Jean-Baptiste Oudry, “Belphagore” (1734), brush and black ink, gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue paper; 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (image via public domain, all images courtesy Getty Publishing) Jean-Baptiste Oudry, “Belphagore” (1734), brush and black ink, gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue paper; 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches
Taylor Swift might be spared of a cruel summer after all: the European Commission is planning to enlist the help of other music artists to mobilise young voters ahead of this year’s EU elections. ADVERTISEMENT Rosalía, Måneskin, Angèle and Stromae are at the top of the wish-list of names that Brussels intends to contact in the upcoming days,
The art movement of Baroque began as the Catholic church’s attempt to win back the loyalty of its followers. Baroque artists manipulated the audience’s emotions by using contrasting light, dramatic poses, and exaggerated mimics. The final result left a lasting impression triggering empathy for the pain and suffering of the painted figures. Here is
Spanish painter turned sculpture Cristóbal Gabarrón has seen his works displayed around the world — and often praised by critics as a reflection of humanity and the development of human values. Murcia, a university city in southeastern Spain, even dedicated and named a foundation in honour of the 78-year old. Niki de Saint Phalle’s Dawn
European music of every stripe will land in the UK in 2024, with touring artists ranging from the uber edgy to the fascinatingly naff making stops on this side of the Channel. French downtempo electronic duo Air will play their classic album Moon Safari in full, amid the lavish surroundings of the London Coliseum in
Germany, various locations Germany is celebrating the 250th birthday of one of its best-loved painters, the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). His work features mountains, ruins and stormy seas, often with human figures, such as Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog. There are exhibitions in Hamburg (until 1 April), Berlin (19 April to 4
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The most streamed artists on Spotify this year in France, Germany and Italy are rappers. They dominate the charts in their countries but are almost entirely unknown in the Anglosphere. Are we missing out? Let’s
Ti Gong A man stops by Titian’s “Portrait of Ottavio Farnese.” Spanning 500 years, nearly 60 European art masterpieces are now on display in Shanghai. “Meet Titian and Renaissance: Masterpieces of European Art in 500 Years,” on view at the Meet You Museum, takes visitors on a journey from Italy, the hub of art revolutions
Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) opened the ‘Colours of Europe’ exhibition on 19 December as part of the annual ‘FantazEU’ Cultural Heritage Festival in Baku. Organised with the support of the European Union Delegation to Azerbaijan and the Arts Council of Azerbaijan, the exhibition provides a platform for women artists to showcase their work related to