Edited on the 4th September 2024. Originally published on 22nd April 2013. During a visit to Chicago in 2013, I
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The Japanese art of sumi-e
Sumi-e (墨絵), also called suiboku-ga (水墨画), is Japanese ink wash painting. Sumi-e painting evolved in the 5th century from Chinese calligraphy. The main subjects
Continue readingPaula Rego and Edvard Munch: Dance
Today I present two paintings on a theme that has inspired two of my favourite painters: Paula Rego and Edvard Munch.
Continue readingTwo Masters of Light: Claude Lorrain and J.M.W. Turner
An enormous deep-red sunset over a stormy sea, an indication of an approaching typhoon.A detail from JMW Turner’s “Slave-Ship”. Painting
Continue readingPanathinaeos Paintings III: Boats
My good friend Elaine reminded me that I have no comprehensive collection of my paintings on the web, and so
Continue readingWho is the artist who should immortalize Monica Bellucci?
Back in 2009, I wrote a four part article on the Venus of Urbino, trying to answer the question: “Who
Continue readingPainting the Human Body and Flesh
Back in 1995 I visited an exhibition of the late period Degas in the National Gallery of London. Among the
Continue readingEmil Nolde – Part II:Flowers
Today is Palm Sunday, the day that the crowds greeted Jesus with Palm leaves in Jerusalem (and they crucified him
Continue readingCrucifixion I
As Easter approaches, I want to share with you some of my favourite depictions of the drama of Christ. I
Continue readingDanae and the golden rain – Η Δαναη και η Χρυση Βροχη
Ενας απο τους μυθους της Ελλαδας ειναι ο μυθος της Δαναης. Θα σταθω στο επιεσοδιο με τη χρυση βροχη και
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