Art in a Minute: Jackson Pollock
“Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting. Cézanne did it, Picasso did it with Cubism and then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell. Then there could be new paintings again.” Such are the words of Dutch-American Abstract Expressionist, Willem…
Art in a Minute • René Magritte
We all know the mysterious, spell-binding paintings of the Surrealist artist René Magritte. But who was the man behind the apple? Read on to see which disturbing yet formative experiences brought about the creative inspiration that rendered him legendary… 3 Things to know about René…
Canvassing the Masterpieces • The Winged Victory of Samothrace
Magnificent in its symbolism and artisanship, The Winged Victory of Samothrace remains one of the most popular and appreciated sculptures of our day. Exhibited at the Louvre since 1864, this messenger goddess contains endless mysteries that will continue to fascinate us. Become all the more…
Art in a Minute: Edgar Degas
An outstanding creative who was always on the quest to capture movement, the work of Edgar Degas occupies a special place in the repertoire of Impressionist art. Depicting scenes of everyday life and sublimating ballet dancers, his oeuvre teems with an unmatched ingenuity and technicality….
Frida Kahlo: From Tragedy Comes Art
It’s not always easy for artists to convey their truth. Sometimes it takes a tragedy, a random series of events or a shocking realisation to shove them into the realm of “candid” creativity. Such was the case for Frida Kahlo. As one of the most…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Merahi metua no Tehamana by Paul Gauguin
In this week’s “Canvassing the Masterpieces”, KAZoART takes you into Paul Gauguin’s Tahitian universe. Uncover the secrets of one of his most famous paintings, Merahi metua no Tehamana. Full of mysterious subtleties, let’s better understand the cultural and artistic significance behind this work. The ancestors…
A Brief History of Pointillism
Following the Impressionist period, a new movement came onto the scene – Pointillism! Also called Neo-Impressionism or Divisionism, this movement appeared in the 19th century thanks to the impetus of Georges Seurat and his contemporary, Paul Signac. But what does this somewhat simplistic name really…
Salvador Dali and Surrealism
“I am Surrealism” said Salvador Dali upon arriving in New York to showcase his art. Eccentric, over-the-top and totally narcissistic, he is one of the most famous Spanish painters of the 20th century. In this article, KAZoART will bring you closer to this legend and…
5 Things to know about Pop Art
Made famous by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Pop Art continues to inspire many contemporary artists with its colourful, offbeat and “kitsch”, aesthetics. Works from this movement often represent stars or icons. What’s more, Pop Art remains one of the most sought-after genres amongst collectors….
The Stowaway at Sotheby’s: The Life of Willem de Kooning
Discover the adventurous life of a man who strove to be authentic and true, notwithstanding fame or influence. Let’s take a look at how Willem de Kooning went from speaking one word of English to becoming a record-setting artist whose works now sell for hundreds of millions…
5 Things to know about Cubism
Began in 1908 after the creation of the Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso, Cubism is characterised by its abandonment of classical perspective, fragmentation of forms and the independence of the foreground and background. The artist seeks to represent a three-dimensional object that can be observed from every…
Art History’s 6 Most Legendary Portraits
Portraiture is one of the most popular genres in painting. In principle, it facilitates an accurate representation of a person while highlighting their physical characteristics and perhaps even intellectual or spiritual qualities. To better illustrate this, KAZoART will gaze back at six of the most…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai
Dubbed The Wave in popular culture, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese prints. This week, KAZoART ‘s “Canvassing the Masterpieces” will reveal all of the easy-to-miss details that make up this work. So together, let’s dive into this…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Birth of Venus by Botticelli
As the hand behind one of the most famous nudes in the history of painting who doesn’t know of Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus? Painted in 1495, this masterpiece revisits a major mythological event: the arrival of the goddess Venus in Cyprus. Let’s take a closer look…
Art in a Minute: Mark Rothko
In this week’s edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART will take you down the path of famous Abstract Expressionist, Mark Rothko. Known for his deeply philosophical approach to art, his style is one that changed over the years, growing more theoretical and infinitely darker….
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault
An undeniable masterpiece of the 19th century, The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault is a true manifesto of Romanticism. Made between 1818 and 1819, this immense painting relives an important moment in French history: the sinking of a frigate off the coast of Mauritania. An analysis and closer…
5 Things you need to know about Fauvism
At the beginning of the 20th century, the art world was going through a period of renewal. Part of this change was brought about by Fauvism, an artistic movement founded by Henri Matisse and André Derain 1905. The movement itself fizzled out by 1910 but…
5 Women who made their mark on art history
This week, KAZoART invites you into the world of five powerful females who made their mark on art history. These artists’ legacies stood the test of time through their audacity, artistic genius and desire to impose themselves in a world that was designed for male…
Art in a minute: Andrew Wyeth
The New York Times once called Andrew Wyeth “the last authentic survivor of a very endangered 19th-century species.” In this edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART brings you up close and personal with an anti-modern artist and the secrets that drove him to create…
5 Famous Couples in Art History
KAZoART invites you to (re)discover five memorable and famous couples whose relationships made a mark on art history, changing it for better or for worse. Let’s take a glance at these artistic romances that are tinged with infidelity, mental illness and more than anything, passion….
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