Publications by tag: lucian freud

The global art market is booming. This was once again confirmed by the records set at the May 2015 auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. At the start of the week, Pablo Picasso’s Women of Algiers (Version O) and Pointing Man by Alberto Giacometti became the most expensive canvas and sculpture ever put up for auction. The former has been sold for almost $ 180 million, the latter, for more than $…

Viewers are always keen to look behind the scenes to see the magic of creating a masterpiece. Some see the romantic appeal in strict order, others – in creative chaos, yet others – in comfort and serenity. Arthive collected images of workshops and studios of 44 famous artists. Choose the interior that speaks to you and write about it in the comments. Tell us what your creative atmosphere is and…

In our modern times, we try to record every precious moment of our lives on our gadgets, especially when it comes to our children and the important steps in their development. In the past, however, without the sophisticated devices, the artists preserved those moments by portraying their kids. In that manner, not only did they keep the sweet memory of infancy and the growing stages of their…

Why does ugliness attract as much as beauty? Perhaps, because caterpillars give butterflies, and manure produces juicy fruits. In life, one complements the other. Ugliness often makes people think and feel, which is the main role of art. It does not adorn, it summarizes and awakens. Who scared us all these years? We announce the list.