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5 New Female Contemporary Artists to Know
16 Nov 2020
5 New Female Contemporary Artists to Know
All great artists started somewhere... So let Artsper introduce you to 5 female artists we think you should know about!
10 Exhibitions Not to Miss in 2020
13 Mar 2020
10 Exhibitions Not to Miss in 2020
The re-oppening has started and with it, a bunch of fresh exhibitions. Artsper has listed 10 exhibitions not to miss in 2020, from Paris to London.
10 Wood Sculptors to know
02 Mar 2020
10 Wood Sculptors to know
Wood and carving go hand in hand. With Artsper, discover the wood sculptors you need to know to become an art connoisseur!
Black History Month: 10 artists you should know
06 Feb 2020
Black History Month: 10 artists you should know
It's Black History Month: an opportunity to learn about 10 artists you should know.
What you need to know about Paris Photo 2019
28 Oct 2019
What you need to know about Paris Photo 2019
Paris Photo is back and better than ever! The world's largest international art fair will take place from 7th to 10th November 2019 - here's what you need to know.
What you need to know about the AKAA Fair 2019
28 Oct 2019
What you need to know about the AKAA Fair 2019
From Saturday 9 to Monday 11 November 2019, the Carreau du Temple will welcome the 4th year of AKAA. In this article Artsper reveals what you need to know about the AKAA Fair 2019.
What you need to know about FIAC 2019
07 Oct 2019
What you need to know about FIAC 2019
From October 17th to 20th, the Grand Palais hosts the 46th edition of FIAC, the International Contemporary Art Fair. Artsper dicloses in this article what you need to know about FIAC 2019. An event not to be missed in Paris!
25 Contemporary Artworks you need to see
30 Sep 2019
25 Contemporary Artworks you need to see
Contemporary Art is generally classified as artworks made during or after 1945, so from just after the Second World War right up to modern day. Within this period there is a huge range in styles, genres, and approaches, and it can be hard to know where to start. Artsper has brought together 25 examples of contemporary artwork that we think are most important to know about – from the most famous pieces to the lesser known, rising talents.
10 Things to Know About Paul Klee
15 Aug 2019
10 Things to Know About Paul Klee
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.
10 French Sculptors You Should Know About
18 Jul 2019
10 French Sculptors You Should Know About
Across art history France has produced many significant sculptors. We bring you 10 French sculptors that we think you should know about, from the big names to the lesser known talents.
10 Contemporary Sculptors to know
02 May 2019
10 Contemporary Sculptors to know
Although less favorable than the almighty painting or installation, sculpture is still widely explored by contemporary artists. We bring you the 10 contemporary sculptors you should know.
The 10 Most Expensive Living Artists
02 May 2019
The 10 Most Expensive Living Artists
Artsper brings you the 10 most expensive contemporary artists of the moment, and we’ve even thrown in some extra information on all of them!
10 Contemporary Artists You Should Know
23 Mar 2019
10 Contemporary Artists You Should Know
Praised by art critics and collectors, exhibited in renowned museums... Here are the most important contemporary artists of today.
The Art of Paper Cutting
18 Nov 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…
10 things to know about Shepard Fairey
14 Jul 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...
Five Contemporary Artists To Follow On Twitter
20 Aug 2014
Five Contemporary Artists To Follow On Twitter
It might seem like artists would be too busy at their canvasses to also balance a strong online presence. Recent years have proven that this is not at all the case. It is now unusual to find a contemporary artist who doesn't share their work and express themself through social media. As a result, even if you don't have the…
The Life of Robert Mapplethorpe in 8 Key Moments
26 Mar 2014
The Life of Robert Mapplethorpe in 8 Key Moments
Robert Mapplethorpe, Self-Portrait, 1985 ©Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Iconic photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is known for his distinctive and often provocative black and white photographs of mainly portraiture, flowers and male nudes. However, there is so much more to learn about this photographer's fascinating life and career! Allow Artsper to show you 8 key moments in Mapplethorpe's life that shaped this iconic…
Shows that made history: Inaugural exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou
23 Feb 2014
Shows that made history: Inaugural exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou
In 1977, the great Pontus Hulten, who had previously worked for the Moderna Museet, was the director of the Centre Pompidou.He organized, from 1977 onwards, a rich series of shows: "Paris-New York", "Paris-Berlin", "Paris-Moscou", and the grand finale, in 1981, “Paris-Paris”.
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