The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2017
Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…
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Skyrocketing Art Prices: Investment or Bubble?
Art auctions have recently seen some eye-popping numbers. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” sold for a staggering $450 million. This raises an intriguing question: are we witnessing a sound investment…
Inspiration: “The Sleeping Princess,” by France MacDonald
Frances MacDonald’s painting The Sleeping Princess (1909) holds a special place in early 20th-century art, embodying the ethereal and mysterious style associated with the Glasgow School and the broader Art Nouveau movement.…
People Passing Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Lauterbrunnen lies at the bottom of a U-shaped valley that extends south and then south-westwards from the village to meet the 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) Lauterbrunnen Wall. The Lauterbrunnen Valley (Lauterbrunnental) is…
The Breathtaking View from Lake Lucerne: An Artistic Exploration
Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Lake Lucerne offers views that have inspired artists, poets, and travelers alike for centuries. Surrounded by an array of towering mountains and picturesque towns, Lake Lucerne’s…
Opportunities in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, located in Queens, NY, stands as a beacon of natural beauty amidst the urban sprawl. For photographers and open-air painters, it offers a unique canvas that is both…
Hanging Out on the Loggia of San Marco Basilica
The loggia, at the foot of the Campanile, is the architectural element that more than any other condenses the celebrative character of the new organisation of the centre of St. Mark’s implemented…
Biography: Charles Joshua Chaplin
Charles Joshua Chaplin (1825–1891) was a renowned French artist of the 19th century, celebrated for his contributions to portrait painting, genre painting, and decorative arts. Born in Les Andelys, France, Chaplin’s work…
Biography: Vincenzo Irolli
Vincenzo Irolli was one of Italy’s most expressive and passionate painters, known for his vivid use of color and emotionally charged compositions. Born in Naples in 1860, he developed a unique style…
Roosevelt Island Small Pox Hospital
The Smallpox Hospital, sometimes referred to as the Renwick Smallpox Hospital and later the Maternity and Charity Hospital Training School, was a hospital located on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, New York City. Originally designed by architect James Renwick Jr., the 100-bed…
Biography: Renzo Piano
Renzo Piano, born on September 14, 1937, in Genoa, Italy, is an acclaimed architect known for his innovative and high-tech design approach. His work spans several continents, encompassing a wide range of…
Biography: Rupert Bunny
Rupert Bunny (1864–1947) was an Australian painter who achieved recognition for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on September 29, 1864, in St Kilda, a suburb of…
