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October 26, 2024

Evocative New Book Surveys the Color Palettes Used by Renowned Artists

Color palettes have drastically evolved to accommodate new movements and attitudes throughout art history. Whether it be limited as in De Stijl or explosive as in Fauvism, the use of color offers an exciting glimpse into an artist’s techniques and influences. An evocative new book by British art historian Alexandra Loske explores these ideas through the color palettes used by some of the world’s greatest artists.

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October 13, 2024

Study Shows That Viewing Real Art in Museums Stimulates Brain Much More Than Reproductions

Art lovers travel far and wide to see their favorite paintings in real life. Surely, they may have seen them dozens of times online or in books, but getting to witness the real thing just hits differently. While some could argue that it's all in their head, scientists working with the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, home to Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, have found that there is truly something special to it.

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September 25, 2024

Powerful Oil Paintings of Emboldened Women Highlight Strength Needed To Confront Life’s Challenges

Renowned British painter Mary Jane Ansell, known for her hyperrealistic portraits, is presenting a powerful collection of work at New York City's Arcadia Contemporary that highlights how emotion can be used to shield and empower oneself from life's challenges. Loves Bright Armor includes a new oil painting inspired by Alice in Wonderland as well as work influenced by 17th- and 18th-century miniature portraits.

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September 13, 2024

Massive Flower Carpet Covers Brussels’ Beautiful Grand Place With Colorful Blooms

Few things can rival the beauty of European architecture, but a flowery tradition caught the eye of tourists and locals in Brussels last month. Every two years in August, the city's Grand Place is covered with a stunning flower carpet or Tapis de fleurs. This year, the breathtaking piece was designed by visual artist Océane Cornille. The 2024 Brussels flower carpet is a monumental work of art made up of begonias, dahlias, grass, and bark.

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