August 7, 2024
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European Artists

The most outstanding tapestries in European tradition, how pieces from the Gobelin family changed an artist’s life – ‘Their imagery is so striking’

Tapestries from the Gobelin family, who established themselves as dyers in the 15th century, and were based from the early 17th century at the Gobelins Manufactory in Paris, are widely considered to be the most outstanding pieces in the European tapestry tradition. British contemporary artist Stephen Thorpe, formerly a professor at Savannah College of Art

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Art Investment

Phillips unveils new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, promising investment in local scene after ‘difficult’ few years

The resumption of Hong Kong’s art week following three years of Covid restrictions kicked off this week with the opening of Phillips’s new 52,000 sq ft headquarters in West Kowloon. The auction house’s chairmain of Asia, Jonathan Crockett, anticipated a “high level of energy and sales” as the international art community descended on the city.

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European Artists

Spring-time collection: The European art exhibitions you must see this season

From Picasso to Van Gogh. We take a look at the best exhibitions across major European capitals this Spring. ADVERTISEMENT Springtime is here. Buds are blossoming, and the weather is turning temperate enough that spending a weekend wandering around a city sounds delightful again, instead of an elaborate punishment. Whether you’re already lucky enough to

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European Fine art

‘Alle Legends’ in Ethiopia & Dawit Adnew’s Show in London at Addis Fine Art at Tadias Magazine

Addis Fine Art in London is currently hosting the first European solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist, Dawit Adnew. The show also marks the gallery’s first exhibition of the year at their London location. (Courtesy photo) Tadias Magazine Updated: March 22nd, 2023 New York (TADIAS) — Addis Fine Art is currently showcasing the first European solo

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Art Investment

Why art is an important part of an HNWs investment portfolio

Contemporary art outperformed other asset classes during the 2020 downturn and investors should seriously consider its ability to buck the trend in a pinch, writes Vedat Mizrahi, chief financial officer at Mintus. The contemporary art market has performed extremely well over the last 40 years, outperforming the S&P500 Index by 240% since 1986. Over the

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European Fine art

Clever Design, Brilliant Lighting, Thoughtful Curation, Enhance Elegance, Appreciation Of Modern, Contemporary Highlights At TEFAF-Maastricht

2023. Photos-souvenirs ©DanielBuren,Adagp, Paris, 2023. ©AnishKapoor, All Rights Reserved, DACS / Adagp, Paris 2023. Photo Pieter Devries. Courtesy the artists and Mennour, Paris Alternating white and pale gray 8.7 centimeter-wide stripes arranged in a mesmerizing geometric design are reflected in mirrors to magnify the dynamic space, broaden our perspective and depth perception, and create echoes.

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European Fine art

TEFAF-Maastricht Celebrates Stellar Sales To Museums And Private Collectors, Including Contemporary Blockbusters That Captured My Gaze During Previews

Michael Morgan, 2023 signed and dated by artist, verso oil on linen painting: 119 3/4 x 85 3/16 Photo: Pieter de Vries, Courtesy: Sean Kelly. Kehinde Wiley’s exquisite, monumental Portrait of Tarek Ali Ellis (2023) sold to a private collector for $950,000, underscoring Sean Kelly of New York’s phenomenal debut at Europe’s preeminent global art

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Suzana Milevska’s Endowed Professorship for Central and South Eastern European Art Histories will be extended through 2015

Suzana Milevska’s Endowed Professorship for Central and South Eastern European Art Histories will be extended through 2015 www.akbild.ac.atwww.erstestiftung.org The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and ERSTE Foundation announce the extension of the Endowed Professor for Central and South Eastern European Art Histories at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria, for a two-year period. Suzana

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Art Investment

What Is An NFT? – Forbes Advisor

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to be everywhere these days. From art and music to tacos and toilet paper, these digital assets are selling like 17th-century exotic Dutch tulips—some for millions of dollars. But are

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European Fine art

The art the Taliban couldn’t stop

The Behzād was just one of several galleries in Herāt that thrived until the return to power of the Taliban in 2021, who closed them down and threatened artists with imprisonment and violence. Little wonder, then, that hundreds of artists have fled the country, helped by several charities, to find a new life in European

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