With London being one of the oldest European capitals with a rich history and culture, its artistic legacy is also immense. The National Gallery in London is a cornerstone establishment responsible for the promotion of art in the country’s capital. It remains one of the top-attended highlights both for locals and for visitors from all corners of the globe. So, what are the roots of this famous museum, and what does it offer to attendees at present? Here is a brief overview of its historical timeline and present-day jewels on display.
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Oleg Kushnirskiy’s private collection of Russian icons has finally seen the world and been presented to broad audiences at a new icon exhibition at TMORA. The exhibition, titled “Masterpieces of Sacred Art from the Oleg Kushnirskiy Collection,” opened at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, MN, on October 26, 2024, and is on view until the end of January 2025.
As Japanese art continues capturing the hearts of art connoisseurs from all corners of the globe, art fairs held at the heart of the Japanese culture naturally become the global attraction points for the international art community. Art Collaboration Kyoto 2024 (ACK), a boutique art fair with an immense international presence, was held at the Kyoto International Conference Center on October 31-November 3.
With Abstract Expressionism still topping art connoisseur demand worldwide, works by established artists from this art movement are hitting record sales in 2024. One of the forthcoming audacious deals is the auction sale of two famous works by the American artist Joan Mitchell. Christie’s auction scheduled for November 19 features Mitchell’s City Landscape (1955) and Untitled (1955), which currently belong to the Rockefeller University.
Vincent van Gogh remains on the list of top-demand artists whose works are highly valued in the art market. Deals with van Gogh paintings continue to raise the bar every time, with a recent purchase of the artist’s 1885 painting titled Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot in Dutch) sold for €8.6 million, which exceeds the $9.3 million mark. Here are the details of the deal.
Unless you live in an unconventional part of the world, then you’ll be socially obliged to wear clothes. As such, it makes sense to go through the process of putting together a wardrobe that allows you to feel comfortable and confident. After all, while there are plenty of things that can help nudge your confidence levels in the right direction, there’s nothing that’ll work quite as well as wearing an outstanding outfit.
This fall, Vian Borchert received an honorable opportunity to display her paintings at the International Paris Art Fair 2024, held at a remarkable location – the Carrousel Du Louvre at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The event was organized under the auspices of Capital Culture House and Guto Ajayu Culture. During the art fair, visitors could embrace Vian Borchert’s paintings with a long record of coverage in international publications and exhibitions.
Be it any travel, it is always fun, but most of the time, it takes a toll on the skin, making it dehydrated, dull, and in serious need of TLC. As you come back after jet-setting or long business trips, your skin definitely deserves a bit of luxurious refresh to revive again. Here are some skincare tips to give life to your skin and pamper it enough for it to shine.