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5 artist couples that transformed art history

The history of art has often been told from a male perspective, but many pairs of artists who shared life and studio were spaces of shared creation where women played a decisive role. Beyond the romantic myth, these artistic couples functioned as

The great tradition of Catalan sculpture: from Josep Llimona to Joan Rebull

Catalan sculpture from the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century is one of the most solid and coherent chapters in the history of European art. The present auction brings together an exceptional group of works

International Klein Blue: Yves Klein and the blue that transformed art

Color is a universal and, at the same time, deeply personal experience. It moves us, commands us, guides us. In art, it becomes a wordless language that communicates that which escapes form. From the mineral pigments of prehistoric caves to today’s digital

Chillida and Oteiza: Basque Avant-Garde Sculpture

The transformation of Basque sculpture in the 20th century In the mid-twentieth century, Basque sculpture underwent a profound transformation that placed it on the international art map. In this process of renewal and avant-garde, two figures emerged as indisputable references: Chillida (1924-2002)

The Splendor of Catalan Sculpture: Joan Rebull as an Inescapable Referent

Catalan sculpture has experienced moments of splendor that have left an indelible mark on European art. From the Middle Ages to modern times, Catalonia has been the cradle of great talents who, through stone, bronze or marble, have expressed the identity, spirit

Ariadne on a panther: A Neoclassical jewel on auction

Immerse yourself in the neoclassical universe with this exceptional marble sculpture representing Ariadne, the mythical Cretan princess, riding a panther. The myth of Ariadne and the Neoclassical period The figure of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, has been an inexhaustible

The triumph of Salvador Dalí and surrealism in the year of its centenary

Coinciding with the celebration of the centenary of surrealism, Setdart presents 5 monumental sculptures of one of its greatest exponents, Salvador Dalí. On October 15, Surrealism turned 100 years old and, today, it remains one of the most decisive and fascinating movements

The trail of Michelangelo. An unpublished bronze christ in Spain

When we mention a genius like Michelangelo, our mind immediately travels to his masterpieces: “The Pietà”, the “Moses” or the imposing “David”. These colossal and eternal marble sculptures have transcended time, captivating for centuries all those who stop to contemplate them. The

Literature as a source of inspiration in art

Artists like Kim Simonsson are still inspired by the great stories that have accompanied us since our childhood. The alliance between literature and the visual arts has been and continues to be one of the most fruitful and inspiring binomials for artistic

Dalí and Surrealism

The obsessions, torments and hidden desires hidden in the human psyche have been one of the most powerful creative engines in our history. In this respect, the year 1900 became a key date, when a real fervor to explore, interpret and understand

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