Probably most of us treat sleep as an activity needed for the body to rest and for us to have strength for the next day of life. Is it so? Not necessarily. The function of sleep is not to conserve…
A modern master of the still life genre,- James Gillick
James Gillick is delighted to be able to share the catalogue for a selling exhibition of twenty-six new paintings; an opportunity to enjoy the most recent works in this superlative artist’s oeuvre. A modern master of the…
The darkness of Caravaggio’s world!
Imagine that you are sitting in the audience at the theater and eagerly awaiting the stage show. After a while, all the lights go out. The voices are slowly fading away, although there are still discreet whispers all around. And…
TEL AVIV CITY OF THE SUN
Tel Aviv quickly developed into a thriving metropolis and is today one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East. The city is known for its nightlife, Tel Aviv is one of the most popular tourist destinations…
Szymon Brodziak: Perfectionism and determination
His experience arouses admiration, his portfolio receives applause, and his ideas enliven even the most malcontent person. No wonder then he has been declared a master of black and white photography in which he has specialised for the last 25…
Last Supper. What secrets does Leonardo’s masterpiece hide?
To obtain the illusion of reality, the old painters developed several conventions which were used so long and consistently enough that they became obvious to the artists and “transparent” to the recipients. A good example can be a linear perspective…
Art and morality- The example of Gustave Courbet’s Demoiselles des bords de la Seine
The way we look at and interpret a work of art, and how we measure its scandalous character, remains influenced by the morality of the times in which we live in. However, morality is neither fixed once and for all,…
Spread peace through art
Ram Krishna Agrawal is a self-taught artist from India – a country of varied landscapes and diverse cultures that has had a big impact on Rams’ art. Different styles, techniques, and traditions, folk art like Madhubani or Gond art inspire…
Exploring with Julina
Hey, it’s Julina again (Justin and Karolina) and this month we’re going to share with you our tips and recommendations for Petra, one of the new seven wonders of the world located in Jordan. It is a stunning ancient city,…
The treasure of Tanzania
Tanzania is a country in Africa famous for its mineral deposits with a unique blue hue, named after its place of origin, tanzanite. It is at least a thousand times less common than diamond and is found only at the…