The Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, is well-known among culture and history lovers for its vast collection of ancient artifacts and architectural structures, including the Pergamon Altar, an incredible testament to the greatness of the Hellenistic civilization. It has recently been announced that the Museum will soon be closed for fourteen years for a massive reconstruction.
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The century-long discussion of what can be considered art has reached its boiling point in the modern world. While the validity of certain genres and movements that fit under the broad umbrella of contemporary art is questioned more often than others, graffiti remains the ultimate scapegoat. Not only is it criticized for its alleged lack of purpose and artistic value, but it is also considered a criminal offense in most countries.
Auctions at Showplace returns with a new amazing edition of New York City Estate Auction. Among the 307 lots of fine and decorative arts are works by renowned modern and contemporary artists, luxury designer furniture, exquisite antiques, lighting, jewelry, and more. Here are the highlights of the upcoming estate sale.
So, you’re planning a visit to the Motor City. Like any other major or historical city around the world, you’re bound to find things to do in Detroit, but where do you start. Before you can plan an itinerary, you need to think about who’s with you and how long you’re planning to stay in Detroit. If you’re on vacation with the family, you’ll likely have a very different trip than if you were on a day trip with friends.
The interest in representation of the human body and experience is growing exponentially, and this tendency is especially apparent in works by artists from marginalized backgrounds, for example, the queer community and people of color. But why are people who have historically experienced ostracization turning toward this seemingly traditionalist art form?
A new act of art crime was committed in Los Angeles on an early Monday morning. A surprisingly smooth criminal stole a Buddha statue from one of the Barakat Gallery locations in LA. The massive piece was around 4 feet tall and weighed about 250 pounds, which makes the fact that it was stolen by one person especially puzzling. The antique sculpture was estimated at around $1.5 million worth.
If you are a Westerner, two things usually come to mind when Japanese visual art is mentioned: it is either the highly graphical traditional painting style or Japanese animation and comics. But you do not have to be an expert in contemporary Japanese art to have an idea of who Takashi Murakami is. Here are five fascinating facts about the artist who has forever changed the definition of art.
What can you as a collector learn from art institutions, and how can you apply this knowledge when organizing your own storage space? The secrets of impeccable artwork storage are not as difficult to master as they may seem. Here are the things that all collectors should keep in mind.