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CREATE THE ILLUSION OF LIGHT AND SPACE
Looking to brighten up your home and create the illusion of space? A few pieces of well-chosen wall art can easily transform any room into an airy retreat. Colors that Create Space In small rooms, it is best to paint your walls white - it creates the illusion of space because it reflects ligh …
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR WALLS!
Spring is a time of birth, growth and renewal! As nature blossoms, follow suit with a fresh new look in your home and feel revitalized with new life and energy! So where do you start? We recommend that you make a wish list of artwork that you would like to see on your walls this year (not necessaril …
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REVAMP YOUR INTERIOR D?COR WITH A SAVVY SPLASH OF COLOR!
Are you bored with your existing décor? Would you like to update your home with a refreshing new look, but without a big budget? Injecting color into your home is an easy way to create life, vitality, interest and energy without breaking the bank. It’s easy! Maintain your existing key …
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SHARE THE JOY OF ART WITH E-CARDS!
Now you can Decorate Your Life and the lives of others by sending e-cards of your favorite items on ArtRev.com! An E-Card is similar to a regular postcard or greeting card, with the primary difference being it is digitally created and sent via email! Sending an E-Card is very simple and you do not …
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READY, GET SET, DECORATE!
Ready, get set, decorate! A wonderful way to create interest in your interior décor is to design with art sets. What exactly does that mean? Pair two or more works of art that compliment each other to create interest on a wall. That could mean pairing works with similar subject matter, col …
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CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH A SEASCAPE MAKEOVER!
Summer is on its way… refresh your walls with décor to match! Beach-inspired décor is timeless. It is always sure to make waves with its crisp lines, whitewashed walls, sun-drenched vistas and other warm accents. Celebrate the seaside by decorating with treasures inspired by th …
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ARRANGE A CHARITY ART AUCTION AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
A contemporary art auction spearheaded by U2 frontman Bono and British artist Damien Hirst raised more than $42 million for programs battling HIV and AIDS. The (Red) Auction, named for Bono’s fundraising effort battling AIDS in Africa, offered up 83 works by artists including Hirst, Jasper Joh …
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ART CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Irreplaceable works of art can suffer damages after years of exposure to unfavorable elements; water, heat, light, smoke… they can crack and show wear and tear from previous restorations of dubious quality. They can be damaged by human error in accidents, as in the case of Casino mogul Steve …
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THE MYSTERY OF DOCTOR GACHET
"I've done the portrait of Monsieur Gachet with a melancholy expression, which might well seem like a grimace to those who see it… Sad but gentle, yet clear and intelligent, that is how many portraits ought to be done… There are modern heads that may be looked at for a long time, …
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FREE LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH BY JEAN-CLAUDE PICOT
What better way to introduce art enthusiasts to the wonderful world of art collecting and art appreciation than to give away FREE artwork. For a limited time only, ArtRev.com is giving away limited edition lithographs by world famous artist, Jean-Claude Picot. This special offer is valid for a ve …
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ART MUSEUMS YOU SHOULD VISIT!
1- The Louvre in Paris is arguably the world's most famous Museum. It houses a wonderful collection of antiquities and European paintings, including Leonardo's Gioconda (Mona Lisa) and Madonna of the Rocks, Jacques Louis David's Oath of the Horatii, Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People and Alexand …
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PRIVATE TREASURES - PIVOTAL PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS
Not all art masterworks are exhibited in the great museums of the world. Some belong to private art collectors, one of the most expensive and exclusive “hobbies” reserved only for billionaires. Today's billionaires are no different from the grand dukes and popes of the Renaissance or …
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WHO IS AMBROISE VOLLARD?
Ambroise Vollard was the ultimate wheeler-dealer of the early 20th century art world; the man who gave Cezanne, Picasso, and Maillol their first one-man shows. He was the vortex of the Paris art world from the 1890's until his death in 1939. VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - WHO IS AMBROISE VOLLARD?
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EARLY PICASSO NUDE DISCOVERED IN ENGLISH BEDROOM!
A nude watercolor painted by Pablo Picasso when he was aged about 20 has been found in the bedroom of a house in south-west England. The work was found stacked with two works by other major artists, George Stubbs and Alfred Munnings, both of whom specialized in painting horses. "Etreinte" …
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GUIDE TO COLLECTING ART
Buy What You Like Art is meant to be displayed and enjoyed and it will more than likely be in your collection for some time, perhaps even your lifetime, so make sure it appeals to you. You can’t go wrong as long as it gives you pleasure and it is within your budget. Art is a personal choice …
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ART FORGERY OPERATION ON EBAY BROKEN UP BY FBI AND SPANISH POLICE
Spanish police and the FBI have dismantled a multimillion-dollar international art ring for the production and sale of counterfeit limited edition fine art prints of renowned artists including Pic... (continued on artrev.com)VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART FORGERY OPERATION ON EBAY BROKEN UP BY FBI A …
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THE VALUE OF ART
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases" KEATS Why collect art? To answer this question, you have to ask yourself why you are considering acquiring a piece of art. Fine art can cost a significant sum, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny. As lon …
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PICASSO ON WHEELS!
Have you ever wondered what a car designed by Picasso would look like? It may look something like this… Andy Saunders, a 44-year-old mechanic from Poole, Dorset, spent six months turning an aged Citroen 2CV into a cubist work of art inspired by Picasso's Portrait of Dora Maar. D... (contin …
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ART IS A BEAUTIFUL THING!
Art enthusiasts know that art and art preservation are important, but when asked why, it is often difficult to articulate. Art is important because it makes us feel good. It can challenge us. It is an extension of our personalities. It is a statement about society. It matters “just because&rd …
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SPORTS ART
Sports art has a rather glorious past. Olympic chariot races were captured on Grecian urns, the Aztecs depicted their favorite sport of tlachtli (a mix of volleyball, basketball and football) in their ancient works, Degas painted horseracing…. Sports art is a wonderful way to capture the hum …
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