PAINTING - ARTCENTRON

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025ART & DESIGN

‘The Old Guitarist’: A Haunting Masterpiece of Picasso’s Blue Period

Details of The Old Guitarist painted by Pablo Picasso in 1903–1904, is a powerful and haunting work that has come to symbolize the artist's Blue Period

Explore the haunting beauty of Picasso’s The Old Guitarist, an insightful masterpiece of the Blue Period that explores themes of suffering and hope.

September 23, 2025ART AUCTION

Picasso Portrait of Dora Maar Lost for Decades Up for Auction

4. See the Haunting Picasso Painting of Dora Maar That Was Lost for Decades

A long-lost Picasso Portrait of Dora Maar Dora Maar, is headed to auction after being hidden for nearly a century. Discover the history behind this remarkable find.

September 23, 2025ART AUCTION

Gustav Klimt Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer Could Shatter Auction Records

Dragons, Deception, and Dynasty: The Secret Life of Gustav Klimt Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer.

A $150M Klimt painting resurfaces. Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer reveals imperial motifs, wartime drama, and haunting family ties.

September 21, 2025ART NEWS

New Art Acquisitions at Norton Museum: 80 New Pieces Revealed

Gunga Din 1981 by Jean-Michel Basquiat is one the New Art Acquisitions at Norton Museum

Discover the new art acquisitions at Norton Museum, featuring 80 pieces of European, American, and Chinese art. See Eversley, Johnson, & Qing dynasty porcelain.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025ART AUCTION

Rare Gandhi Oil Portrait Smashes Auction Records

Rare Mahatma Gandhi oil portrait by Clare Leighton that Smashed auction records at Bonhams

A Gandhi oil portrait breaks records at auction, selling for $204,648 at Bonhams. Painted by Clare Leighton, this unique artwork offers a glimpse into Gandhi’s 1931 London visit.

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025ART AUCTION

Dalai Lama Portrait by Krishna Kanwal Breaks Auction Record

Kanwal Krishna painting of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at his enthronementhe

A rare Krishna Kanwal’s portrait of the Dalai Lama enthronement just sold for £152,800 at Bonhams, breaking the artist’s previous record.

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025MUSEUMS

Rothko Painting Damaged by Unsupervised Child—Is Museum Security Enough?

This abstract expressionist painting titled Orange on Maroon, No. 8 is the Rothko painting damaged by a child.

The Rothko painting damaged by an unsupervised boy during a family museum visit raises new concerns over museum safety and artwork preservation.

December 4, 2024December 5, 2024SCULPTURE

From Concept to Creation: Art Fabrication Process Explained

An electrical discharge machine cuts a metal art piece in the shape of a box with intricate designs in the middle. Art fabrication process from concept to creation requires diligence and creativity .

Unlock the secrets of the art fabrication process and learn techniques, material selection, and the steps involved in transforming ideas into tangible works of art.

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE

Gratitude Art Journal: A Creative and Powerful Path to Thankfulness

Artist seats in a meditation while sketching in her sketch book in gratitude art journal work

A gratitude art journal is a powerful tool for both personal growth and creative expression. Discover benefits, creative ideas, and tips to express thankfulness through art.

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024ART AUCTION, ART AUCTION PRICES

David Hockney Painting Dominates Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Sale

David Hockney painting at ‘LArbois-Sainte-Maxime-1968 in the evening-at-Sothebys realizes for $17.2 million

David Hockney painting made $17.2 million at Sotheby’s after stunning bids, helping the auction house realize $49.2 million in a significant moment in the current art market.

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024ART AUCTION, ART AUCTION PRICES

Dianne Feinstein Auction Results: Stunning Jewelry and Political Memorabilia Fetch Millions

William Alexander Coulter’s (1849-1936) Ships Sailing in the San Francisco Bay with Fort Point in the Distance, one of the works that ensured the stunning Dianne Feinstein auction results.

The Dianne Feinstein auction results revealed stunning bids, with her personal collection raising $1.85 million and captivating the art world.

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024ART & DESIGN, ART NEWS, ART REVIEW

‘The Lugard Masquerade’: A Powerful Convergence of Yoruba Culture and Colonial History

The Lugard Masquerade, 2024 oil on canvas painting by Wole Lagunju blends art and history, using Yoruba culture and colonial imagery to explore the complexities of post-colonial African identity

In The Lugard Masquerade, Wole Lagunju masterfully blends Yoruba traditions with Western influences, inviting viewers to reflect on post-colonial African identity.

July 8, 2024July 9, 2024ART & DESIGN

Turn Your Home Into an Artistic Haven With Color Psychology

A female artist is sitting in a chair contemplating creating more art for her home. She's enjoying the calming environment in her home. The right colors can turn your home into an artistic haven with color psychology

Uncover the secrets of color psychology and learn how choosing the right hues can enhance your home’s ambiance and artistic appeal.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024ART NEWS

Art Restitution Victory: MFA Houston Wins Legal Battle for a Masterpiece

A landscape painting by Bernardo Bellotto titled The Marketplace at Pirna (ca. 1764). It was at the center of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston art restitution victory.

The legal complexities of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, triumph in retaining a Nazi-seized Bellotto painting reveal the historical and ethical implications of art restitution.

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024ART & DESIGN, ART REVIEW

Megan Lewis: Portraying Black Masculinity and Life Through Art

Megan Lewis, Details-of Everything begins with a thought

Black masculinity and the beauty of black life are the focus of recent paintings by Baltimore artist Megan Lewis, whose works are a major attraction at Expo Chicago.