Art History
Different interpretations of the American flag
Aug 22, 2023
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9 minutes read
Before showing you how artists have immortalized in multiple forms, and relative meanings, the object of investigation in question, which, explicated by the title, is none other than the most well-known and widespread flag in the world...
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Qatar Museums Display Palestinian Flag in Solidarity Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict
Oct 11, 2023
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Qatar Museums, led by Sheikha Al-Mayassa, projected the Palestinian flag on two prominent cultural institutions in Doha within 36 hours of a Hamas attack on Israel, as a gesture of solidarity. The act coincided with escalating tensions in the region and ongoing negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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2024 Paris Olympics Posters Stir Controversy Among Conservatives
Mar 7, 2024
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The official posters for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, released by France and created by Ugo Gattoni, have sparked controversy among conservatives due to missing traditional symbols like the Christian cross and French flags. Critics accuse the designs of distorting French history, while the organizing committee and Gattoni defend the artwork as a light-hearted, surrealist representation of Paris.
Artist Portraits
Raymond Pettibon: California Punk Rock Art Pioneer
Nov 25, 2024
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14 minutes read
Raymond Pettibon (born June 16, 1957) is an American artist based in New York City. He gained prominence in the early 1980s within the southern California punk rock scene, creating posters and album art for bands on SST Records, owned by his brother Greg Ginn...
Art History
5 Most Emblematic Artworks of Pop Art
Mar 12, 2021
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6 minutes read
Come on board with us to discover 5 artworks that laid the foundations of an innovative and still profoundly current artistic movement: today, it's Pop!
Art History
MOMA Masterpieces: Contemporary Interpretations
Feb 23, 2022
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7 minutes read
The iconic institution of New York's MOMA is home to such timeless works of art as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Jasper Johns' Flag. Such masterpieces continue to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists around the world, who have re-interpreted them into original, modern, current and sometimes ironic pieces of art...
Art History
Celebrating Tradition: Exploring the Artistry of Simchat Torah
May 14, 2024
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5 minutes read
Simchat Torah, a Jewish celebration, marks the culmination of the annual Torah-reading cycle and the beginning of a new one. Rich in tradition and symbolism, it is celebrated with exuberant dancing, singing, and the joyful procession of Torah scrolls. Artists have long been inspired by the themes of renewal and continuity inherent in Simchat Torah, creating diverse works that reflect the essence of this festive holiday.
Artist Portraits
Sterling Ruby: Art, Psychology & Social Commentary
Oct 29, 2024
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11 minutes read
Sterling Ruby, born on January 21, 1972, is a versatile American artist known for his work across multiple media, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, and textiles. His art is often displayed in expansive, intricate installations that draw on a wide array of influences, such as urban culture, mental health themes, and social issues like globalization and American decline...
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"The Standard Bearer" by Rembrandt goes on display at the Rijksmuseum for free
Jun 20, 2023
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1 minutes read
The Standard Bearer (1636), a painting by Rembrandt, was shown for the first time at the Rijksmuseum on Thursday. On Saturday, there will be no charge to get into the museum because of the event
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Louvre staff block entrances as part of pension protest
Mar 28, 2023
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1 minutes read
The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed to the public on Monday because its workers took part in the wave of French protest strikes against the government's unpopular plans to change pensions.
Art History
The non-color
Apr 9, 2023
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9 minutes read
The sealed windows, the ceiling that becomes a source of light and the white walls are proposed within a space, the characteristics of which promote exclusion from the outside world, as the art, which takes disposition and life within it, must be left free to express itself, avoiding those distractions of forniture...
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He sells his NFT for almost nothing by mistake, despite the fact that it is worth more than a million euros
Mar 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
Dino Dealer believed he had gotten a good deal on his NFT of a stone design. According to his projections, he may even be able to sell it for more than a million euros. Unfortunately for him, a minor lapse in concentration caused him to sell his property for pennies on the dollar, while the buyer pocketed the entire profit.
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Climate protester who spray painted artwork accused of terrorism
Apr 25, 2023
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2 minutes read
A climate activist in Australia is fighting a counter-terrorism charge she got for spray-painting an artwork at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth in January.
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It's Not Just Florida: Michelangelo's David Censored in Scotland
May 19, 2023
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2 minutes read
Glasgow's Barolo restaurant will install ads showing the sculpture only from the waist down, after an ad showing the artwork in its entirety was turned down.
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Rediscovering Cézanne's Hidden Mural in His Childhood Home
Feb 22, 2024
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2 minutes read
A previously unknown mural by Paul Cézanne was recently unearthed during renovations at his childhood home in Aix-en-Provence, France. The discovery adds to the artist's legacy, shedding light on his early influences and artistic evolution.
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Netherlands ready to spend $ 198m on Rothschild-owned Rembrandt self-portrait
Dec 13, 2021
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3 minutes read
The Netherlands is willing to spend $198 million to permanently return a Rembrandt Self-Portrait to the Netherlands. Since 1844, the picture has belonged to the French Rothschild family. The purchase has not yet been completed because the Dutch government is awaiting parliament approval.
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Artist Hugh Hayden Returns to Texas Embracing His Roots
Oct 31, 2024
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Hugh Hayden’s latest solo exhibition, Homecoming, at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, delves into themes of memory, identity, and resilience. Dallas, the city where Hayden grew up, serves as the backdrop for a nostalgic yet thought-provoking display that merges his past with his art...
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Masterpieces damaged by rioters in Brasilia
Jan 10, 2023
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3 minutes read
Rioters in Brazil's capital damaged modernist masterpieces as they broke into government buildings.
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After receiving over $ 84,000 in cash to create a work of art for a Danish museum, the artist returns them two white canvases
Oct 1, 2021
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A Danish museum gave an artist the equivalent of $ 84,000. He compensated with two blank canvases. "Take the Money and Run" by Jens Haaning is a new work of art. The Kunsten. Art Museum in Aalborg, Denmark, does not accept this explanation. Danish artist Jens Haaning has until Jan. 16 to return the money they paid him to create his artwork, but the museum says he has provided new and interesting artwork.
Artist Portraits
Robert Longo: Pioneering Artist & Cultural Icon
Nov 18, 2024
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8 minutes read
Robert Longo, born on January 7, 1953, is an American artist, filmmaker, photographer, and musician, known for his 1980s series Men in the Cities, which portrays men and women in formal clothing, contorted in intense emotional expressions...
Artist Portraits
Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art
Sep 20, 2024
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9 minutes read
Hurvin Anderson is a prominent British painter known for his exploration of memory, identity, and cultural history, often focusing on his Jamaican heritage. His work blends abstraction and figuration, depicting spaces that reflect the complexities of diaspora life...
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FBI arrests artist Christian Rosa accused of selling fakes of Raymond Pettibon
Oct 15, 2021
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4 minutes read
A Federal Indictment Christian Rosa was charged with attempting to defraud art buyers by selling four pieces allegedly created by Raymond Pettibon.
Art History
Blending Tradition and Modernity: Vesak's Artistic Exploration of Symbolism
May 6, 2024
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10 minutes read
Vesak is a significant Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Artistic representations of Vesak commonly utilize traditional symbols like the Bodhi tree, lotus flower, and Buddha statues, invoking themes of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual awakening.
Artist Portraits
M. Chat: The Grinning Cat That Took the World by Storm
Aug 9, 2024
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5 minutes read
M. Chat is a French street artist known for his signature cartoonish cat characters, which he began creating in the early 2000s. His vibrant and playful artworks appear on urban surfaces around the world, making a distinctive mark on the street art scene.
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Mark Flood: The Punk Rebel of Contemporary Art
Sep 13, 2024
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5 minutes read
Mark Flood is an American interdisciplinary artist from Houston, known for his irreverent, punk-inspired critiques of the art world, mass media, and consumer culture. His work spans painting, sculpture, and digital art, with notable series like his Lace Paintings and text-based slogans that challenge the superficiality and commercialization of contemporary art.
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Top 10: Abstract Paintings
Dec 16, 2023
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11 minutes read
Just to provide the reader with a "when" and "where": abstract art, an avant-garde art movement, was born in the early 20th century in Germany, spreading to various regions of the country that were quite distant from each other, where...
Art History
Olympic posters: the secrets and meanings of their graphics
Feb 4, 2022
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5 minutes read
The Olympic poster was officially born with the Stockholm Games (1912) and, over the years, its graphics evolved continuously, arriving at the contemporary predilection for talking symbols and logos...
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Canaletto
Mar 9, 2023
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14 minutes read
Canaletto was a Venetian painter known for his accurate and detailed depictions of the city of Venice and its canals. He is considered one of the greatest vedutisti (view painters) of the 18th century.
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Paul G. Allen's $1.5 billion sale broke world auction record
Nov 10, 2022
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6 minutes read
In a two-part charity sale, masterworks from the collection of the man who helped start Microsoft are being sold. Five made more than $100 million.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Stolen Andy Warhol Print of Vladimir Lenin
Oct 4, 2024
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A man has admitted guilt to federal trafficking charges after attempting to sell a stolen Andy Warhol print of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Brian Alec Light is set to plead guilty to transporting stolen goods across state lines....
Art History
Cars & art
Apr 24, 2022
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7 minutes read
The link between artists and the automobile is evident in the greatest masterpieces of art of all time, namely in sculptures, paintings, photographs and prints, which have immortalized this iconic means of locomotion, following multiple points of view and figurative techniques...
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Former financial chief fights Museum of Arts and Design over tax misconduct allegations
Mar 26, 2024
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2 minutes read
Denise Lewis, the former CFO of New York's Museum of Arts and Design, has filed a lawsuit claiming she was dismissed for exposing alleged financial misdeeds by the director, Tim Rodgers, including personal use of museum funds.
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A smuggled Picasso drawing worth nearly $500,000 has been seized by Spanish authorities
Jul 21, 2022
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A smuggled Picasso drawing worth nearly $500,000 has been seized by Spanish customs officials. The artwork was found in a passenger's suitcase at an Ibiza airport. The traveller had not declared the piece, which is valued at 450,000 Swiss francs ($464,658).
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So damn rock 'n roll: Andy Warhol and contemporary art!
Nov 13, 2022
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7 minutes read
Through the famous refrain of David Bowie's song entitled Andy Warhol, we present the undisputed master of Pop art in a less popular version, such as that of a music manager and producer, as well as the creator of some of the most iconic album covers of all time...
Artist Portraits
Jacob Kassay: Exploring Structure, Perception, and Materiality
Dec 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jacob Kassay, born in 1984 in Lewiston, New York, is a post-conceptual artist renowned for his work in painting, filmmaking, and sculpture. His art is often recognized for its connection to minimalist music and composition, using a structural approach to explore how we perceive sight and space. Kassay currently resides in New York City and is represented by 303 Gallery...
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The Regatta on the Grand Canal by Canaletto
Mar 13, 2023
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9 minutes read
This work is particularly remarkable for its precision and exceptional technical quality. Canaletto has managed to capture the vibrant atmosphere of daily life on the Grand Canal, with its majestic palaces, imposing churches and colorful boats criss-crossing the waters