Artists

Egon Schiele was a beacon of Expressionism that transformed the artistic world by penetrating the hidden layers of human feelings. He was the one behind those controversial art works categorized with curved lines, warped figures and which still take the audience’s breath away. Amidst his remarkable body of art, “Seated Child“, is a clear evidence of Schiele’s ability to bring…

Albert Giacometti’s “The Palace at 4 A.M.” shows the artist’s complete grasp of surrealism and his deep sense of existential issues. Created in 1932, this cryptic masterpiece still lingers in the minds of onlookers through its eerie beauty and enigmatic symbolism. Through this post, we investigate the life and the career of Alberto Giacometti and reveal the mysterious “The Palace…

In the artistic realm, some original pieces stand the test of time and become immortalized symbols of the human journey. “The Walking Man I” by Alberto Giacometti is one of many of such masterpieces. Born in the year 1901 in the Swiss Alps, the art of Giacometti took his artistic journey to Paris where he developed a style that gave…

The world of modern art has few names that carry as much enchantment and mystery as that of Alberto Giacometti. An artist Giacometti, who was a luminary of the 20th century art scene, has moved beyond the traditional boundaries in his work, giving deep insight into the human condition. One of his most disturbing creations is “Man Pointing“, a piece…

In the winding streets of Montmartre, amidst the bohemian spirit of early 20th-century Paris, Maurice Utrillo, who was his muse, found his creative source. Coming from a society of artists and intellectuals, Utrillo attained his fame as a painter distinguished for his dynamic cityscapes. He is famous for his works imbued with a dose of nostalgia and beautifying the old-time.…

Sitting comfortably on the Montmartre, Paris streets, is a square that has always lured artists and visitors from all walks of life. Place du Tertre, with its cobblestone pathways and lively activity has captured the attention of countless artists throughout history, but one may argue that the iconic representation of this place is the artwork that bears its name by…

The name Maurice Utrillo undoubtedly nailed the scene of Montmartre, Paris, on the palette of the world of art through his unique talent of expressing feelings of urban landscapes. Utrillo, a renowned artist in 1883, had to endure many personal hardships, like drinking too much and experiencing mental health issues. However, Utrillo overcame these obstacles, and his creative genius gained…

Robert Combas, a renowned figure on the modern French art scene, paved his way through his vivid and expressive style. In his paintings, he usually uses very bright colors, energetic brushstrokes, and an incredible unedited feeling that involves everyone around the world. Among his striking works, “The Great Romantic Landscape” perfectly demonstrates the artist’s blend of romanticism and modernity, resulting…

In the world of contemporary arts, Robert Combas is a central figure that is known for his fearless and unrestrained style in painting.  Figuration Libre movement was one of the major exhibitions of 1980s and Combas’s artwork is full of colour, energy and defiance against art’s conventional ideas. Among his most remarkable paintings, “The Big Supper” is a stroke of…