The Bauhaus School of Art lasted for only 14 years from 1919 to 1933, but its impacts on modern art and design continues to be felt strongly today. Two of the photography students of this famous German institution who found fame on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were Grete Stern, a German, and Horacio Coppola, an Argentinean. The two met at the school, fell in love, fled Nazi Germany, got married and together became a powerhouse of modern photography.
To anyone interested in the rich and exotic art, culture and history of south India, the exhibition “Sultans of Deccan India: Opulence and Fantasy” is a sumptuous feast for the eyes. The landmark exhibition being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from April 20 showcases some of the finest works of art from the five Deccan Sultanates of south India that existed between the 15th and 17th century. Nazmiyal Collection encourages you to view these beautiful works of Indian art.
Native Americans have created and continue to create artwork for many reasons, taking many different forms. This is evident from the collection of paintings, carvings, masks, textiles, potteries and other works of art on display at the “Life, Death and Transformation” Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, which highlights pieces made by indigenous North and South American artists.
Since European explorers first landed on the shores of Far East Asia in the 16th century, people in the West have been fascinated by the rich and exotic culture of the greatest oriental civilization of all, China. In the centuries that followed, traders, travelers, soldiers of fortune and empire builders brought back a vast wealth of aesthetic products and works of art to decorate their homes and to quench the thirst of eager collectors.
Exploring the MoMA exhibit of Andy Warhol’s 32 Campbell’s Soup Cans that propelled the artist into his icon status.
Today we explore a new milestone in the sale of art at the painting Women of Algiers by Pablo Picasso (Version O) sold at Christie’s auction in New York for whopping $179,000,000
Exploring the iconic Guggenheim museum exhibit that showcased Persian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian.
Lets explore the Metropolitan Museum Of Art’s exhibit of 19th century photographs of India by Captain Linnaeus Tripe and some late 19th century rugs that are also from India.
Here we explore the MOMA exhibit of the iconic Henri Matisse Cut-Outs.