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Exploring Naïve Art and Primitivism: Bridging the Past and Present in Contemporary Art
“The Dream” (1910) by Henri Rousseau is iconic of the naïve art movement. Credit: MoMA | Image source: bluethumb.com.au/
Exploring Naïve Art and Primitivism: Bridging the Past and Present in Contemporary Art
In Poland, the Warsaw Painters: Sketches from the Art Called Naïve exhibition shines a spotlight on the marginalized figures of Polish postwar art history. Hosted at the Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw until June 4th, 2023, the exhibition celebrates four “naïve artists”: Leonida Płonkowa (1913–1992), Maria Korsak (1907–2002), Halina Walicka (1901–1980), and Łucja Mickiewicz (1894–1979). The…
The 6 Most Significant Contemporary Art Movements You Need to Know About
Woman standing in front of Dan Flavin, untitled (to the innovator of Wheeling Peachblow), 1968, at MoMA, via Unsplash
The 6 Most Significant Contemporary Art Movements You Need to Know About
The contemporary art movement is characterized by its constant evolution and rejection of traditional art forms and techniques. From provocative installations that make us question reality to vibrant street art that transforms our urban landscapes, contemporary art is a visual interaction that challenges us to experience the world differently. Contemporary art is best known for…
The Debate on Restitution and Art World’s Dilemma on Stolen Art
“The Last Judgment” by Hans Memling (ca.1433-1494), a triptych that is one of the world’s most outstanding and best preserved examples of Netherlandish painting of the popular medieval subject. | Source: artbible.info
The Debate on Restitution and Art World’s Dilemma on Stolen Art
The first ever recorded art heist occurred over five centuries ago. In 1473, Paul Beneke, a German privateer, followed and boarded the St. Matthew at sea. The ship was owned by England and bound for Florence, Italy. Beneke seized The Last Judgment (1467-1471), the triptych painting by Flemish painter Hans Memling. The painting had been…
Somewhere Above Moon and the Sea Romanticism of Casper David Friedrich
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Somewhere Above Moon and the Sea: Romanticism of Casper David Friedrich"All authentic art is conceived at a sacred moment and nourished in a blessed hour; an inner impulse creates it, often without the artist being aware of it." - Caspar David Friedrich A movement centered on individualism and nature, Romanticism sparked an intense interest in the emotions of fear, horror, and awe. One of the…
How To Navigate the Art Market Through a Tough Economy
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How To Navigate the Art Market Through a Tough EconomyThe Great Recession of 2008 reminded us that economic nosedives happen. When they do, the art market and most other industries need to adapt and navigate their way through the disruption. However, what we were never prepared for was a global pandemic, one that overwhelmed the healthcare system, forced lockdowns, and crippled the economy. We…
Art Theft Glamour, Temptation and Mystery
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Art Theft: Glamour, Temptation and MysteryMore than two years have passed since an 18-carat gold toilet valued at $6 million was stolen from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace in England. And to date, no one has been charged with the theft, nor has anyone come forward to provide any leads – despite a hefty reward offered by the insurance…
How to Plan Your Art Estate as a Collector
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How to Plan Your Art Estate as a CollectorIf you are an art collector owning an expensive work of art that’s likely insured or is displayed somewhere secure, you probably already know its value and how it qualifies as an asset that you’ll leave behind when you die. But what if you’re a casual art collector who purchases street art or buys artwork…
Being Jasper Johns - Beyond Flags and Symbols
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Being Jasper Johns – Beyond Flags and Symbols"To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.” - Jasper Johns  Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror 2021/2022 Between September 29, 2021, and February 13, 2022, the Whitney Museum of American Art, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will stage simultaneous “mirroring” retrospectives of the almost…
The Artist’s Guide to Art Estate Planning
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The Artist’s Guide to Art Estate PlanningToo many people put off creating their wills because planning for our death feels like we’re anticipating it or, worse, welcoming it. Thinking about our mortality can be unsettling, and talking about it with our loved ones can be uncomfortable and even traumatizing. However, avoiding the topic does not make death go away or any…