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The dachshund is the muse in an exhibition showcasing the sausage dog's history in art

The humble dachshund is taking center stage in a new exhibition in Germany that explores the history of the sausage dog in art

The Independent UK · 3h ago

The Art Lover's Guide To A Winter Weekend In Vienna

In Vienna this winter, there is more than ever for the art lover to see and explore; from long-hidden baroque portraits by a world famous master to the raw, visceral energy of 20th-century figurative giants, and much more.

inkl · Oct 28

Sylvester Stallone reveals how he spent his movie millions

Hollywood action man Sylvester Stallone has revealed his biggest pay days have come from his art collection instead of his movie career - admitting he owns several paintings which are worth around $40 million and he's made a fortune from selling his pieces on.

BANG Premier · Oct 23

Painting the French Riviera review – about as erotic and glamorous as a wet day in Margate

They’ve marginalised Matisse and given Picasso the cold shoulder – and what’s left seems more informed by pedantic geography than sensual art

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

‘Sometimes I do cruel things – and it’s worth it’: the fabulous shameless art of the great Sophie Calle

The French artist has stalked people, posed as a hotel maid to get into rooms, and filmed her mother’s last breath. Has she any regrets? Non! As a major UK show opens, she recalls her career highs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Paris congress that helped shape pan-African thought marks 70th anniversary

Tuesday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark 1956 Congress of Black Writers and Artists, held at the Sorbonne university in Paris and aimed at strengthening the Pan-African movement and giving voices to black writers and intellectuals from across Africa, Europe and the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22

Picasso, Omega, Prithvi and Cats: A Mumbai journey through books, unexpected encounters and theatre

A day in Mumbai unfolds through old books at Flora Fountain, an unexpected conversation with a taxi driver about his Omega watch, and theatre experiences at Prithvi and NMACC. From discovering a rare Picasso book to watching Yugant and Cats, the city offers a mix of personal encounters, cultural experiences…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'To copy others is necessary, but to copy oneself is...' - Why it's crucial to break free from comfortable routines and innovate; Inspiring words by Spanish Art Master Pablo Picasso on continuous self-reinvention

Emulating previous triumphs can impede development and curtail innovation. While it’s valuable to draw inspiration from others, mimicking past achievements can lead to complacency. Exploring new strategies encourages authentic progress and enhances creativity in tackling challenges. Many professionals drain their motivation by clinging to old patterns following initial victories. Embracing…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

The Faces Behind The Masterpieces: 12 Iconic Portraits And The People Who Inspired Them, As Shared By This Page

Some of art history’s most recognizable faces belonged to people whose lives were almost as fascinating as the paintings themselves.

Bored Panda · Sep 16

David Hockney: Portraits in Print reveals lesser-known aspects of the celebrated artist

I first fell under the spell of David Hockney’s prints as a student of printmaking and life drawing. Australia had been my home for only a few years and I found a key to my experience of movement and growth in the series A Rake’s Progress (1961–63), completed after Hockney’s…

The Conversation · Sep 15