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July 12, 2025

This Is the One Painting Vincent van Gogh Is Known To Have Sold During His Lifetime

In 2024, an 1887 painting by Vincent van Gogh snagged one of the year’s highest prices at auction, clocking in at $33.19 million. At Christie’s New York, in 2022, Orchard with Cypresses sold for an astounding $117 million, making it one of the 15 most expensive artworks ever sold at auction.

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June 9, 2025

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Three Ancient Sculptures to Iraq

Three ancient artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections are on their way back home.

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June 7, 2025

Watch Two Art Historians Demystify Hieronymus Bosch’s ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’

There are few other artworks as dense, imaginative, and, at times, preposterous as Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights.

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June 5, 2025

Discover the 100 Greatest Paintings of All Time

Throughout history, there have been some paintings that stand apart, whether for their ability to shift artistic trends or revolutionize the way we perceive art. Any art aficionado can surely name a few, whether that be the Mona Lisa, Starry Night, or Guernica. But could you name 100 famous paintings? YouTuber Luiza Liz Bond certainly can.

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June 1, 2025

See How Picasso Drew His Masterpieces in Real-Time in This Incredible Documentary

In 1956, the French director Henri-Georges Clouzot released a documentary focusing on one of art history’s greatest masters: Pablo Picasso.

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May 31, 2025

Meet the Woman Who Made Vincent van Gogh Famous

Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh has long captivated the public's imagination, but did you know that his success isn't only...

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May 30, 2025

Here Are the Top 5 Most Valuable Paintings as of 2025

Art is more than a way to convey ideas and the beauty of the world. For many, it’s a financial investment. The right work of art can appreciate over time and, when sold, yield millions (upon millions) of dollars in profit. A painting’s sold price at auction can also clue us into trends and other market factors that are elevating the price of artwork.

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May 16, 2025

You Can Take a Walk Through the Sistine Chapel With This 3D Virtual Tour

With the Sistine Chapel in the spotlight thanks to the recently concluded Papal Conclave, architect Manuel Bravo took to his...

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April 30, 2025

Art Historian Rediscovers Lost Portrait of King Henry VIII in Photo Shared on Social Media

Like many art historians, Adam Busiakiewicz has a keen eye, especially when it comes to gilt frames.

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April 29, 2025

Claude Monet’s Stepdaughter Finally Gains Recognition in First-Ever U.S. Show

Last year, Impressionism marked its 150th anniversary. At the forefront of these celebrations was Claude Monet, one of the movement’s most coveted pioneers and the artist behind such masterpieces as Impressionism, Sunrise, Water Lilies, and Haystacks. Left out entirely was someone very close to him, and equally adept: the forgotten Monet, that is, Blanche Hoschedé-Monet.

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