A portrait of Picasso consigned by his ex-wife's estate has just set a record for the artist on the German auction market. Work reached €3.4m at Van Ham yesterday. Find out more here.
Interior architecture is a discipline that aims to create livable spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient. One of the big names associated with this area is Daciano da Costa, a renowned Portuguese architect and artist who left a significant legacy in the field of interior design. know more about Daciano da Costa and interior architecture here.
From June 8th to July 24th, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, in Lisbon, exhibits, with free entry, for the first time the two most recent acquisitions of Paula Rego. Find out more here.
An exhibition that brings together a selection of new works by photographer António Júlio Duarte, most of which were created during the pandemic, will open today at the Serralves Museum, in Porto. Find out more here.
Jarek Mankiewicz's inspiration for geometric abstractions comes primarily from a passion for typography and architecture. Find out more about the artist in this interview.
The largest exhibition dedicated to the Dutch painter Vermeer ended Sunday at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, with a record of around 650,000 visitors, the institution announced. Find out more here.
Kara Walker is a renowned American contemporary artist, known for her work in the field of conceptual art, particularly the use of the black silhouette as a form of artistic expression.
Daciano da Costa was one of the most prominent designers in Portugal and played a fundamental role in the affirmation and institutionalization of design in the country. know more aboutDaciano da Costa in this article.
The Romanticism movement was an important cultural and artistic movement that occurred mainly in the 19th century, covering different areas such as literature, music, painting and even politics. Find out more about this movement here.
The Whitney Museum has sold its iconic Breuer Building on Madison Avenue on New York's Upper East Side to Sotheby's, which will move there from its current headquarters on York Avenue starting in 2025. Find out more here.
After nearly half a century, authorities have returned a stolen Roman marble head to Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy. Thieves stole the Hydrophora head, which is part of a larger statue, in 1978, along with four other priceless objects.
The blockbuster Vermeer exhibition that forced the Amsterdam museum to open overtime to accommodate public demand ends this Sunday. Find out more here.
The Soares dos Reis National Museum (MNSR) will have a program of activities and events over the next four months that aims to respond to different audiences seeking, simultaneously, to discover, enjoy and rest. Discover activities and events here.
“Ernest Cole: House of Bondage” showcases Cole's pioneering work and the obstacles he overcame to capture groundbreaking images of oppression. When Cole finally published House of Bondage in 1967, the images shocked the world. Find out more here.