A climate activist affixed a sticker to a Monet painting at the Musée d'Orsay on Saturday. The woman, who said she intended to raise awareness about climate change, was arrested. Find out more here.
Joaquim Chancho is a prominent figure in contemporary art galleries, whose work transcends geographical and temporal boundaries. Find out more in this article.
How is Storm King Art Center one of the best Sculpture Parks in the world? Once the New York art world's best-kept secret, the Storm King Art Center has exploded into popular consciousness in recent years. Suddenly, it seems like everyone is making the short walk to the sprawling outdoor sculpture park, just an hour's drive north of the city in the idyllic Hudson Valley region. Find out more here.
Thousands of the artist's works dating back to 2016 were actually mass-produced years later, according to a new report. Damien Hirst, who appeared on the UK art scene in the 90s, has been painted as a bad guy in the art world. Find out more here.
The work of painter Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992) will be exhibited at the Guggenheim museums in Venice, Italy, and Bilbao, Spain, in 2025, the president of the Arpad Szenes Foundation revealed to Lusa yesterday - Vieira da Silva. Find out more here.
Pablo Palazuelo (1915-2007) was a Spanish artist whose contribution to contemporary art is marked by his unique exploration of geometric abstraction and the fusion of mathematical and metaphysical elements in his works. Find out more here.
“The Red Studio” is a landmark in the centuries-old tradition of studio paintings and a fundamental work of modern art. Find out more here.
The history of contemporary art is punctuated by figures who left an indelible mark, transforming the artistic panorama with their unique vision and exceptional talent. Among these luminaries, Joan stands out Hernández Pijuan, a master of simplicity and expression, whose works continue to captivate and inspire to this day. Find out more here.
The mystery related to the landscape background of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" has been solved. Now, a geologist and historian of Renaissance art believes she has finally solved the mystery of one of the world's most famous paintings. Ann Pizzorusso combined her two areas of expertise to suggest that Leonardo painted several recognizable features of Lecco on the shores of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Find out more here.
In this article, we will unravel the mysteries behind the monumental and abstract sculptures of Eduardo Chillida, delving into the depths of his life, technique and influence on contemporary art. From the Basque origins that shaped his artistic sensibility to the technical innovation that led him to explore new materials, every aspect of his artistic career is a testament to his creative genius.
Why do we never talk about another Matisse? Marguerite spent much of her life cataloging her father's work and collaborating with students of his work. Find out more here.
A painting that nearly sold at auction three years ago for $1,600 has been revealed to be a lost masterpiece by Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi from Caravaggio.
Two women were arrested by French police last week at the Pompidou-Metz Center after attacking Gustave Courbet's “The Origin of the World” (1866) by spray-painting it with the words “Me Too.” Find out more here.
This summer, the online short-term rental platform is offering a stay in the Musée d'Orsay's clock room, remodeled by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur. Find out more here.