by Lindsay Shapka in Art, Artists, Art History
This stunning work by Picasso is housed in the Museu Picasso in Barcelona.
I was completely enchanted by this work when I came upon it while walking through the museum one afternoon. It is oversized, and unlike anything that I had ever seen before — by Picasso or any other artist for that matter.
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When visiting big cities, it is easy to assume that their art galleries are going to be impressive and well worth spending an afternoon in, but as I have often discovered, this is not always the case.
But how do you know if a gallery is going to be worth visiting, or not? This post is a good place to start!
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Alex Janvier may be a prolific and significant Canadian Indigenous Artist, but there are no teepees, totem poles, or feathered headdresses in his portfolio.
His impressive 50-year artistic career and his contribution to the art world caused him to receive the Governor General Award in 2008, but there was once a time when the Canadian government was ready to hinder, rather than help, the progression of his career.
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When my sister recently came home from a trip to Paris she seemed impressed with everything that she had seen — except for the Mona Lisa.
One of the most recognized works of art in the world, reproductions of it usually come in poster sized prints while the original, hung behind thick, bullet proof glass and guarded by a velvet rope is miniature in comparison.
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These six posters feature cities, and images that represent them, in Italy, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and Greece. They are perfect additions to a gallery wall, or would make a great oversized stand alone piece.
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The Gallery has an incredible variety of artwork ranging from historic pieces all the way to those created in the present day.
You will find one of the most impressive collections of traditional and modern Indigenous art and Canadian art in the world.
More than just paintings, wandering through the Gallery, you will also see clothing, photography, sculpture, installations, and decorative arts.
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Immersive Van Gogh experiences have been spreading around the world over the last year, but did you know that not all of them are the same?
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