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Henri Matisse: King of the Wild Artists Movement

Matisse has a place in the Hall of Fame of modern art, at the same rank as Picasso, since he was the leader of Fauvism, the avant-garde movement that kick-started the 20th century.

15 Incredible Butterfly Murals Created by Mantra Globally

Artist Mantra Turns Building Walls Into Butterfly Exhibits

Through years of practice, Mantra has developed the skills to work on any manner of canvases, surfaces of varying materials and sizes, making him a prolific artist on the streets, and one of the most popular avant-garde artists in Europe currently.

Each of These Cakes Belongs In a Museum

If you’re ever in Moscow and have a taste for artisan cakes you absolutely must pay a visit to Tortik Annushka, a bakery which creates avant-garde cakes inspired by fine art.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

These Cars Are the Stars of the Next Villa Erba Auction

Talbot-Lago T150-C SS 'Goutte d’Eau' Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi Expected to fetch: $3.5 million 2016 McLaren P1 GTR Expected to fetch: $3.5 million 2015 Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder Expected to fetch: $1.3 million 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari Expected to fetch: $3.1 million 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Torpedo-Sport Avant-Garde

The Many Gorgeous Works of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama, an Artist With a Career Span of 60+ Years

She developed a fascination for the avant-garde style as well as abstract impressionism. Her exhibitions , even today at age 91, focus on feminism, minimalism and the environment, and seek to bring brightness and color to every exhibit. Many of her pieces feature polka dots.

27 Wintry Log Cabins to Escape to During the Holidays

Some cabins are pretty avant-garde these days, like this in Whistler, British Columbia. 7. Imagine staying in this amazing cabin by a geothermal lake in Montana. 8. An exciting look inside a charming beach cottage located in Provincetown, Massachusetts. 9.

This Artist Will Take You Into a Jungle With His Paintings

This Late in Life Painter Created Stunning Works of Art!

While his work received much criticism for its naive and primitive style, Rousseau is well-recognized in the art world as a self-made and self-taught genius whose paintings continue to influence and inspire avant-garde and impressionist artists. These paintings are sure to light a spark within you!

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

The Whole Family Can Help Make These Christmas Crafts

Hanging Tree Image courtesy of The Wow Style By using these simple tools and decorations, you'll be able to create this very avant-garde floating tree. 9. Pipe Tree Image courtesy of Martha Stewart Get your hand on different sizes of PVC pipes and get decorating! 10.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

What a Dream it Would Be to Spend a Night on These Yachts

This avant-garde vessel will surely make all billionaires and movie stars who own classic yachts green with envy. 6. Dubai While not the most expensive yacht on the list, Dubai's price tag is pretty steep - it is estimated to be worth $350 million.

Have You Ever Seen Buildings Like These Before?

The Baha'i are a religious group that believe in the spiritual unity of all humankind. www.globeimages.net Edificio Torres Blancas (Madrid, Spain) Built in 1968, this is actually one building, designed by Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza, meant to display the Spanish avant-garde of the 60's and 70's. upload.wikimedia.org

15 Unforgettable Paintings by Marc Chagall, Explained

Homage to Apollinaire | 1911 Homage to Apollinaire, painted by Marc Chagall in 1911, pays tribute to the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire, a close friend of the artist and an influential figure in the Parisian avant-garde scene.

The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh

Johanna was from an affluent Amsterdam family that was associated with artists and the avant-garde. When she was widowed, these people came to console her and inform her about her inheritance and what she should do. She attentively followed the instructions, as was her custom.

Uncovering the New UNESCO Sites Declared in 2023

The site boasts a fusion of Indian and local artistic influences, along with an avant-garde approach to construction using large stones.

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Incredible Photos of Veterans from the Napoleonic Wars

Monsieur Ducel Mameluke de la Garde 1813-1815. Monsieur Dupont Fourier for the 1st Hussar. Monsieur Lefebre sergeant 2nd Regiment of Engineers 1815. Monsieur Loria 24th Mounted Chasseur Regiment Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Monsieur Maire 7th Hussars c. 1809-15.

12 of France's Oldest and Greatest Churches

12 Gorgeous Churches That Reveal France's Beautiful Past

Notre Dame de la Garde source Another church built in the antique Byzantine style is this unbelievable construction dedicated to the patron saint of Sailors, Notre-Dame de la Garde at Marseille.

Discover the Art of Paul Signac, the Father of Pointillism

Unlike the classic Parisian Salon, their gallery embraced creative freedom and supported budding avant-garde artists. Sunday (c. 1888-1890) Through the Salon des Artistes Indépendants , Signac met Georges Seurat.

10 Museums Famed For Their Unusual Architecture

Apart from being one of the largest museums in the country, it’s also one of the most varied and interesting modern art museums in the world, so everyone interested in modernist art and avant-garde art should definitely drop by.

These Stunning Bridges Are Definitely Worth a Visit

The Pont du Gard Many years ago, around 2,000 years to be precise, this bridge was an aqueduct system that transported water to the Roman city, Nemausus. This bridge is a testament to the building skills of the Romans – it is 56 feet high and over 30 miles long. 4.

10 Monumental Roman Ruins That Laugh in the Face of Time

What Did the Romans Ever Build for Us? This, This, This...

Pont du Gard, France source The Pont du Gard is an ancient aqueduct once used by the Romans to carry fresh water to the city of Nimes, in modern day France. Each stone (some weigh up to six tons) had to be cut precisely since no mortar was available to fit them together.

15 of the Most Beautiful Buildings in Art Nouveau Style

The building's facade was designed by Ernest Flagg and it features avant-garde steel details meshed with glass and terracotta decorative elements. 13.

Cheers! 8 European Brews All Beer-Lovers Need to Taste

Bière de Garde Literally “beer for keeping”, this is an old-fashioned type of strong pale ale that underwent warm fermentation and aging, resulting in a heady ale with a particularly high alcoholic content, cellared aroma and chocolatey flavor.

11 Unforgettable Destinations in Provence, France

11 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Beautiful Provence, France

Beyond the medieval atmosphere of the "first Duchess of France," as Uzes is called, you will find ancient Roman remains very well preserved, such as Pont du Gard, an ancient water canal that crosses the region near the town.