September 6, 2026

Fine Art

Fine Art

Painting of Vesuvius eruption by artist said to have seen it to be auctioned

[ad_1] Jakob Philipp Hackert’s painting will be sold at Lyon & Turnbull’s in Edinburgh next week. A “dramatic” painting of Mount Vesuvius erupting in 1774 by an artist said to have witnessed the event is to go under the hammer next week. Landscape artist Jakob Philipp Hackert’s painting will be auctioned at Lyon & Turnbull

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‘It keeps me grounded’: How 2 S’pore artists embrace motherhood in their careers

[ad_1] MS Features: Artists in Singapore speak about motherhood Art has never been seen as a conventional career choice for the majority in Singapore. But for some, such as 36-year-old Ng Yang Ce and 38-year-old Emma Chong, the creative calling is instinctive and something that they’ve chosen not to ignore. Even the pressures of motherhood

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Marking milestone to kick off Fine Arts Fiesta

[ad_1] Sun, May 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM UTC WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring

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Wivenhoe Art Trail packed with artists and visitors for 2026

[ad_1] Artist, organiser and resident Alison Stockmarr, 62, said this year felt like a “real step up”. “It was terrific. The whole weekend was just buzzing,” she said. “It’s always a joy, because we have a lot of artists and makers and largely we’re on our own troughing away all year. Twice a year, we

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Southeast Bulloch Middle School hosts Fine Arts Gala, celebrating student creativity and community connection

[ad_1] Southeast Bulloch Middle School’s 2nd Annual Fine Arts Gala offered an evening celebrating the artistic expression and musical talent within its walls, drawing families and community members to witness the impressive work of its students — and even a few teachers. Art, music, and creativity filled the halls of Southeast Bulloch Middle School as

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From Hokusai to Hogarth, a landmark new book explores the history of printmaking

[ad_1] Holly EJ Black’s The Story of Printmaking: A Global History of Art is a landmark new book that explores the full history of prints as an art form. It’s the first ever publication to do so. Here I speak to Holly to discover more. I’ve always known what ‘paintings’ are, I think. They permeate into

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Mayfaire arts festival hands out $17,000 in prizes. See the winners

[ad_1] Updated Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM UTC (This article was revised to include video.) An artist from Bradenton won Best of Show at the 54th Mayfaire by-the-Lake fine art festival. The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College announced the awards for the annual festival at the conclusion of

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David Dane and his oil paintings of the Norfolk Broads

[ad_1] In 1966, I sat in a minibus on the way to Buckenham Ferry for my first sailing lesson. As we got close, I saw what looked like a huge ship moving slowly and majestically through a vast reedbed towards Norwich. It was a coaster headed for the turning basin on the corner of the

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New gallery opens with nod to North Bay’s artistic past

[ad_1] Bloch Bauers Gallery of Fine Art in downtown North Bay features Indigenous and regional works, with Ernest Taylor’s self-portrait drawing early attention at the opening Paintings lined the walls. Soapstone carvings sat under gallery lights. In one corner of the room, a self-portrait of Ernest “Ernie” Taylor drew visitors in. Bloch Bauers Gallery of

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The Fine Art of Blowing It – Today’s Insight – May 09, 2026 – Daily Devotional

[ad_1] Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my

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