Art History

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Jeff Koons, Master in the Art of Self-Promotion

Jeff Koons, Master in the Art of Self-Promotion and and Branding. Artsper goes over the recipe for his success in 7 crucial milestones.

18/01/2016

6 reasons to collect editions and reproductions

Print are often considered to be low grade works of art. In reality, print and reproductions have great value and are just as impressive! Especially if you are new to the art world and are looking to start or expand your art collection. There are many types of editions worth exploring, from lithographs to serigraphs to etchings. Committee 2000 (Feldman…

18/11/2015

The Art of Paper Cutting

Paper is one of the most traditional artistic media. One thinks of drawing right away, however, China and Japan also mastered the art of origami long ago. But beyond the art of folding, the paper offers an infinity of creative possibilities combining design and fine arts. In the realm of work on paper, cut-outs have grown very famous over the…

29/10/2015

The 10 Most Expensive British Living Artists

Since WWII, New York has become the center of the art world and the turning point for many artist's international careers ! But next to the big American names, among which are Jeff Koons, Robert Indiana and Richard Prince who hit the headlines every now and then, Europe, and more precisely United Kingdom is not too far behind in terms…

06/10/2015

Shedding a Spotlight on 5 Artworks by Sophie Calle

Discover 5 works by the French conceptual artist Sophie Calle. The artist uses her own life experiences in her work, making it highly intimate.

27/08/2015

Our 10 favourite artworks by Marilyn Minter

Marylin Minter is an American artist whose work revolves around the issue of bodies in relation to fashion and sexual taboos about desire and sexuality.

25/08/2015

8 Contemporary Chinese Artists to Collect

The world knows it already: China is leading the game, and Chinese artists are high jacking the market for contemporary art! Art fairs are booming everywhere in Asia: it is no coincidence that the historical Art Basel opened in Hong Kong in 2013 to benefit from the artistic dynamism of the Pacific Asia area! 2011 was the year when China…

18/08/2015

10 things you should know about Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin is a contemporary British artist, Artsper is going to present you 10 things to know about her !

11/08/2015

Objects in Contemporary Art

How did we get to such a state of miscommunication between art and its audience? Artsper gives you some clues to understand the place of objects in art and its evolution in since the 20th century.

21/07/2015

10 things to Know About Jenny Saville

Jenny Saville's sometimes shocking depictions of the human body have fascinated us for decades; here are 10 things you should know about the British artist.

14/07/2015

10 things to know about Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey captures the very essence of what it means to be a street artist, by using his voice to insight change in the world around us...

12/07/2015

10 Facts You Should Know About Banksy

Through controversial and humorous political works, Banksy continues to fascinate us. Artsper reveals ten facts about this anonymous artist.

13/06/2015

10 Misconceptions About the Art Market

The art market and its pretenses The art market is the object of all fantasies. "El Dorado" for some, "bottomless pit" for others, this nebulous ecosystem is governed by many complex factors that it is interesting to learn to decipher in order to qualify your preconceptions. A highly lucrative market, according to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market…

19/05/2015

10 Things to Know About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon is one of the greatest artists of the 20th century and certainly one of the most traded on the market. Witness to the deadliest century in the history of humanity, branded by human atrocity, his work is the synthesis of a grand "plastic" technique, a perfect mastery of the artistic tradition, and a deep need to externalize strong…

18/05/2015

Barnebys : Auction houses have their own Google now!

Are you getting sick of having to browse the websites of each and every auction house (and there are many of them) in order to get an update on the next auctions and find your favorite artist’s artworks ? You would not be the first one, and in order to make your life easier, Christopher Barnekow and Pontus Silfverstolpe have launched…

07/05/2015

10 things you should know about Vivian Maier

Since her work was discovered, Vivian Maier (1926-2009) created a strong interest in the art world. Eccentric, mysterious, and solitary, her story fascinates everyone, even those who were the most skeptical at first. Her work has a sense of urban poetry, tenderness, and kindness, which mesmerizes the audience and the artistic institutions around the world. Here are 10 important facts about the life…

27/04/2015

I LOVE LA: STEFANIE MOSHAMMER

Stefannie Moshammer, a young Austrian photographer captures the beauty and intimacy of women from Vegas in her series Vegas She.

25/04/2015

Azzedine Alaïa: Sculptor of Fashion

Azzedine Alaïa, world-renowned French-Tunisian stylist and legendary fashion designer, has been making fashion history since the 1980s. A self-taught artist and a great lover of the female body, his art applies itself to playing with shapes and curves, volumes and materials. Sculpting the dresses on the skin of his models, his dresses are built and cut, as if shaped in…

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