Marcel Duchamp

10 Things to Know About Louise Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois’ imposing and monumental sculptures continue to be admired (and feared) in the most prestigious cultural institutions, and Artsper invites you to discover 10 facts about the woman behind the spiders.

01/08/2018

10 Artists Working in Recycled Art

Ecology is often the focus of political and economic debates. Artists are tackling the subject too - here are 10 artists creating recycled art.

16/11/2017

Contemporary art from A to Z

Contemporary art is vast. To help you find you bearings, we created an alphabet primer, with essential keywords, to shed some light on the subject.

19/07/2017

Paris Underground, alternative addresses where you can see art

From historic sites to new venues, Artsper has created a list of 10 alternative spots where you can see art in Paris

15/05/2017

7 Things to Know about... Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp is an artist who revolutionized the art world in the 20th century. Artsper presents 7 things you should know about him!

17/03/2017

The works that have marked the History of art

What are the works that have marked the history of (modern and) contemporary art? After moving away from classical art, these revolutions have opened new fields and infinite freedom. Avant-garde, revolutionary, audacious… they all marked a style. Duchamp, Picasso, Christo, Anish Kapoor, JR, have one thing in common; their status of pioneers. Artsper has selected 11 of these works and…

19/01/2017

6 exhibitions to see right now

As part of our good wishes for this year, Artsper has made a list of exhibitions for you, to give you an irresistible desire to start this new year surrounded by art. You just have a few days left to explore them. #1 Paris, Beethoven in Philharmonie Let yourself become intoxicated by a Beethovenian musical whirlwind and get impregnated by…

01/09/2015

Humor in Modern and Contemporary Art

Traditionnally, we have this idea that contemporary art is supposed to be a serious matter and humour would be on the lowest ladders of our mental scale.

11/08/2015

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.

28/11/2014

15 things to know about Jeff Koons

Discover 15 facts about Jeff Koons, the controversial genius/impostor of contemporary Art! Learn more about how the evolution of his art and some of his most controversial work.

26/11/2014

5 things to do in London, 24 November

Germany: memories of a nation at the British Museum, 16 October 2014 – 25 January 2015 British Museum Through a whole host of objects, this exhibition offers an overview of 600 years of Germany history. This retrospective vision sees history unfolding in light of the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. The exhibition is part of a three-part project…

24/10/2014

The must-see artists of this year's FIAC

FIAC is an opportunity to see into some of the world's most influential galleries. Discover our must see artists that we spotted in gallery booths

22/10/2014

10 things to know about FIAC

FIAC (Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain) is an international contemporary art event held every year in Paris since 1974. This week, it brings together galleries, collectors, art lovers and professionals from the world of art for 5 days. Artsper has gathered 10 essential facts for you to know about this fair that has established itself as one of the major rendez-vous…

08/09/2014

5 Exhibitions not to miss this autumn

The cultural season is rich and varied! Overview of the highlights not to be missed in September. #1 Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle, the Snake Yin and Yang The Grand Palace offers the largest exhibition devoted to Niki de Saint Phalle ever, known to all for her famous "Nanas" sculpture! This exhibition reveals a new look for…

27/10/2013

These artists have musical careers too!

This week we dedicate an article to some of the artists that we love and who, one day, out of self-irony, for making fun of the contemporary art world or just for fun, decided to go beyond their medium and try a musical career. Martin Kippernberger, Joseph Beuys, Pipilotti Rist and Marcel Duchamp have made some nice sounds for you.…

11/10/2013

Anecdotes about R.Mutt

This week, Artsper takes a look at the most controversial artwork of the 20th century, Fountain by Marcel Duchamp (1917). We’ll decipher it for you and tell you a few anecdotes we’ve heard about it. Fountain is a readymade of the French artist Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) submitted in 1917 for the show of the Society of Independent Artists in New…

29/09/2013

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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