10 Times Artists Hid Themselves in Their Paintings
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2024
For centuries, artists have peered out at us from the very canvases they painted. The post 10 Times Artists Hid Themselves in Their Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. The post Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artist Glen Pudvine on Painting Himself, Frasier, and Kate Middleton’s Photoshopped Hands
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The post Artist Glen Pudvine on Painting Himself, Frasier, and Kate Middleton’s Photoshopped Hands appeared first on Artnet News. The British hyperrealist painter is making an international debut in a group show in the South Korean capital this month, just in time for Frieze Seoul.
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7 Questions for Artist Xiyao Wang on Crafting Her ‘Weightless and Boundless’ Paintings
Artnet News
JUNE 27, 2024
The artist is currently the subject of her debut solo show in Italy with Massimo De Carlo, Milan, on view through August 2. The post 7 Questions for Artist Xiyao Wang on Crafting Her ‘Weightless and Boundless’ Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own
Artnet News
JUNE 20, 2024
Working from SoHo and Connecticut, the artist paints the world with a gimlet eye. The post ‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own appeared first on Artnet News.
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Spotlight: Moroccan Artist Toulis Captures the Magic of Japan in Effervescent New Paintings
Artnet News
MAY 28, 2024
The self-taught artist recently joined Maddox Gallery, and his debut solo exhibition brings to life his experiences in Japan. The post Spotlight: Moroccan Artist Toulis Captures the Magic of Japan in Effervescent New Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
NEW YORK — Some artists stain and coat the canvas with paint or let it drip down to create striking works of art. When it comes to the color-saturated landscapes and figural paintings of Henrietta Berk (1919-1990), however, the viewer is immediately captivated by the rich texture on display.
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How Artist Katie Hector Achieves Her Spellbinding Portraits Without Using a Drop of Paint
Artnet News
MAY 6, 2024
The artist's solo exhibition "Ego Rip" is on view at Management gallery in New York. The post How Artist Katie Hector Achieves Her Spellbinding Portraits Without Using a Drop of Paint appeared first on Artnet News.
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Spotlight: Japanese Artist Hiromitsu Kuroo Taps Into Origami Traditions With His Unique ‘Folded’ Paintings
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
The artist's solo 'Hope Brew' is presented by Morton Fine Art in Washington, D.C. The post Spotlight: Japanese Artist Hiromitsu Kuroo Taps Into Origami Traditions With His Unique ‘Folded’ Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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Emily Carr painting bought for $50 at barn sale could bring $148,000 at auction
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The 1912 painting is believed ot have been gifted by the artist to friends who later moved to the Hamptons, where a discerning dealer nabbed it decades later for a bargain
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Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons
Artnet News
AUGUST 12, 2024
The artist takes us through a week in his life. The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons appeared first on Artnet News.
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Harmony Korine: 'If life is a movie, every blink could be an edit'
The Art Newspaper
MAY 29, 2024
As his paintings go on show at Hauser & Wirth in London, the film-maker, writer and artist tells us about his latest genre-bending output and his biggest influences
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A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The masterpiece by prominent Canadian artist Emily Carr has been rediscovered after nearly a century. The post A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
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A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence appeared first on Artnet News. Hilarity—and virality—ensued. The post A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat.
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Chinese Artist Yu Hong Paints the Eternal Struggles of Life and Death in Her Beijing Studio
Artnet News
APRIL 16, 2024
We spoke with the artist as she prepared for her solo show in Venice. The post Chinese Artist Yu Hong Paints the Eternal Struggles of Life and Death in Her Beijing Studio appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artist Cindy Phenix Savors ‘Life at Large’ While Painting in an Italian Palazzo
Artnet News
JUNE 21, 2024
The Los Angeles-based artist is currently undertaking a residency at Palazzo Monti in Brescia, Italy. The post Artist Cindy Phenix Savors ‘Life at Large’ While Painting in an Italian Palazzo appeared first on Artnet News.
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In Her Fiery, Angelic Scenes, Naudline Pierre Is Painting New Mythologies
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The Brooklyn-based artist charts new compositional territory in "The Mythic Age" now on view at James Cohan Gallery. The post In Her Fiery, Angelic Scenes, Naudline Pierre Is Painting New Mythologies appeared first on Artnet News.
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Mughal Miniature Paintings: Delicate Paintings from the Courts of India
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MAY 27, 2024
In addition to commissioning epic poems and musical scores, many Mughal leaders also ordered detailed paintings to accompany various texts in bound book forms. These paintings formed the foundation for Mughal miniature paintings that are revered for their intricacy and opulence. Iran and Mughal India, 16th and 17th century.
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8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre
Invaluable
JULY 10, 2024
As the 1940s came to a close, a number of artists were looking for something new. This venture spawned a revolutionary style of abstractionism that would come to be known as Color Field Painting. “We What is Color Field Painting? Regardless of the approach, these artists were all united by the basic tenet of nonconformist art.
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Wet Paint Welcomed the Art World Back to School at Jean’s
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Artists, gallerists, and more danced, gossiped, and shared their hopes for the season ahead. The post Wet Paint Welcomed the Art World Back to School at Jean’s appeared first on Artnet News.
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7 Questions for Artist Callum Innes on the Appeal of His ‘Off-Kilter’ Paintings
Artnet News
MARCH 26, 2024
The post 7 Questions for Artist Callum Innes on the Appeal of His ‘Off-Kilter’ Paintings appeared first on Artnet News. Callum's first solo show in Los Angeles in over three decades is on view now at Sean Kelly.
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Wet Paint in the Wild: Artist Alexandra Metcalf Gallery-Hops Her Way Through London
Artnet News
JULY 1, 2024
The painter just opened her debut show in the capital city The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Artist Alexandra Metcalf Gallery-Hops Her Way Through London appeared first on Artnet News.
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7 Questions for Brazilian Artist Gabriela Giroletti on Painting as a ‘Metaphor for Life’
Artnet News
MAY 31, 2024
The artist's solo show 'Gabriela Giroletti: Inevitable Orbits' is on view with Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery in West Palm Beach. The post 7 Questions for Brazilian Artist Gabriela Giroletti on Painting as a ‘Metaphor for Life’ appeared first on Artnet News.
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Man Ray painting is natural choice
Antique Collecting
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A newly discovered painting by a leading American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) is coming up for auction this month. Man The post Man Ray painting is natural choice appeared first on Antique Collecting.
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Work of the Week: Lois Dodd Painting Soars Past Estimate, as Auction Hot Streak Continues
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The top three prices for the artist, who is known for quiet observations of rural life, have all come this year. The post Work of the Week: Lois Dodd Painting Soars Past Estimate, as Auction Hot Streak Continues appeared first on Artnet News.
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Xiyao Wang’s Balletic Paintings Are Inspired by the Changing Seasons
Artnet News
JULY 30, 2024
The artist's sparse and elegant works are making waves on the international stage. The post Xiyao Wang’s Balletic Paintings Are Inspired by the Changing Seasons appeared first on Artnet News.
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In residence: how contemporary artists reimagine the National Gallery's paintings
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 4, 2024
For more than 30 years, the National Gallery has invited artists to respond to the art inside. Here are three highlights
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The Subterranean Allure of Ryan Huggins’s Bathhouse Paintings
Artnet News
JULY 2, 2024
SQUIRE in London, the artist's "Pluto" captures an intimate choreography of desire on canvas. The post The Subterranean Allure of Ryan Huggins’s Bathhouse Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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Eureka: How Henri Rousseau Painted Luscious Jungles—Without Once Leaving France
Artnet News
JULY 11, 2024
The artist made a name for himself with “exotic” visions entirely of his own making. The post Eureka: How Henri Rousseau Painted Luscious Jungles—Without Once Leaving France appeared first on Artnet News.
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Talentspotter: 7 Asian Artists Who Work Beyond the Canvas
Artnet News
AUGUST 15, 2024
The authors of Artnet's The Asia Pivot highlight must-know Asian artists working outside the traditional painting medium. The post Talentspotter: 7 Asian Artists Who Work Beyond the Canvas appeared first on Artnet News.
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London’s National Gallery Acquires Major Victorian Painting for Its 200th Birthday
Artnet News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema was one of the most popular artists of his time. The post London’s National Gallery Acquires Major Victorian Painting for Its 200th Birthday appeared first on Artnet News.
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Spotlight: Winston Churchill’s Never-Before-Seen Paintings Go On View in California
Artnet News
JULY 11, 2024
Presented by Heather James Fine Art, "Making Art, Making History" surveys the former prime minister and prodigious artist's work. The post Spotlight: Winston Churchill’s Never-Before-Seen Paintings Go On View in California appeared first on Artnet News.
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After Painting in Obscurity for 50 Years, Surrealist Star Henry Orlik Reemerges With a Gallery Show
Artnet News
AUGUST 6, 2024
The artist is finally getting his due with a show at London's Maas Gallery. The post After Painting in Obscurity for 50 Years, Surrealist Star Henry Orlik Reemerges With a Gallery Show appeared first on Artnet News.
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MADA Helps Restore Painting
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
On July 31 the Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) presented a check for $1000 to the Lincoln County (Maine) Historical Association to help fund the recent restoration of a circa 1840 landscape painting by artist and explorer Henry Cheever Pratt (1803-1880). The check was presented at the Pownalborough Court House in
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Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting
Antique Collecting
JULY 31, 2024
A painting by one of the leading female artists of the 20th century has recently sold for a record £74,000 The post Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting appeared first on Antique Collecting.
One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York
Artnet News
MAY 9, 2024
For a few more days, a luminous still life by the artist is on view at Sotheby's. The post One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York appeared first on Artnet News. On May 15, it will be sold.
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Artist Anton Van Dalen, Known for His Radiant Cityscapes, Dies at 86
Artnet News
JUNE 27, 2024
The artist loved birds, often featuring them prominently in his paintings. The post Artist Anton Van Dalen, Known for His Radiant Cityscapes, Dies at 86 appeared first on Artnet News.
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A Short History of Artists Sneaking Their Work Into Museums
Artnet News
APRIL 10, 2024
Another aspiring artist hung her own painting at a museum show in the city of Bonn, later selling the work at auction. The post A Short History of Artists Sneaking Their Work Into Museums appeared first on Artnet News.
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Art Bites: The ‘Psycho’ House Was Modeled After This Hopper Painting
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
Both artists explored the loneliness that results from modernization. The post Art Bites: The ‘Psycho’ House Was Modeled After This Hopper Painting appeared first on Artnet News.
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Antonio Jacobsen painted winning portraits of ships
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
NEW YORK — Danish-born artist Antonio Nicolo Gaspar Jacobsen (1850-1921), better known as Antonio Jacobsen, was such a prolific painter of ships that he was dubbed the ‘Audubon of Steam Vessels.’
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Kate Pincus-Whitney Traverses L.A.’s Food Scene in Her Maximalist Paintings
Artnet News
JUNE 29, 2024
The artist says the 'alchemy' of food helps us learn who we are and what stories we want to tell. ’s Food Scene in Her Maximalist Paintings appeared first on Artnet News. The post Kate Pincus-Whitney Traverses L.A.’s
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Art Imitates Snack: Painting of Sandwich Sells for $4,999 on eBay
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A painting of a Smucker’s brand Uncrustable sandwich sold recently for close to $5,000, earning a write-up in the New York Times along with a nice payday. That was the case recently when a painting by artist Noah Verrier of a Smucker’s Uncrustable sandwich in the style of a Picasso or Cezanne fruit bowl. WorthPoint—Discover.
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Louis Fratino Is a Star of the Venice Biennale. Good Luck Getting One of His Paintings
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The artist's intimate scenes of queer life have generated critical acclaim—and fervent bidding in auction salesrooms. Good Luck Getting One of His Paintings appeared first on Artnet News. The post Louis Fratino Is a Star of the Venice Biennale.
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Trailblazing Artist and Activist Faith Ringgold Has Died at 93
Artnet News
APRIL 14, 2024
The artist vast oeuvre of painting, sculpture, quilts, and books spanned more than five decades. The post Trailblazing Artist and Activist Faith Ringgold Has Died at 93 appeared first on Artnet News.
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