Art theft is as old as art and theft, and it has happened all over the world. In some cases, precious art works have been missing for ages, with no one knowing their current whereabouts. When the Babylonians sacked Jerusalem in 587 B.C., for example, the Ark of the Covenant disappeared from history. These thefts…
Vladimir Tretchikoff’s Chinese Girl is one of the most prominent examples of kitsch art, but then again, according to some art lovers, so is the Mona Lisa. Love it or hate it, kitsch is here to stay….
Art has been a part of humankind since the dawn of civilisation. For as long as we’ve inhabited the earth, we’ve always been drawn to leaving our mark in the form of creation. From cave paintings to the incredible works of the Renaissance, art has defined us as a collective for thousands of years….
While taking a photo is easy, taking a good photo is a little more difficult, and taking an iconic photo requires a master. Not only do you need to hit the shutter at the exact right moment, but your composition, colour coordination, light, and perspective all need to be spot-on and many don’t get this…
Touted as the decade responsible for more fashion icons than any other, the 1980s spawned fashion which was used to define personalities and make a statement. From Princess Diana to Joan Collins, this decade’s fashion icons flaunted shoulder pads and glam in excess with pride and confidence. Madonna Exploding onto the pop scene in 1983,…
Creating art has been a part of humanity since before the dawn of civilisation. Humans have always been fascinated with painting, and the various cave paintings around the world are testament to this fact. But the works of art that truly changed the world didn’t come along until the Renaissance era, when some of the…
Artworks produced during the period from approximately 1860 to the 1970s are categorised as Modern Art, the period predating Contemporary Art. Modern artists were renowned for breaking away from the traditions of the past to create pieces which challenged the prevailing notions of art and these artists are the most celebrated of all. Georgia O’Keeffe…