Art History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
Artist Portraits
Marc Mugnier: the sculptor of nature and earthly memory
Jun 15, 2024
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4 minutes read
Marc Mugnier is a contemporary French sculptor who shapes stone, wood, and metal to create powerful and poetic works deeply connected to nature and the memory of the earth. His work, exhibited in France and internationally, embodies a lasting and sensitive aesthetic, making him an artist with strong investment potential.
Art History
Timeless Shades: The Impact of Neutral Colors in Art and Design
Oct 22, 2024
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9 minutes read
Neutral colors such as white, gray, brown, and black have played a central role in art, from classical sculpture to contemporary painting. White marble, used by Michelangelo in the David, expresses perfection and grace, while gray, as seen in the works of Gerhard Richter, explores the very essence of painting...
Artist Portraits
Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
Luigi Veronesi, an influential figure in the realm of geometric abstraction, masterfully combined art with mathematics, music, and photography to create a unique visual language...
Artist Portraits
Be-Me-L by Kristin Bemelmans, art that combines order and chaos
Mar 16, 2022
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3 minutes read
Be-Me-L By Kristin Bemelmans' work is characterized by a very special painting technique. The artist paints on the back of plexiglass, creating works that summarize life, love and chaos....
Art History
Moonlit Meditations: Uposatha and Artistic Expression
Jun 11, 2024
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9 minutes read
Uposatha, originating from the Muluposatha Sutta around 600 BCE, is a crucial Buddhist observance that offers opportunities for ethical reflection and spiritual growth through practices tied to lunar phases. Adapted from pre-Buddhist Brahmin rituals, it involves intensified precept observance, meditation, and Dhamma study, fostering communal reciprocity and remaining significant in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions.
Artist Portraits
Berlinde De Bruyckere: Exploring Vulnerability, Mythology, and the Human Condition Through Sculpture
Jan 8, 2025
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9 minutes read
Berlinde De Bruyckere is a Belgian contemporary artist known for her emotionally charged sculptures that explore themes of vulnerability, suffering, and the human condition. Her work often incorporates animal skins, wax, and other materials, blending mythological and historical references to evoke deep emotional responses.
Artist Portraits
JESSICA NODIN: Madness, absurdity, lightness
Nov 19, 2019
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3 minutes read
Jessica Nodin draws and writes, playing with forms as with words, to take advantage of the absurdities of language, images and ultimately of existence itself. The absurd demands to be treated seriously.
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
Artist Portraits
From Bad Painting to Computer Painting: The Evolution of Albert Oehlen
Jan 15, 2025
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8 minutes read
Albert Oehlen is a renowned German artist known for his innovative approach to abstract and figurative painting, blending traditional techniques with digital art. His work, often associated with the "Bad Painting" movement, challenges conventional notions of beauty and artistic expression.
Artist Portraits
Antoni Tàpies: A Visionary of Abstract Expressionism
Jul 31, 2024
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8 minutes read
Antoni Tàpies was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, celebrated for his innovative approach to art. Known for his abstract and often textured works, Tàpies created pieces that communicated profound philosophical and existential themes...
Art History
The Hat of Francisco Goya
Jan 13, 2024
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8 minutes read
Definition of a hat: A piece of clothing intended to cover the head partially or fully, either for embellishment or protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. It is also commonly used to cover baldness or to hide unwashed hair (said with irony)...
Art History
The Fascinating History of Monochromes
Apr 9, 2021
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8 minutes read
For some, monochromes are the pure and perfect expression of an artist's talent, for others, they are yet another scam stamped as contemporary art. One thing is certain, the history of these curious genre paintings is captivating, and opens the way to many debates.
Artist Portraits
Luc Peire: The Vertical Visionary
Jul 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
Luc Peire was a distinguished Belgian artist renowned for his vertical abstraction style. His production, characterized by elongated forms and a profound sense of spatial depth, reflects a unique exploration of human existence and architectural forms. Peire's minimalist approach and innovative techniques have solidified his place in the annals of modern art...
Art History
4 Extraordinarily Badass Women Who Changed the (Very Patriarchal) History of Art
Mar 5, 2021
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13 minutes read
Let's look back at four particularly inspiring artists' trajectories through different eras, and different conceptions of female emancipation.