From the Italian Renaissance to the contemporary music scene, Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of a Florentine woman in a mountainous landscape is known around the world. Such is his popularity that his image has been appropriated by everyone from Marcel Duchamp to Virgil Abloh.What's so special about the Mona Lisa and why do we care so much? History professor and recent Leonardo da Vinci biographer Walter Isaacson argues that it is famous because viewers can become emotionally involved with the painting. Others claim that her mystery helped make her notorious. Here we will explore some of the moments that caused...

Mário Cesariny was born on August 9, 1923 in Lisbon. Attended the School ofDecorative Arts António Arroio and studied music with composer Fernando LopesGrace. By the age of 19, he was already writing, painting and drawing. He attended the first year of Architecture at the Escola Superior de Belas Artes in Lisbon, later at the Escola António Arroio, where he met some of the future companions of Portuguese surrealism.

With a new vision of sculptural practice, João Cutileiro (1937-2021) marked the history of Portuguese art by transforming the artistic and cultural landscape of this country.Discover the top 5 works heremost emblematic public João Cutileiro.

From soup to hair, Andy Warhol became one of the most famous artists of our time, a true art legend. Fascinated by popular consumer and entertainment culture, the American artist joined the Pop Art movement. The repetition and use of the serigraphy technique were two of the fundamental keys to his artistic process, full of series that included flowers, Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Chairman Mao, among others. Learn more about the famous and iconic artist in this article.