Art History

July 31, 2024

Director of Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies Shuts Down Idea He Was Mocking ‘The Last Supper’

The Olympic opening ceremonies are watched by millions of people around the globe and this year's spectacle in Paris was no exception. Breaking from tradition, it was a huge celebration on the River Seine instead of being based in a stadium. There were plenty of heart-stopping moments, from a speedboat filled with Olympic champions to a comeback performance by Celine Dion.

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July 8, 2024

Early Titian Painting Sells at Auction for a Record-Breaking $22 Million

Renaissance master Titian is one of the greatest proponents of classical Venetian painting. Known for his expressive use of color, his career spanned most of the 16th century and his work was celebrated by royalty across Europe. His reputation in art history circles has never waned, as a recent early work sold at auction proves. On July 2, The Rest on the Flight to Egypt sold for $22 million at Christie's.

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July 2, 2024

Thousands of Pablo Picasso’s Pieces Are Now Available To View in New Digital Archive

The world-renowned Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential artists of all time and a co-founder of the Cubist movement. He was incredibly prolific during his 79-year-long career. Now, thanks to the Musée Picasso Paris and its archivists, a treasure trove of his art, writings, and memorabilia can easily be accessed through a digital archive. The museum has already uploaded almost 60,000 items to the database including 19,000 photos.

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