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Artistic Rivalries - Constable and Turner

Artistic Rivalries - Constable and Turner

29. Apr 2025

Same period (19th century), different techniques and approach to painting, admiration but also criticism. J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. During ...read more

When the Muse Becomes More Famous Than Her Admirer

When the Muse Becomes More Famous Than Her Admirer

12. Feb 2025

The story of a successful photographer who fell in love with a young art teacher. Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O'Keeffe. When they first met ...read more

Bizarre Art Thefts # 1

Bizarre Art Thefts # 1

22. Apr 2020

On August 3, 1961, the National Gallery in London proudly presented its latest acquisition - The Portrait of the Duke of Wellington, by Spanish painter ...read more

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About the Night Watch, which is actually not nocturnal

About the Night Watch, which is actually not nocturnal

30. Nov 2018

In 1642, Rembrandt completed his biggest and most popular painting the Night Watch. If he knew that his image ...read more

A woman who avenged the public humiliation by painting

A woman who avenged the public humiliation by painting

14. Aug 2018

Being a female artist in the 17th century was not easy. Try to spontaneously name artists from this time ... No ...read more

To sell art is also art

To sell art is also art

1. Jún 2018

A story about a man who started with selling the tapestry and made his way to the world's largest art dealer. ...read more

Man who saved impressionism

Man who saved impressionism

27. Mar 2018

When he bought 20 pieces from Manet, they called him a fool. But thanks to its persistence, Impressionism has ...read more