Mistresses, farts and firings: Secrets of NYC’s most famous murals revealed
In 1933, Rivera, then one of the most famous mural painters in the world, was hired by the Rockefellers to paint the lobby of ...
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Are Hairstyles the Key to Unlocking Art History’s Most Famous Portraits?
Grand portraiture is a minefield for some noteworthy hair. Portraitists such as Thomas Gainsborough and Anthony Van Dyck paid ...
6 most famous Post-Impressionist artists from around the world
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most well-known Post-Impressionist artists, famous for his expressive work and the emotional stories and backgrounds behind his art. His painting was a burst of colours, ...
The NYC studio space of one of the world’s most famous pop artists has sold for $5.5M
The Manhattan-born artist stored his personal art and wine collection at this property, which is now in the hands of a new ...
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6 most famous artists and the painting that shot them to fame
And be it through sketches, sculptures, theatre, or something else, art has always given people a hook to rise to fame. And here we mention some of the most famous artists in the world and the ...
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The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
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An art critic’s guide to Paris, from the Louvre to Dali
Cost: 22 euros (about $23). What is it? The Louvre is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Built as a military fortress in the 13th century, it transformed into a residence for the ...
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Jack Vettriano, ‘Singing Butler’ Painter, Dies at 73
Largely on the basis of “The Singing Butler,” Mr. Vettriano would become one of the most popular artists in the world. Reproductions of his paintings, numbering in the millions, have appeared ...