Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Salvador Daliโs birth on 11/5/1904 As we commemorate the 120th birth anniversary of Salvador Dalรญ, we delve into the legacy of a man whose name has become synonymous with the surreal. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueras, Spain, Dalรญโs influence on surrealism and modern art is monumental. His works are a testament to an imagination that knew no bounds, … Continue reading Salvador Dali ๐๐ผ๐ก
A Tranquil Haven: Exploring the Treasures of the Courtauld Gallery Nestled within the heart of London, amidst the vibrant energy of the city, lies a tranquil haven for art lovers and seekers of beauty alike โ the Courtauld Gallery. Unlike its larger counterparts, this intimate museum offers a respite from the crowds, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the breathtaking world of impressionist paintings. At … Continue reading Courtauld Gallery, London ๐๐ผ๐ฌ๐ง
Celebrating the 249th anniversary of Eugene Delacroixโs birth in 1775 Eugรจne Delacroix, the eminent French painter, continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts around the world, even centuries after his birth. As we commemorate his birth anniversary, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on his significant contributions to the realm of romantic portrait painting, which have left an indelible mark on the art world. Delacroix’s … Continue reading Eugรจne Delacroix ๐จ๐ผโ๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐ท
Celebrando il 122ยฐ anniversario della nascita di Victor Vasarely Victor Vasarely รจ stato il fondatore del movimento Op art, sviluppato negli anni โ60 e โ70 e, insieme a Bridget Riley, il suo principale esponente. Nato a Pecs, in Ungheria, il 9 aprile del 1902 Vasarely ha cominciato la sua attivitร artistica a Budapest e poi si รจ trasferito a Parigi nel 1930 e poi รจ … Continue reading Victor Vasarely ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น
Vincent Van Gogh viert zijn 171e verjaardag, geboren in 1853 In het eerste deel van zijn leven was Van Gogh geen schilder, maar een kunsthandelaar en prediker die in Nederland, Frankrijk en Groot-Brittanniรซ woonde. Hij werd in maart 1853 in Noord-Brabant geboren en was pas in de laatste 10 jaar van zijn leven een fulltime schilder. Hij produceerde meer dan 900 schilderijen, maar hij was … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh ๐จ๐ผโ๐จ๐จ๐ณ๐ฑ
Celebrating the 159th birth anniversary of Joaquin Sorolla On February 27th, art enthusiasts around the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Joaquรญn Sorolla (1863โ1923), a maestro whose brushstrokes brought the vibrant spirit of Spain to life. As we commemorate the legacy of this Spanish Impressionist painter, it is essential to explore Sorolla’s role in diffusing Impressionist ideas within Spain and his remarkable international fame. The … Continue reading Joaquin Sorolla ๐จ๐๐ผ
Celebrating the 185th anniversary of Paul Cezanneโs birth, on 19/1/1839 On January 19, 1839, a visionary artist was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, who would go on to revolutionize the art world and leave an indelible mark on the trajectory of modern art. Paul Cรฉzanne, celebrated for his profound impact on the post-impressionist movement, is commemorated on his 185th birth anniversary as we reflect on his … Continue reading Paul Cezanne ๐ผ๐๐ฉโ๐จ
In occasione del 181ยฐ anniversario della nascita di Giovanni Boldini Giovanni Boldini nacque a Ferrara, in Italia, il 31 dicembre 1842 e si trasferรฌ prima a Londra e poi a Parigi a 30 anni, fu nella capitale della Belle รpoque che trascorse la maggior parte della sua vita adulta e divenne un membro rappresentativo del movimento artistico dei pittori impressionisti. La sua specialitร era dipingere … Continue reading Giovanni Boldini ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐น
Below are the links to the top 10 art posts for 2023 on this blog. These are the posts with the highest number of views throughout the year presented in descending order. There are some painting posts that have become increasingly popular even if these have been published years ago now. Amongst the painterโs profiles Vincent Van Gogh is always a popular choice. You can … Continue reading The top 10 most popular art posts in 2023
On the occasion of the 2377th anniversary of the birth of Alexander the Great The sculptor Lysippos, personally chosen by Alexander the Great, together with the painter Apelles, is normally associated with the production of images that perpetuate the iconography desired by the legendary general through the immense empire he had conquered in a few years. Far ahead of his time, Alexander III, showing great … Continue reading Lysippos: sculpture at the service of power ๐ฟ๐๐
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