David Najar’s journey from martial arts to fine arts

When viewing the serene and tranquil artwork of David Najar, or observing his modesty during a conversation, it’s hard to imagine the artist once taught a martial art used by soldiers. Believe it [...]

Henri Matisse painting looted by Nazis returns home

A painting by Henri Matisse has finally made its way home after disappearing 75 years ago. Matisse’s “Femme Assise” (Seated Woman) belonged to Paul Rosenberg, a renowned art dealer who fled from [...]

The Armory Show celebrates 102 years

This week marks the 102nd anniversary of the opening of the The Armory Show, one of America’s most important art exhibitions. From February 17, 1913 to March 15, 1913, the International [...]

Photographer recreates Renoir painting

A London-based photographer took on the daunting task of recreating dining scenes from the works of artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir. An article in The Telegraph reports that photographer Tim [...]

Today in Art History: Happy Birthday Pierre-Auguste Renoir!

Join Park West Gallery in celebrating Renoir's 170th birthday.

Turner to Cezanne at Everson Museum of Art

Visitors to the Everson Museum of Art experience a brush with greatness with the exhibition Turner to Cezanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales.

Renoir Retrospective: Promise of Happiness at The Seoul Museum of Art

The largest exhibit of Pierre-Auguste Renoir artworks ever to be held in Korea is being shown at the Seoul Museum of Art.

“Why Shouldn’t Art Be Pretty? There Are Enough Unpleasant Things in the World”

Born on February 25, 1841 in Limoges, France, Pierre Auguste-Renoir was a famous French painter whose paintings are probably the most popular, well-recognized, and frequently reproduced images in [...]

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