How pleasing it would be to discover someone who artists say “breathe and lived art.” Marguerite Guggenheim (AKA Peggy Guggenheim) was born on August 26, 1898, to a wealthy New York City Guggenheim family. She was the daughter of Benjamin…
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What is an icon? When we speak of an icon, we usually think of a person or thing that serves as a representative symbol. However, art has a distinct definition of an icon or “iconic”–a description that differs to a…
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Oil paintings are vibrant pieces which need framing to showcase their beauty. Learn about the specific steps involved in framing an oil painting.
Read moreWhen visiting Bilbao, art is likely to be at the top of your list of things to see. This once-industrial powerhouse is now a hotbed for art. The famous Guggenheim Museum, now in its 21st year, still maintains its leadership…
Read moreWhen visiting museums and galleries, one can enjoy artwork of any size. Spaces are designed for the works, and if sculptures are monumental or large-scale, they may be simply installed outside, allowing visitors to view the pieces from every possible…
Read moreOne of the most prominent American sculptors of our time, Richard Sera has been inspired by–and has inspired–all types of artistic expression in his 50 years of work. From poets to musicians, painters to other sculptors, Sera has taken visions…
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