Artist Portraits
Signature Fine Art: interview with Natacha Goubin
Dec 11, 2023
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3 minutes read
"The gallery was created by Natacha Goubin who still runs it. Our journey into the art world began with a passion for contemporary works and a desire to create a space where new talents can coexist with established names. "...
Art News
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts loses a bequest of $500,000
Dec 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
Anne Bartley gave $500,000 to the Arkansas Arts Center's $22 million capital campaign. The new building will open on April 22, 2023. She gave up the pledge, which was part of her will, when she found out the new building won't have a gallery named for her mother.
Art History
MADONNA: the impact of the Pop icon in the fine arts
Oct 2, 2022
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8 minutes read
Madonna, the undisputed queen of Pop music, has demonstrated, throughout her artistic career, a fervent and eclectic interest in the visual arts, aimed at ranging from tag-making, performance design and artwork to marked patronage and fervent collecting. Such interest seems to be due to multiple factors...
Art History
David LaChapelle
Jul 5, 2023
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11 minutes read
David LaChapelle is an American photographer and director known for his distinctive and surreal style of photography. He gained fame for his work in fashion, celebrity portraiture, and commercial advertising, producing iconic and visually striking images that often blur the lines between fine art and commercial photography.
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The Best Art Schools in the Middle East
Feb 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Turkey. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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The best art schools in Africa
Feb 21, 2025
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5 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Africa, from South Africa to Morocco. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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EmotionAir: A Sensory Journey Through Inflatable Art in San Francisco
Apr 3, 2025
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3 minutes read
The Balloon Museum's EmotionAir exhibition transforms the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco into a unique sensory journey, combining inflatable art, light, sound, and interaction to bring art to life in a new way. Led by 22 international artists, this immersive experience invites the public to feel, explore, and interact with monumental installations designed to awaken emotions through all the senses.
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Best Art Schools in Asia and Australia
Feb 25, 2025
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6 minutes read
Discover the best art schools from China to Australia. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Artist Portraits
Masa Zodros: I wanted to cause a total break between stereotypes
Jan 23, 2024
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4 minutes read
"It was after years in the field of training that I decided to devote myself full time to my passion, photography and the fine arts."...
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The Best European Art Schools - Part Two
Feb 19, 2025
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8 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Europe, from the Netherlands to Sweden. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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The Best European Art Schools - Part One
Feb 19, 2025
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8 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Europe, from Germany to Norway. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Art News
Brussels Marks Surrealism's Centenary with Two Key Exhibitions
Feb 27, 2024
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2 minutes read
Brussels is commemorating the 100th anniversary of surrealism with significant exhibitions at the Bozar Brussels Arts Centre and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, showcasing Belgian and international surrealists. These events highlight the movement's impact on art and culture, coinciding with Belgium's presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Artist Portraits
Elena Raceala, a life that "breathes" through photography
Aug 6, 2022
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5 minutes read
During one of her trips to Italy, more precisely on a rainy morning in 2013, among the columns of the church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Elena Raceala took her first photo, beginning her greatest passion...
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Millionaire indicted for burning $10 million Frida Kahlo painting
Sep 28, 2022
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3 minutes read
Millionaire Martin Mobarak was investigated for setting fire to a $10 million Frida Kahlo painting as an NFT stunt.
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The Best Art Schools in North America
Feb 21, 2025
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7 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in North America, from the United States to Canada. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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Art Fair Visitor Inadvertently Broke $42,000 Jeff Koons Sculpture!
Feb 20, 2023
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2 minutes read
At a VIP event in Miami, a woman taps a shiny blue sculpture, which then breaks into pieces and falls to the floor.
Artist Portraits
Chad Cantcolor: The Dynamic Visionary of Contemporary Pop Art
Jul 16, 2024
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5 minutes read
Chad Carothers, widely recognized as Chad Cantcolor, is an acclaimed American contemporary freehand painter and designer known for his vibrant and dynamic artworks that blend bold colors and intricate patterns, reflecting a unique fusion of street art and fine art, and capturing the essence of modern pop culture.
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Sarah Margaret Gibson, an American painter, will promote art for Prince Charles
Jan 11, 2022
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1 minutes read
Sarah Margaret Gibson, 33, is a realistic artist who specializes in human and bird portraits. She was co-founder of the Glasgow Academy of Fine Art. Gibson will promote the charity's work at Dumfries House and has been named an ambassador by the Prince's Foundation.
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The Morozov collection, the amazing tortured history of the Russian art trove is being displayed in Paris
Sep 21, 2021
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3 minutes read
The Morozov collection will open its doors in Paris one year after the scheduled opening date. Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Picasso, Gauguin, Bonnard, Vuillard, Rodin etc. follow one another.
Artist Portraits
Chen Shuzhong: The Artist Who Merges Tradition and Modernity in Contemporary Art
Apr 25, 2025
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9 minutes read
Chen Shuzhong is a contemporary Chinese artist who combines tradition and modernity in his works, depicting rural life and social transformations. His work has left its mark on contemporary art and continues to influence artists and collectors worldwide.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art Drops Wiley Exhibition Amidst Assault Claims
Jun 14, 2024
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1 minutes read
The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Joslyn Art Museum have canceled or postponed their planned exhibitions of Kehinde Wiley's work due to allegations of sexual assault against the artist. Wiley, who denies the allegations, is facing a potential class-action lawsuit, and these developments have raised significant questions about the intersection of art, celebrity, and accountability.
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A Florida art dealer admits that he sold fake Warhols
Feb 23, 2023
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3 minutes read
Court documents say that Daniel Elie Bouaziz, an art dealer in Palm Beach, pleaded guilty yesterday to selling a fake Andy Warhol painting.
Artist Portraits
Jacques Vanroose
Dec 5, 2022
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2 minutes read
Jacques Vanroose, who lives in Bruges, attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Bruges, but it was only after his professional career that he devoted himself entirely to the creation of bronze or ceramic sculptures.
Artist Portraits
Paul Berriff: A Master of Visual Storytelling
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Paul Berriff is a renowned British artist and photographer known for his exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his compelling visual storytelling. With a career spanning several decades, he has made a significant impact in the realms of photography and art, consistently creating works that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide...
Artist Portraits
Roy Lichtenstein: Icon of Pop Art and Cultural Transformation
Jun 28, 2024
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10 minutes read
Roy Lichtenstein was a pivotal American artist known for pioneering the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. His work often featured bold, comic book-inspired imagery rendered with Ben-Day dots, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low culture.
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In Miami, counterfeit Warhols sold for millions
Apr 16, 2025
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3 minutes read
Miami art gallery owner Leslie Roberts is accused of selling fake Andy Warhol works using forged authentication documents and invoices. She and an accomplice allegedly defrauded buyers of millions of dollars before the FBI intervened.
Artist Portraits
Darryll Schiff: Blurring Realities in Contemporary Photography
Aug 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Darryll Schiff was an acclaimed American photographer known for his painterly style that blends vibrant colors, blurred motion, and layered compositions to create evocative and abstract images. His work, exploring themes of urban life and human movement, earned him recognition in prestigious collections and exhibitions worldwide.
Lifestyle
Doctors Recommend Museum Visits to Relieve Covid-19 Stress
Sep 9, 2021
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2 minutes read
According to a Belgian newspaper, research has shown that art can have a positive effect on health. Patients with stress in Brussels might be ordered by doctors to visit museums as part of a pilot project lasting three months. It is based on a similar program in Canada.
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A famous Van Gogh painting belonging to a Japanese company was looted by the Nazis
Dec 20, 2022
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2 minutes read
Jewish banker's heirs are taking a Japanese company to court over a Van Gogh painting they say was stolen by the Nazis.
Artist Portraits
Frédéric Menguy: A Master of Color and Imagination in 20th-Century French Art
Aug 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Frédéric Menguy was a French painter and lithographer associated with the School of Paris, known for his vibrant, figurative works that blend abstraction with colorful, dynamic compositions. He gained recognition for his whimsical depictions of femininity, circus themes, and abstract landscapes, and was a prominent figure in the 20th-century French art scene.
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Safwan Dahoul: A Life in Art
Jan 27, 2025
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8 minutes read
With over three decades of artistic practice, Safwan Dahoul has become a prominent figure both regionally and globally. As one of the leading painters in the Arab world, he has consistently shown how contemporary figuration can reflect the psychological and emotional landscapes of a region in perpetual transformation...
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Relocation of Beloved Banksy Mural Stirs Emotion and Debate in Bronx Community
Mar 6, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Banksy mural "Ghetto 4 Life" was moved from the Bronx to Bridgeport, Connecticut, sparking local discontent and discussions about street art preservation. The artwork's removal from its original location has ignited debates on community identity and the commercialization of public spaces.
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Charles Arnoldi: Innovating Abstract Art Through Material and Form
Sep 4, 2024
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5 minutes read
Charles Arnoldi is an American contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings, sculptures, and prints, utilizing a diverse range of materials including sticks, wood, and bronze. His innovative approach blends painting and sculpture, often exploring the boundaries between these mediums through dynamic, textured compositions.
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Adam Lobazanov: The painter of memory and light
May 17, 2024
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4 minutes read
Adam Lobazanov is a Russian-Belgian artist whose luminous and poetic work reflects a life marked by exile, resilience, and a love of place. His sensitive watercolors, now exhibited and collected, make him a must-see and a promising artistic investment.
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Sotheby's evening auction of modern art netted $224 million
Nov 14, 2023
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4 minutes read
Sotheby's auction of 20th-century art raked in $224 million in just a brisk 90 minutes on Monday at their York Avenue headquarters. The collection of 31 items fetched a combined hammer price of $190 million, falling short of the house's initial estimate of at least $200 million...
Art History
Aaron Young: Performance, Destruction & Action
Oct 21, 2024
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11 minutes read
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University, Aaron Young has become a major figure in the art world. He's known for his bold and innovative creations that challenge what's possible in art...