John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

John Singer Sargent was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian Era luxury.

- The Edwardian Period corresponds to the French Belle Époque period. Despite its brief pre-eminence, the period is characterised by its own unique architectural style, fashion, and lifestyle. Art Nouveau had a particularly strong influence.

Genevieve Blais | Art history in the Time of Covid-19

"We could all use a smile in lieu of recent events, so I decided to update art history for 2020" - Genevieve Blais.

Canadian artist🎨 reimagined famous paintings to see what they’d look like if they were painted during the Coronavirus Crisis.

Alexander Averin, 1952 | Plein Air painter

Russian painter🎨 Alexander Averin / Александр Аверин was born in Noginsk, near Moscow.

The main theme of Alexander Averin’s painting are genre scenes with charming Russian young ladies against blossoming meadows and gardens, shady river coasts and sea landscapes.

Plot of the paintings is filled with sincere warmth and cordial feelings towards children.

Anatoly Metlan, 1964 | Mediterranean paysages

Anatoly Metlan was born in Yalta, a southern Ukranian city.

He developed an interest in art at a young age, and was encouraged by his parents who also had a love of art.

His talents were recognized and he attended a high school specializing in the arts.

He graduated high school in 1985 and went to Krivoi Rog University to continue his art studies.

Pier Toffoletti, 1957 | Splash painter

Pier Toffoletti is an Italian painter🎨 from the province of Udine.

Pier's passion for art was obvious from a very early age, and his family quickly realized he had inherited his grandfather's artistic talent.

The term splash signi_es a splotch, a drop, a spot but it also means to highlight something through a gush of a substance to underscore the arrival of an astonishing event.