August 5, 2024
European Art

Ink and Time: European Prints from the Wetmore Collection at Fairfield University Art Museum

Bellarmine Hall Galleries September 12 – December 21, 2024 This exhibition samples the richness of European print culture between the late 15th and late 18th centuries through more than fifty woodcuts, engravings, and etchings, including work by Raphael, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Canaletto. The exhibition explores themes including the collaborative nature of printmaking, the continuing demand for technical

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What Is Modernism?: Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and the Readymade

Thursday, July 11 | 6:00–7:30 Class/Workshop Marcel Duchamp What should a work of art look like? What function should a work of art and the artist serve in society? These questions have long been debated, but the early 20th century marked a pivotal change in how artists and their audiences answered them. In a few

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Italy’s Meloni is about to make her move as she eyes key EU commission portfolios

The Italian premier is about to trigger an offensive to get a top commission for her country. Economy, competition, defence, and migration are all on her wishlist. Is this the European “art of the deal”? ADVERTISEMENT In a bid to secure a major role for Italy in Brussels, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is about

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Dublin ranks among top 20 in Europe for art lovers

A couple look at paintings in a gallery.Getty Images A new study has revealed the best European cities for art lovers, with Dublin ranking in the 11th spot. ‘Art tourism’ has become an increasingly popular reason to travel, and whether you’re a creative looking for inspiration or a tourist who enjoys looking at new art,

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Forestville landscape designer fosters art of dry stone wall building in Wine Country

In Europe they’re a quaintly indelible part of the landscape. In the U.K alone, an estimated 74,000 miles of stone walls, built without mortar or rebar, are etched through the landscape. Forestville landscape designer Christa Moné first became aware of these ancient and ubiquitous structures when she was living and working in France. “I helped

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Dublin Ranked High in List of Best European ‘Art Tourism’ Destinations

Dublin has been ranked 11th in a new survey of the best European cities for art lovers and art tourism. Art tourism – or creative tourism – is rapidly growing as a reason to travel; whether it be for small groups, solo travellers or day trips. The new survey, by global ecommerce platform Ubuy, shows

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ICAD Joins Forces with the Art Directors Club of Europe

Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) officially announced the return of ICAD – Institute of Creative Advertising and Design as a member of the organisation. Joining ADC*E and The One Club, enables ICAD and its members to contribute to a dynamic and expanding network consisting of 23 creative clubs and over 7,000 industry professionals. This

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MYLES KENNEDY Announces Third Solo Album, ‘The Art Of Letting Go’; European And North American Tour

Keeping the tradition of releasing new music every three years alive, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy — known for his work with rockers ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS — is back with his third solo album, “The Art Of Letting Go”. The album marks the return of Myles, backed by his band

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Celebrate World Art Nouveau Day by discovering 8 European architectural wonders

World Art Nouveau Day is marked every year on 10 June, the anniversary of the deaths of two greats of the movement: Catalan Antoni Gaudí and Hungarian Ödön Lechner. ADVERTISEMENT What better way to honour the architecture and design style – recognisable for its flowing lines, asymmetry, sense of dynamism, and intricate designs – than

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The Best Art Cities in Europe

Exploring the best art cities in Europe is like embarking on a journey through time, culture, and human creativity. Imagine standing before the Mona Lisa in Paris, marvelling at Michelangelo’s David in Florence, or being awed by the modern architecture of the Guggenheim in Bilbao. Each city tells a unique story through its art, offering

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