Classicism: antiquity as a standard
Classicism firmly established in the 17th century European art, having surrendered its position only in the first third of the next century. The classicists worshiped antiquity, piously believed in the…

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Rococo - gloss of the XVIII century
Rococo is called the most frivolous and thoughtless of all styles in art. Why then is rococo so significant for Russian visual culture? Why does the definition of the word…

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ART PHOTO AND BLOCKCHAIN
1. For every potential (and real) buyer of a visual work of art (in our case, photography) thousands of images fall down every day. And even despite the constant growth…

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The art of black and white photography
Any photographer tries to stand out among his colleagues. Some go along an alternative path, preferring minimalism in their work. Sometimes such a person can pick up a smartphone and…

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THE GREATEST HISTORIES RELATED TO FANCES

Fakes exist almost as much as the works of art themselves. And with the development of technology, the opportunities for dishonest artists and art dealers are only increasing. Experts say that now on the art market, less than half of genuine works.
Stories about fake works of art are always surrounded by legends, books are written about them, films and TV shows are shot. We have collected the most high-profile stories associated with fakes – from Michelangelo to our days. Continue reading

ART PHOTO AND BLOCKCHAIN

1. For every potential (and real) buyer of a visual work of art (in our case, photography) thousands of images fall down every day. And even despite the constant growth in the quality of this visual range, thanks to expensive advertising and popular communities in social networks, the level of aesthetic and visual culture is still quite low. And the level of understanding of photography as a work of art generally tends to zero. Continue reading

EXHIBITION PROJECT "SPECIAL FUND: REPRESSED ART"
The Odessa Art Museum in partnership with the National Art Museum of Ukraine and with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation presents the project “Special Fund: Repressed Art”. The…

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ERNST HAAAS: "EXPERIMENTAL ARTIST"
Ernst Haas is a famous photojournalist of the last century who made a huge contribution to the development and recognition of color photography. The best characteristic of this man probably…

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