Monthly Archives: July 2010

Pop Art – a Presidential Gift

Posted on 26/07/2010 by SharpArt

Much comment has been made about the appropriateness of gifts between state leaders. Poor president Obama’s department got it so wrong with the lovely Mr Brown, that the sequel was being scrutinised with much interest. And low, it was modern … Continue reading →

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Stuck In Customs

Posted on 25/07/2010 by SharpArt

Just spent the morning devouring articles from this site. Was blown away by the dynamic header and the amount of valuable desktop space it took up. Trey Ratcliff is heavily into HDR or High Dynamic Range photography. How to create … Continue reading →

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Caravaggio and Camera Obscura

Posted on 24/07/2010 by SharpArt

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Roy Lichtenstein at Museum Ludwig

Posted on 07/07/2010 by SharpArt

Roy Lichtenstein – Kunst als Motiv (Art as Motive) is a collection of about a hundred pieces which reflect his interpretation of other great modern pieces with a Lichtenstein twist. He uses his flat palate of bold colours and outlines … Continue reading →

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‘Silver Liz’ Pop Art Print goes for £6m

Posted on 03/07/2010 by SharpArt

The painting by Andy Warhol call ‘Silver Liz’ was recently sold for £6,762,150. The painting hasn’t been in the public eye for over 20 years and caused quite a stir at its recent auction at Christie’s in London. It probably … Continue reading →

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