SURREALISM: THE ART MOVEMENT THAT DEFIED LOGIC AND TRANSFORMED MODERN ART
Inspired by Freud’s psychoanalysis and the “madness” of war, Surrealism was an avant-garde movement that sought to liberate the mind from reason and explore the subconscious through art and literature.
REALISM IN ART HISTORY: THE 19TH-CENTURY MOVEMENT THAT GAVE VOICE TO THE MARGINALIZED
In the latter half of the 19th century, French artists rebelled against Romantic fantasy. In a break from idealism, a movement was born that sought truth in the everyday and exposed social injustices.
A PORTRAIT OF PAIN: THE RAW REALITY OF FRIDA KAHLO IN "THE BROKEN COLUMN"
More than a simple self-portrait, this work stands as a profound visual chronicle of the physical and emotional pain that marked its creator's life, transforming her suffering into a powerful testament of art.
MICHELANGELO'S PIETÀ: THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN THE DIVINE AND THE HUMAN
Michelangelo's Pietà (1498) is a marble masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary holding Jesus with serenity. Its idealized beauty and symbolism of death and resurrection make it an icon of the Renaissance. Keep reading to discover more about its creation and legacy.
MICHELANGELO'S DAVID: AN ICON OF THE RENAISSANCE AND HUMAN VIRTUE
Get to know Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece of the Renaissance that depicts the biblical hero before facing Goliath, emphasizing his intelligence. Carved between 1501 and 1504, it symbolizes cunning and is an emblem of art and humanism.
ANDY WARHOL AND MARILYN MONROE: ICONS OF POP ART
Discover how Andy Warhol turned Marilyn Monroe into a pop art icon, exploring themes such as fame and mass consumption. Through his silkscreens, like the 1967 Marilyn series, he made the actress an emblem of mass culture. Learn how this work changed art history and continues to have an impact today.
GRAND DÎNER DU LOUVRE: THE GALA THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ART AND FASHION IN PARIS
The Grand Dîner du Louvre is an exclusive event that combines art, fashion, and gastronomy, featuring an exhibition of over 60 fashion pieces. Held at the Louvre Museum, it aims to raise funds for its activities and highlights the connection between art and fashion, further establishing the Louvre as a cultural landmark.