The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous statues in the world. She stands in New York and looks towards the ocean. Freedom is dressed in clothes of the times of antiquity, holding a torch in one hand, and in the other - a tablet with the mysterious inscription "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI". There are fragments of chains under her feet. Obviously, all this has its own meaning, but what?
Arno Brecker was friends with the most famous modernist painters, was fond of the Renaissance, became famous as the chief sculptor of Nazi Germany and saved the life of Pablo Picasso. Hitler's favorite sculptor, treated kindly by the authorities, after the war he escaped the fate of his customers and, according to rumors, almost went to work in the Soviet Union
Fascinating, sentimental, romantic, sensual, graceful, magical, fabulous, divine, incomprehensible, mysterious, enchanting, mysterious … and this is not the whole list of epithets that can be said to the heroines of paintings by the Moscow artist Vladimir Mukhin. Only an inspired male artist was able to see and so masterfully create in color all of the above qualities of the portrayed women woven together in color
The French capital has always attracted creative bohemians, it was a real haven for artists, writers and romantic people. Therefore, almost all new-fangled trends, styles and trends in art originated here. In our publication you will get acquainted with the works of Frederick Arthur Bridgman - one of the most popular painters who worked in the direction of Orientalism, which originated in France at the beginning of the 19th century and dominated the galleries of Europe until its end
The personal life of outstanding people always attracts the attention of readers, especially if it is full of juicy details, incredible stories, secrets and riddles. But today we will talk about the personal life of the artist Vasily Surikov, about which not so much is known. But the amazing story of his love will not leave anyone indifferent
Many of our readers are ardent admirers of the works of artists of the last century, when the number of various innovative trends and trends simply went off scale. The current masters of painting are trying to revive some of those directions, but in a modern interpretation. And today, in our virtual gallery, the works of the modern artist Andrey Protsyuk, who absorbed into his work the best traditions of the avant-garde and modern, used by the great masters of the twentieth century - Picasso, Chagall, Klimt
Anyone can easily notice that the topic of grief is very popular with artists. And often modern people do not even know about the history of the origin of some paintings or sculptures and their true meaning
Monuments to Lenin, which can still be found both in Russia and on the territory of the former Soviet republics, are a living reminder of a bygone era. Some images of the leader are made on such a scale that you are simply amazed: how much fantasy, money, inhuman labor has been invested in these projects … One example of such irrepressible idolatry is a giant head on the Kirov reservoir in Kyrgyzstan
Thousands of various monuments are opened around the world every year. Among them there are monuments to famous politicians, heroes, actors, even books and pets. However, it turns out that there are not so many monuments dedicated to famous actresses around the world. Particularly noteworthy are those statues that are dedicated to truly legendary actresses who left their mark not only in the hearts of the audience, but also in the history of world cinema
Few periods in European history have brought about such significant social and cultural changes as the one and only year 1848 (later called the Spring of Nations), which ushered in nationalist revolutions across the continent. It was the peak of romanticism that defined 19th century European art and politics
Among other sculptures, the work of Tung Ming-Chin is extremely easy to recognize - people and objects are trying to escape from them, and the tree does not allow them to break through a solid shell, so that the viewer can only guess the contours of what is under "Stretched wood tissue"
Ancient statues themselves are considered some of the most interesting artifacts from the distant past. And it happens that other relics are found in them: scrolls, letters, money or other items of historical significance. Such finds are often completely unexpected and strange, since no one could even expect to find something similar inside and could not have imagined that the creators of these works of art could think of such a thing
Touching sketches about the life of ordinary Soviet people - here a mother leads two restless kids through a blizzard, here a Yakut girl closely follows a flying plane, here a tender girl clung to a stocky sailor. Porcelain sculptures by Nina Malysheva - kind and slightly ironic stories, a look at Soviet reality through the prism of unconditional love for people
Every car owner at least once faced the fact that his dirty car became the object of vandalism. Who hasn't seen the classic "wash me" or something even more interesting in their dirty car? For Moscow artist Nikita Golubev, dirty cars have become canvases. Blank canvases awaiting the touch of a master's hand to be transformed into incredibly beautiful, surreal works of art. What a pity that all of them are ultimately destined to be covered with a new layer of g
In France, in the commune of Saint-Voulbas, 20 miles from Lyon, the remains of an Iron Age "princess" were discovered during construction work. Why "princesses"? Because at the time of the burial, the stranger was wearing gorgeous precious jewelry. Apparently, during her lifetime, they amazed the imagination of the retinue. Now the artifacts will be examined by researchers
Hollywood is considered the capital of the global film industry. Therefore, every year millions of both beginners and artists already well-known in their countries try to open its doors. And so, not many are capable of surviving in the midst of fierce competition, while not losing human feelings. Today we want to tell you some interesting facts about the friendship that has linked real Hollywood stars Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz for over 20 years. How they managed to save it - read in this article
While many Russians dream of retirement as an opportunity to do what they love, these Americans do not think so. They have been able to create masterpieces for more than half a century. These actors are full of energy, creative plans, their names are known and loved by millions. And even though now they are not so young and attractive, their career still continues. We present to your attention a list of Hollywood watchmen who, even in old age, continue to participate in the filming
Parents teach us from childhood to think before speaking or doing. Therefore, it is doubly interesting what motivated these adults who were able to so goofy. Of course, scandals with them immediately hit the front pages, and readers were able to form their opinion about these VIPs. Then there were refutations, explanations, but, as they say, the sediment remained. Today we will remember all those unpleasant situations, after which our view of famous personalities underwent a
Of course, the personal enmity of famous people cannot pass unnoticed by journalists. An evil taunt, a careless word, and sometimes an obvious gesture of unfriendliness - all this is immediately discussed in the press, sometimes acquiring bizarre forms as a result. After all, "Star Wars" - one of the favorite topics of the secular chronicle. Today we want to recall the famous quarrels, which have acquired not just a public outcry, but have also become the subject of cartoons, Internet memes and simply, as they say, a parable in me
We are used to the stereotype when a man is engaged in a career and earns several times more than his wife. In this case, the woman is destined to be the "rear" and play on the sidelines. Meanwhile, modern ladies manage to be successful at work and raise children, and they choose ordinary guys as their husbands. Especially the situation when she is a star, and he is with her, is clearly visible among celebrities. Let's remember such couples today and find out what their relationship is based on
Fame and fortune are powerful indicators of a celebrity, but sometimes they are the ones that corrupt the faint of heart and lead to disaster in their lives. After all, not everyone is able to pass the test of "copper pipes", and it often happens that a celebrity in the prime of his career suddenly commits a series of rash acts, thereby signing a verdict to his success. Today we have collected the names of some of them in the hope of telling you the stories of their lives
From the screen, they seem so cute, witty and kind. Many of them participate in charity events, help those in need, advocate a good attitude towards homeless and wild animals, and are simply reputed to be good parents. However, for some reason, just from their name alone, the faces of the directors change, and a nervous tic begins at the service personnel. So what's going on? Why do some tabloids call them overrated stars, others - the most quarrelsome and capricious personalities; well and
For the most part, we are used to seeing cinema as entertainment. Nevertheless, it is also a powerful conductor of ideology, ranging from political ideas to the standards of human relations. As an art that makes extensive use of visuals, cinema has actively shaped the concept of feminine beauty. However, the heroines of different eras themselves actively promoted the images they created at the "dream factory". Let's track the evolution of the ideals of female attractiveness using popular
They seem to have everything - fame, success, wealth. However, for complete happiness, these representatives of the creative elite did not have enough power. In their desire to change the world, they relied on politics and … won. After all, as they say, in order to become a politician, it is not necessary to have public administration skills - it is enough to be a multimedia person. And the Russian phrase about the cook who can run the state turned out to be prophetic for these Hollywood stars
Love for our smaller brothers is one of the popular trends of our time. People go vegan, fight pollution and … bequeath millions to their pets. Sometimes the life of celebrity favorites resembles a fairy tale - personal palaces, the best delicacies, individual servants and popular social media accounts. Who are the owners of these lucky ones - today we will tell you about it
Let someone grumble like an old man that life during a pandemic has completely quieted down. But no, it is still boiling, only the stellar youth has become more secretive. No sooner had the fans moved away from the experiences of the separation of one famous couple, then the paparazzi are telling a secret about another stellar romance. Today we will tell you about which celebrity last year managed to learn romance and happiness in love relationships
Today, illustrated books are experiencing a new round of popularity. We learn more and more names of great book illustrators working around the globe, and each new name is a new magnificent world full of fairy-tale creatures, beautiful princesses, mysterious gardens and enchanted castles. Christian Birmingham is a British artist of the "classical" direction in book illustration, whose works rediscover the wonderful stories of Andersen and Lewis, Perrault and Carroll
July 19 marks the 86th anniversary of the famous actor, the legendary Soviet Sherlock Holmes, People's Artist of the RSFSR Vasily Livanov. Even if this role, which became his calling card, were the only one, he would forever go down in the history of cinema, but there are dozens of other bright roles in his filmography. But the actor is known not only for this. For which he was awarded the Order of the British Empire, why Astrid Lindgren wanted to get to know him personally, how Livanov created the "Bremen Town Musicians" under cognac, and
July 18 marks the 50th anniversary of the famous actor, director and screenwriter, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Leonid Barats. He approached this milestone with considerable achievements: the performances of the comic theater "Quartet I" have been gathering full houses for almost 30 years, the films "Election Day", "Radio Day" and "What Men Talk About" have become real cinema hits, the actor has two grown daughters and one little son. But at the same time, he still admits in an interview that he feels like a small person, “there is nothing for
September 16 marks the 76th anniversary of the famous TV presenter, People's Artist of Russia Angelina Vovk. The programs "Good night, kids" and "Song of the Year" could not have been imagined without her participation, but for many years she has not appeared on the screens. It turns out that her television career did not end of her own free will, and her departure from television was forced. Angelina Vovk is still going through these events very hard and only recently spoke about who was involved in this drama
You can grumble about how easy it is to stay young with their money and capabilities, or you can simply admire their appearance and ability to captivate people with their mere presence. These actresses became the discovery of the 90s, shone in the 2000s, amazed with their beauty and talent in the 10s, and even now many of them continue their professional activities. And sometimes it seems to us that time has no power over them - their charm seems so unfading
The canvases of the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch are recognizable for their fantastic subjects and delicate details. One of the artist's most famous and ambitious works is the "Garden of Earthly Delights" triptych, which has been controversial among art lovers around the world for over 500 years
10 years ago, on April 22, 2011, the famous actor and director, People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Kozakov passed away. Films with his participation ("Amphibian Man", "Hello, I am your aunt!" became recognized classics of Soviet cinema. The audience admired him, women loved him, he was married 5 times and became the father of 5 children, but in his declining years he was completely alone. Why is an actor who has lived for 5 years
In the classical sense of female beauty, long hair has always been considered an attribute of special charm. And while some girls are looking for super-means for "smooth and silky" curls, others, meanwhile, go for a radical change in appearance and cut the luxurious "mane" at the root. The reasons for such a radical decision can be different - from a change of image to the requirements of a film role. Today we found such selfless beauties who were able to do this
It often happens that the opinions of the public and professionals in assessing the work of artists are in opposition, when some violently scold and do not perceive, while others admire and extol. So it happened with the work of the famous Polish-Russian painter Heinrich Siemiradzki, who worked in the second half of the 19th century and left a considerable artistic legacy of large-scale canvases that attract the viewer with the skill of execution, historical plausibility and sincerity of the subjects
Denmark's "Golden Age" gave the world many talented painters who revolutionized European art. Danish artist Peder Mörk Mønsted, ranked among their galaxy, is recognized as one of the best landscape realists who worked at the turn of the two past eras, as well as one of the wealthiest painting masters in Europe
It is very difficult to cope with the loss of a loved one. Many, having coped with loss, begin to rebuild their lives and even find personal happiness. At the same time, scientists argue that widowed men are much more likely than women to marry. And one can only rejoice for those who nevertheless found the strength in themselves to live on. The heroes of our today's review, for various reasons, could not create a new family
They say that director Georgy Danelia 30 years ago began to shoot a sad movie, and came out funny. I decided to leave him funny, but the result was sad. Probably, this is how tragicomedies are born. The famous film "Kin-dza-dza" might not have appeared on the screens, since the filming process was constantly accompanied by various troubles and unforeseen difficulties. The members of the film crew joked that it was aliens that interfere with the work of earthlings because they told too much about them
37 years have passed since the release of this film, but it still does not lose its relevance and still enjoys the same popularity among viewers, although after the premiere, director Georgy Danelia heard a lot of indignant reviews: women were unhappy that the main character was so and did not make a choice between his wife and his mistress, and their spouses called "Autumn Marathon" a film of male horrors. And this was not an exaggeration - almost all the members of the film group admitted that they themselves would be very
On April 27, the heart of 85-year-old Georgian actor, People's Artist of the Georgian SSR Kakha Kavsadze stopped. He played more than 90 roles in films, but most of them were not known to the general public, because he starred mainly in his homeland. Most viewers remembered him in the image of Abdullah from "The White Sun of the Desert" - it was this role that became his hallmark, and once even saved his life