Lucian Freud

These Famous Pencil Drawings Prove the True Mastery in Art

Realistic, charcoal or completely abstract, these famous pencil drawings show the true mastery when it comes to fine art.

25/11/2019

Our 10 favourite exhibitions of 2019

2019, what a year! Artsper was spoilt for choice when deciding our favourite exhibitions of 2019: competition was fierce! Check out our thoughts on some of the world’s most exceptional exhibitions this year.

30/09/2019

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.

21/11/2018

5 Facts About David Hockney

With his rolling hills and bright landscapes, Hockney has won over our hearts forever, here are 5 key facts about one of the world's favourite British artists.

19/05/2015

10 Things to Know About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon is one of the greatest artists of the 20th century and certainly one of the most traded on the market. Witness to the deadliest century in the history of humanity, branded by human atrocity, his work is the synthesis of a grand "plastic" technique, a perfect mastery of the artistic tradition, and a deep need to externalize strong…

13/05/2015

May Sales: Golden Week for Christie's and Sotheby's

In May, great collectors flock to New York. A great ball takes place there: evening sales of modern and contemporary art with Christie's and Sotheby's. Artsper and Achetezdel'art.com decrypt the event for you. Untitled (15 one dollar bills), ©Andy Warhol In this new kind of sport, each sale is a well-regulated social ritual seen like a round of boxing between…

11/02/2015

10 things you should know about Lucian Freud

Lucian Freud, the "anti-photoshop" painter is surely one of the most important figures of contemporary art. He is known for his outrageously, often disturbing, realistic portraits. Here are 10 facts about him!

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