Paintings that speak of a lifetime: Georges Mathieu

He was a French abstract painter and an art theorist. He started by doing some figurative art of England from postcards as a hobby. He later executed his first painting that was non-figurative. One of the first solo exhibitions dedicated…

How and by whom to have a sculpture appraised?

You want to estimate your sculpture to know its value? There are several experts who perform an evaluation of sculptures for free, they will provide you with market prices and help you sell at the best price. So a question…

How to estimate the value of my works of art online?

A work of art is a carrier of message and emotion experienced by the artist. Whether it is a modern painting or an antique painting, each painting is unique. With this uniqueness, it is really difficult to give a price…

How do I get a free online valuation of my painting?

The valuation of a work of art usually involves various surprises. A necklace that has been passed down from generation to generation may not be a valuable piece of jewellery in some cases. On the other hand, a painting that…

Works of art & contemporary painting: practice, techniques & styles!

What does it take to make a great work of contemporary art? This seemingly simple, yet profoundly complex question has been debated throughout the history of art. Who decides what is « good » art and what is « bad » art? In order…

Bernard Buffet & Painting: An artistic seduction forever!

The French art world is full of renowned artists in various fields. Bernard Buffet is one of them. But the life of this painter can be summed up as a rollercoaster. Indeed, he has known glory but also decline. He…

Let’s take a look at the most important contemporary French sculptors!

The development of sculpture up to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century owes much to traditional modelling. Stone sculpture, marble and small models have helped artists produce some of the most fascinating examples of pure mastery. In the hands…

The key to lyrical abstraction: Zao Wou-Ki!

Considered the pioneer of abstraction, Zao Wou-Ki is a Chinese artist whose works materialise the meeting of Western and Eastern visual styles. His aesthetic is best explained by a combination of the abstract method borrowed from the West and the…

The artist-sculptor Line Vautrin, the « poetess of metal »!

A woman of the 20th century. A woman artist, free to create, Line Vautrin has left behind a large collection of jewellery and decorative objects. Her work is admirable, but so is her extravagance. Line Vautrin‘s ravishing ornaments and objects…

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