The representations in Obregón’s painting
Alejandro Obregón (1920-1992) is considered one of the main exponents of the renewal of Colombian art in the 20th century. He contributed significantly to the modernization of art in the country, characterizing his work by a union of elements of European art with the cultural richness and Colombian folklore.Experimentation with perspective and composition was a […]
Modern and Contemporary Art
Modern Art Modern art emerges as a powerful artistic current that burgeons throughout the 20th century. XIX, and its resonance endures unwaveringly in the contemporary creative fabric. See stands as a testament to the human capacity to innovate and explore new ways of artistic expression. In tracing its essence, its propensity for experimentation and constant […]
Forte dei Marmi: Gustavo Velez and the history of sculpture.
Between the sea and the mountains where Michelangelo chose his best stones, you will findForte dei Marmi, where nature, culture and history come together. With its 500 years ofhistory, the opening of the exhibition Geometric Being of the artistGustavo Vélez until September 18, 2023.It is an exhibition composed entirely of his renowned sculptures.monuments that now […]
The best-selling works of Fernando Botero
Without a doubt, Fernando Botero is one of the most sought-after artists in the art market today; in 2022, he himself broke his own sales record as the highest-valued living Latin American artist. These have been his best-selling works: 1. The Musicians and the 4 musicians (5.1M USD) The previous owner had acquired this work […]
Gabriel Ortega’s Counterpoint
Gabriel Ortega was born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1969 and from a very young age the spirit of art took hold of him, not in vain he devoted himself to the study of fine arts, first in his hometown and then in Valencia, Spain. In his twenty years of intense professional career, Ortega has had […]
5 moments in art this month
Here are some important art news that occurred in July 2023: 1. The National Museum of Colombia celebrates its 200th anniversary The National Museum of Colombia, created in 1823 and recognized as one of the oldest in the Americas, celebrates its 200th anniversary, 200 years in which its 17 permanent exhibition halls have disseminated the […]
Sair García: Art and Criticism in Magdalena Medio
One of the most interesting aspects of Sair García’s work is his artistic evolution over time. From his earliest lines, which reflected the influence of the great masters of art, to his most recent and avant-garde pieces, Sair has demonstrated a relentless pursuit of his artistic voice. His artistic career, which spans more than two […]
The hyperrealism of Carlos Vega
Born in 1972 in Constitución, Chile, he studied Graphic Design at the University of Valparaíso and Fine Arts at the University of Chile in Santiago. In March 1999 he moved to Spain and joined the Foundation, where, under the careful supervision of Guillermo Muñoz Vera, he became one of the most outstanding students of the […]
Within Obregón’s work
Alejandro Obregón was born on June 4, 1920 in Barcelona, Spain; at the age of 16 he moved to Colombia; he studied at the Academia de Bellas Artes in Bogotá and later at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, where he had the opportunity to immerse himself in the effervescent art scene of the […]
The greatest thefts in the history of Art
1. The two thefts of the Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa, one of the most iconic and enigmatic masterpieces in the history of art, has been the subject of several thefts over the years, which has added an aura of mystery to its history. The most famous theft occurred in 1911, when Vincenzo Peruggia, a […]
