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Stuck In Customs
Just spent the morning devouring articles from this site. Was blown away by the header dynamic 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
How Caravaggio used Camera Obscura devices and light sensitive paint to capture images Continue reading
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Roy Lichtenstein at Museum Ludwig
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
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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Female Pop Art Artists
Seductive Subversion - the name of the exhibition at the University of the Arts earlier on this year, shows a different, less commercial side to Pop Art – mainly because it’s all produced by women. These pieces are observant, pithy … Continue reading
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Banksy Prints Stolen
If you’ve got a copy of Banksy’s book, Wall and Piece, you will have seen several examples of Banksy’s art being surreptitiously placed on the walls of famous galleries and museums. This example, ‘Early Man Goes To Market’ appeared in … Continue reading
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The Mysterious Ambassadors
It is just amazing. You can see them casually standing, waiting for you, on an end wall through several linking rooms. Two friends, in all their brilliant finery. They are very patient. Don’t appear to be in a hurry. But … Continue reading
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I love Ze
I found Ze Frank’s web site years ago and have loved gong back to it to doodle and play. He has the most amazing sense of humour. I just giggle at his dance classes. If you’ve not been there and … Continue reading
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Klimt at the Tate – Liverpool
Went to see the Klimt at the Tate of the North at the Albert Docks during the summer holidays. Very confusing choosing the correct queue to go brandish my tickets. It was our cultural day out. I’d dragged along both … Continue reading
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