“Maman” makes use of the spider motif, which Bourgeois had used in a small drawing in 1947 and which helps us to understand the autobiographical nature of the work. Continue reading Study of a masterpiece: “Mother” by Louise Bourgeois
Auguste Rodin, gave a new lease of life to the medium of sculpture with his innovative techniques and approach to bronze and marble sculptures. Continue reading 8 things you should know about Auguste Rodin
Discover the work of 8 artists who create impressive hyper-realistic sculptures, blurring the line between art and reality. Continue reading 8 Artists Creating Hyper-Realistic Sculptures
Anish Kapoor updated the conceptual and minimal approach to sculpture by adding lyricism and metaphor. Here are 10 things you should know about him! Continue reading 10 Things you should know about Anish Kapoor
In this article we explore eroticism, a lesser known side of César’s art. Although some works clearly have carnal references, others make more subtle allusions… Continue reading The eroticism of César’s art in 5 anecdotes.
Street art is traditionally practiced on flat surfaces and walls, but today the new urban scene is increasingly using sculpture to create more interactive and immersive artworks! Continue reading Top 8 Street Art Sculptors
Azzedine Alaïa, world-renowned French-Tunisian stylist and legendary fashion designer, has been making fashion history since the 1980s. A self-taught artist and a great lover of the female body, his art applies itself to playing with shapes and curves, volumes and materials. Sculpting the dresses on the skin of his models, his dresses are built and cut, as if shaped in the flesh, marrying the feminine … Continue reading Azzedine Alaïa: Sculptor of Fashion
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. Continue reading 15 things to know about Jeff Koons
A short analysis of one of the most famous artworks by the bad boy of British art, the renown Damien Hirst. Continue reading Analysing a masterpiece of contemporary art: The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, by D. Hirst
This week, Artsper focusses on the Belgian artist Wim Delvoye. He’s tattooed big and he’s the bad boy of contemporary art. Learn more about this king of provocation. Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know about… Wim Delvoye
