Expo: 10/4/2018 - 5/8/2018, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid - 8/9/2018 - 13/1/2019, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) is the most important painter of sketches in the history of European art. His Italian and Flemish predecessors had for the most part prepared their paintings by using drawings. Rubens transformed this process by systematically making sketches in colour, with oil paint, and nearly always on panel supports. Rubens's oil sketches were essentially a ne...

56 Beaver St. is het adres waar Erik Wesselo verbleef in New York van januari 2001 tot april 2002. In die periode boorden twee vliegtuigen zich in de Twin Towers en waren de stad en de inwoners lange tijd in staat van totale ontreddering. Die vervreemding, de nietigheid en de eenzamheid, altijd al bepalende elementen in Wesselo's werk, zijn in deze publicatie sterker aanwezig dan ooit.

56 Beaver St. is een initiatief van Erik Wesselo en Theo Tegelaers en bestaat uit twee delen die hetzelfde v...

STUFF provides an overview of ten years public art projects and includes an in-depth interview by prof.dr. Wouter Davidts about what this practice means for Van den Broek. Especially for this publication, the artist created new sketches on tracing paper that provide insight into his working process and the interaction with his painterly oeuvre. The book is lavishly illustrated and contains never before published images of designs, models, work in progress and temporary, executed and not execu...

During the summer of the year 2000, Medieval Art Historian Scott Montgomery and Early Modern Historian Alice Bauer undertook the task of retracing the medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This book documents their thousand-mile, sixty-seven-day journey walking from Le Puy en Velay, France to the tomb of St. James at Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It also examines the historical background and numerous historical lessons gleaned from the experience.

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Embrace the fun and whimsy of unkempt hair with "From Tangles to Giggles - Grayscale Coloring Book," a delightful collection of 37 single-sided grayscale illustrations. This unique coloring book celebrates those unruly hair days in a light-hearted and joyful manner, showcasing a variety of people and animals experiencing their own 'bad hair days' yet thoroughly enjoying life.

Each page in this book is a playful reminder that beauty and happiness are not about perfection. You'll find an array ...

Step into the mesmerizing world of artistry with our "Klimt Inspired Paintings Grayscale Coloring Book." This exquisite grayscale adult coloring book invites you to embark on a captivating journey inspired by the iconic works of Gustav Klimt. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and intricate details of Klimt's masterpieces, adding your own creative flair to these stunning illustrations.

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Delve into the heartwarming tale of transformation and self-discovery with the "Ugly Duckling - Grayscale Coloring Book." This beautifully crafted book features 47 single-sided grayscale illustrations inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, "The Ugly Duckling."

Each page captures a moment from the beloved fairy tale, from the duckling's earliest days, feeling out of place among his siblings, to the stunning reveal of his true identity as a beautiful swan. The grayscale illustrati...

"Christmas Ocean Deities Grayscale Coloring Book" is a captivating and imaginative coloring journey that combines the mystical allure of ocean deities with the festive spirit of Christmas. This unique book features 39 single-sided grayscale pages, each showcasing a beautifully detailed portrayal of various Christmas Ocean Deities. These illustrations, depicting both male and female deities, are designed to provide a coloring experience that is both relaxing and engaging.

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Dive into a magical realm with "Cute Little Fairies Vol 2," a delightful grayscale coloring book designed for those who cherish the whimsical world of fairies. This enchanting collection features 50 single-sided illustrations, each showcasing beautiful winged little fairies adorned in gorgeous flower dresses. These intricate drawings capture the delicate details of their floral attire and the gentle flutter of their wings, inviting colorists to bring each scene to life with their own palette ...

What is at stake in this book is an attempt to de-align the discussion of international art practice from the rhetoric of globalization and an exclusive focus on the contemporary. Instead, it seeks to trace a genealogy of trans-local practices, with histories and methods that link to networks of friendship and solidarity, and of the visual arts as participating in a longer history of contact between individuals motivated by shared interests and struggles. Visual art is not limited to a discip...