Art
Frans Hals: the Everlasting Avant-Gardist
Frans Hals, a painter who met a humble end in the late 17th century, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century, now draws almost half a million tickets in advance sales at Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam. With his nearly 200 works, Hals is a portrait maestro. That’s it. Van Gogh thought so too. His technique is simple, but with playful brushstrokes on a palette of a few colors – art on a modest scale. But what sets him apart from other artists of his time, is his deep understanding of the specific Dutch environment he portrayed. His success lies in the warmth he depicted in various ways. It’s a warmth that resonates with the realities of the modern world. His signature expressions are smiles and laughter. People in his paintings smile, some subtly, while others burst into hearty laughter. Yet, these simple gestures are vibrant, radiating instant energy. Even the wealthy characters, those thirsty for glory, weighed down by their powerful clothing, crack a smile. Frans Hals: A Modern Figure of his time But who exactly was Frans Hals, really? Do we even know what he looked like? Apparently, throughout his work, he was found […]
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Artistic path of Victor Bayonas: Between Bodies and Fate
Victor Bayonas was born in 1999 in Lorca (Murcia). His artistic talent started rising through the study of violin and music at the age of seven.
Art Lifestyle
The Basics of Watercolor Painting You Should Know
Watercolor is one of the oldest forms of painting methods, used for centuries and many cultures around the world.
Interviews
The Inquiring Canvases of Sarah Bozzaotra
Sarah Bozzaotra is a young Italian woman born and raised in Naples, Italy, and she will immediately confirm the controversial identity of her city. Naples’s suffering soul is opposite to the exuberant artistic aesthetic and lifestyle, and the nearby Vesuvio gives the final hint of this disruptive frame to all its inhabitants.
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The Compelling Duality
of Giulia D’Anna Lupo
Giulia D’Anna Lupo (b. 1974) is an established illustration artist, creative director, and art educator. Originally from Naples, Giulia currently lives and works in Paris.
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Nooshin Zokaie:
The Enchanting Blue
Born and raised in Tehran (b.1978), Nooshin Zokaie currently lives and works in Milan where she finally fulfilled her artistic career.