The Dark Side of Art

The Dark Side of Art

Art has long been seen as a symbol of wealth and status. It is also a means of expressing and displaying beauty, as well as a reflection of cultural values. Behind the facade of the glamorous art world, however, lies a darker side, dominated by...
Is Fine Art a Good Investment?

Is Fine Art a Good Investment?

Whether you like Mark Rothko's large abstract paintings or not, there is no doubt that they are valuable. In 2012, a Rothko canvas fetched a record $87 million at auction. A recent collection featuring other American Abstract Expressionists,...
Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Anghialo, near Vinci, Republic of Florence, present-day Italy. Leonardo was a painter, sculptor, architect and engineer whose skill and intellect embodied the ideal of the Renaissance man perhaps more than any other person.
Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh is a Dutch painter, considered the greatest after Rembrandt van Rijn and one of the greatest post-impressionists. His full name is Vincent Willem van Gogh, he was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, the Netherlands, and died on July 29, 1890, in...