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The precursor of Fauvism and the cut paper collage technique, Matisse was one of the major painters of the 20th century. Artsper reveals 10 things to know about Henri Matisse. Continue reading 10 things to know about Henri Matisse
Partners in both life and passion, their creative genius and altruism will leave an indelible mark on the art world. Here are 10 things to know about Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Continue reading 10 things to know about Christo and Jeanne-Claude
2019 is nearly over; in this arty retrospective, Artsper highlights 10 things that shaped the art market in 2019. Continue reading 10 things that shaped the art market in 2019
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
The modern and remarkable French painter Fernand Léger is the inventor of Tubsim. Artsper reveals 10 things to know about this famous artist. Continue reading 10 things to know about Fernand Léger
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
