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“Samson Betrayed by Delilah”: the price of betrayal and the corrupting power of money
In the painting Samson Betrayed by Delilah (1783), the Neoclassical artist Felice Giani captures one of the most dramatic and significant moments from the Old Testament, where money symbolizes betrayal and moral corruption. The artwork,…
“Joseph Sold by His Brothers”: A Masterpiece by Friedrich Overbeck and the Legacy of the…
Between 1816 and 1817, German painter Friedrich Overbeck created one of his most famous frescoes, Joseph Sold by His Brothers, now housed in East Berlin's Nationalgalerie. This monumental work, measuring 243x304 cm,…
Carrie Mae Weems, Two Others Receive National Medal Of Arts
Carrie Mae Weems, Mark Bradford, and Alex Katz received the National Medal of Arts in this year’s ceremony.
The US government gives the National Medal of Arts under the National Council of Arts – an advisory committee appointed by the…
The Camerlengo Ranieri Pagliaresi: An Icon of Medieval Siena’s Administration
In the artistic and administrative landscape of the 13th century, Siena’s importance stands out clearly, and one of the most emblematic testimonies of this period is the work attributed to Maestro Dietisalvi di Speme, dated 1270,…
Three More Banksy Murals Appear In London
Artist Banksy has debuted 3 more artworks in London, reaching five new works this week.
The first of these works debuted on Wednesday, depicting three monkeys swinging over a bridge. Reports identified it as the bridge over Brick Lane in…
Over Half Of Artists Earn Less Than $25K A Year, Reveals Survey
A recent survey has revealed the dire conditions of artists in New York state, including that 57 percent earn less than $25,000 a year.
The survey was conducted by Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization that lobbies for the…
Norelli Records Releases New Children’s Rock Song “Pleasant Dreams” Featuring Rob…
Orlando, FL - April 8, 2024 - The Norelli Family Foundation, in partnership with Rock For Children and Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers are excited to announce the release…
George Rouy, 29, Becomes Youngest Artist On The Roster Of Hauser & Wirth
Painter George Rouy has joined mega-gallery Hauser & Wirth, becoming the youngest artist on the gallery’s roster.
After joining the gallery, Rouy would have his first exhibition hosted by the gallery in London in October. This will…
Gladstone Gallery To Represent Late Lawrence Weiner
Gladstone Gallery has secured rights to represent the estate of the late artist Lawrence Weiner in New York.
Lawrence Weiner was born in 1942 in New York. After traveling throughout North America, he returned to New York – which would…
Artist & Activist Faith Ringgold Dies At 93
Pioneering artist and activist of Black feminism, Faith Ringgold died on Saturday at her New Jersey home. Her death, at 93, was confirmed by ACA Galleries, which represents her in New York.
Faith Ringgold was a pioneering artist whose…