Spike in Warhol painting sales proves resilience and relevance

Andy Warhol was, is and forever will be an art icon and cultural phenomenon. In 2008, his 12-foot painting, “Eight Elvises”, sold for over $100m. This was a new benchmark for Warhol, as only  four previous artists -Pablo Picasso, Jackson…

MAXXI – National Museum of the XXI Century Arts, by Zaha Hadid

MAXXI, Museum of the XXI Century Arts, designed by the legendary Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, will serve as Italy’s first national museum of art, and it’s first national museum of architecture. MAXXI is a complex of interconnected structures, that function…

Did Jack White deserve spot in ‘It Might Get Loud’?

It Might Get Loud is a narrative about the electric guitar, told from the vantage point of three guitarists. Two of them, Jimmy Page and U2’s “The Edge” are undeniable guitar heroes. However, the legendary status of the third guitarist remains…

Symphonic & Sexy: A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Music

Contrary to popular belief, classical music isn’t dead. In fact, the concert hall is a great place to become more cultured and can serve as a great meeting spot, whether you’re headed out for a date or a casual gathering…

Robert Longo’s masterpieces in charcaol

New York City artist Robert Longo has been making major contributions to art, film and music since the 1970’s. In the 1980s, Longo directed several music videos, including New Order’s “Bizzare Love Triangle”, Megadeths’s “Peace Sells…” and “The One I…

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