Sara Antónia Matos, director and curator of the Atelier-Museum Júlio Pomar, agreed to choose and comment for the Observer, 10 paradigmatic works of Júlio Pomar. In these choices, which include works from 1946 to 2011, it is possible to observe changes in style and technique, even when the themes are repeated. the portuguese artist Júlio Pomar who studied at the António Arroio School of Decorative Arts and at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Lisbon and Porto, is still recognized today as a neo-realist painter, involved in art as a form of social protest. The “Gadanheiro” and “O Almoço do Trolha” are from...
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For the first time in history, the British Museum is dedicating an exhibition to emerging artists. The museum has acquired drawings that communicate current issues such as police violence and LGBTQ+ identity. The 24 drawings are displayed together with older works also related to these themes or a similar technique.The exhibition titled "Drawing attention: emerging British Artists" is a play on words both for the format of the works - drawings - and for the message, as all works call attention to issues of identity, social justice and queer expression.
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Today, it was announced that Jeff Koons will launch an NFT project in a way that truly embodies the cryptographic spirit: his work literally goes to the moon. Koons made a series of corresponding sculptures (NFTs) that will land on the moon. While many works of art have been sent into space, this is the first one approved to land on the surface of the moon. The intention is for the sculptures to remain there forever. The project is titled Phases of the Moon.
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Art belongs to humanity as a whole, so it's more than legitimate to want to enjoy it. There are several museums and centers for the dissemination of contemporary art around the world. Which ones should you visit? Some of the most anticipated exhibits are set to hit the stage during the month of April. With new works from rising artists to the fascinating painters of the 20th century, we recommend five national and international exhibitions, which deserve a visit with lynx eyes, attentive to the smallest detail.
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