Art History
The history of Polish art: traditions halfway between Europe and Russia
May 8, 2022
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Polish art, while maintaining its own peculiarities of genre and style, has often reflected the figurative trends expressed by the movements of neighboring countries and continents, such as Russia and Europe. This is due to the fact that, at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Poland did not yet exist as a state, since it was divided between Austria, Russia and Prussia, countries from which it drew obvious artistic contaminations...
Art News
The record for the most expensive painting sold in Europe has been broken by Klimt
Jun 28, 2023
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Klimt's "Lady with a Fan" Sets Record as Europe's Most Expensive Painting, Fetching Over $108 Million
Artist Portraits
Julia Smolenkova (ART ESPACES): Building a “cultural bridge” between Russia in the east and Europe in the west
Sep 23, 2019
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Building a "cultural bridge" between Russia in the east and Europe in the west, such is the goal set by the ART ESPACES association. Thanks to two gallery spaces located in Moscow and Brussels, Art Espaces welcomes many artists and organizes many artistic events.
Lifestyle
The top 5 European Cities for Art Lovers
May 14, 2022
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4 minutes read
There are many of intriguing places to visit in Europe, but where should you go if you're especially interested in art? Whether you go to Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, indeed, there are so many places in Europe with world-class art that narrowing the selection down to just 5 towns was difficult. They need not just great museums, but also enough open-air attractions to keep you entertained for weeks, if not months.
Art News
European Night of Museums 2015 - French Institute of Riga Latvia
May 18, 2015
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2 minutes read
Launch of the video presenting a selection of works by Latvian and French artists thanks to the video installation by Reinis Semēvics, video art student.
Art News
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.