February 8, 2025
European Art

There’s a new European art hotel inspired bar & cafe in Toronto

Toronto’s Corktown is now home to an eclectic European-style cocktail bar and cafe. Lisbon Hotel is the latest addition to the city’s restaurant scene and here’s what to know. Using European art hotels as inspiration, Lisbon Hotel offers guests a cozy dining experience within a light-filled space adorned with Persian rugs. Don’t let its name

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Art Investment

Young Money In This Country Is Flocking To Art As An Investment

The rise of wealthy, young art collectors in Asia signifies a notable shift in the market. What was once an investing class primarily for older, wealthier people, younger collectors are getting in on the action. And with this, the online market and auction houses are adjusting accordingly. Don’t Miss: According to the British auction house

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Artists

Robyn, Fever Ray, and Other Swedish Artists Call for Israel Ban at Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Robyn and Fever Ray are among more than 1,000 Swedish signatories of an open letter calling for the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Israel from the 2024 competition, the final of which takes place in the Swedish city of Malmö on May 11. Axel Boman, Refused, DJ Seinfeld, Peder Mannerfelt, and First Aid Kit are

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European Art

Roggenart European Bakery brings ‘the art of rye’ to Ballston

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café, with four locations in Maryland, is opening its first location in Northern Virginia near the Ballston Metro stop. Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café, with four locations in Maryland, is opening its first location in Northern Virginia near the Ballston Metro stop. No firm opening date has been set,

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Art Investment

The Art Of Investing In Creativity

The art market was more subdued in 2023 than it was the previous year in which all of the top 10 lots auctioned were sold for more than $50 million. This year, four of the pieces that nabbed the top 10 prices went for less than $50 million, with even the top-selling painting commanding a

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Artists

A day spent with Lindsborg artist Mike Hartung, deciphering his circuitous path to paint

Mike Hartung // Photo courtesy of Maddie McBratney Painting the Picture It’s about 3℉ on an early Saturday morning as I ride shotgun in a stranger’s car. They’re taking me 160 miles away from home, to an unfamiliar town to introduce me to another stranger. What could possibly go wrong? These strangers are Richard and

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Artists

A Celebration of Artistic Journeys |

OAKHURST – The Yosemite Gateway Art Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming art exhibit, “Palettes & Pathways: 9 Artists’ Perspectives.” This captivating showcase features the works of nine exceptionally talented artists: Shannon Grissom, Mary Beth Harrison, Carolyn Hartling, Barbara Liss, Gina Mims, Sandra Lee Scott, Teresa J Sharp, Lura Schwarz Smith, and Lisa Zylstra. The

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Artists

San Marino: The allocation of the 129 artists in the semi-finals of Una Voce per San Marino! – Eurovision News | Music

SMRTV, the public broadcaster of San Marino announced the allocation of the 80 artists competing in the semi-finals of Una Voce per San Marino, in a special press conference. The Allocation of the Artists is: First Semi-Final Alabaster Aleph Alessandro Bruni Alis Ray Allegra AMANDA Cabiria Dafne Daudia ELA Elena Frammenti Giada Fazi Hector Mira

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Visual artists

Meet Rydell Visual Arts Fellows — Times Publishing Group, Inc.

Four local visual artists have been selected by Community Foundation Santa Cruz County to receive Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship awards for 2024 and 2025. Each fellowship recipient receives a $20,000 award to further their artistic career along with an exhibition of their work at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The fellowships help

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Artists

Creative Arts Guild to host exhibit of leading Black artists | Local News

The Creative Arts Guild has secured an exceptional exhibit in honor of Black History Month. From Feb. 2-23 the Guild will host “Origins, Destinations and Points in Between,” a showcase of 50 works by leading Black artists ranging from the Harlem Renaissance to today. The exhibit is free to the public, and a First Friday

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