Artists, Who was/is

Who was Jane Birkin?

Jane Birkin was a worldly famous singer and actress who had a prolific career as an actress specially in French cinema. Most of her work as an actress was in France, there she became a major star, however she occasionally appeared in English-language films such as Death on the Nile and Evil under the sun,… Continue reading Who was Jane Birkin?

women of history

Beatrice Cenci by Harriet Hosmer

In 1857, American sculptor Harriet Hosmer presented this beautiful work in marble in which she represented Beatrice Cenci, a Roman noblewoman accused to murder her father, the Count Francesco Cenci. She was beheaded in 1599 after a lurid murder trial that had place in Rome, and that gave rise to an enduring legend about her.… Continue reading Beatrice Cenci by Harriet Hosmer

Artists, contemporary artist

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

For the second time, Louis Vuitton has invited the prestigious Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to a creative encounter. This time to reawaken, evolve and expend the first one in 2012. The launch of this new collection is celebrated with a campaign starred by renowned models such as Gisele Bündchen and Bella Hadid. Kusama's installation at… Continue reading Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

painting, Surrealism

Witch going to the Sabbath by Remedios Varo

In 1957 surrealist painter Remedios Varo created this painting, that represents a witch on her way to a sabbath, which is a purported gathering of those who practice the witchcraft and other rituals. The name became popular in the 20th century. Origins of the name Sabbath In 1668, German historian Johannes Praetorius published a work,… Continue reading Witch going to the Sabbath by Remedios Varo

Art, contemporary artist, Exhibitions

Tu m’ouvres tes bras et on fait un pays

Tomorrow, October 15th, is the opening of the exhibition Tu m’ouvres tes bras et on fait un pays : Brésil, corps et démocratie at the Galerie Ilian Rebei in Paris. The exhibition coincides with this electoral period in Brazil and bring together Brazilian artists from different generations that research the theme of the body and… Continue reading Tu m’ouvres tes bras et on fait un pays