Category: Art
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Malevich was born in Kyiv in a Ukrainian-Polish Catholic family. His father was a sugar production engineer, so the family often moved from one Ukrainian town to another, from sugar factory to sugar factory – Podillia, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions.
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The Jewish School of Paris: A Legacy of Artistic Innovation
The Jewish School of Paris, part of the École de Paris, was a vibrant community of artists who transformed modern art. Notable figures like Marc Chagall and Chaïm Soutine brought emotional depth and cultural richness to their work, influencing both French and Israeli art. Their legacy continues to inspire artists today.
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Wassily Kandinsky’s “The Rider” as a Case Study
Kandinsky’s Colorful Ride: Exploring Color Theory in “The Rider” (1909) Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, wasn’t just flinging paint onto canvases. He was a deep thinker, a synesthete (someone who experiences a blending of senses, like seeing colors when hearing music), and a revolutionary who developed a profound color theory that shaped modern…
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The Instituto Cervantes exhibits a selection of works by Roberto Fabelo
Explore Fabelo. Grafomanía, an extraordinary exhibition at Madrid’s Instituto Cervantes, showcasing Roberto Fabelo’s surrealist paintings, intricate drawings, and sculptures that blend fantasy and reality with rich symbolism and vibrant creativity.
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The Value of Cuban Fine Art in 2025: Spotlight on Roberto Fabelo
Discover how Cuban fine art is captivating the global market in 2025, with Roberto Fabelo’s masterpieces like Arte Culinario and Perrerío breaking records at Phillips and Christie’s auctions!
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The two peasant women – Kazimir Malevich
The first owner of this painting was avant-garde artist Alexei Gan, a co-founder of the First Working Group of Constructivists with Alexander Rodchenko and Varvara Stepanova. Gan edited Kino-fot (1922–23) and co-edited Contemporary Architecture (1928), where Malevich also published articles. His partner, Esfir Shub, was a noted documentary filmmaker. Two Peasant Women belongs to Malevich’s…
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Why is Wassily Kandinsky “The Rider” (1909) an important work?
Around 1910, Kandinsky’s artistic style began to shift significantly towards abstraction. In 1910, he completed his first truly abstract watercolor, marking a pivotal moment in his career. This period also saw the publication of his influential book “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” in 1910, where he explored the spiritual dimensions of art and its connection…
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Juan Bravo
Juan Bravo was born in the Sánchez Ramírez province, Dominican Republic in 1961, emerged much later in the world of art, as he is part of the so-called “Generation of ’80”. As an artist, Juan Bravo prefers large formats to express his artistic concerns as a high-flying artist. He “assumes drawing as his first option…
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Why would Kazimir Malevich shift away from Suprematism after the 1920’s?
Kazimir Malevich’s transition away from Suprematism in the post-1920s period was shaped by political, personal, and philosophical factors. As Joseph Stalin’s regime rose in Soviet Russia, favoring Socialist Realism, Malevich encountered challenges in showcasing his Suprematist works, which clashed with state-approved propaganda art. Internally, Malevich felt a growing need for creative expression beyond Suprematism’s formal…
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The importance of “Suprematism of the Spirit” in Malevich works.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Suprematism-spirit-1919-1920.jpg Kazimir Malevich initiated the Suprematist movement in the early 20th century. It emerged as a response to the changing artistic landscape and the societal upheavals of the time. Malevich, like many avant-garde artists of his era, was searching for new ways to express the modern experience and break away from traditional artistic conventions. Suprematism…