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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

May 30, 2023

21 minutes read

The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.

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The Hidden Mona Lisa Unveiled - Is It a Real da Vinci?

Nov 30, 2023

2 minutes read

The "Isleworth Mona Lisa," possibly an earlier work by Leonardo da Vinci, has ignited debate over its authenticity. Now on display in Turin, Italy, this version is claimed by some to predate the famous Louvre Mona Lisa, while skeptics question its origins.

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Rare Chemical Compound Found in 'Mona Lisa' Reveals Leonardo's Technique

Oct 12, 2023

2 minutes read

Scientists have identified a rare chemical compound, plumbonacrite, in the base layer of the Mona Lisa, suggesting Leonardo da Vinci experimented with unique techniques. This discovery sheds light on Leonardo's artistic process and highlights his penchant for innovation.

Art History

Mona Lisa: the mystery continues in contemporary art

Mar 5, 2022

6 minutes read

The Portrait of Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is an inescapable masterpiece of art history, to say the least, which, created by the great master Leonardo da Vinci, between about 1503 and 1505, continues to be a popular subject in contemporary art...

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Louvre Plans Underground Relocation for Mona Lisa to Improve Visitor Experience

Apr 26, 2024

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The Louvre plans to relocate the Mona Lisa to an underground chamber to improve visitor experience and address the dissatisfaction caused by the brief viewing times and crowded conditions. This move is part of a broader €500 million renovation of the museum, aimed at better accommodating the nine million annual visitors drawn primarily by this iconic painting.

A popular TikTok joke about the theft of the Mona Lisa has confused many people

Art News

Jan 13, 2023

2 minutes read

A joke TikTok about the Mona Lisa being stolen has gone viral, making many people confused because they thought it was real.

Art News

A man was arrested after scaling Mona Lisa

May 31, 2022

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A 36-year-old man was placed in psychiatric care after a painting's display case was covered in cake in an apparent climate protest.

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Climate Activists Target Mona Lisa in Soup-Throwing Protest at Louvre Museum

Jan 29, 2024

2 minutes read

Two climate activists hurled soup at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, questioning the balance between art preservation and environmental concerns. The iconic painting remained unharmed thanks to its protective glass, amidst a broader context of environmental protests in France.

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Jisbar: From Pop Art to Space - The Artist’s Evolution

Jul 24, 2024

5 minutes read

Jisbar is a French pop-street artist renowned for his vibrant reinterpretations of classic artworks, including his notable "Mona Lisa" series, which blends graffiti with contemporary motifs. His distinctive style has earned him recognition in the global art scene and led to high-profile exhibitions and collaborations.

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Louvre Raises Ticket Prices by 30% Ahead of Paris Olympics

Dec 12, 2023

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The Louvre Museum in Paris is increasing its admission price from 17 to 22 euros, a move partly aimed at managing rising operational costs. This price hike comes as the city prepares for the Summer Olympics, with broader trends of escalating costs in the capital.

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French President Unveils Louvre Museum Renovation and Expansion Plans

Jan 29, 2025

3 minutes read

Emmanuel Macron announces an ambitious renovation and expansion project for the Louvre to improve the visitor experience, modernize infrastructure and promote sustainability. The project includes a new entrance, an ecological underground complex, the enhancement of the Mona Lisa and the integration of innovative technologies, all while stimulating the local economy.

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Environmental Protesters Target Monet's 'Spring' with Soup in Museum Incident

Feb 12, 2024

2 minutes read

Activists splattered soup on Claude Monet's "Le Printemps" in a museum in southeast France, part of a series of protests to highlight environmental concerns. The museum intends to pursue legal action, while the group behind the act, Riposte Alimentaire, emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change for the sake of future art and society.

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Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

May 10, 2024

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Two members of Riposte Alimentaire were arrested after protesting at the Louvre by placing stickers around the recently restored "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix...

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How to write a good description for your artwork?

Jun 20, 2022

4 minutes read

The description of your works is fundamental to sell and promote your work. Learn simple tips and tricks for presenting a good description.

Art History

The Italian landscape in art history

Dec 17, 2021

7 minutes read

Many famous works of art, executed between the Middle Ages and the 16th century, depicted the Italian landscape, just like the masterpieces of Giotto, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Antonello da Messina, Giorgione, Titian, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci. Despite this, this pictorial genre has been configured independently, within the Western art, only from the seventeenth century...

Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, and passing away on May 2, 1519, was an extraordinary Italian polymath of the High Renaissance...

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Louvre staff block entrances as part of pension protest

Mar 28, 2023

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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.

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He Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Art Because He Was "Mad At His Girlfriend"!

Jun 8, 2022

1 minutes read

Because he was "mad at his girl," a man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art and destroyed several ancient Greek artifacts.

Art History

The Girl with a Pearl Earring

Apr 25, 2023

8 minutes read

The Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous oil painting made around 1665 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. This work depicts an anonymous young girl wearing a pear-shaped bead and a dark blue turban, illuminated by light coming from the left. She is considered one of the most famous masterpieces of Western art and is often referred to as "The Mona Lisa of the North".

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Climate activists in the United Kingdom glue their hands to a Vincent van Gogh painting in a London museum

Jul 1, 2022

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The Courtauld Gallery in London announced that it would be closed for the rest of the day after climate activists glued their hands to a famous van Gogh painting.

Art News

Salvator Mundi: Will Saudi Arabia's New Museum Be Its Final Home?

Sep 2, 2024

2 minutes read

The Salvator Mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and sold for $450 million in 2017, remains shrouded in mystery as it is reportedly stored in Geneva awaiting its controversial debut as the centerpiece of a new museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing debates over its authenticity and the country's cultural ambitions.

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Director of 'All of Us Strangers' Set to Bring Leonardo da Vinci to the Hollywood Scene

May 3, 2024

2 minutes read

Leonardo da Vinci's life will soon grace the silver screen in a biopic directed by Andrew Haigh, backed by Universal Studios. Haigh's past works suggest a potential exploration of Leonardo’s sexuality...

Lifestyle

The top 5 European Cities for Art Lovers

May 14, 2022

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 History

From Da Vinci to Degas, how the vision problems of famous painters may have influenced their work

Oct 3, 2021

4 minutes read

From 1860 to 1910 Degas' vision deteriorated, and his style gradually became harsh as his eye condition worsened. Likewise, was the genius of Leonardo da Vinci helped by a blurred vision? Recent research makes these assumptions.

Art History

Rock art: from caves to Street art

Sep 5, 2023

9 minutes read

Let's take an example: the Mona Lisa, if it had been created today, would probably have gone unnoticed, because it was intended as a simple portrait, in an age when the medium of painting has now largely detached itself from the need to faithfully represent the real thing.

Art News

Viral Glasgow Event: Oompa Loompa's Gloom Likened to Manet's Art

Mar 1, 2024

2 minutes read

A failed Willy Wonka event in Glasgow featuring a despondent Oompa Loompa played by Kirsty Paterson went viral, drawing comparisons to Édouard Manet's "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère" for its portrayal of alienation. The incident sparked online discourse, bridging 19th-century art and modern entertainment to reflect on themes of labor and detachment.

Art News

Julianne Moore to Star as Art Restorer in New TV Series on ‘Salvator Mundi’

Jun 21, 2024

2 minutes read

Julianne Moore will star in a TV series about the restoration and controversial sale of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, based on the 2021 documentary "The Lost Leonardo." Moore will play conservator Dianne Modestini, and the series will explore the painting’s history, its $450.3 million auction sale, and the ensuing authenticity debates and legal battles.

Artist Portraits

Ugo Nespolo: An Icon of Contemporary Italian Art

Jul 10, 2024

8 minutes read

Ugo Nespolo, born in Mosso Santa Maria on August 29, 1941, pursued his passion for art early, studying at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin. He later expanded his intellectual scope by earning a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Turin, enriching his art with deeper thematic elements...

Pop Culture

Octavio Ocampo's Metamorphic Paintings

Mar 16, 2022

3 minutes read

Mexican artist fascinated by optical illusions and trickery. Metamorphic art, as it is known, is the specialty of prolific artist Octavio Ocampo. His works have wowed hundreds of thousands of viewers and established him as a leading figure in the Mexican art scene

Art News

Leonardo's Masterpiece 'Salvator Mundi' to Make Historic Debut as NFT

Aug 9, 2023

3 minutes read

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic "Salvator Mundi," known for its record-breaking $450.3 million price, is set to become an NFT through a partnership between ElmonX and Bridgeman Images. The painting's digital transformation marks a novel chapter in its history, joining other renowned artworks in the NFT space.

Artist Portraits

Emanuel Aguiar, Surrealism inspiration

Jun 18, 2022

3 minutes read

Emanuel Aguiar's inspiration comes from surrealism and pursues the desire to evoke sensations in the viewer through the vision of colors...

Art News

Climate activist pleads guilty to vandalizing Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art

Dec 19, 2023

3 minutes read

A climate activist named Joanna Smith has admitted guilt for defacing Edgar Degas's renowned ballerina sculpture exhibited at the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC...

Art News

A badly preserved copy of the Salvator Mundi, sold for a million euros, could be worth more!

Jan 26, 2023

3 minutes read

Indeed, the painting could be older, even for some a painting by the master.

Art News

A Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol could fetch a record-breaking $200 million

Mar 23, 2022

3 minutes read

One of Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits could fetch $200 million. The Pop artist created dozens of images of the Hollywood star in the 1960s. The 40-square-inch "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" will be auctioned in New York this May.

Artist Portraits

Mario Venza, the feeling, thinking and doubts of human being

Nov 2, 2022

3 minutes read

Mario Venza, extremely attentive to the particular expressions of everyday life, represents the feeling, thought and doubts of human beings...

Art History

Top 10: Paintings of the Italian Renaissance

Dec 2, 2023

13 minutes read

Can we talk about the Renaissance? The subject matter overwhelms me, the grandeur of the Renaissance painters terrifies me to the point of feeling overwhelmed...

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