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A Thomas-Crown Affair In Cairo

October 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, In the News

Share.. Vincent Van Gogh’s talent went largely unnoticed during the course of his life – but posthumous appreciation is sung everywhere from Paris to Manhattan to Cairo. In 1886, Vincent Van Gogh (1853 – 1890) spent the summer and autumn in Paris, where he created more than 30 pieces, including “Poppy Flower,” to perfect his [...]

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Chagall’s Bestiaire et Musique

October 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, In the News

Share.. Marc Chagall’s 1969 masterpiece, Bestiaire et Musique was sold recently at Seoul’s auction in Hong Kong for an unprecedented sum of $4.3 million to a buyer who insists on remaining nameless. The oil painting depicts a bride and a fiddler floating in a night sky amid circus animals and performers. According to the auctioneers, [...]

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“Got Me a Date with Botticelli’s Niece”: Dylan’s Iconoclastic Iconography

September 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Entertainment & Celebrities, Original Artwork

Share..It was a very busy summer for Bob Dylan. The 20th century bard is no less ambitious at age 69 than he was at age 19. First off, Dylan exhibited 40 acrylic paintings and eight drawings at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhangen, Denmark. Created between 2009 and 2010, Dylan called the works his [...]

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Jacqueline Fleming: Desert Queen

May 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Original Artwork, Reviews

Share..Born in Hong Kong in 1964, Jacqueline Fleming was raised and educated in Singapore and England. Having adventurous parents was a plus for an adventurous spirit – Jackie and her family traveled extensively during her formative years, and young Jackie began to form the well-fueled muse from which she would, in the future, draw to [...]

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The Philosophy of David Gerstein

April 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Original Artwork, Reviews

Share..David Gerstein is a masterful painter and sculptor. He works with hand painted, serigraph, silk screen printing and cut out steel, creating a brilliantly colorful multi-layered universe inspired by Graffiti art, Pop art and other modern types of artwork. David Gerstein’s repertoire includes large scale urban sculptures, currently displayed around the world, wall sculptures, small [...]

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African Art and Style

March 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Fun Stuff, Specials

Share..I love those paintings. Also notice the unique African clothing and garments. African Art View more presentations from John . (tags: music art)

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A Seat by the Sea

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Professional Shopping, Unique Gifts

Share..Look at this beautiful oil painting. It depicts the Cesarian coastal line. Cesaria was the capital of Israel during the Roman Empire era, and it still contains amazing archeological sites. The drawing style combines ancient landscape with modern painting techniques. Recommended as a colorful addition to any living room.

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Victorian Style Paintings

February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork, Professional Shopping

Share..Decorating a living room isn’t a simple task at all. You want the room to signal warmness and vividness, alongside classiness and uniqueness. For this reason, I highly recommend this beautiful Victorian-style painting. It is decorated with Gold color accents and with Austrian Swarovski Crystals. A true masterpiece, which demonstrates the power of unique gifts [...]

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork

Share..The famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting was made by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer in the 17th Century. This beautiful painting of a girl with a flower earring was done by Israeli artist Michal David in the 21 Century. They both convey so much in facial expressions and posture. I definitely love them both.

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