Art News
Rediscovered Rembrandt Masterpiece: From Obscurity to $18.4 Million Triumph
Oct 9, 2023
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A recently rediscovered Rembrandt masterpiece, previously attributed to his circle, is expected to fetch an impressive $18.4 million at Sotheby's. This remarkable reattribution and surge in value follows an 18-month research effort and reflects the enduring allure of Rembrandt's work in the art world.
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Thomas Kaplan sells a Rembrandt to save wild cats
Apr 11, 2025
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Thomas Kaplan, a renowned art collector and wildlife advocate, is auctioning a rare Rembrandt drawing, "Young Lion at Rest ," to fund big cat conservation through his organization Panthera. By combining artistic heritage with environmental commitment, he transforms a work of art into a lever for nature conservation.
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Two lost Rembrandt portraits soon to be sold at Christie's
May 16, 2023
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Christie's will sell two portraits by Rembrandt that haven't been seen in almost 200 years.
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Netherlands ready to spend $ 198m on Rothschild-owned Rembrandt self-portrait
Dec 13, 2021
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The Netherlands is willing to spend $198 million to permanently return a Rembrandt Self-Portrait to the Netherlands. Since 1844, the picture has belonged to the French Rothschild family. The purchase has not yet been completed because the Dutch government is awaiting parliament approval.
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"The Standard Bearer" by Rembrandt goes on display at the Rijksmuseum for free
Jun 20, 2023
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The Standard Bearer (1636), a painting by Rembrandt, was shown for the first time at the Rijksmuseum on Thursday. On Saturday, there will be no charge to get into the museum because of the event
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A hidden sketch in Rembrandt's The Night Watch has been discovered by researchers
Dec 15, 2021
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Researchers uncover sketch in Rembrandt's The Night Watch. The sketch is part of a larger study at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Researchers hope to restore the painting to its original state by next year. It's considered a crowning achievement of the Dutch Golden Age.
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Discover Rembrandt's "The Night's Watch" at the Rijksmuseum as you've never seen it before
Nov 9, 2021
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The Rijksmuseum's Operation Night Watch program has reached its conclusion. Researchers are now inspecting the back of The Night Watch painting. Measurements will be made using light or sound waves to determine how well the support canvas is attached to the original on which Rembrandt painted.
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The Louvre has blocked a record € 24,4 ($26.8) million sale of a Chardin painting in order to purchase it
Apr 4, 2022
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The Louvre has blocked the sale of Jean Siméon Chardin's Basket of Wild Strawberries. The museum lacked funds to purchase the painting, and deemed it a "national treasure".
Art History
From Da Vinci to Degas, how the vision problems of famous painters may have influenced their work
Oct 3, 2021
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From 1860 to 1910 Degas' vision deteriorated, and his style gradually became harsh as his eye condition worsened. Likewise, was the genius of Leonardo da Vinci helped by a blurred vision? Recent research makes these assumptions.
Art History
The Timeless Art of Drawing: 10 Masterpieces That Made History
Mar 25, 2025
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With the arrival of the Salon du dessin 2025, which will bring together collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world at the Palais Brongniart, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the fundamental role of drawing in the history of art...
Art History
Food in art
Dec 2, 2021
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Christmas is getting closer and closer, and with it, also the big binges! In the figurative arts, the association between food and art has lasted for centuries, so much so that the most famous artists of all time, including Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Giorgio Morandi and Renato Guttuso, have not spared themselves from facing this topical...
Art History
Family portraits
Dec 21, 2021
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At this time of year-end, full of important holidays, family gatherings follow each other convulsively. In this regard, many of the greatest masters in the history of art, such as, for example, Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco Goya, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Egon Schiele, have immortalized, through the most varied feelings, such scenes of daily life...
Artist Portraits
Luis Mielle: the elegance of realism in the service of human memory
Jun 16, 2022
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Luis Mielle immortalizes the human soul with rare finesse, blending classical realism with contemporary emotion. His portraits, steeped in history and detail, stand out as powerful and timeless works in today's artistic landscape.
Art News
The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin protects its paintings from torrential rains
Jun 27, 2023
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Berlin Museum Takes Precautions to Protect Old Masters Paintings from Heavy Rains
Art History
Revealing Epiphany: Exploring the Artistic Tapestry of Divine Manifestation
Feb 29, 2024
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Epiphany is a significant religious celebration in Christianity, marking the revelation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles through the visit of the Magi and his baptism by John the Baptist...
Art History
Did you know that golf has been immortalized by great masterpieces of art?
May 22, 2022
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Many masterpieces that fall outside the main themes of the fine arts, such as, for example, that of landscape, portrait, genre scenes, etc., are often unknown. The above emerges forcefully in regard to works that, although they were created by the greatest masters in history, immortalized the elite world of golf...
Art History
Ascension Day: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Religious Art
Mar 4, 2024
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Ascension Day holds significant importance in Christian tradition, marking the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection...
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The Met Reopens European Art Galleries After Five-Year Renovation
Nov 20, 2023
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopens its 45 European art galleries after a five-year renovation, showcasing iconic works in improved lighting conditions. This renovation, the largest in the museum's history, brings significant improvements in lighting and energy efficiency.
Art History
Top 5 Mysteriously Missing Masterpieces
Oct 30, 2020
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Today, let's look back at the tragic destiny of 5 prestigious and priceless artworks that have disappeared from the radars of the art world.
Artist Portraits
Rupert Cefai, creating a conversation with the viewer
Aug 21, 2022
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In Rupert Cefai's artistic creation process, simple everyday things, nature and human interaction in all its forms turn out to be decisive...
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Cristian Matei: art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom
Nov 4, 2023
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"I believe that art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom."...
Artist Portraits
Glenn Brown: Master of Visual Metamorphosis
Sep 20, 2024
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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
The Desperate Man by Gustave Courbet
May 10, 2023
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Gustave Courbet is regarded as the founder and primary proponent of French Realism, a style of painting that aimed to accurately represent reality without embellishment...
Art History
Top 10: Still Life
Dec 22, 2023
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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...
Pop Culture
How a nursing home has elevated its residents to the status of classic works of art ?
Jan 18, 2022
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A care home in Oxford has photographed residents recreating famous paintings and created a calendar for the year 2022. 14 seniors volunteered to appear in the MHA Brookfield's 2022 calendar in order to raise funds for creative activities. Residents have developed an interest in the arts since moving to the home, which provides nursing and dementia care for 66 residents.
Artist Portraits
Frédéric Martin, drawing and painting have always been part of my daily life
Jun 7, 2023
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"My artistic career is the logical continuation of my commitment, 6 years of study at the National School of Applied Arts and Crafts in Paris, then years of drawing, posters and illustrations. "...
Lifestyle
Alain Delon: The collection of a movie star
Oct 5, 2023
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The art collection of Alain Delon, the iconic film star of the 1960s and 1970s and one of the most enduring sex symbols in cinematic history, went under the hammer at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris...
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Rocco Ritchie Strikes the Art World: A Bold Debut in Miami
Apr 11, 2024
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Rocco Ritchie emerges from the shadow of his famous lineage to showcase his artistry in the "Pack a Punch" exhibition in Miami. This event marks his bold step into the art world, underscoring his dedication to being recognized for his own merit.
Art History
Top 10 Must-See Artists of the Month!
Jul 30, 2024
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The Artmajeur curators, despite the summer heat, continue to work with great zeal for their most important cause: spreading art around the world! By reviewing sales results and clicks on the website, they have created three extraordinary collections that bring together the works of the most popular, trendy, best-selling and most sought-after artists of the moment....
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Rare Chemical Compound Found in 'Mona Lisa' Reveals Leonardo's Technique
Oct 12, 2023
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Scientists have identified a rare chemical compound, plumbonacrite, in the base layer of the Mona Lisa, suggesting Leonardo da Vinci experimented with unique techniques. This discovery sheds light on Leonardo's artistic process and highlights his penchant for innovation.
Artist Portraits
Manuel, the medium of oil painting
Dec 14, 2022
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At first, Manuel was more of a draftsman than a painter, then he experimented with acrylic paint, which he didn't like (quick drying, lack of shadows, etc.). Subsequently, the artist discovered oil painting and its secrets in 2010, and was immediately convinced that this technique would suit him...
Art History
Contemporary self-portrait: between selfie and tradition
Mar 13, 2022
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Every day about 93 million selfies are taken all over the world, which, for the most part, are intended to enrich social platforms, with the aim of grabbing a few handfuls of likes. But are we sure that this new trend, apparently very superficial, has not traced deep attitudes, already investigated by the greatest masters of the past?
Art History
The Hidden Image of Cupid Revealed in a Vermeer Painting restored in Germany
Aug 26, 2021
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The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Germany, launched a major restoration two years ago to reveal a Cupid that was hidden beneath layers of paint. The museum's painting gallery, Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, will host the restored canvas for the first time in September.
Art History
The Night of Art
Dec 12, 2023
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The concept of night is vividly portrayed in classical paintings, then reimagined in the contemporary works of Artmajeur's artists. This theme extends beyond painting, enriching the worlds of sculpture and poetry with its unique allure...
Artist Portraits
Igors Gengeris, "figurative Linearism"
Feb 19, 2022
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The painting of Igors Gengeris, which some critics call "Linearism", tries to approach the understanding of the language of God: the art...
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The art collection of Alain Delon is going to be sold at auction
Jun 1, 2023
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The collection of the French star of "The Leopard" could bring as much as €5 million at Bonhams in Paris.