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“What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter, an art which could be for every mental worker, for the businessman as well as the man of letters, for example, a soothing, calming influence on the mind, something like a good armchair which provides […]
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Sixth-Century Anglo-Saxon Sword Found A sixth-century sword has been discovered at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury, England. Archaeologists are optimistic that this early medieval weapon, which has been likened to the renowned Sutton Hoo sword, will provide fresh insights into life during the sixth century in that area. It is being hailed as one of
1,500-Year-Old Sword and Oath Ring Sheds Light on Anglo-Saxon Burial Customs Read More »
San Lorenzo de El Escorial to Reorganize for Visitors Forty years after San Lorenzo de El Escorial’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Philip II’s austere tribute to authority, devotion, and patronage is amid a significant reorganisation intended to allow visitors to enjoy the serenity of a previously inaccessible monastic patio and view artworks
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Who was Jan Nieuwenhuys? Jan Nieuwenhuys (8 January 1922 – 28 December 1986) was a Dutch artist and a key member of the Dutch Experimentalists group (Reflex), which eventually became part of CoBrA; the European avant-garde art movement. He was born in Amsterdam. Along with his elder brother, Constant, he decided to pursue a career
Remembering Dutch Experimentalist and Art Activist Jan Nieuwenhuys Read More »
Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton is bringing the nostalgic Y2K touch to attract luxury shoppers on New Year’s Day. The nostalgia in question is the reintroduction of LV’s iconic collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, which will be available in stores alongside a campaign featuring Zendaya. Meanwhile, Pietro Beccari, CEO of Louis Vuitton
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The life I live is the opposite of the life I dreamed of. I love seclusion, silence, cultivated thinking and reasoned action – and I have to deal with machinations, foolish talk and vain affectation. Felix Vallotton Who Was Felix Vallotton Felix Edouard Vallotton was a Swiss-born French painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer. He was
Felix Vallotton’s Mastery in Capturing the Mood and Atmosphere Read More »
Nicholas Galanin Awarded Don Tyson Prize Nicholas Galanin has been awarded the prestigious biennial Don Tyson Prize for his contributions to American art, focusing on Indigenous identity, culture, and representation, which comes with a $200,000 reward. Established in 2016 by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas to commemorate the late Don Tyson;
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Melissa Joseph Wins the UOVO Prize Melissa Joseph, an artist based in Brooklyn; has won the Brooklyn Museum’s coveted UOVO Prize. She is known for her felting techniques in creating intimate portraits. The award includes a solo exhibition at the museum, a commission for a large public mural, and an unrestricted cash grant of $25,000.
Melissa Joseph Wins Brooklyn Museum’s 2025 Uovo Prize Read More »
Berlin City Government Cuts Cultural Funding The Berlin city government moved forward with a reduction in its cultural funding, despite significant backlash and demonstrations from the arts community. The new financial plan for 2025 will cut approximately €130m from arts and culture, which is about 12% of the total budget, leading to concerns that some
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Ruth Asawa is Now Literally ‘Out of this World’ The Japanese-American Modernist sculptor, Ruth Asawa became the 23rd woman to have a Mercurian crater named after her. However, compared to 100 men whose names have graced the planet, the gender inequality debate is nigh. The recognition came on November 14 2024 and was bestowed by
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