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In the art market, some paintings are sold for millions. Don’t wait to find out on Artsper our top of the most expensive artworks in the world today ! Continue reading The most expensive artworks in the world in 2019
When you think of museums, you probably think of old, ornate buildings, but this isn’t always the case… There are some museums which are the total opposite of what you’d expect. They’re funny, they’re impressive, sometimes they’re a bit frightening, often they’re totally unique. Continue reading The World’s Weirdest Museums
Born in 1904, German and then French naturalized, Hans Hartung is considered as one of the fathers of abstract art, but also of tachisme. Full of dynamism and freedom, Hans Hartung’s artworks are driven by the desire to develop a new pictorial language. Continue reading 10 Things to know about Hans Hartung
10 things you should know about Paul Klee, the visionary avant gardist who made his name in Germany in the first half of the 20th century. Continue reading 10 Things to Know About Paul Klee
Born in Rodez, Pierre Soulages in an important, impertinent figure in the French contemporary art scene. He remains deeply proud of his French roots, but has risen to international renown with his enigmatic artworks. Continue reading 10 things to know about Pierre Soulages
Ironically, it was the restrictions imposed on women artists which opened the (very much closed) door to Impressionism; a movement which crucially included a woman in its troop of founding members. . Artsper introduces, and celebrates, 10 women Impressionists you really should know. Continue reading 10 Women Impressionists you Should Know
Like art, revolutions also began in the streets, where the urban backdrop provided the means to unite individuals and voice their desires for change. Artsper introduces the ten most famous urban art murals in the world. Continue reading 10 of the Most Famous Urban Art Murals
Despite his renowned artistic status in the 20th century, Dalí’s alternative and complex character went frequently unappreciated by his contemporaries. Artsper, however, has decided to celebrate the Surrealist master’s quirks, and brings you 10 things you simply must know about the artist (and his moustache). Continue reading 10 Things to Know About Salvador Dalí
Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks was completed in 1942 and captures the paradox of loneliness in urban life. Artsper explores the nostalgic depths of this modern masterpiece. Continue reading Artwork Analysis: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
This year, the Rencontres d’Arles celebrates its 50th birthday. In tribute to its propitious beginnings, this year’s festival will not only honour the photographers of the future, but additionally, the cherished collections from the archives. Artsper explores the 10 photographers not to be missed at this year’s Rencontres d’Arles. Continue reading The Rencontres d’Arles 2019
