal, with its majestic palaces, imposing churches and colorful boats criss-crossing the waters
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Cildo Meireles: Brazilian Conceptual Artist and Installation Pioneer
Sep 27, 2024
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9 minutes read
Cildo Meireles, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1948, is a leading figure in Brazilian conceptual and installation art. Known for his politically charged works, Meireles often explores themes of resistance against Brazil's military dictatorship and broader socio-political oppression...
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Rafferoico, the compositional balance
Nov 23, 2022
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9 minutes read
In the beginning, creating works was not a deliberate decision for Rafferoico; in fact, he only followed up an involuntary and spontaneous aptitude, which manifested itself in his childhood with drawing, even before it could be conceived of as "art."...
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Anish Kapoor: Redefining Contemporary Sculpture Through Reflection and Form
Sep 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
Sir Anish Kapoor, a British-Indian sculptor born in Mumbai in 1954, is celebrated for his groundbreaking installations like Cloud Gate and ArcelorMittal Orbit. Trained in the UK, Kapoor’s innovative use of material and space has earned him the Turner Prize, a knighthood, and global acclaim. His personal life, including multiple marriages, reflects his evolving journey alongside his profound artistic legacy.
Art News
Eric Clapton: A Richter for $35 million
Oct 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
In 2022, Christie's auctioned a large Gerhard Richter painting titled "Abstraktes Bild" for a minimum of $35 million...
Art History
Social media and apps enter art...
Sep 2, 2023
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9 minutes read
Surely social media was not intended for the circulation of quality information, ready to promote the betterment of consciousness development, but each of us, free to act, could actually make an effort to spread and create something meaningful...
Art History
The non-color
Apr 9, 2023
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9 minutes read
The sealed windows, the ceiling that becomes a source of light and the white walls are proposed within a space, the characteristics of which promote exclusion from the outside world, as the art, which takes disposition and life within it, must be left free to express itself, avoiding those distractions of forniture...
Art History
Art and feminism
Mar 8, 2023
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9 minutes read
"I became a feminist because I wanted to help my daughters, other women, and myself aspire to more than just a place behind a good man."
Art History
Dado: An Artist of the Imagination and Violence
Jul 2, 2024
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9 minutes read
Dado, a Montenegrin artist naturalized French, left his mark on contemporary art with his eclectic style mixing surrealism, art brut and free figuration, exploring themes of violence, monstrosity and imagination. His work, widely exhibited and criticized, continues to influence contemporary artists and fascinate the public with its emotional intensity and originality.
Art History
The Card Players (1890-95) by Paul Cézanne
May 19, 2023
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21 minutes read
Paul Cézanne, born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839 and died in 1906, was part of the post-Impressionist movement and laid the groundwork for many avant-garde movements of the 20th century, especially in terms of formal simplification...
Art History
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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21 minutes read
The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.
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Mimmo Paladino: A Journey Through Art and Innovation
Mar 4, 2025
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9 minutes read
Mimmo Paladino, born on December 18, 1948, in Paduli, Italy, is a renowned sculptor, painter, and printmaker. He is a prominent figure in the Transavanguardia art movement and played a significant role in the revival of Expressionism in Europe during the 1980s.
Art News
Michael Xufu Huang: collecting and museums
Feb 9, 2024
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9 minutes read
Michael Xufu Huang, born in 1994, is a prominent figure in China's art scene, known both as an art collector and a socialite...
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Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87
May 6, 2024
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9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...
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François Pinault: an eminent figure among art connoisseurs
Sep 26, 2023
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9 minutes read
François Pinault, born on August 21, 1936, is a French tycoon in the world of business. He is renowned as the founder of the opulent conglomerate Kering and the investment holding entity Artémis...
Art History
Rock art: from caves to Street art
Sep 5, 2023
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9 minutes read
Let's take an example: the Mona Lisa, if it had been created today, would probably have gone unnoticed, because it was intended as a simple portrait, in an age when the medium of painting has now largely detached itself from the need to faithfully represent the real thing.
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Ronald Hunter: I have always cherished the desire to create a product that I could sell online
Mar 19, 2024
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9 minutes read
"My interest ranged from furniture and accessories to clothing, even to a lingerie line. Throughout all that time, I was involved in painting, but the idea of turning it into a profitable business never occurred to me."
Art History
The Elevation of the Cross (1610–11) by Pieter Paul Rubens
Apr 27, 2023
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9 minutes read
"The Elevation of the Cross" is a famous painting created by Peter Paul Rubens between 1610 and 1611. The painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is lifted onto the cross, and it is one of the most celebrated examples of Baroque art...
Art History
Tuscan artists: from Andrea del Sarto to the contemporary.
Nov 30, 2022
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10 minutes read
Imagine that you are walking in the Florence (Tuscany) of the 1500s, having the opportunity to look closely at the recent and laborious building of the Duomo, the adjacent and older baptistery, as well as the other iconic buildings, also located in the present historic center. Now that you are in the cradle of the Renaissance you can think, that, in the aforementioned places, almost unchanged in the modern age, the greatest artists in the history of art lived and worked...
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Sherrie Levine: Challenging Originality and Redefining Art through Appropriation
Dec 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
Sherrie Levine is an American artist known for her work in appropriation art, where she rephotographs and recontextualizes iconic modernist works to challenge notions of authorship, originality, and artistic genius. Her work is central to postmodern theory and has been influential in redefining the relationship between art, culture, and the viewer.
Art News
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo: Count and collector
Sep 22, 2023
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10 minutes read
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo was a prominent modern art collector in Italy during the second half of the 20th century...
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Julie Mehretu: Ethiopian American Artist's Modern Landscapes
Dec 3, 2024
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10 minutes read
Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian American contemporary artist, is celebrated for her large-scale, multi-layered abstract paintings that reflect urban and sociopolitical changes. Recognized in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, she has secured her place as a groundbreaking Black female painter.
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Joseph Kosuth: The Philosopher of Concept Who Transformed Art
Jun 9, 2025
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10 minutes read
Joseph Kosuth (born on January 31, 1945) is a conceptual artist of Hungarian-American descent. He currently splits his time between New York and Venice, having previously lived in several European cities such as London, Ghent, and Rome...
Art History
Katsushika Hokusai
Mar 30, 2023
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10 minutes read
Katsushika Hokusai was an 18th and 19th-century Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, born in 1760 and died in 1849. He is best known for his ukiyo-e prints, a genre of Japanese art that depicts scenes of daily life, landscapes, and characters.
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Tetiana Cherevan: Drawing has been with me since childhood
Jun 8, 2025
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11 minutes read
Drawing has been with me since childhood — it’s in my blood. Our home was full of art history books, and I could spend hours looking through them, studying every detail and absorbing their atmosphere. Even before turning 18, I knew I wanted to become an artist. I attended a studio that prepared students for entrance into art universities. Later, I applied to the Kyiv Academy of Arts...
Art News
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
The Art of Decorating: Sculptures Designed for Every Room of the House
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
A protagonist in search of identity transforms an anonymous house into a personal and unique space through sculptural works that enrich gardens, desks, bookshelves, and walls. Inspired by great collectors like Peggy Guggenheim and Jacques Doucet, they embark on a creative journey of study, experimentation, and refinement, ultimately revealing the secrets to decorating spaces that truly reflect who we are...
Art History
How to choose the perfect artwork for every decorating style?
Nov 5, 2024
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10 minutes read
If you're looking to give your home a unique personality, this guide is exactly what you need. From the rough elegance of Industrial to the opulent charm of Baroque, from the Zen-like tranquility of minimalism to the warm simplicity of Scandinavian style...
Art History
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
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Magda Malkoun, the connections that are created with places
Aug 10, 2022
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10 minutes read
Magda Malkoun's work explores the psychology behind the conflicts and connections we create with the places, events, and faces we encounter while traveling. This is because the artist has always been fascinated by the infinite oscillations of the human condition, what makes us who we are, and the psychology behind each moment...
Art History
Senecio (1922) by Paul Klee
Mar 29, 2023
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11 minutes read
"Senecio" is a painting created by Paul Klee in 1922. It is a portrait of a face, created using geometric shapes and bold colors...
Art History
Top 10 American Painters
Oct 24, 2023
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11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...
Collect and Invest
The Art Investor's Radar: Styles and Artists to Watch This Spring
Apr 16, 2025
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11 minutes read
In the spring of 2025, three major trends will influence the art market: eco-responsibility with organic forms, the importance of storytelling in artworks, and the rise of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. These trends are transforming not only artistic aesthetics, but also the way investors can anticipate market developments and seize sustainable and cutting-edge investment opportunities.