Modern Art

March 12, 2020

8 Startling Facts About the Troubled Life of Edvard Munch

As a pioneer of Norwegian Expressionism, painter Edvard Munch is known for his deep investigations into the human psyche. His most recognizable artwork, The Scream, remains a touchstone in the history of art. Since its creation in 1893, this painting has remained an iconic commentary on human anguish and suffering, but often people know quite little about its creator. So who was Edvard Munch and what led him to create such a powerful piece of art?

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November 17, 2019

6 Surprising Facts About Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein

Though he may have some of the most famous pop art paintings of all time, how much do you really know about Roy Lichtenstein? The American pop artist (known for his brilliant comic-based artwork) was part of a revolutionary new movement that sprung from New York in the 1960s.

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September 27, 2019

6 Eye-Opening Facts About Eccentric Artist Andy Warhol

In the 1950s, Pop Art made its debut in Post-War Britain and America. While several different artists are responsible for the movement's success, no figure played a bigger role in Pop Art's popularity than Andy Warhol. While Warhol worked in a myriad of mediums, he is most famous for his polychromatic silk screen prints and paintings.

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May 27, 2019

6 Facts About Gertrude Stein, One of Modern Art’s Most Important Collectors

Few collectors have had as great an impact on modern art as Gertrude Stein. Living and liaising in early 20th-century Paris, Stein had connections to some of the period's most important artists. Her close-knit relationships with figures like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse enabled her to foster incredible friendships while building a world-famous art collection. Curious to learn more about the exceptional life and work of Gertrude Stein?

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