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Sculpture and Allegory
18 May 2022
Sculpture and Allegory
Sculpture and allegory are theoretical concepts of the same design. One could go as far as to say that sculpture is founded in allegory. Discover the world of sculptural allegory with Artsper today!
A-List Celebrities in Art
20 Nov 2020
A-List Celebrities in Art
The arts have been thriving in Miami, Florida! Join Artsper and visit the art venues that have greatly influenced the art market.
Art & Fashion Collaborations
01 Sep 2020
Art & Fashion Collaborations
Collaborations exhibiting innovative, expressive creativity. Read about the blossoming symbiotic unity between the art and fashion.
The Stars who Collect Art
30 Mar 2020
The Stars who Collect Art
It’s no wonder that a host of celebrities are among the world's greatest art collectors. Artsper presents six of the most impressive stars who collect art!
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 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!
8 Things You Need To Know About Banksy
20 Jul 2018
8 Things You Need To Know About Banksy
Banksy is one of the most famous artists today, and yet his true identity is still a secret. Here are 8 facts you might not know about him.
When Fashion Designers Draw Inspiration From Artists
09 Sep 2016
When Fashion Designers Draw Inspiration From Artists
Art and fashion  have always been linked. In both haute couture and ready-to-wear, the design of any garment goes through a process of artistic creation. The history of fashion, like that of art, is marked by revolutions. We find many echoes of visionary speeches by certain artists in the creations of their designer counterparts. Fashion is inspired by art and…
The 10 Most Expensive British Living Artists
29 Oct 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…
Art Lovers, Get Ready: Frieze London 2015 is coming!
12 Oct 2015
Art Lovers, Get Ready: Frieze London 2015 is coming!
In a world where new art fairs pop up every day, Frieze remains one the most awaited artistic events of the year. Next to Art Basel, the Armory Show, Arco or Fiac, Frieze London is among the leading contemporary art fairs that gives tempo to international collectors' calendars today.  Launched in 2003, Frieze London celebrates this year (from October 14th…
10 things you should know about Tracey Emin
18 Aug 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 !
Objects in Contemporary Art
11 Aug 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.
10 things to Know About Jenny Saville
21 Jul 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.
Masters Revisited By Contemporary Artists
19 May 2015
Masters Revisited By Contemporary Artists
Want to discover paintings by Great Masters that were revisited by contemporary artists? Artsper's put together a list of our 5 favorites!
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, the unpopular one in France
02 Aug 2014
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, the unpopular one in France
Its rating peaked but it is invariable. His work combines over fifty years using the same grammar. Against the tide without trying to be, it can be laughed at in the sulking French museums because abroad it has been successful for a long time. Jean-Pierre Cassigneul is a contemporary classicist, who celebrates France without it reflecting well on him. Focus…
Analysing a masterpiece of contemporary art: The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, by D. Hirst
02 Mar 2014
Analysing a masterpiece of contemporary art: The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, by D. Hirst
A short analysis of one of the most famous artworks by the bad boy of British art, the renown Damien Hirst.
A Guide to Prizes for Contemporary Artists
29 Sep 2013
A Guide to Prizes for Contemporary Artists
The FIAC and the ceremonies for several awards for artists are approaching, so Artsper made a (non-exhaustive) list of the prizes for contemporary art that you should know about. The Marcel Duchamp Prize Vue de l'exposition de Marguerite Humeau, FOX P, Palais de Tokyo, 2016 Courtesy de l'artiste © André Morin Created in 2000, the Marcel Duchamp prize is an…
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