August 11, 2024
European Fine art

From Hockney to Rembrandt: The best upcoming art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Hoping to immerse yourself in the world of European art and culture this autumn but not quite sure what’s on and what’s worth seeing? We’ve got you covered. ADVERTISEMENT Autumn is nearly here, bringing with it a refreshing chill and longer nights. What better a time to immerse oneself in some of the finest art

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European Fine art

Art lovers rejoice! Which are the most artistic cities in Europe?

Wondering which European cities are the best when it comes to art? Check out the rankings… ADVERTISEMENT Are you an art fan or an artist? Have you been planning a city trip, are relocating to a European city, weighing up your options about where to study art, or just plain curious about which European cities

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Visual artists

Artworks The Future of Ukraine

Hope-based Communications and Artworks for Social Impact 15 Artists, 10 Countries, 2 Days, 1 Goal – Let‘s Reshape Europe and The Future of Ukraine Together! Together with our partners Fine Acts, a global nonprofit creative studio for social impact, we are excited to announce a remarkable collection of illustrations on the topic of “Reshape Europe

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European Artists

European artists, writers and musicians gather in west Wales for an international arts festival.

Just one week after the excellent Swansea Fringe which showcased high quality acts from all over Wales, fans of the arts and performance in west Wales will be treated to another fringe festival. This time the programme is international and the events are free. The Coracle Europe Fringe is an international arts festival taking place

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European Artists

A brush with inspiration at an Italian painting school

This year, I celebrated my birthday with a tableful of a dozen or so spirited strangers. When they merrily sang “Happy Birthday”, there was a mumble when it came to my name. Within five days, however, we would not only know each other’s names, we would know one another’s children’s names and ages, aperitivo of

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European Art

Pioneering modern art movements born out of political engagement

Tagore’s pan-Asian outlook drew inspiration from art across the wider continent, in particular Japanese ink-wash painting, which contributed to the dream-like quality of the Bengal School images. Abdur Rahman Chughtai’s Endless Journey; Chinese Girl exemplifies this fusion of Eastern influences. According to Nishad Avari, Head of Sale, South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art, ‘The movement had

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European Fine art

The Ann and Gordon Getty collection exceeds $150 million across 10 sold out auctions

An extraordinary series of auctions from the celebrated collection of Ann and Gordon Getty concluded on 25 October, achieving a total in excess of $150 million. Across two weeks and ten auctions — four live, six online — more than 1,500 works of fine and decorative art, jewelry and textiles from the couple’s private collection

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European Art

Christies – Barbizon School artists

The artists stayed in the village of Barbizon, which was situated between the plains and the forest, offering them a choice of vistas. ‘They were the first artists to paint en plein air,’ says the specialist. ‘Thanks to technical developments in paint manufacturing, there was no longer any need to mix up pigments in the

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European Artists

Berggruen Institute Europe – Berggruen Institute

Europe’s exposure to the limits of the nation state makes it a unique laboratory to explore our planetary future. The Berggruen Institute Europe attracts philosophers and political thinkers, artists and architects, scientists and technologists, to develop and promote long-term answers to the main challenges of the 21st century by developing ideas that emerge from Europe and

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European Artists

ASEAN, EU kick-off the first edition of cultural festival: Celebrating young artists from Europe and Southeast Asia

ASEAN, EU kick-off the first edition of cultural festival Celebrating young artists from Europe and Southeast Asia   From the 19 to 25 September 2022, the first edition of the ASEAN- EU Cultural Festival will take place offline and online in Jakarta, Bangkok, Phnom Penh to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EU relations. Entitled Youth

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