Art History

Jan 24

Art on Shikishi: Japan's Traditional Cardboard

A shikishi is a type of traditional Japanese mounting board or card that is often used for calligraphy and artwork. The term "shikishi"...

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Nov 15, 2023

Island Echoes and Poetry in Cyberspace: Sharing the Beauty of Blaise Cendrars' 'Islands'

As recounted in the inaugural post of this blog, the launch of an online gallery feels akin to embarking on a digital odyssey—a...

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Oct 27, 2023

Brushes and Guns : The Heist of Monet's Sunrise

It was in the city of Le Havre, France, in 1872 that Claude Monet painted 'Impression, Sunrise,' which gave its name to the Impressionist...

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Oct 16, 2023

Sardines Inspiration: Paul Signac in Port Louis

In 1922, Paul Signac spends the summer in Port Louis, Brittany. Alongside Georges Seurat, he is one of the founders of the Pointillist...

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