Modern Art

December 26, 2024

Iconic ‘Luna Luna’ Art Carnival From the ’80s Reopens in New York City

Luna Luna, the world’s first traveling art carnival, made its enchanting debut back in 1987 in Hamburg, Germany. This fantastical fairground was brought to life with one-of-a-kind attractions designed by some of the biggest modern artists of the era, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, David Hockney, and Salvador Dalí. Now, this legendary carnival of creativity has found a new temporary home at The Shed in New York City.

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August 22, 2024

Tamara de Lempicka’s Revolutionary Art To Be Exhibited in First U.S. Retrospective

Nothing represents the opulence of the 1920s quite like Tamara de Lempicka‘s art. Her Art Deco-style portraits of women exemplify newfound female independence during the “Roaring Twenties,” and now, for the first time, a major retrospective of her art is coming to the United States. Opening this October at the de Young, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Tamara de Lempicka brings together over 120 works.

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April 20, 2023

How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? [Quiz]

Frida Kahlo has become one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. A constant flow of exhibitions, books, and merchandise keeps her legacy alive, but how much do you actually know about her life and her art? Put yourself to the test with our quiz about the famous artist.

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