20th-century European modernist art has many branches and movements. These include Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and the list can go on endlessly. One of the not-so-popular movements is Orphism, which is often looked down upon as an unfashionable modernist style. Yet, interested audiences can get acquainted with Orphism at “Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930,” an ongoing exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, dedicated to reconsidering the value of Orphism in modern art.
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Fra Angelico’s “The Crucifixion” will stay in the UK and will soon be available for public viewing. The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has closed the record-setting deal for over €5 million to ensure the world-famous painting by the notable Italian Renaissance painter won’t be sold abroad. The event has ended a long-term story of the artwork’s planned sale to a private collector, which started in 2023.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeii Archaeological Park has announced its plans to restrict the number of visitors. Starting from November, 20,000 people per day will be allowed to visit the territory. To compare, in October 2024, 36,000 people were admitted to the site. However, open-air museum representatives say that daily attendance in off-peak months is much lower.
Are you interested in the world of luxury investing? It’s a side of life that’s becoming more and more popular, as people take charge of their own money and futures. And when it comes to making a great ROI, luxury items have always led the charge. Thankfully, luxury investments aren’t just for the summer. Invest in the right thing, and you will benefit from a luxury slice of life all year round.
For quite a while, Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” had not been looking its best. During the four centuries since its creation, the colors have become too dark to discern the intricate details. Since this large oil painting depicting a group of lavishly dressed civic militia guards is one of the Rijksmuseum’s most impressive and valuable art objects, the Dutch museum has set on a mission to restore its glow and brightness.
Looking your best for a big event like a wedding, reunion, important work gathering, or just a general night on the town where you want to dress up can take a bit of planning, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s really about thinking things through, knowing what you want, and understanding how to make it happen; and once you can do that, you’ll know how to look great for any occasion. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more.
In our competitive work environment, excelling as a professional requires more than just technical skills. Regardless of the industry—be it corporate, creative, or administrative—certain attributes can set you apart and contribute significantly to your success. Whether you are considering a career as a virtual assistant or looking to thrive in any professional role, here are the top five attributes you should cultivate.
In the world of stringent control over artworks’ provenance and ethical acquisition, there is still room for art forgery. Criminals create fake works of art and manage to sell them at record-hitting prices to unsuspecting customers. This is what a supra-European art forgery network spanning Italy, France, Belgium, and Spain has been doing for years.