Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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10 minutes read
Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Lifestyle
Arts and Culture in Chicago: 7 Must-See Attractions
Nov 15, 2022
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4 minutes read
Chicago is well known for being the setting of numerous tv shows, and the home of its style of deep-dish pizza. But it's much more famous for its art and cultural attractions.
Art History
Bridges: Differences Between Reality and Painting
Feb 14, 2024
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9 minutes read
The urban landscape genre often features various infrastructures, among which the bridge, a civil engineering masterpiece designed to overcome obstacles, both natural and artificial, to ensure continuous communication, is extremely popular...
Art History
Art and the evolution of the world of work
May 1, 2022
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7 minutes read
The task of art has always been to permanently capture the reality of the eras in which it manifests itself, reporting its customs, lifestyles and ideals. With regard to this purpose, artistic research has also been dedicated to portraying the world of work, an activity inexorably linked to the life and survival of man...
Art History
Qingming Festival: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression
May 22, 2024
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The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, celebrated across ethnic Chinese communities, intertwines rich traditions of tomb-sweeping with vibrant cultural expressions. Through paintings like "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and literary works, Qingming's essence of reverence and renewal is vividly captured, resonating across generations.
Artist Portraits
Aleksander Kryushyn: When Painting Becomes a Symphony
Aug 2, 2024
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Aleksander Kryushyn, an Impressionist painter and member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, transforms each canvas into a visual symphony where light and movement captivate the eye. His unique style, combining Impressionism and realism, makes him a sought-after artist, whose timeless works attract collectors worldwide and represent a promising artistic investment.
Art News
1,000+ Artists Boycott Bristol's Arnolfini Over Palestinian Censorship Row
Dec 15, 2023
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2 minutes read
Over 1,000 artists, including prominent figures like Ben Rivers and Brian Eno, have boycotted Bristol's Arnolfini Centre, accusing it of censoring Palestinian culture by cancelling events from the Palestine Film Festival. The artists demand a commitment to freedom of expression from Arnolfini's leadership and have pledged not to engage with the Centre until changes are made.
Art History
Lisbon: the city's history illustrated by art
Aug 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
Lisbon, Portugal's most important and largest city, situated on seven hills at the mouth of the Tagus River and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has more than 500,000 inhabitants, as well as a history that can be traced back, approximately, as far as 300,000 years ago. In fact, the westernmost capital of continental Europe turns out to be one of the oldest cities in the world, so much so that it would have even been founded by Ulysses...
Art History
American Landscapes in Painting and Photography: Collection of Ten Masterpieces
Aug 27, 2024
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11 minutes read
An imaginary journey through the beautiful landscapes of the United States, immortalized by some of the most iconic painters and photographers of the "New World"...
Art History
Snow in Flemish Painting
Dec 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
Flemish masters such as Jacob Grimmer, influenced by the art of Bruegel the Elder, painted snowy landscapes with skaters and hunters...
Art News
Original initiative in Oxford, refugees are trained as museum tour guides
Nov 29, 2021
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Following a £1 million grant from a Saudi organization, more refugees will be trained as tour guides at Oxford University museums. Over the next five years, Alwaleed Philanthropies will sponsor the Multaka project, which will work with 200 refugees and asylum seekers.
Art History
Artistic Depictions of Qingming: A Visual Narrative
May 31, 2024
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8 minutes read
The Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday for ancestor veneration, is observed globally by ethnic Chinese communities. Originating over 2500 years ago, its significance today is credited to Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. With rituals like tomb-sweeping and offerings, it honors ancestral bonds and themes of remembrance and filial piety, depicted in both classic and modern art.
Artist Portraits
Matthew Barney: A Leading Figure in Performance, Avant-Garde Film, and Contemporary Art
Feb 3, 2025
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10 minutes read
Matthew Barney is an American artist known for his ambitious multimedia works that blend film, sculpture, drawing, and performance. His most renowned project, the "Cremaster Cycle", explores themes of creation, sexuality, and mythology through a visually striking and conceptual approach.
Art History
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
May 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is a famous painting created by the French artist Georges Seurat. Completed in 1884, it is considered one of the most iconic examples of the technique known as pointillism.
Art News
The Cat Art Show, a fourth edition that takes your breath away!
Oct 8, 2021
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Cat Art Show is an exhibition of art inspired by the love of cats. The 11-day run included many cat-themed events and 140 works of art. The exhibition will showcase the work of 70+ artists from 16 countries.
Art News
Chen Yifei: Between Chinese tradition and international modernity
Apr 15, 2025
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Chen Yifei, a major figure in contemporary Chinese art, left his mark on his era with a unique style that blended romantic realism, Western aesthetics, and Chinese traditions. From his official debut under Mao to his international recognition, his career reflects a rich, diverse body of work that remains highly sought after on the art market.
Lifestyle
Patricia de Cisneros and Gustavo Cisneros: Featured in the prestigious Top 200 list of art collectors
Dec 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and Gustavo A. Cisneros, prominent figures in the international business conglomerate, embarked on their art collecting journey in 1970...
Pop Culture
"Big Red Boots" by an art collective are all over social media
Feb 16, 2023
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1 minutes read
The mischievous Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF has created a social media frenzy with a pair of sleek, red rubber boots that look like they belong in Astro Boy's closet.
Art History
The Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh
Jul 2, 2023
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9 minutes read
The charm of Provence can be described in words, in poems, sometimes in music, as well as through the silent, but certainly impactful and highly expressive, medium of painting, aimed at tinging the colors of a land kissed by the sun...
Artist Portraits
Irina Laube, these incessant variations of colors
Nov 12, 2021
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Artist Irina Laube, from Novosibirsk, Russian from West Siberia, produced these vast landscapes in her studio in Germany. The whole gives the impression of grandiose spaces, in canvases of modest dimensions.
Art News
David Wojnarowicz Remembered: A Weekend of Tributes in NYC
Sep 13, 2024
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New York City is celebrating David Wojnarowicz’s 70th birthday with a weekend of events, including readings, film screenings, and performances, honoring his life, art, and legacy in activism.
Art News
Self-portrait of Frida Kahlo could fetch over $ 30 million at auction and be the most expensive work of a female artist to ever sell
Sep 24, 2021
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A Frida Kahlo self-portrait will be auctioned in November. Sotheby's estimates it could fetch over $30 million. It would be the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold. The canvas was completed in 1949, five years before Kahlo's death. The painting will go on display in Hong Kong and London before making its way to New York later this month.
Art History
The Art and Tradition of Tanabata
May 21, 2024
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Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the annual meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, marked by vibrant traditions and artistic expressions across Japan. Originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival, Tanabata involves writing wishes on colorful tanzaku paper strips and displaying them on bamboo branches. The festival features major celebrations, including the renowned Sendai Tanabata Festival, highlighting its enduring cultural significance.
Art History
World Art Dubai 2025: Art at the Heart of the World
Apr 17, 2025
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World Art Dubai 2025 showcases artists from around the world, offering a diversity of artistic expression ranging from painting to sculpture to digital art. This edition promises a unique immersion in contemporary creativity through a variety of styles and techniques.
Art News
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.
Art News
Ron Perelman Sells $963M Art Collection to Repay Banks
May 24, 2024
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Ronald O. Perelman sold 71 pieces of art by renowned artists for $963 million between 2020 and 2022 to repay loans, as revealed by court documents. The sale, driven by a margin call from Deutsche Bank, included works by Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, and others.
Art News
Stirring Waters as Controversial Sculpture Sparks Debate
Sep 23, 2024
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Jason deCaires Taylor's new sculpture, Alluvia, has sparked controversy for its resemblance to drowning victims, though the artist insists it was not meant to provoke but to inspire empathy. Despite criticism, Taylor believes art should raise questions and emotions, encouraging viewers to experience the piece before forming judgments.
Art History
Engravers and Painters: Conflicts and Collaborations
Mar 12, 2024
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Engraving, an artistic technique in intaglio or relief, has among its earliest documented examples those dating back to the 7th century BC, found in Egypt and China, and later also in Greece...
Art News
A 2,000-year-old, perfectly preserved blue Roman glass bowl has been discovered in the Netherlands
Jan 26, 2022
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Archaeologists excavating a site in Nijmegen, Netherlands' oldest city, find 2,000-year-old glass bowl. The blue glass bowl has been perfectly preserved, with no visible cracks or chips.
Art News
Manchester museum director reportedly asked to leave in support of Palestinian people
Feb 23, 2022
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The director of Manchester University's Whitworth Art Gallery was requested to resign after displaying a declaration of sympathy with Palestine released by the artist collective Forensic Architecture.
Art News
Contemporary art enters the Vatican with an exhibition in the famous Apostolic Library
Nov 8, 2021
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A Few Steps From the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Library Has Just Opened Its First Permanent Contemporary Art Exhibition. The Italian artist Pietro Ruffo's installation will be on display until the end of February 2022.
Art News
Top prize of $100,000 awarded to a leader in AI art
May 25, 2023
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2 minutes read
Stephanie Dinkins wins a prize that honors the best works that combine art and technology.
Art News
Axel Rüger Appointed New Director of Frick Collection Ahead of 2025 Reopening
Sep 20, 2024
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The Frick Collection has named Axel Rüger as its new Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen director, set to begin in early 2025. Rüger, currently CEO of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, brings extensive leadership experience from renowned institutions like the Van Gogh Museum and the National Gallery...
Art News
Vandalism in Florence's Iconic Vasari Corridor
Aug 25, 2023
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Vasari Corridor, a historic Italian treasure, suffers graffiti vandalism prompting Uffizi Gallery's director to demand strict legal consequences. Urgent call highlights need for preserving cultural heritage amidst rising acts of defacement across Italy.
Art History
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.
Art History
Claude Monet
Jun 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. He is best known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and his innovative approach to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his works.