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.
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Confusing, funny, or simply ridiculous — the world is full of weird sculptures that will make you scratch your head. Today, we will look at some of them. Keep reading to learn about the five unusual sculptures that will make you do a double take.
It is not easy to work with history and memory, probably because these two concepts exist in such a strained relationship. While history is traditionally written by the so-called “victors,” memories are often questioned and not seen as valuable, especially when it comes to memories that have the potential to destabilize the existing status quo. The Grenadian artist and filmmaker Billy Gerard Frank is a master of extracting narratives that might not have been seen and heard otherwise from under the layers of lost history.
Jean-Paul Basquiat’s art redefined the artistic landscape in more ways than we can count. From bringing the issues of African Americans to the forefront to developing his unique visual language and inspiring thousands of artists worldwide, he is now an indisputable icon of contemporary art. One of the things that made Basquiat’s art style so distinct was his use of symbols, many of which are still mysteries to art historians.
If you avoid going to art museums because you tend to get bored easily and want to leave five minutes after coming, you are not alone. Museum-going can be intimidating and excessively formal and strict at times, but it does not have to be. You can explore the world of art without boring yourself silly. Here are five types of art exhibition you have to try out this summer.
Art has the power to inspire people and evoke complex emotions. Some artworks appear to be more powerful than others, often becoming the center of attention of both well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning spectators. Today, we will talk about three of history's greatest sculptures that became targets of vandalism.
The ubiquitous availability of cameras, phones, and social media allows us to forever preserve our likeness via photographs, videos, sound recordings, and text. It is impossible to deny that the technological changes of the past several decades have changed the way we view ourselves. “Interiority,” a new figurative art exhibition at Culturally Arts Collective, explores the pending issue of self-perception and self-presentation in the modern world.
Art auctions play an important role in the art world, as they offer a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire rare and valuable pieces. While the number of art auctioneers has increased significantly in the past couple of decades, some have been around for centuries and are still going strong. Let's look at three famous art auction houses that have been shaping the landscape of the global art market for ages.