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The majestic world of animals through the eyes of Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur's talent, determination, and trailblazing spirit continue to inspire generations of artists, making her a revered figure in the history of art.
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Shelley’s Scandal of the Month – Spotlight on Damien Hirst.
Some artists are notoriously controversial in whatever they do, be it their artwork itself, or the way they interact with the public. Damien Hirst appears to have both of these areas covered, and this is his selling point. Before I saw an exhibition of Hirst’s work, I am happy to admit that I wasn’t a fan, as I felt that his work was quite crass and showy. My opinion changed on actually seeing the work. There is something about walking between a cow that has been cut in half, with a calf in its gestation period. It speaks on another level about the fragility of life. There is also something…
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Picasso, mystique et amoureux
Le British Museum a réussi à rassembler pour la première fois les gravures de l’un des plus grands artistes du xxe siècle. Le visiteur pourrait s’attendre à pouvoir admirer la technique du peintre, par ses croquis dessinés rapidement, parfois juste en passant un coup de téléphone. On peut bien sûr apprécier sa maîtrise des formes, mais cela va plus loin. C’est moins la face académique de Picasso qui ressort, que son caractère de bon vivant et son profond goût pour les femmes. Exécutées entre 1930 et 1937, à un moment où il était plongé dans la sculpture et la relation entre l’artiste et son modèle, les mythes païens et le…









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