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Study of Reclining Lions by Eugene Delacroix. The owners were not sure that it was a Delacroix, De LusactoldAgence France-Presse (AFP). When I arrived in the living room, my gaze was attracted by his magnetism. “Study of Reclining Lions” by Eugène Delacroix. (Photo: Eugène Delacroix viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) It was very moving. Delacroixs works are seen very regularly in museums but very little in private hands. Delacroix was one of the leading artists of the Romanticism movement....

Serene (2024). Undoubtedly, Eugene’s art draws the viewer in. The figures in his work appear immersed in thought, leading us to fill in the blanks. “Serene” (2024). Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. Photo: Sydney Foster. Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim How did your love of art begin? Photo: Sydney Foster. Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim Ive always been drawn to creativity in all its forms, especially music....

Installation view of Shepard Fairey: Golden Compass at Over the Influence, Bangkok. Some collages also incorporate newspaper clippings that, for Fairey, exude historical relevance. I like the idea that were all shaped by the media we consume. Installation view of “Shepard Fairey: Golden Compass” at Over the Influence, Bangkok. The exhibitions centerpiece is arguably a composition featuring two women lounging on a beach beneath an open parasol. Back then, no one was thinking about climate change....

The 7.7-magnitude shock happened near Mandalay and rippled throughout Southeast Asia and China. The effects have been catastrophic; the death toll is at least 2,000 people, with many more missing. The ripple effects have also brought destruction to neighboring countries. The collapse killed 11 people, and about 75 are still unaccounted for as of Sunday, March 30. Thanks to social media, we can see firsthand how disorienting and scary this is....

The comedians solution was one of subtlety. Above all, Twain was a patriot in the best sense of the word. He loved America but knew it was deeply flawed. Conan O‘Brien speaking at South by Southwest 2024. (Photo: Jay Dixit, viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) He made us passionately hate those characters, OBrien noted. He punched up, not down, and he deeply, deeply empathized with the weak. Twain was allergic to hypocrisy, and he loathed racism....

Equally ambitious is the first floors expanded reception hall, now complete with an entirely new second level. Such features can be found throughout the rest of the Frick as well. Its a homecoming that shouldnt be missed. The Garden Court. (Photo: Joseph Coscia Jr.) More information about the Frick Collections grand reopening can be found on itswebsite. On April 17, the renowned museum will finally reopen. (Photo: Joseph Coscia Jr.)...

And right along with it, helping createMilan Design Week, isFuorisalone. Pulling everything together is a central themeConnected Worlds. An installation calledPortanuova Vertical Connectionperfectly interprets this theme. Michela Picchi for GLO This walkable Layher structure uses AI to guide the visitor’s experiences. Some of the big names participating in Fuorisalone include Google, IKEA, and Gucci. Other must-see events includeLAppartamentoby Artemest. Tortona Design Week So what’s the best way to experience Fuorisalone?...

One of the simplest, yet best explanations, is homed at theOsaka City Museum of Natural History. An insightful model there shows how earthquakes are formed miles below the ground. These plates collide, slide past, and move apart from each other. Photo: serezniy/Depositphotos The model depicts a tiny city attached to a metal sheet. The bottom part is connected to a block that is continually rolling; however, the friction is unpredictable....

In the first exercise, Macedo walks through blending colors to create a smooth gradient. This is a crucial base for realistic drawing that can elevate any composition. Next, learn how to apply colored pencil blending to shading a three-dimensional object. The final exercise is to draw an apple in colored pencil. Ready to take your drawings to the next level? In this course, the artist will guide you through three different exercises, step by step....

Christie’s has been cultivating the Asian market for Basquiat for many years. The painting stars two elliptically-eyed figures, which represent griots. A large part of his skill was in ensuring that those influences were kept in perfect visual balance. Photo: Christie’s Images LTD. 2025 If Basquiat was a griot, he was a beguiling one, telling a personal tale with universal impact. Photo: Christie’s Images LTD. 2025

Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos(Not a picture of the actual patient.) The food falls out. I cant eat with fork. Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos(Not a picture of the actual patient.) His wife, Iliana, added that they’ve even avoided visiting people because he felt ashamed. The foundation also points out that ET is often misdiagnosed as Parkinsons disease. Recently, Avendano underwent a focused ultrasound treatment on his brain using an MRI machine. Without the need for surgery or anesthesia, the man remained fully conscious during the procedure....

A post shared by E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation (@eowilsonbiodiversityfoundation) When was the last time you really stopped to appreciate nature? In our fast-paced lives, its easy to get lost in screens and consumed by worries about the future. In a powerfulvideofor theE.O. Ford worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning authorAnthony Doerrto shape this message. The video carries forward the dream of renowned biologist and naturalist E.O. Wilson, who saw nature as something to explore, understand, and fall in love with....

Design lovers rejoice, the 63rdSalone del Mobileis set to open in Milan on April 8. The renowned fair brings together the best of the design industry, with over 2,100 exhibitors from 37 countries. Within the complex, visitors will find not only the Salone but also Euroluce. Over the course of two days,Light for Life. Light for Spaces, brings together 20 leading voices in the sector, including Lonneke Gordijn ofDRIFT. The design fair also leaves space for emerging talent with the 26th annual SaloneSatellite....