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Fun fact | Van Gogh’s Only Sale: The Tragic Tale Behind a Masterpiece

Art News • 4 minutes read
Vincent van Gogh, one of the most celebrated painters in history, reportedly sold only one painting during his lifetime. His talent was recognized only after his death, making his story both heartbreaking and deeply intriguing.

The Timeless Art of Drawing: 10 Masterpieces That Made History

Art history • 10 minutes read
With the arrival of the Salon du dessin 2025, which will bring together collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world at the Palais Brongniart, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the fundamental role of drawing in the history of art...

Painting bought at a flea market: Van Gogh or work by an unknown Danish artist?

Art news • 3 minutes read
A painting purchased at a flea market and attributed to Van Gogh by Lookout Mountain International (LMI) is being disputed by experts, who believe it is a work by Danish painter Henning Elimar. To defend its attribution, LMI purchased and analyzed another Elimar painting ( Bridge and Stream ) to prove that Elimar does not fit the Danish artist's style, but the debate remains open.

Van Gogh Portrait Found at Garage Sale? Van Gogh Museum Disputes Authenticity

Art news • 2 minutes read
A painting purchased for $50 at a garage sale could be worth $15 million if it turns out to be a genuine Van Gogh, but the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam rejects the attribution because of stylistic and material differences. Despite a 458-page report from LMI Group International claiming that 95 percent of the pigments match those from Van Gogh’s time, the museum stands by its decision, stressing the importance of its rigorous authentication process.

A Van Gogh self-portrait bought for less than $50 at a yard sale in Minnesota?

Art news • 2 minutes read
A potential Van Gogh self-portrait, named "Elimar," was discovered at a yard sale in Minnesota and purchased for less than $50. Currently undergoing authentication by experts, the painting could be worth up to $15 million if its origin is confirmed.

See Two Rare Van Gogh Masterpieces at Courtauld, London

Art news • 5 minutes read
Two Van Gogh paintings, never previously exhibited in London, will be displayed at the Courtauld this February. These works, both depicting the hospital in Arles where the artist recuperated after his ear injury, were purchased by a single private collector and have remained in Switzerland for the past hundred years...

The shadow behind the brush: the most disturbing biographies in art history

Art history • 20 minutes read
Discover the darker, more tormented side of the artists who created disturbing masterpieces. We will discuss not their works, but the troubled lives of Caravaggio, Goya, Munch, Dalí and other masters, revealing the stories of violence, anguish and madness that fueled their creative genius...

Van Gogh Soup Attack: Activists Jailed

Art news • 6 minutes read
Just Stop Oil activists jailed for throwing tomato soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' in climate change protest. Controversial action sparks debate on activism.

Axel Rüger Appointed New Director of Frick Collection Ahead of 2025 Reopening

Art news • 2 minutes read
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...

Summer on Canvas: The 10 Seascapes Not to Be Missed

Art history • 15 minutes read
Our selection of famous seascapes, performed by some of the best-known masters of all time, is precisely designed to see you on a lounger or in front of the fan dreaming of the sound of the ocean...

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