The heart behind Robert Doisneau’s lens
Robert Doisneau’s photograph in my living room
As a kid, I grew up with a huge print of Robert Doisneau’s photograph, “Le Baiser de l’Hôtel de Ville,” hanging in our living room. I didn’t give it much thought; it was simply part of the family house decor. It wasn’t until years later that I discovered…
Fabergé: Jewellery becoming art
Fabergé’s era drenched in gems and gold
Let’s be honest—unless you’re into bling-bling or over-the-top glamour kitsch, The Russian aristocrat style isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In pre-revolutionary Russia, wealth was tightly held by a small elite of aristocrats, landowners, and royal family members. Their world was a dazzling display of jewels and gold, showcasing…
12 Best biopic movies about artists
The journey of artists through biopic movies
Thankfully, producers don’t just focus on blockbusters—they also take the time to create beautiful biopic movies that bring the lives of both famous and lesser-known artists to the screen, offering us a source of inspiration. While we know the reality might be a bit different—let’s not forget the…
Kuniyoshi: The underdog Ukiyo-e master from Edo
Japanese art with a mysterious edge
In 2016, I found myself at the “Fantastique” exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris, where over 170 works were on display, featuring artists like Goya, Redon, Delacroix, Gustave Doré, and Kuniyoshi. Already a huge fan of Doré, Goya, and Delacroix, I naturally couldn’t resist the chance to see…
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