Art

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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December 9, 2024

Refik Anadol x Turkish Airlines Visualize the Transformational Power of Travel in Groundbreaking Installation

Media artist Refik Anadol and Turkish Airlines have joined forces for an art project that highlights the transformative power of travel at a cellular level. Inner Portrait is a project that brings together four unique individuals from across the globe—all of whom had never traveled before—and sends them on a voyage out into the world.

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December 4, 2024

Sculpture Bought for $6 and Used as Doorstop Is Actually 18th-Century Marble Bust Worth $3M

In 1930, Scotland’s Highlands Council bought an 18th-century marble bust for £5 (about $6.35) at auction (approximately £408 or $517 in today’s money, adjusted for inflation), not realizing its rich history. Now, nearly 100 years later, the bust has been valued at an incredible £2.5 million (a little over $3 million). The bust depicts Sir John Gordon, a prominent landowner and presumed founder of the town of Invergordon in Scotland.

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