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An influential mother and special treatment of women, living between reality and metaphysics - Paul Delvaux
Paul Delvaux's paintings are a journey into a dream world where time is frozen and characters seem frozen in eternal anticipation.
Spoiled his drawing for Picasso, tried four times for the painting in the 90s - Sergei Bocharov
Bocharov was summoned to court four times for this painting. Bocharov was acquitted, but although many journalists were present at the trial, no one ever ventured to write about the trial.
The inexplicably attractive dark illustrations of Piotr Jabłoński
Piotr Jabłoński is a master of atmospheric illustration, whose works transport the viewer into a world of deep emotions and intricate details. In this article, we will explore his unique style, inspirations, and most impressive creations.
Henpecked husband and hundred rubles for a wife. How was the family life of famous artists?
The couple's relationship was tender and touching, but the artist accepted the role of a henpecked husband. His wife became his main critic: if she was not satisfied with a painting, he destroyed it without the slightest regret.
Marvelous illustrations to fairy tales by Gennady Spirin, which are not inferior to the paintings of the old Dutch masters.
Entire worlds filled with magic, details and the spirit of ancient manuscripts. How did Russian artist Gennady Spirin conquer the world of book illustration? Why are his works compared to the art of the old masters? In this article we will tell you about his unique style, his journey from Russia to the USA and the secrets of creating real book magic.
“Master of gallant scenes” Konstantin Somov and his piquant illustrations.
His world is a refined fantasy where the reveries of the gallant age, exquisite masquerades and mysterious gardens come to life. Konstantin Somov is a symbolist painter, a master of refined eroticism and nostalgia for a bygone era.
"Gene Modified" and "Fashionable Gay". Memorable paintings by Nikolai Kopeikin that are deeper than they seem at first glance.
Nikolai Kopeykin is a master of irony and absurdity, whose works balance between folk primitivism and sharp satire. His paintings are a bold mix of pop culture, Soviet heritage, and grotesque humor that make the viewer both laugh and think
The village “Peremilovo”, from which one does not want to leave. Soulful paintings by Vladimir Lyubarov
His paintings are a whole universe where reality intertwines with fantasy, and the life of the Russian countryside turns into a vivid theater of the absurd. A world full of colorful characters, irony and philosophy, where laughter hides deep sadness.
“Not quite decent” genius graphic artist Aubrey Beardsley
He lived only 25 years, but managed to leave a mark in the history of art, turning black and white graphics into a real challenge to aesthetic canons.
A lady in an evening toilet, red-headed kitties and mother oil. Unremarkable paintings by Vasy Lozhkin.
His paintings are an explosion of bright colors, grotesque images and a sharp satirical view of the world.
Everything is clear without words. Clever and non-trivial cartoons by Viktor Bogorad, a master of his craft.
His sharp lines and apt images make you think, smile and rethink reality. Viktor Bogorad is one of the most famous cartoonists, whose works have been published in world publications and received prestigious awards. How did his path begin, what inspired the master, and why is his work still relevant today? We recall the life and artistic legacy of Victor Bogorad in our new material.
Girls like it hot. Zoe Mosert's extraordinary pin-up.
She clearly proved that a woman can succeed even in such a strictly male genre as pin-up.
An intimate portrait of a beautiful wife. About Rubens' most provocative painting
And he was not afraid to argue with the customer, even if he was the Spanish king, that the nude Venus in the painting was the best thing there was at all
The Secret King of Pin-Up You Didn't Know About: Rolf Armstrong
His drawings are not just illustrations, but a reflection of the glamour of an entire era. He created the ideal image of the American dream, painted Hollywood divas and made pin-up a cult art movement. Who were his muses? Why are his works still considered the standard of beauty?
Who went through hell and left an eternal memory: artist Mikhail Savitsky.
He survived a concentration camp to tell the world about pain and heroism. His paintings are not just art—they are history’s cry. How did Mikhail Savitsky become the voice of memory and a symbol of Belarusian art?
10 serfs. How much did famous artists charge for their portraits?
Your portrait will hang in the museum anyway, the only question is when and who will paint it. Maybe it will happen in ten years, maybe in 50, but in any case it is better to do it from life rather than from a photograph, so it is worth worrying about it in advance.
It is better not to let children watch Fabulous drawings by this artist. The ambiguous work of Nicoletta Ceccoli.
Many believe that childhood should still be childhood, without the unnecessary experiences inspired by Ceccoli's work.
“Fugitive” Yuri Annenkov: Listed as a traitor, although he just wanted to create without regard to the Soviet censorship
During World War II, he designed theater sets in Paris and later took an honorary position with the French Syndicate of Cinematographers
Adult humor in Yuval Robichek's abstract absurdist cartoons.
Many viewers make up their own minds about the meaning behind the cartoons, which is sometimes quite different from what Robitschek intended.
Paweł Kuczyński's satirical illustrations. “Nowadays, people find out what they think on television.”
The artist has to spend a lot of time looking for interesting ideas and infoprovocations, and he himself becomes “a researcher of modern people and their habits”.
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