Tag: painting
They glued themselves to the 1889 Van Gogh painting! “We’re stuck with this picture because…”
While climate change is one of the biggest threats to our future, two climate activists in London, the capital of England, took an interesting action to draw attention to climate…
Uncertain green painting of nuclear power and gas
After many trials and tribulations, the Commission last winter thumbs up in order to, at least in some cases, classify nuclear and gas investments as sustainable. Whether the European Parliament…
Restoration View of Amersfoort finished, painting on display again in Museum Flehite
The painting shows the cityscape of Amersfoort in the 17th century. The canvas, painted in 1671 by Mathias Withoos, is a panorama measuring 207.5 x 427.5 cm. The master painter…
What is the best facade paint?
Need to renovate the exterior paint of your house? But which product to choose to redo your facade? There are several types of paint intended for exterior walls. The choice…
Painter Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe painting broke a record with $195 million
Painter Andy Warhol’s painting of actress Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million at auction. This was the highest amount paid for a work done in the 20th century. It is…
A pricey painting, once traded for grilled cheese, hits auction
News Local News Former London restaurant owners Irene and Tony Demas landed this Maud Lewis painting from a regular customer in exchange for steady supply of grilled cheese sandwiches decades…
Whitewash: what is it?
Used for centuries, whitewash is an ancestral “paint” used to cover the interior and exterior walls of a house. It is a natural and healthy coating which, as a bonus,…
A pricey painting, once traded for grilled cheese, hits auction
News Local News Former London restaurant owners Irene and Tony Demas landed this Maud Lewis painting from a regular customer in exchange for steady supply of grilled cheese sandwiches decades…
How to paint varnished furniture?
The renovation of a varnished piece of furniture cannot be envisaged without providing some effort. It is necessary to follow certain steps to give your furniture a more modern and…
Purchase with a historical touch: Vijfheerenlanden buys a painting by well-known ‘Smeekschrift der Edelen’
In total, the purchase cost 2,800 euros. Not much chance of it being stolen soon, then. “No, he is not very commercial in that regard,” says Michel van de Laar.…