March 10, 2025

European Art

European Art

Lambermontmartre: Antwerp’s Vibrant Open-Air Art Market

Situated in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, this lively market takes place on the last Sunday of May, June, July, August, and September, running from noon until 5 PM. Upon entering Lambermontmartre, visitors might feel transported to the art-infused streets of Paris or another European city known for its spontaneous gatherings of artists.

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Olympic art: The exhibitions around Europe inspired by the Games

The Olympic Games have sparked a series of exhibitions around Europe dedicated to their history and cultural significance. ADVERTISEMENT Paris is currently hosting the Cultural Olympiad, which runs parallel to the games and features a stellar array of cultural events and art exhibitions. But if you want to see Olympic-inspired art, there are also options

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A new exhibit explores the Thirty Years’ War

The Thirty Years’ War, from 1618 to 1648, was one of the most devastating events in European history. Violence, famine and disease killed one-third of the population in central Europe. Still, there was art — created, looted and traded. Art played a role in the war effort itself and in our understanding of the period. Art and conflict

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UK’s Arts Spending Is Lower Than That of Most European Countries

According to a new report, the UK has some of the lowest levels of government spending on the arts in all of Europe. Titled The State of the Arts, the report by the University of Warwick and the Campaign for the Arts gathers data on funding, education and employment in the arts in the country.

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The elder Holbein: Augsburg on… | Exhibitions

To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Hans Holbein the Elder (1465 – 1524), the art collections and museums in the rooms of the Schaezlerpalais are dedicating a special exhibition to the work of the painter and draughtsman in his home town for the first time in almost 60 years. The older Holbein

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6 Stunning European Art Destinations to Visit in Summer 2024

Art Cath Pound Richard Rogers Gallery, Château La Coste. Courtesy of Château La Coste. It’s shaping up to be an eventful summer in Europe this year, with major sporting events like the Paris Olympics and the men’s Euros bringing a swathe of international visitors to the continent. In the art world, meanwhile, the 2024 Venice

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EU Hosts New Residency for Art and Culture Critics in Japan

  The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan has launched “Critics in Residence @ Kyoto Experiment 2024″ to explore the possibilities of criticism in culture and the arts during the international performing arts festival Kyoto Experiment 2024 (held 5-27 October). This initiative is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Japan,

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National Gallery’s ‘Democracy’ looks at Southern European history and art – Greek Portal

A new and timely exhibition titled “Democracy” that opens at the National Gallery of Art on Thursday explores the relationship of art with political history in southern Europe. The exhibition will open to the public to February 2, 2025. It is the first large international exhibition that focuses on art in relation to democracy during

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Europe Creeps into Art Basel Miami—And More

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. THE HEADLINES GO EUROPE, GO! Le Quotidien de l’Art focuses on the 11 European galleries that have never participated in Art Basel Miami since its creation in 2002. The American iteration of the fair, which will next take place from December 6 to

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From Colonial Times to the Present

  Baroque art had a profound influence on the formation of colonial societies in Latin America. From religion to culture and identity, this art form played a pivotal role in shaping colonial societies. Transcending the language barriers that separated indigenous communities from colonizers, Baroque art served a dual political purpose: to create a collective artistic

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