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A New Milestone for Tate Modern! Tate Modern is turning 25 in May 2025, and they have already unveiled the 25 artworks that defined their Silver Jubilee. The London Museum will celebrate this monumental moment by showcasing monumental pieces by Mark Rothko and Louise Bourgeois. The event – free for all – will take place […]
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Artist Richard Pettibone Biography Richard Pettibone is synonymous with the innovative and influential art movement known as appropriation art. As an artist, Pettibone has garnered critical acclaim for his meticulous works that often replicate, reinterpret, and reframe iconic works of art from the likes of Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and other masters of Pop Art.
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Sotheby’s Set to Auction the Portrait of Alan Turing Human robots, once an idea are a reality now. Not only can these AI models do menial and cerebral tasks, but they are also a source of creativity. Ai-Da, one of them can even paint. Is she good? Ask Sotheby’s who are putting up her artwork
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Art, especially abstract art, evokes many emotions, along with reefs of scepticism. The “I could do that too” argument has been countered many times with “Why didn’t you then?” And Mark Rothko is entrenched in that argument. If there is one artist who polarises art lovers and critics alike, it is Rothko, considered one of
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The Armory Show: A Landmark in Art History The exhibition, The Armory Show (now known by its full title the International Exhibition of Modern Art), is a touchstone in US art history. The landmark exhibition, held in 1913 at the 69th Regiment Armoury in New York City, marked America’s first time encountering these new avant-garde
Art and Life of Alexander Calder The legendary modern artist Alexander Calder transformed sculpture with his ground-breaking contributions to kinetic art and movable works. Calder’s artistic career started in a wealthy family with creative talent. His mother was a working portrait painter, and his father and grandfather were well-known sculptors. He was born on July
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Introduction A strong figure in contemporary art and activism, Ai Weiwei has consistently used his work to challenge political and social norms. Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai grew up during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution, marked by political repression and cultural upheaval. His early experiences in China, along with later exposure to
What are the key characteristics of a good museum? It provides the perfect ratio of infotainment, documentation of key moments of either our history or a particular industry, and helps its visitors build a narrative around the exhibits. A museum is a beautiful repository of art, culture, history and more. And the United States of
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Man Ray, born Emmanuel Radnitzky in 1890, is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in photography and art of the 20th century. His groundbreaking work, which has a lasting impact on the art world, encompasses Dadaism, surrealism, and avant-garde filmmaking. Man Ray cleared the path for upcoming generations of artists by pushing
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The Portland Art Museum is a shining example of artistic innovation and cultural enrichment in the centre of Portland, Oregon. It is a mainstay of the thriving art scene in the Pacific Northwest and one of the oldest museums on the West Coast, having opened its doors in 1892. The museum has been around for
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