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Voyage of Thomas Cole or The Architectural Landscape Painting

American landscape painter Thomas Cole (1801–1848) was the driving force behind the Hudson River School, a prominent mid–19th-century art movement in the country. Cole is renowned for his meticulously rendered and romanticised landscapes, which frequently evoke awe and grandeur in the American wilderness. Born in England, Cole emigrated to the US in 1818  with his family. […]

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Abstract Memory: An Exhibition Entering SK Sahni’s Artwork and Seven Other Intergenerational Artists and Practices at the IIC This June

It is an ongoing argument that some of the best art is born of adversity—where growing old is often seen as one of the unavoidable adversities faced by the human species. Yet some of the best work has come from the great Masters when they were in their 60s, 70s and sometimes even their 80s.

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Goya’s Black Paintings, The Darkest Painting Series in the World

Often considered the last of the Old Masters and the first of the Moderns, Francisco Goya (1746–1828) is one of the most influential artists in history. Goya is distinguished by his inventive use of technique and his capacity to convey the spirit of his subjects. He was skilled in various genres, including Rococo, Romanticism, and

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14 Things You Probably didn’t Know About Renaissance Architecture

Step into the ethereal world of Renaissance architecture, where towering cathedrals, graceful palaces, and intricate facades serve as a reminder of an era of profound cultural rebirth. The Renaissance, spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, marked an important moment in human history, where creativity flourished, and innovation reshaped the urban landscape of Europe.

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Through Her Calligraphy Farzana Invites You to Contemplate The Beauty of Language, The power of expression, and The Universality of Human Emotion

Kashmiri Artist Farzana Sidiq, with deep roots in the rich tradition of Arabic writing, creates each stroke on paper or canvas and moves in time with the beat of ink. She creates every composition as a purposeful celebration of the deep spirituality and complex beauty of Arabic calligraphy, with a deep respect for its legacy.

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The Best of Art Basel 2024

Once again, Art Basel has taken over the Swiss city with various events, including the highly anticipated Unlimited, an exhibition platform devoted to monumental installations too large for a regular art fair booth. The 172,000-square-foot hall reserved for Unlimited is currently home to 76 projects and live performances by Seba Calfuqueo, Reto Pulfer, Anna Uddenberg,

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