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Love: from figurative to abstraction
Art History
Love: from figurative to abstraction
Feb 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
When we come to the month of February, especially in the vicinity of the fourteenth, the many types of people in existence, whom we can imagine meeting at the bar, can be roughly summed up in four different human categories, such as: the perfect sweethearts, the love haters, the lonely hearts, the weeping widowers and those "strange" characters...
Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art
Artist Portraits
Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art
Jul 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Valerio Adami, an eminent Italian painter, is celebrated for his distinctive style that combines elements of Pop Art, surrealism, and figurative art. His bold use of color and sharp lines create striking images that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Adami’s work often explores themes of human existence, mythology, and literature, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art...
Evgeny Chubarov: A Journey from Figurative Art to Monumental Abstraction
Artist Portraits
Evgeny Chubarov: A Journey from Figurative Art to Monumental Abstraction
Sep 18, 2024
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5 minutes read
Evgeny Chubarov (1934–2012) was a Russian painter and sculptor, renowned for his transition from figurative art to pure abstraction, which he developed over decades while working in Moscow, Berlin, and New York. His dynamic compositions, filled with bold lines and intense brushstrokes, challenge traditional artistic norms and reflect his deep engagement with the expressive potential of abstract art.
The iconic artists of German art
Art History
The iconic artists of German art
Apr 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
The history of German art perfectly exemplifies the ability, and perseverance, of a people who have always wanted to distinguish themselves from the figurative work of neighboring nations. This desire stems from a strong sense of identity and a quest for uniqueness, which, all German, has promoted its artistic heritage as a source of intimate and personal pride...
The history of Dutch art: from the Golden centu to contemporary times
Art History
The history of Dutch art: from the Golden centu to contemporary times
Sep 7, 2022
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7 minutes read
The appellation Golden Age denotes that particular period of Dutch history, which, located between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, i.e., subsequent to the achievement of political autonomy, was marked by a formidable development of science and commerce, to say the least. In this context, the figurative arts, which must necessarily have been affected by, and consequently reflected, this florid climate, flourished to an extraordinary degree...
John Currin: Satirical Art Meets Classical Mastery
Artist Portraits
John Currin: Satirical Art Meets Classical Mastery
Nov 12, 2024
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7 minutes read
John Currin is an American painter celebrated for his technically masterful and provocative works that blend classical portraiture with satirical and often erotic depictions of contemporary figures. Known for exploring themes of beauty, sexuality, and social dynamics, his art combines historical influences with modern social critique, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary figurative painting.
The history of Spanish art
Art History
The history of Spanish art
Aug 7, 2022
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7 minutes read
Over the centuries Spain has given birth to some of the world's greatest architects, painters, sculptors and photographers. This richness is due, both to the autonomous Spanish creative flair and to the influence exerted on the Iberian Peninsula by the most important European figurative currents...
The history of Polish art: traditions halfway between Europe and Russia
Art History
The history of Polish art: traditions halfway between Europe and Russia
May 8, 2022
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6 minutes read
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...
Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Artist Portraits
Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Jun 25, 2024
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9 minutes read
Born in 1944 in Jerusalem, David Gerstein revolutionized contemporary art with his shift from figurative painting to dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. Influenced by pop art icons like Lichtenstein and Hockney, Gerstein blends vibrant colors with industrial materials like steel and aluminum. His 40+ global public sculptures emphasize accessibility and impact, cementing his profound influence on contemporary art and public installations worldwide.
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Food in art
Art History
Food in art
Dec 2, 2021
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6 minutes read
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...

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