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The Rider, 1909 – WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866–1944)
WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866–1944) The Rider, 1909Oil on wood26.0 × 19.8 cmSigned: Yes History This work dates from an early period in Kandinsky’s development, when he was moving toward a more expressive use of color and form. The rider motif reflects themes of movement and spirituality, anticipating his later move toward abstraction. Location Vienna, Austria Provenance Documentation CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This document is intended solely for the named recipient. Reproduction or distribution without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
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War Hits Iran’s Art World Hard
War between Iran, US, and Israel started late February 2026. Bombs hit Iran’s heritage sites first. Then shockwaves hit art markets worldwide. As AmbarAzul, LLC consultant, I track this daily. Let’s see how it spreads fast. Heritage Sites First to Fall Airstrikes damage over 100 Iranian sites. Golestan Palace cracks bad. UNESCO lists it as key heritage. Shockwaves shatter tiles there. Sa’adabad Palace faces same fate. Museums scramble to save art. Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan trembles too. Teams wrap fragile pieces now. They move items to bunkers fast. Private collections hide in villas. No one knows if they survive. War hits culture first always. Art Dubai Delays Big Show Art Dubai…