French furniture in the 18th century was characterized by two major styles: Louis XV (1723-1774) and Louis XVI...
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You might think we're straying from our usual path. That's true. But which films have been influenced...
Online art sales have skyrocketed over the past decade, driven by the digitization of the market and the rise of virtual marketplaces, which we have reviewed. Once the preserve of hushed auction houses and galleries, art is now accessible in...
Damien Hirst, the British contemporary art star who burst onto the scene in the 1990s, continues to command astronomical prices. Provoking...
Tadao Ando is a unique figure in the world of contemporary architecture. Born in 1941 in Osaka, Japan, he...
Opalines, these delicately tinted glass objects, embody an art form that is both functional and decorative. Popularized in the 19th century, they symbolize the refinement of the Romantic era. Today, they still captivate with their pastel charm and timeless elegance. Birth and rise in glass art The history of opalines begins...
What would Paris be without its dozens of museums? This cultural dynamism is the spice of the city and a...
Born in 19th-century Europe, Biedermeier decor embodies a style where simplicity and functionality blend with a...
Like Damien Hirst, who has been accused of being nothing more than a businessman, Jeff Koons has also come under fire from some in the art world. However, the American artist has generated enthusiasm and gained a certain legitimacy over time, for example by having a major retrospective dedicated to him at the Centre...
"During prehistoric times, humans went into caves to paint, which meant they were in complete darkness." Space...