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The 10 Most Important Art Exhibitions of 2020

2020 was a year full of uncertainty... Discover some of the most exciting art exhibitions that managed to take place in between all the madness!

16/11/2020

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!

13/03/2020

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.

02/03/2020

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!

06/02/2020

Black History Month: 10 artists you should know

It's Black History Month: an opportunity to learn about 10 artists you should know.

28/10/2019

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.

28/10/2019

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.

07/10/2019

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!

15/08/2019

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.

18/07/2019

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.

02/05/2019

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.

02/05/2019

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!

23/03/2019

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.

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…

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...

20/08/2014

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…

26/03/2014

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…

23/02/2014

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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