Contemporary Art :: Fine Art
Georgia ‘O Keeffe (1887-1986) sample work Bella Donna, 1939; oil on canvas; private collection, loan to ‘O Keeffe museum Representing the flower ‘Nobody sees a flower, really, it is so small. we haven’t time – and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time. if i could paint [...]
In sum, Angelica Kauffman was one of the most successful and internationally celebrated artists of the 18th century. Swiss/British, 1741-1807 Kauffman achieved extraordinary recognition for a female artist of her day, thanks to her talent and open-minded father who taught her painting… Angelica Kauffman was a child prodigy. it was her exceptional talent [...]
The American artist Ansel Adams is one of the world’s best known landscape photographers. He was born in 1902 in San Franciso. He died just south of his place of birth, on the beautiful coast of Monterey, in 1984. He was the most celebrated American photographer of the twentieth century, whose photography spans over 60 [...]
It’s coming up: Art Basil – time. Time to book your ticket for Switzerland, if you haven’t yet, is today. The world league art show in Basil will start June 14, 2011, and continue till June 19. As per previous years, Art Basil has a wide range of contemporary art disciplines that it aims to [...]
Celebrating Frida Kahlo’s 103st birthday, we thought to highlight her on the blog today. Art by Frida Kahlo is Art on Frida Kahlo Articles Featuring Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo Auto-biographical Artwork A glimpse of the real life of Frida Kahlo (video) The life of Diego Velasquez Art Books on [...]
This Fall the art world in Scandinavia will gather in response to existing plans in Bergen to establish a biennial in the city in 2011. The three-day conference will constitute one of the most extensive discussion about biennials to date.It will take place in Bergen Kunsthall, Norway. BERGEN KUNSTHALL BERGEN BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 17. SEPTEMBER – [...]
Art Basel 40 is in full swing this weekend. Enjoy this art reporting video, highlighting some of the more interesting features of this international art show. Walkthrough of the Art Unlimited sector with large-scale installations, video projections, and massive sculptures at Art 40 Basel International Art Fair in Basel, Switzerland. Art 40 Basel, Art Unlimited [...]
As an artist and as a citizen, Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) was deeply concerned with how his art could help change the world for the better. During his lifetime, his artwork addressed issues of environmentalism, war, racial equality, nuclear disarmament, apartheid, economic development, and artists’ rights – an array of big-picture social and political themes that [...]
Did you read CBC News today? Things like this just makes me sad. A painting by Francis Bacon or any other artist of $40 million is only worth $40 million if someone is willing to pay $40 million. Such is the nature of an art auction. It would seem reasonable for Christie to offer to [...]
The 12th edition of the Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) in New York City is poised to present a great range of arts and design of value in today’s international markets. The show is scheduled for April 16-19, 2009 with an Opening Preview Gala on Wednesday, April 15 at the historic Park Avenue [...]
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