Art History
The dream of flying
May 4, 2022
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7 minutes read
Human beings, creatures indelibly linked to the terrestrial kingdom, have long been intrigued and inspired by the ability of birds to fly, an ability that has allowed them to enjoy both full freedom of action and movement, and the observation of new perspectives on the world. This peculiarity has made birds an extremely interesting subject also in the historical and artistic field...
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Hector Acevedo, inspiration that comes from dreams
Oct 22, 2022
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5 minutes read
Hector Acevedo's work is a reflection of his life experience. During these long years of painterly experimentation, he has achieved a peculiar handling of color; through glazing that has led to the achievement of greater intensity, luminosity and expressive power of color...
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Surrealism: dreams, symbols, and psychoanalysis in painting
Aug 20, 2025
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6 minutes read
Surrealism was one of the most radical and visionary artistic and cultural movements of the 20th century. Born in the turbulent aftermath of World War I, the movement developed as a reaction to both the trauma of the war and the rationalism that, in the eyes of the Surrealists, had led humanity to catastrophe.
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Matchstick Masterpiece Misses Mark: Eiffel Tower Dream Dashed
Feb 8, 2024
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2 minutes read
Richard Plaud's attempt to break the world record for the tallest matchstick model of the Eiffel Tower was disqualified by Guinness World Records due to his use of non-standard, sulfur-less matches. Despite his eight-year effort and the use of 706,900 matchsticks, his 7.19m replica did not meet the criteria for record recognition.
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Realism and Surrealism: The Human Being Between Reality and Dream
Apr 22, 2025
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7 minutes read
Realism, rooted in the 19th century, depicts the human body in real and often harsh contexts, emphasizing social injustices, as seen in Daumier’s Rue Transnonain. In contrast, 20th-century Surrealism, influenced by Freud’s psychoanalysis, uses dreams and the unconscious to transform the human body into a symbol of desires and fears...
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Dreams, Memory, and Abstraction: The Psychological Worlds of Qiu Xiaofei
Aug 4, 2025
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5 minutes read
Qiu Xiaofei is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his introspective paintings that blend figuration and abstraction to explore memory, the subconscious, and psychological landscapes. His work captivates audiences with its emotional depth, layered textures, and evocative visual language.
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Dreams in Transit: Venice welcomes the invisible voices of migrants
Sep 4, 2025
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3 minutes read
What if exile had a face? In St. Mark's Square, Dreams in Transit transforms the Procuratie façade into an open-air museum. 100 migrants, 100 stories, 100 dreams suspended between past and future. An installation and exhibition where art becomes a bridge to see those we often make invisible... and finally hear their voices.
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Ralph Hackeland, I often get ideas in dreams or in meditative states
Jun 3, 2023
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6 minutes read
"There was no specific inspiration or initial spark that brought me to artistic work. Rather, it was ingrained in me from childhood, an urge to create that was naturally just there and has been with me ever since at various stages, shaping my life"...
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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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Electric Dreams: Dive into Pre-Internet Art and Tech at Tate Modern
Nov 27, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Electric Dreams exhibition at Tate Modern explores the evolution of digital art, bringing together over 70 artists from the 1950s to the early days of the internet, including vintage tech art, kinetic installations and early virtual reality experiences.
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Fun fact | Sleeping in a museum: when culture invites itself into your dreams
Jun 30, 2025
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Sleeping in a museum? Far from being a mere fantasy, this immersive experience is increasingly captivating people around the world. Between sacred silence, one-on-one encounters with masterpieces, and magical atmospheres, these cultural nights transform our relationship with art. An overview of the places that make this possible – and unforgettable.
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JEREMY CLAUSSE: dreamer with intuitions - unrealistic
Sep 23, 2019
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He will not tell you where he came from, he will not tell you where he is going ... Difficult in these cases to present him. Presenting it would give it an outline, a shape, a limit, a partition ... collision! Free himself, here is the quest ... of this dreamer with unrealistic intuitions!
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Inka Essenhigh: Pop Surrealism & Dreamlike Art
Oct 17, 2024
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7 minutes read
Inka Essenhigh is a contemporary American painter known for her surreal, dreamlike landscapes and fluid, figurative forms. Her work often blends elements of mythology, nature, and fantasy, creating imaginative, otherworldly scenes with a sense of fluid movement.
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City Art Trip | Marseille, the city that paints, sculpts and dreams facing the sea
Aug 25, 2025
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7 minutes read
Marseille can't be captured in a single image. It overflows, invents itself, weaves its way between concrete, sea, and harsh light. Here, art isn't just an addition to the soul: it's displayed on the walls, listened to in the ports, shared at a table. A rebellious, warm, and vibrant city, Marseille offers an open-air journey, between hybrid spaces, ancient heritage, and contemporary creation. A city art trip with the feel of a declaration of love.
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Cate Blanchet, dreaming of an art gallery
Aug 2, 2023
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10 minutes read
Catherine Elise Blanchett, born on May 14, 1969, is an accomplished Australian actress and producer. Widely recognized as one of the finest talents of her generation, she has showcased her incredible versatility across various genres...
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At the 'dream on' exhibition, John Bock's tentacle sculpture sprawls out of a Lincoln convertible
Jul 19, 2022
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2 minutes read
The Greek organization NEON collaborates with the Hellenic Parliament to bring to life the iconic building of the former Public Tobacco Factory in Athens. The project, curated by Dimitris Paleocrassas, brings together a number of large-scale works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection.
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Fun fact | Dali’s Dream Homes: When the Surrealist Designed Spaces as Strange as His Paintings
Aug 8, 2025
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Salvador Dalí didn’t just paint surrealism—he lived in it, literally. The legendary artist applied his fantastical vision to architecture, turning his homes into mind-bending works of art.
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Peter Doig: Master of Dreamscapes and Auction Record
Sep 16, 2024
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8 minutes read
Peter Doig is a Scottish-born contemporary painter renowned for his dreamlike landscapes that blur the boundaries between reality and the surreal. His works often feature rich, evocative colors and unique compositions, allowing viewers to engage with a sense of both familiarity and mystery...
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The sweet and dreamlike world of Will Cotton
Apr 9, 2025
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8 minutes read
Will Cotton is an American artist known for his hyperrealist paintings depicting fairytale worlds made of candy, exploring themes of desire and consumption. His work has been widely exhibited at major institutions and continues to influence contemporary art, particularly within the Pop Surrealist movement.
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Stunned by | The Infinity Mirror Rooms: Yayoi Kusama’s Endless Dreamscape
May 29, 2025
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3 minutes read
Yayoi Kusama’s "Infinity Mirror Rooms" offer an experience unlike any other, immersing visitors in an infinite expanse of light and reflection. These installations challenge perception, dissolve the boundaries of space, and provoke deep emotional responses, making them some of the most influential works in contemporary art.