Leon Bakst developed elegant modern style full of ornaments, references to antique and folk traditions. He was born in Russia in 1866 under surname Rosenberg, however, already at the time of his first exhibition, the artist took pseudonym Bakst. Origins of this surname are unclear. Totally…
Calm painting of "The Fisherman" seems to convey the viscosity of water. Since Talmudic times the fish has been a symbol of abundance. Created in the unique style by Reuven Rubin the artwork captures by several focused details. For instance, light blue houses in the…
Marcel Janko is one of the founders of Dadaism movement. The artistic career began when Marcel together with his brother Jules performed in cabaret Romanian folklore and played the accordion. In this context, they became acquainted with Hugo Ball and, therefore, the other independent artists of Cabaret Voltaire. …
Keith Haring, a worldwide famous American artist, whose works initially remind prehistoric art. His paintings with schematic depictions of human figures and animals constitutes rows of repetitive patterns. Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphic, the painter explained his attitude toward the sign and symbol: “I am intrigued…
Please see further details of “Negba” by Itzu Rimmer Negba is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Interestingly, its name means "southward" in Biblical Hebrew. G-d commanded Abraham to travel towards the north, south, east and west, that is how this word determined the location. In…