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Why do paintings get damaged over time? We all assume that there are certain factors that can affect the quality of a painting, but what are these factors? What causes paintings to get damaged? Today we will help you protect works of art from the passage of time: How to care for your paintings.

Cosme Herrera is a Cuban sculptor born and raised in Havana, based in Austin, TX. He started out as a wood carver in the Havana area in late 1998. He began carving and exhibiting his first sculptures at the Malecón Art Fair.

You have surely seen paintings of different sizes hanging from walls in homes and museums. Some bigger and some smaller. For example, the Mona Lisa painting measures only 77 x 53 cm. But have you ever wondered what the largest painting in the world is?

In a dark chapter of history, thousands of Jewish families were forced to leave their homes and possessions during the Nazi regime in Germany. One of these stories is that of Lilly Cassirer Neubauer, a courageous woman who had to make a difficult decision in 1939: to sell a valuable painting to obtain a visa and escape the looming horror, Rue St. Honoré in the Afternoon, Effect of Rain, a famous creation by the Franco-Danish artist Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro. However, this forced sale would trigger a decades-long legal battle for the return of the stolen artwork, which would ultimately end up in the hands of the renowned Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Last summer, the Museum and Library of the Hispanic Society of New York in Upper Manhattan emerged from an extended period of renovation, arousing anticipation within the artistic community. However, something was notably different: none of its old master paintings were in sight. Many of these works, which had recently returned after participating in a traveling exhibition of the collection, were temporarily absent. However, the wait was worth it, as now a selection of these pieces, created by renowned artists such as El Greco, Diego Velázquez, and Francisco Goya, are on display in an exhibition titled ‘A Collection without Borders.’

At a time when diversity and innovation take center stage in the art world, American museums are leading the way by embarking on a journey to explore less conventional artistic movements and delve into the presentation of lesser-known creators. These prominent exhibitions depart from the tried-and-true masters and offer visitors a broader and more diverse view of contemporary artistic creativity.

Sculpture is an art form that has evolved over the centuries and continues to be a vibrant and relevant artistic expression today. As the world moves forward into the future, contemporary sculptors have continued to push the boundaries of creativity, using a wide range of materials and techniques to create works that captivate and inspire audiences. In this article, we will explore some of the most well-known and prominent sculptor artists in the current art scene.

Current trends in architecture are marked by a combination of technological innovation, sustainability, and a focus on user experience. In a constantly evolving world, architects are striving to create spaces that are not only visually striking but also functional and environmentally friendly.

The prodigious 10-year-old painter, Andrés Valencia, is defying all expectations by selling his works for prices that exceed $100,000.