of thousands of people across the world.The group sells lots more records.Most awards ceremonies are now sponsored by big organizations or companies.This means that it is not only the person who wins the award who benefits—but also the sponsors.The MTV awards,for example,are great for ...
She has been the subject of major exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Her photographs can be found in many public and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Museum of Modern Art; and the...
He gives the example of a master forger who mimicked the style of popular Indian artistFrancis Newton Souza, among others. In 2012, the forger was ultimatelyfined £100,000($124,160) and jailed for five years, but this was with the help of Scotland Yard’s Fine Art division. Europe a...
It depicts Raphael's friend, the diplomat and humanist Baldassare Castiglione, who is considered a quintessential example of the High Renaissance gentleman. The portrait was produced as a result of Raphael's friendship with Castiglione, whose ascent in courtly circles paralleled that of the artist....
Emanuel Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware is a perfect example of a distinctly American scene, rendered with the pride and patriotism of its subject matter. Like their British counterparts, American's found excellent subject matter in exploring man's relationship to nature and its ability ...
F, Ascension of Polka Dots, No. IZ Yayoi Kusama (草間 彌生, Kusama Yayoi, born 22 March 1929) is a Japanese contemporary artist who works primarily in sculpture and installation, but is also active in painting, performance, film, fashion, poetry, fiction, and other arts. Her work ...
Asian art encompasses a wide range of artistic styles and influences from various cultures. For example, Japanese art is heavily influenced by the country’s long history ofBuddhism. Modern and contemporary Asian art often includes interactive elements and multimedia displays. ...
It serves as an early example of Koons’s enduring fascination with consumer culture, and the works included have since become iconic—some featured in the recent Museum of Modern Art rehang. Jeff Koons’s exhibition “The New” at the New Museum in New York. Courtesy the New Museum He...
Technically called the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the exterior is another superb example of Beaux Arts architecture in the city. Inside, the recently renovatedRose Reading Roomis a sumptuous stunner. It’s 78 feet by 297 feet – that’s about the length of two city blocks. It features...
From historical figures whose influence still resonates today to contemporary icons making waves on the global stage, there's no shortage of noteworthy talents. Take Joseph Stalin, for example - his rule as leader of the Soviet Union remains a contentious topic among historians. Then there's ...