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The identity of a famous Byzantine painter has been discovered through handwriting analysis of a medieval illuminated manuscript. Associated Press Report this week. Known as Manuel Panselinos, the artist was a contemporary of Giotto and was equally influential in Byzantine art for his additions to otherwise rigid Orthodox religious works. Awareness of humanity, including facial expressions and greater attention to proportion and depth. However, when experts were unable to determine the artist’s life, they began to suspect that Panselinos (meaning “full moon” in Greek) was simply a pseudonym. The artist’s works from the late 13th and early 14th centuries are…

As the year 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the creative artist producing great works in the art world. Annie Sliwka is one such artist, whose work with lacquer has redefined how this ancient medium is perceived. Her art doesn’t simply catch the eye—it speaks directly to the soul, drawing viewers into a world filled with light, depth, and meaning. Sliwka’s journey with lacquer began unexpectedly during her preparation for art school. What started as an incidental encounter became a transformative experience. Lacquer offered her something unique—a tactile richness combined with a luminous quality that allowed…

Have you heard of or even been to Lens before? This coal town in northern France was active from 1849 to 1986, when the last coal mine was closed. After the Nord-de-Calais mining basin was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the French Ministry of Culture drew inspiration from the economic transformation of France’s industrial cities to revitalize the area with a satellite Louvre museum. Bilbao, Spain, has been home to the Guggenheim Satellite since 1997. Thus was born the Palais du Louvre-Lance, housing temporary exhibitions and its iconic gallery (Gallery of Time), a 32,000-square-foot open space reserved…

Posted incomics After the 1964 race riots, the black feminist writer collaborated with architect Buckminster Fuller on a project that never came to fruition to reimagine public housing in the neighborhood. Subscribe to our newsletter success! Your account has been created and you are logged in.Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. An account has already been registered using this email. Please check your inbox for the authentication link. Support independent arts journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more…

Welcome to issue 262 of Landscapes at the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspaces. This week, artists new to the studio work to the sound of their neighbors’ footsteps and consider opera the sound equivalent of painting.Want to participate? Check out our submission guidelines and share a little bit about your studio with us via this form! All mediums and work spaces are welcome, including your home studio. @media (min-width: 320px) { .newspack_global_ad.block_675246a63fe6c { min-height: 100px; @media (min-width: 640px) { .newspack_global_ad.block_675246a63fe6c { min-height: 100px; @media (min-width: 960px) { .newspack_global_ad.block_675246a63fe6c { min-height: 100px; } } Ornella Bayiganba,…

A new series of paintings by Nova Scotia artist Jazz Keillor (previously shown here). “Paradise,” recently exhibited at the Katzman Art Project, explores the invisible walls that delineate our collective conception of wilderness. Reflecting on how outdoor experiences can bring about a sense of joy, Keller considers the contradictory frameworks that pave the way for such enjoyment: “The word paradise can be traced back to the Old Persian word Pairidaeza, which refers to a walled enclosure, playground, or garden. When Banff National Park was established in 1887, the area was officially designated a “pleasure place,” and the term Used to…

In some of her later still lifes, the painter Tamara de Lempicka signed her name on scraps of trompe l’oeil paper, the curled edges of which seemed to peel away from the painting’s surface Come down. A common trope in Dutch vanity scenes of the Golden Age, this convention at once demonstrates Lempicka’s affinity with the history of painting and serves as a reminder of the ease with which the artist represented his identity. The latest research shows that Lempicka was born in 1894 as Tamara Rosa Hurwitz-Gorska. She was repeatedly called Mr. Lempicki, Tama La de Lempicka and Baroness…

As the year 2024 is almost over, we pause to celebrate the artists who have created great work this year. One such artist is New Jersey-based Nancy Staub Laughlin, who has crafted a unique artistic language by blending pastels on paper with photography to create intricate assemblages.Nancy doesn’t just create art; she invites us into an immersive world where vibrant colors, radiant light, and layered textures converge. Her work is a harmonious balance between the allure of nature and her own distinct vision. Her creative process begins with arranging still-life compositions that she photographs. These images are more than mere…

Sotheby’s will auction an original artwork created by Maurice Sendak for the first “New York is a Land of Books” promotional poster, with an estimate of $300,000-600,000. This pen, ink and watercolor on paper depicts one of the American illustrator’s favorite “wildlife” characters, roughly the size of the Empire State Building, depicted leaning against the Empire State Building while enjoying an apple while reading Summer novels by lott brontë villette. “When you think of Maurice Sendak and his legacy, the first thing that comes to your mind is where are the wild animals“, Sotheby’s books and manuscripts specialist Ella Hall…

Mocha Mousse makes its debut as Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year. (Unless otherwise noted, all images courtesy of Pantone)The Pantone Color Institute has announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Mocha Mousse follows this year’s semi-upbeat Peach Fuzz selection, which is exactly what it’s described as – a light, sweet, creamy brown with warm undertones. This is the first time Pantone has chosen brown to distinguish it. Not counting the 2015 earthy reddish-brown Marsala.As matters of personal taste tend to arise, Pantone’s Color of the Year (and occasionally tandem selections) have been controversial since their introduction in…