Art News
Van Gogh's Dream in Arles: The Scandalous Closure of Café la Nuit
Apr 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Café la Nuit in Arles, a captivating recreation of the bistro depicted in Van Gogh's iconic paintings, has been closed since July 2023 due to legal issues stemming from tax evasion. Despite its status as a tourist magnet and a homage to Van Gogh's work, the café's future now hangs in uncertainty.
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See Two Rare Van Gogh Masterpieces at Courtauld, London
Jan 27, 2025
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5 minutes read
Two Van Gogh paintings, never previously exhibited in London, will be displayed at the Courtauld this February. These works, both depicting the hospital in Arles where the artist recuperated after his ear injury, were purchased by a single private collector and have remained in Switzerland for the past hundred years...
Art History
5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists
May 21, 2021
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9 minutes read
This article is dedicated to art and travel enthusiasts. Through artworks of legendary artists - Van Gogh, Munch, Hopper, Monet and Friedrich - go on an adventure along new trails that will make you discover or rediscover high places of Art History.
Art History
Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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27 minutes read
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a renowned Dutch painter who gained immense fame and influence in the history of Western art after his death...
Art History
The Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh
Jul 2, 2023
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9 minutes read
The charm of Provence can be described in words, in poems, sometimes in music, as well as through the silent, but certainly impactful and highly expressive, medium of painting, aimed at tinging the colors of a land kissed by the sun...
Art History
8 Little-known Masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh
Sep 3, 2021
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8 minutes read
In this top, we will not talk about the Starry Night, the Sunflowers or the Self-portraits of Van Gogh. This legendary artist of post-impressionism and Art History in general produced, in his short career, a mountain of fascinating and symbolic artworks.
Artist Portraits
Salvo Veneziano, photography to get to know people
Jan 19, 2022
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3 minutes read
Salvo Veneziano is an Italian photographer who, attracted by chance and errors, uses his art as a tool for investigating human personality ...
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The Rencontres d'Arles 2025: An Unmissable Photography Festival at the Heart of Contemporary Creation
Apr 16, 2025
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6 minutes read
The Rencontres d'Arles is a major event in contemporary photography, bringing together artists and professionals from around the world each year. The 2025 edition is distinguished by its emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on Australia and Brazil through group exhibitions.
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Legacy of a Visionary: Franz Priking's Influence on Contemporary Art
Aug 9, 2024
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7 minutes read
Franz Priking, a prominent German painter and lithographer born in 1929, is celebrated for his evolution from Expressionism to a symbolic and structurally complex style, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art through his innovative and original work showcased in prestigious international exhibitions.
Art History
Starry night by Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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18 minutes read
In the nocturnal setting of a countryside, Vincent van Gogh depicts a captivating scene. The houses come to life with illuminated windows, while a crescent moon casts its gentle glow upon an otherworldly sky filled with mesmerizing swirls.
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A Dazzling Tribute for the National Gallery's 200th Anniversary
Sep 26, 2024
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2 minutes read
The National Gallery's 200th anniversary exhibition Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers brings together 61 of the artist's masterpieces, including the iconic Sunflowers, in a rare and stunning display. Despite a loosely connected theme, the show captivates visitors with Van Gogh's vibrant color experiments and emotional depth, making it a must-see event.
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Antoni Dragan, I am self taught
Jun 17, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I loved painting since I remember myself. As a child, still at school in Germany, I participated in several local painting contests for kids, where I won several small presents (watches, books, pens..)."
Art History
Harlequin: the contemporary iconography of a mask
Mar 1, 2022
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6 minutes read
In 1888-90 Paul Cézanne painted the Harlequin, in 1901 Pablo Picasso made the Thoughtful Harlequin and in 1919 Juan Gris immortalized the Harlequin with guitar. These are only some of the most famous interpretations of a topic, which has been widely exploited by artistic investigation between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. But how have contemporary artists depicted this mask?
Artist Portraits
Philippe Casaubon, a painting that deals above all with emotions
Dec 13, 2021
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3 minutes read
Philippe Casaubon, who has always been surrounded by images throughout his life, has developed a very personal artistic research in which works of art escape comparison, intention, imitation, repetition , modeling and compensation to favor pure instinct ...
Art History
Top 10: Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits
Apr 23, 2023
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13 minutes read
My introduction to the contrary takes the latter meaning in that it aims to omit, only temporarily, both the description of Vincent Van Gogh's multiple self-portraits and the analysis of their historical-artistic, technical, emotional, and stylistic context of belonging...
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Famous artist Mr. Brainwash opens his own art museum
Dec 14, 2022
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4 minutes read
The new space, which will feature his own art, will open on December 18 in Beverly Hills, where the Paley Center for Media used to be.
Art History
International Dance Day Celebrated with 5 Masterpieces of Ancient Art
Apr 28, 2025
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9 minutes read
On April 29, the world celebrates International Dance Day, established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee (CID) within the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, to honor all forms and cultures of dance...
Art History
Top 10: Still Life
Dec 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Let's get straight to the point: when you read about still life on the web, you'll be able to find examples from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. They are characterized by the predominant depiction of inanimate subjects, both natural and artificial...
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Jean Luc Michon, each artist has his own story
Mar 18, 2023
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6 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with studies in applied arts and fine arts, which gave me the technical bases necessary to explore different forms of visual expression. I then worked as an artistic director in an agency advertising, where I developed my skills in visual creation for advertising campaigns".
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Glenn Brown: Master of Visual Metamorphosis
Sep 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
Glenn Brown is a highly acclaimed British contemporary artist celebrated for his intricate reimagining of art historical references, pushing the boundaries of painting and sculpture through bold appropriation and transformation. Renowned for his detailed, often surreal works, Brown has exhibited at prestigious institutions worldwide, and his pieces are held in major public collections such as the British Museum, Tate, and MoMA.
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...
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Natalya Mougenot: My multicultural heritage deeply influences my vision.
Dec 27, 2024
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6 minutes read
"From the first moment I picked up a brush, I realized that colors had a power that went beyond simple aesthetics: they formed a real language. Each brushstroke allowed me to communicate emotions that words often struggle to express."
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Sarah Morris: Abstract Geometric Art & Cinematic Spaces
Nov 7, 2024
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8 minutes read
Sarah Morris is an American contemporary artist famous for her abstract paintings and films that explore urban environments, architecture, and cultural symbols through bold geometric patterns and vibrant color palettes. Her work examines the psychological and social structures of cities, merging elements of modernism, pop culture, and cinematic aesthetics.
Art History
3 ways to travel with paintings
Aug 9, 2023
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8 minutes read
We are at the beginning of August and the cities are finally emptying out, people are saying their goodbyes and postponing their talk until September...
Art History
Bridges: Differences Between Reality and Painting
Feb 14, 2024
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9 minutes read
The urban landscape genre often features various infrastructures, among which the bridge, a civil engineering masterpiece designed to overcome obstacles, both natural and artificial, to ensure continuous communication, is extremely popular...
Art History
Motherhood: sacred and profane
Apr 19, 2023
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9 minutes read
My impulse to write is purely dictated by the desire to show you two parallel realities of art, through which two visions of motherhood par excellence have now overlapped, in each case made explicit through the iconic image of a mother caught in the company of her tender child...
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Cyprien Gaillard: Decay, Architecture, and the Poetics of Urban Transformation
Mar 10, 2025
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9 minutes read
Cyprien Gaillard is a French contemporary artist known for his exploration of urban decay, architecture, and the relationship between nature and human impact. Through mediums like film, sculpture, photography, and installation, he examines the inevitable process of entropy and the tension between preservation and destruction in both historical and modern landscapes.
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Robert Combas and the Free Figuration Movement
Jul 11, 2024
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10 minutes read
Robert Combas, born May 25, 1957, in Lyon, co-founded the free figuration movement with Hervé Di Rosa. Known for his bold, graphic style blending comics, pop culture, and personal mythology, Combas is celebrated as a leading contemporary artist in France.
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New York Supreme Court Compels Sotheby's to Disclose Details in Art Restitution Case
Mar 25, 2024
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3 minutes read
The New York Supreme Court has ordered Sotheby’s to disclose the identities of both the seller and buyer of a disputed Tiepolo painting, rooted in claims from descendants of a Holocaust survivor. This landmark decision challenges the confidentiality norms of auction houses and may set a precedent for transparency in art restitution cases.
Art History
Top 8 most famous self-portraits in the history of art
Jan 22, 2021
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11 minutes read
Embarquez avec nous pour une odyssée chronologique à travers l’Histoire de l’Art, et découvrez les plus grands joyaux de l’autoreprésentation !
Art History
Top 10: Still life with flowers
Mar 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
My ranking of still lifes with flowers brings together all those, which, in my opinion, have been the most iconic and "commercial" works of the aforementioned genre, which I have arranged within a narrative in descending order, aimed at culminating in the symbol par excellence of the subject...
Art History
Summer on Canvas: The 10 Seascapes Not to Be Missed
Jul 2, 2024
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15 minutes read
Our selection of famous seascapes, performed by some of the best-known masters of all time, is precisely designed to see you on a lounger or in front of the fan dreaming of the sound of the ocean...
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Pierre-Louis Ferrer, the charm of light
May 4, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic work of Pierre-Louis Ferrer, based on infrared and ultraviolet photographic techniques, has as its main objective to offer an alternative vision of our environment, broadening the viewer's perception...
Art History
The bicycle in art
Jan 19, 2022
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6 minutes read
The history of art is full of paintings, sculptures and installations, which have had as their protagonist the timeless bicycle. The lesson of the great masters continues to inspire contemporary art, full of works that have dealt with this topical subject in an ever different and original way...