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Sneakers: A History of Style and Masculine Identity
Kehinde Wiley art inspired sneakers by PUMA includes a selection of African patterns from the artist’s paintings. Image: American Federation of Arts/Bata Shoe Museum ART REVIEW: Artists inspired sneakers and designs from Full Article »
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Top 20 Pablo Picasso Insightful Quotes on Art and Life
Head of a Woman, a 1934 oil canvas portrait of Marie Thérése Walter by Pablo Picasso, shows the genius of the famous artist who shaped 20th-century art. Image: Museum of Fine Arts, Full Article »
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Graffiti Art, Issues and Banksy’s Quest for Equity
Rickshaw by Banksy is an example of how the artist explores graffiti art to make statements about capitalism and salient social issues. Image: Banksy ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED: Banksy’s Daring Quest for Truth Full Article »
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Modern Art History: MFA Examines Five New Installations
Dos Mujeres (Salvadora y Herminia) by Frida Kahlo (detail), 1928. The oil on canvas is one of the artworks examining modern art history at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston REVIEW: Five Full Article »
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Cy Twombly: Photography, Abstract Art and Memory
Art photographs by abstract expressionist Cy Twombly on display in Spain for the first time reveal an artist determined to capture fleeting memories and time.
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Banksy Takes on War, Capitalism, and Liberty in Rome
Jack and Jill by Banksy is one of the works on display in War, Capitalism & Liberty in Rome REVIEW: War, Capitalism & Liberty, a riveting exhibition of artworks by Banksy Full Article »
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Stimulating Cartoons and the Cartoonist Who Shaped Egypt’s Political History
A Political Circus by Alexander Saroukhan is one of the cartoons that shaped Egypt’s political environment. Water colors on paper 45 x 65 cm. Image: Al Masar Gallery ART REVIEW: Famous Full Article »
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Hildesheim’s Religious Treasures Celebrate the Glory of God and Kings
Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, German (Reichenau), ca,. 1010–30, one of the Medieval Treasures from Hildesheim. Tempera and gold on vellum Overall 8–3/4 × 6–1/2 in. (22 × 16.5 cm); 96 Full Article »
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LGBT Rights to Adopt Children at the Core of Photography Show
Should LGBTs Be Allowed To Adopt Children? Beautiful black and white portraits of children raised by LGBT families on display in Sydney, Australia bring attention to LGBT Rights to Adopt Children
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Prize-winning Portraits by Top Portrait Photographers at NPG
Prize-winning portraits by cutting-edge contemporary portrait photographers take center stage at the National Portrait Gallery, London
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Chinese Artist Ma Desheng Shows the Value of Perseverance
Ma Desheng, Abstract 1, 1987, Ink on Chinese paper, 69 x 102 cm (27 x 40 in). Image courtesy of Rossi & Rossi ARTIST: Chinese artist Ma Desheng celebrated for artistic excellence and Full Article »
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Video Art Installations and Found Objects Tell Human Stories
Dineo Seshee Bopape, Video still from ‘is I am sky, 2013. Digital video, color, sound. Duration: 17 minutes 48 seconds. Video art. Photo: © Dineo Seshee Bopape. Courtesy of Stevenson Full Article »
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Automobile Design History Told Through Three Cars
1905 Cadillac Model F is an automobile engineering feat with exquisite design brings light to Automobile Design History. Image courtesy of Snite Museum of Art ART REVIEW: Three automobiles on display Full Article »
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Nok Terracotta Exhibit Ignites Debate About Looted Treasures
Nok terracotta sculptures on display in Origin of African Sculpture at Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung ignite debate about looted treasures and art forgery.
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Cai Guo-Qiang Wolves and Flowers at Yokohama Museum
Cai Guo-Qiang, Summer, gunpowder drawing on porcelain as part of installation Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Power Station of Art, Shanghai, 2014. Photo: Zhang Feiyu. Image courtesy Cai Studio ART REVIEW Cai Full Article »
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Western Australian Indigenous Artist Wins Prestigious Art Award
Megan Cope, The Blaktism 2014 (still) single-channel HD video. Image Courtesy Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards. © the artist ART NEWS Western Australian Indigenous Artist Megan Cope wins prestigious art Full Article »
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Sculptures Reveal Hani Faisal’s Vision of Life in Egypt
Hani Faisal, Contemplating, granite 52x68x34 cm 2014. Sculptures. Image courtesy of Al Masar Gallery ART REVIEW Sculptures of Humans and Animals by Hani Faisal reveals a passion for details BY KAZAD Full Article »
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Art Basel Collectors Exhibited Due Diligence Collecting Art
Wealthy Art Basel collectors exhibited due diligence before collecting art at this year’s art fair. They appeared determined to collect only the best artworks
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Jeff Koons: ‘Cat on a Clothesline’ at Art Basel
Jeff Koons, Cat on a Clothesline (Orange), 1994-2001, polyethylene, 123 × 110 × 50 inches (312.4 × 279.4 × 127 cm), 1 of 5 unique versions © Jeff Koons Image Full Article »
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Murakami Jellyfish Eyes Tackles How Children Respond to Tragedy
In Jellyfish Eyes, Takashi Murakami’s debut film reveals his concern for social issues including the plight of children during disasters and the dangers of nuclear.
