Art

December 23, 2024

Immersive David Hockney Exhibition Presents Colorful and Intimate Journey Through the Artist’s Inner World

One of the world’s most influential living artists, David Hockney, once claimed: “I believe that the very process of looking can make a thing beautiful.” A new retrospective dedicated to the British artist beautifully proves this point, inviting visitors not only to look but to plunge head first into his art. Originally staged at London’s Lightroom in 2022, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

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December 19, 2024

Milwaukee Art Museum Gets $3.5M Gift From Anonymous Donor To Make Admission Free for Kids

The Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the top art institutions in the United States. Home to pieces by Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Gustave Caillebotte, housed in a spectacular building by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it allows visitors to explore a myriad of art genres and styles. Now, the museum will make its collection even more accessible to its youngest visitors. Thanks to an anonymous gift of $3.

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December 18, 2024

Spanish Painting Hidden for 140 Years Is Now on Public View for the First Time Ever

Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla wasn’t aware that he’d paint a sought-after masterpiece during his visit to Paris between 1889 and 1890. He also wasn’t aware that the work, titled Paris Boulevard (1890), would eventually be declared missing for more than a century. Primarily lauded for his sprawling seascapes, idyllic beach scenes, and astounding mastery of light, Sorolla didn’t often veer toward moodier compositions as he did in Paris Boulevard.

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December 16, 2024

Googly Eyes Pop up on Public Art in Oregon, Delighting the Public and Upsetting Authorities

Over the last few months, the city of Bend, Oregon has become used to the feeling of someone having an eye on them. But this isn't espionage or anything of the kind, but rather a cheeky act of art vandalism. An unnamed individual(s) has been putting googly eyes on public art around the city, much to the delight of the public, and to the concern of local officials.

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