Niki de Saint-Phalle, from the paintbrush to the rifle
Every week, discover stories, anecdotes and secrets from the greatest artists in the history of art! KAZoART invites you on a tour through the lives of our favorite painters and sculptors. Today, we explore the story of artist Niki de Saint-Phalle, who used a rifle…
Seven anecdotes about Yves Klein
Pre-eminent 20th century artist Yves Klein had a monumental impact on contemporary art. Known for his monochromes and ultramarine blue—the color he became inextricably associated with—he was above all a multidisciplinary artist. KAZoART brings you seven stories about Yves Klein and his original but sadly cut-…
Five key things to remember when buying art multiples
Costing less than an artwork produced in a single edition, art multiples offer a number of advantages. These items, which could be anything from an engraving to a silkscreen print, offer you the chance to own an authentic artwork from the artist without having to…
Jeff Koons, the king of controversy!
Every week, discover stories, anecdotes and secrets from the greatest artists in the history of art! KAZoART invites you on a tour of the exciting lives of our favourite painters and sculptors. Today, we look at the buzz surrounding controversial contemporary artist Jeff Koons, whose…
Gauguin and Van Gogh, an explosive friendship
Every week, discover stories, anecdotes and secrets about the greatest artists in the history of art! KAZoART invites you on a tour through the exciting lives of our favorite painters and sculptors. Today, we tell the story of the dramatic friendship between painters Paul Gauguin…
Camille Claudel, from a passion for art to romantic solitude
For the first time in France, a new museum will be devoted entirely to artist Camille Claudel. This new cultural institute will open on 26 March 2017 in Nogent-sur-Seine, a small town in Aube. The museum’s location was carefully chosen and is in fact Claudel’s…
Masterpiece in detail: American Gothic by Grant Wood
This week, KAZoART’s editorial team has chosen to explore one of the best-known paintings of the 20th century. Even if you don’t know the name of the painting or its painter, you will almost certainly have seen it somewhere before. American Gothic is a 1930s…
Five key facts about Minimalism
Minimalism, or minimalist art, is an art movement that appeared in the early 1960s in the United States, that has had a huge influence on contemporary design. A reaction to both Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, it advocates simplicity and is found in sculpture and…
Six landscapes that inspired the world’s greatest painters
Cliffs, mountains and ports are just some of the landscapes that have inspired the world of art. From Normandy to Provence, and Paris to Pont-Aven, the charm of France’s landscapes has never failed to arouse emotion in great artists. KAZoART brings you six landscapes that have…
Picasso: art and women
This week we’ll be talking about the women who influenced Pablo Picasso and his work. The painter did not lead a solitary life, far from it: Picasso was quite the ladies man! Women played a central role in both his professional and personal life, and…
The five best-known forgeries in the history of art
Art can also be faked… And some have made copying the work of the masters a genuine art form! Though you might not recognize their names, they have made the lives of leading experts – and the authorities – extremely difficult… In what is essentially…
Six colours inherited from renowned artists
This week, KAZoART is all about colour! Artists – painters in particular – are very susceptible to colours, mixing them, arranging them, and using them to create harmony on the canvas. So much though that they sometimes even lend their name to a colour… or…
The ten most famous kisses in the history of art
Art has never missed an opportunity to celebrate the osmosis between two beings offered by a kiss. Painters, sculptors and photographers alike have captured this moment of love and created the most beautiful kisses in the history of art. A symbol of passion, love and…
Masterpiece in the spotlight: At the Moulin Rouge, the Dance, Toulouse-Lautrec
In our Masterpieces in Detail series, KAZoART takes you deep into an artwork to discover its hidden secrets… Today, the editorial team delves into Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterpiece At the Moulin Rouge, the Dance. In it, Toulouse-Lautrec – an icon of the belle époque and…
Ten iconic 20th century sculptures
KAZoART introduces you to ten iconic sculptures that left a lasting impression on their era and went down in history. Revolutionary, controversial or especially aesthetic, these ten sculptures have become a lasting part of art history, leading their creators to join the ranks of posterity….
Artwork in the spotlight: Rage, the Flower Thrower, Banksy
Rage, the Flower Thrower, by famous British street artist Banksy, is undoubtedly the artist’s best-known work. This masterpiece and great classic of street art boasts perfect simplicity and unrivalled power. It is as poetic as it is political. But what is the real meaning beyond…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Kiss, by Rodin
This week, KAZoART breaks down the sculptural masterpiece The Kiss, by Auguste Rodin.This famous late-19th century sculptor left a lasting mark on the history of art and dared to break free from the conventions of the time. Although Rodin first had the idea for the…
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