Henri Matisse

The Venice Biennale: Olympics of the Art World

Here at Artsper we’ve brought you a complete overview of the most prestigious art show in Europe, discover its history, highlights and what’s in store for the 2019 edition.

17/04/2019

Artwork Analysis: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Picasso

Artsper reveals the true intention behind Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, the painting that revolutionized Picasso’s work and the history of art.

29/09/2018

The Best International Art Fairs

Rather than go from gallery to gallery hunting for the perfect artwork, collectors are now turning towards international art fairs as a convient way of seeing lots of art in a short amount of time.

28/04/2017

The modern art movements you should know

With the transition to the twentieth century, modern art took off. Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Malevitch, the Delaunay and all the others constituted a flourishing vanguard that was divided in numerous artistic currents during the first half of the century. The experiments were multiplied by painters who always ventured farther into the unknown…To immerse yourself in all the artistic movements that…

12/10/2015

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…

13/05/2015

Contemporary Art: 10 things to do on the French Riviera

The days get longer, nice weather rolls around, weekends seem to stretch on, and even Parisians have a smile on their lips: ah yes, it must be May! The perfect time to leave town, travel, go swimming, get a tan, in short, to forget your worries and take it easy. Artsper recommends you pack your bags and click your way…

30/04/2015

Intriguing artists: 8 interesting facts

Art History is a tricky subject, Artsper reveals a few interesting facts on major artists. Jackson Pollock worked as a janitor in a primary school with his brother. Pablo Picasso was one of the suspects in the stealing of the Mona Lisa in 1911. He was arrested by the police and interrogated to be finally released. Madrid’s school of art…

08/01/2015

Good To Know: Fauvism

Fauvism (1905-1907): the primacy of color, the original avant-garde. Fauvism originated at the 1905 Salon d'Automne, arriving in scandal.

29/11/2014

Ever wanted to know what artists really think?

Artists are innovators and experimenters by nature, the last thing they desire is a limit to their creativity. Painting, sculpture, performance – whatever media that constitutes as art is but a symptom or piece of evidence for something larger: an idea. The idea-seed as I like to think of it, can be limitless, both in its intelligibility and in the…

08/09/2014

"Cut-outs" According to Matisse

Henri Matisse was a genius at painting and drawing. But have you ever heard about his collages? Explore them with Artpser.

03/05/2014

Tom Wesselmann : Spotlight on one of Artsper's Artist

Learn more about Tom Wesselmann, a major American artist known for his figurative paintings in bright colours with a pop aesthetic.

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