Art Basel is an art fair with global fame, with thousands of people flocking to it every year to admire cutting-edge art, exchange experiences, embrace industry innovations, and acquire new items for their collections. However, even those who don’t plan costly art purchases and only visit the fair for esthetic or networking purposes want to have some lasting memories about the event after it’s over. To meet these passionate visitors’ needs, the fair is opening the Art Basel Shop.
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New York City Estate Auction is again ready to treat avid art collectors and fans of elegant interior designs to new items. This round of auction sales organized by Auctions at Showplace will take place on June 9. This will be the day on which the auction’s participants will be able to make live bids, while the whole collection is already available for viewing at 40 W 25th St, New York.
Painting vandalism is getting worse every year, with many environmentalist and eco-activist groups targeting precious artworks by Old Masters. Organizations like Riposte Alimentaire, Just Stop Oil, and Third Act organize protest campaigns and attacks at unique masterpieces to attract attention to a variety of global issues. Here is a brief account of the 2024 art vandalism cases, including the most recent poster sticking at the timeless Monet canvas.
AI technology is firmly gaining ground in the modern digital space. Initially considered strange and hazardous, AI now enters many domains of personal, commercial, and artistic use, with AI usage cases openly reported in the art field. While some skeptics think of AI applications as overt plagiarism or unethical professional conduct, many artists openly reveal their use of AI as creative aid and inspiration.
Traveling to different places is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in your entire lifetime. Exploring unseen places, meeting new people, and seeing other cultures can create lifelong memories. Be it a family vacation or a vocational trip, adding a touch of fashion can enhance your experience even more. However, this doesn’t mean packing every single clothing item you own. This will only increase your luggage load. The trick here is to pick clothing essentials that keep you stylish while also keeping your luggage light.
Tate Modern is one of the world’s headliners when it comes to rare art jewels on display. As we’re firmly heading to the middle of 2024, the art gallery has already revealed its 2025 program for all art enthusiasts and appreciators of one-of-a-kind artwork to get ready and anticipate the audacious exhibitions. So, what does the gallery have in store for picky art aficionados in the coming year?
Hackers are very active in the quickly digitizing global business, and auction houses also become victims of their malicious activities. Christie’s auction house has recently disclosed the details of a cyberattack it suffered earlier in May. The international hacker group RansomHub assumed responsibility for the attack that led to the blockage of the auction’s official website and put the sensitive data of Christie’s clients under threat.
Among Biblical characters (apart from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary), Mary Magdalene is likely the one who has been the subject of art the most. Through the years, the interpretation of her as both the most devout follower of the Savior and a person changed dramatically. Let’s take a look at three of the most famous paintings of Mary Magdalene and how her depictions changed from artist to artist.