Famous oil paintings Although the oil paint first began being used by the Chinese and Indian people to produce Buddhist paintings, somewhere between the V and the X century, the technique did not have great popularity until the XV century. Around that time, oil painting became the main production technique and its possibilities were widely… Continue reading
Famous oil paintings
Abstract paintings: 5 artists to keep an eye on
Abstract paintings: 5 artists to keep an eye on “There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” Pablo Picasso. In just a quick visit to a gallery or an art fair you can realize that abstract paintings are increasingly popular! Asbtract art has been gaining a leading… Continue reading
Watercolor painting tradition
Watercolor painting tradition Watercolor painting is one of the most beautiful and oldest strands of artistic creation. It is assumed that its appearance is parallel to the invention of paper and the brushes made with rabbit fur, over 2000 years ago, although only in 1550 John White, in charge of registering the customs and lives… Continue reading
Famous Artworks – Top 5
Famous Artworks – Top 5 The Art History is also told through paintings, translated by the hands of the artists who, in many cases, have not seen their work recognized at their own time. More than a mere categorization of the artistic similarities, which allows the creation of artistic movements and currents, artworks are an expression… Continue reading
The contemporary artwork of Matteo Negri
The contemporary artwork of Matteo Negri Born in Milan in 1982, Matteo Negri has been revolutionizing the conception and imaginary of the art world, thanks to his contemporary paintings and sculptures, finalised with hues that are used as an expressive instrument itselves. Graduated in sculpture by the Accademia di Belle Arti at Brera, Negri has… Continue reading
Online Art Galleries: the growing preference
Online Art Galleries: the growing preference Statistics speak for themselves, online art galleries are blooming! According to the 2015’s Hiscox Online Art Trade Report, online art transaction has been fighting a successful battle, and the $ 1 billion achieved in 2013 turned into $ 2.64 billion this year. The estimate value for 2019 is $ 6.3 billion!… Continue reading
Paintings sales achieved in pixels
Paintings sales achieved in pixels It continues active, until April 2016, the unprecedented fundraising campaign, launched by the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (MNAA), for the acquisition of the artwork “A Adoração dos Magos”, by the portuguese painter António Domingos Sequeira (1768-1837). Similarly to what has been already done by some international museums, although in… Continue reading
Welcome to the biggest online art gallery in Europe!
Welcome to the biggest online art gallery in Europe! The best of all? shairart allows you to have access to the best contemporary artworks, filed anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home. This online art store was created in April, 2014, with a simple goal: Make art accessible to all! After almost… Continue reading