The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Overseas is hosting the exhibit “Retrospectives, Volume I: 1001 Dreams; Volume II: Sediments” by Moroccan-American artist Yasmina Alaoui. This display runs from May 15 through June 14, 2025, at Espace Rivages. It kicks off with an inaugural ceremony on the very first day, …
adminjagoan Canvas & Corkscrew: A Colorful Journey of Art, Wine, and Joy
What you need to know: If you ever get the opportunity to hold a paintbrush in one hand, a wine glass in the other, while your friends cheer you on as you attempt to turn a blank canvas into something remotely presentable, that is when you will discover what fun, …
Child Accidentally Damages $60M Mark Rothko Painting at Dutch Museum
A painting by Mark Rothko was damaged by a child during an “unsupervised moment,” as reported by a Dutch museum. The abstract painting from 1960, “Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8”, was “scratched” by a child visiting the Rotterdam gallery Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen where it was on display. The …
Impressionist Masterpiece: Monet’s 134-Year-Old Giverny Landscape Up for Auction (International Edition)
A Monet painting is about to go on sale at Christie’s. Experts estimate that this Impressionist piece could fetch 30 to 50 million dollars. Nearly a century after he passed away, Claude Monet’s Impressionist artwork continues to captivate art lovers globally. The upcoming auction of one of his paintings created …
Pop Art Pioneer: Roy Lichtenstein’s Masterworks Make Their Auction Debut
A once-in-a-generation collection of Roy Lichtenstein’s Art pieces are set for auction in May, with Sotheby’s anticipating that this lively collection could fetch over $35 million (€30.8 million). The auction will showcase 40 items from the renowned pop art innovator’s private collection—a veritable bounty of artworks including paintings, drawings, sculptures, …
Exhibition Unveils the Subtle Emotions of Our World
608 Gallery is hosting “Kimsee’s Pink Time,” an exhibit featuring delicate hues, gentle sentiments, and whimsical reflections as seen through the perspective of a Korean artist. The show runs until April 30 at Room 341 on the third floor of River City Bangkok located at Charoen Krung 24. This charming …
David Hockney’s Ultimate Exhibition Opens in Paris: A Must-See International Edition
With over 400 works, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is devoting the most ambitious exhibition ever held about the British artist David Hockney. From sunny California to pastoral Normandy, a vibrant journey into the world of a genius of the visual arts. Between April 9 and August 31, 2025, visitors can …
4 forgotten female French Impressionist painters that you should know
In the late 19th century, several female French painters left their mark on the Impressionist movement with their talent and artistic vision. Long overlooked, they are now rightfully being brought back in the limelight. Whenever Impressionists come up in conversation, you might picture male figures such as Claude Monet and …
Your brain looks like this when you look at abstract art
Researchers studying people’s brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in a museum for example, what do you see and what do you feel? Does it conjure an old …
The forgotten American impressionist painter who trained alongside some of the greats
Impressionist painter, virtuoso illustrator and indefatigable traveller, George Wharton Edwards embodies the spirit of a pivotal era at the turn of the 20th century. His protean work, in which the brush dances with the pencil, sketches the delicate portrait of a world about to go through massive changes. In his …