Characterised by expressive and non-representative subject matter, abstract art developed during the 20th century. The use of colour and shapes are central to this movement, where focus is placed not on the purpose of the motif but rather the shape of it. Artsper invites you to discover 10 of the best abstract artists.

Whether you’re a film buff or a fresh convert, Artsper is here to make you discover your favourite 5 documentaries on art. An entertaining and educational watch!

While the Impressionists were thinking about light and visual sensations in paintings like “Snow effects in Giverny” – Monet, 1893, a group of French artists called “The Incoherent” were having fun behind their backs! They produced the first monochromes: “Boozy patrol in fog” (grey); “Tomato harvest by apoplectic cardinals along the red sea” (Red); “N***** fight in a Cave during…

As you know the art world never sleeps! From controversial to exciting, here's a round up of the top 10 art world headlines from 2015.

From a 16th century underrated artist to world famous Gerhard Richter, here are the art world events not to be missed in London this week!

The interesting thing about an artist who has passed is the fact that it’s easier to identify their last work than for the last previous cases we’ve analyzed in this section of the blog ((Christian Boltanski et Gerhard Richter). This week, Artsper analyzes two paintings by the star of the auctions, Francis Bacon. Before starting painting, Irish painter Francis Bacon…

In 2013, no need to die of hunger and end your life in poverty in order to be an acclaimed artist. The starving Vincent Van Gogh style is over. To celebrate this, Artsper presents a list of the richest living artists. A selection based on the sales in galleries and auction houses: #1 Damien Hirst The more British of the…

London Calling today for Artsper. We’re taking a short trip to England and present to you an auction giant: Sotheby's.  You don't say!  Les locaux de Sotheby’s Londres, 34-35 New Bond St, London W1A 2AA Sotheby's is an international corporation specialized in the sale of art, the oldest in the world and the only auction house to be listed on the…

On the occasion of the sale of his work Wand (Wall) at Sotheby's London on 12 February 2014, and after Boltanski, Artsper looks this week at the case of the German painter Richter. His incessant returns between abstraction and figuration, his technical mastery of the pictorial material, make him one of the most expensive living artists on the market, although absent…

Belgium to London including Berlin and Madrid, here are the European museums that you should try to visit at least once in your life!