Behind the museum exhibition scenes. How restorers restore works of art
Una Kastanovska, a graphics restorer, is currently engaged in the intricate restoration process of a 19th-century miniature portrait that has significantly deteriorated over time.
Boldini, Corcos, Romani. Three ways of seeing women
The article explores the divergent artistic styles of three Italian painters—Giovanni Boldini, Vittorio Matteo Corcos, and Juana Romani—active in Paris during the late 19th century, despite their shared context.
There were profits in several ways in that family
The article discusses the artistic success of Swedish painter Hanna Hirsch Pauli in Paris during the late 19th century and contrasting perspectives about her acclaim.
"Half knight, half peasant": the forgotten Anders Zorn claims his place with a major retrospective in Madrid
A retrospective exhibition of the Swedish painter Anders Zorn is being held in Madrid, marking his significance in the late 19th and early 20th-century art scene.
Art: Ambitious, Arrogant, and Fearless
The article discusses Paula Modersohn-Becker, a pioneering painter of the late 19th century, highlighting her ambition, perceived arrogance, and fearless nature as key traits that enabled her to pursue her artistic career despite societal norms.
This tense romantic mystery combines magic, politics, and dangerous passion. Here’s why 'The Illusionist' is a must-see film
Set in late 19th-century Vienna, a city captivated by art, politics, and spiritualism, a mysterious figure named Eisenheim emerges, shaking the foundations of the empire with his extraordinary illusions.
Izidor Kršnjavi: A Visionary Who Shaped Croatian Culture and Education
Izidor Kršnjavi was a pivotal cultural and educational reformer in Croatia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for his ambitious vision of Croatia as a hub of education and art.
Here are the 'Macchiaioli', the avant-garde that revolutionized art
The exhibition 'I Macchiaioli' showcases over a hundred works, highlighting the revolutionary influence of the Macchiaioli movement in 19th-century Italian painting, which was significant for its expression of Risorgimento ideals.
José, Joaquín, Valeriano and Gustavo Adolfo: the Bécquer who painted Spain in the 19th century
A major exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Seville highlights a dynasty of painters, culminating with the influential poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, who was also known for his drawings.
The new cruelty
The article reflects on the life and posthumous recognition of Cecilia Giménez, who became a global figure after her controversial restoration of a 19th-century fresco, while also highlighting the collective humiliation she experienced.
The Christmas Message: Learning to See in the Dark
Amidst the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, a dispute has arisen over six modern stained-glass windows installed in the southern aisle, contrasting with the 19th-century historical windows.