ARTLO – The International Art Magazine for Classical and Contemporary Art Reviews

CURRENT ISSUE

This new issue of ARTLO examines how art has shaped power, memory and authority, from the age of revolution to contemporary artistic practice.

At the core of this issue is an in-depth study of Jacques-Louis David, painter of the French Revolution and of Napoleon Bonaparte, exploring the role of art in the construction of political authority and historical legacy.

The issue also features a special focus on Robert Selfors and Sotaro Takanami, bringing together two contemporary artists whose practices approach landscape, creation and time from distinct perspectives. Further sections address major exhibitions and cultural developments, including Wright of Derby at the National Gallery, reflections on looted art and cultural memory, and the Centre Pompidou’s closure for an extensive renovation. Recommended books, international artists and a curated section of curiosities complete the issue.

MAGAZINE

Leigh Witherell: Painting Longing, Loss, and Life’s Unspoken Stories

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The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

A Cotton Office in New Orleans

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The Ten Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold: From Da Vinci to Klimt

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The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

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Frida Kahlo: Life, Art, and the Symbolism of "The Wounded Deer

NEWS

Exterior view of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Record visitor figures in 2025 reopen the debate: is the Prado the world’s greatest pinacoteca?

12 January 2026. The publication of museum attendance figures for 2025 has reignited an old but ever-relevant debate within the international art world: should cultural success be measured by sheer visitor numbers, or by the nature, depth and coherence of a collection? According to recently released data, the Museo del Prado closed 2025 with over 3.6 million visitors, the highest figure in its history. For the Madrid institution, this milestone has been received not as a rac

Serpentine and FLAG Art Foundation launch the UK’s largest contemporary art prize

16 December 2025 The Serpentine Gallery in London has announced a major new transatlantic collaboration with The FLAG Art Foundation in New York, marking a significant moment in the landscape of contemporary art prizes in the United Kingdom. The newly established Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize will become the largest contemporary art prize awarded to a single artist in the UK, both in financial scale and long-term institutional commitment. Over the course of the next

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows — The National Gallery Illuminates the Soul of the Enlightenment

29 October 2025 This November, London’s National Gallery will open one of the most anticipated exhibitions of the season: Wright of Derby: From the Shadows (7 November 2025 – 10 May 2026). Dedicated entirely to Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797), the exhibition marks the first comprehensive exploration of his celebrated candlelight paintings — works that bridge the rational precision of the Enlightenment with the emotional intensity that would later define Romanticism.

IN DEPTH

Old Master Portrait Looted by Nazis Found in Argentinian Property Listing

18 September 2025 The rediscovery of Portrait of the Countess Colleoni by the Italian painter Fra’ Galgario (Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi) is one of those cases that demonstrates how the history of art can unexpectedly collide with the everyday present. The painting, long believed lost as a result of the systematic looting carried out during the Second World War, resurfaced not through an auction catalogue, a museum exhibition or a scholarly bequest, but in photographs taken fo

MARIE DUBOIS

Sep 18, 202515 min read

Old Master Portrait Looted by Nazis Found in Argentinian Property Listing

INTERVIEWS

Painting as Necessity: Sotaro Takanami on Discipline, Solitude, and Transcendence

Renowned for his uncompromising dedication and the meditative intensity of his canvases, Japanese painter Sotaro Takanami has spent decades transforming an inner compulsion into a visual language that bridges the physical and the spiritual. His work moves between abstraction and emotion, restraint and release, revealing a lifelong dialogue between East and West, discipline and instinct. In this conversation, he reflects on painting as both necessity and revelation—an act that

Pixels, Rhythm and Intuition: Gabriele Gracine in Interview

Gabriele Gracine explores digital abstraction through an instinctive, emotionally charged process. Her compositions are shaped by vibrant colours, layered textures and a proprietary technique developed independently, outside traditional frameworks. Working intuitively, she allows each image to evolve organically, guided by emotion, rhythm and spontaneous gesture rather than predefined structure. Her practice embraces the open-ended nature of digital creation, offering viewers

Riitta Nelimarkka: A Dance of Colour, Chaos and Consciousness

Some artists resist definition—not out of evasion, but because their work thrives in spaces where categories dissolve. Finnish multimedia artist Riitta Nelimarkka is one such force.

FEATURES

The Meaning of Awards in Art: Recognition, History and the ARTLO Award

15 September 2025 The Meaning of Awards in Art: Recognition, History and the ARTLO Award. Awards in the arts are paradoxical. They are coveted and dismissed, celebrated and criticised in equal measure. For some, they represent a seal of legitimacy, the moment when an artist’s voice is acknowledged by peers and institutions. For others, they are a reflection of fashion, politics or compromise rather than true artistic merit. Yet despite these tensions, awards have been part of

Jessie S. Martin

Sep 15, 20255 min read

Reading Images: Erwin Panofsky’s Meaning in the Visual Arts

14 January 2026. Meaning in the Visual Arts, by Erwin Panofsky, has long occupied a central position in the intellectual formation of art historians. Since its first publication, the book has been regarded not merely as a foundational academic text, but as a manifesto for a humanistic approach to the interpretation of art—one that treats images as complex cultural documents rather than isolated aesthetic objects.

Record visitor figures in 2025 reopen the debate: is the Prado the world’s greatest pinacoteca?

George Bellows: A Century After His Death, the Painter Who Captured the Pulse of Modern Life

29 September 2025. In 2025 we mark the hundredth anniversary of George Bellows’ death. At ARTLO, we believe anniversaries are not just commemorations but opportunities to revisit artists whose voices remain alive in our present. Bellows was one of the most uncompromising painters of his generation, and a century on his canvases still throb with the restless energy of the modern city. This year marks the centenary of George Bellows’ death, and at ARTLO we see it as more than a

Piet Mondrian: The Private Rhythm of a Public Radical

24 September 2025 Marking 80 years since his death, a portrait of the modern icon who turned geometry into music — and life into disciplined freedom. He was born in Amersfoort in 1872 and died in New York in 1944, and between those fixed points Piet Mondrian remade painting with a lucidity that still startles. We recognise the grids and the primaries at a glance—red, yellow, blue; vertical, horizontal; white breathing space; black or coloured bars setting the tempo—and assum

HAUSER & WIRTH NOW REPRESENT JEFFREY GIBSON

Hauser & Wirth has recently announced their representation of Jeffrey Gibson

Hollywood Africans: African American Influence in Basquiat’s Art and the Entertainment Industry

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was a prominent African-American artist whose expressive Neo-Expressionist creations reshaped New York’s ar

Marc Chagall's America Windows: A Tribute to Art, Freedom, and Cultural Harmony

The renowned Belarusian artist Marc Chagall created the stained glass masterpiece America Windows for the Art Institute of Chicago, symbolis

The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

Often considered the first truly modern painting, Édouard Manet's The Luncheon on the Grass shocked audiences as much as it revolutionised..

Transforming the Digital Canvas – The Impact of Digital Art on the Contemporary Art Industry

This article delves into the profound impact that digital art has had on the contemporary art industry, examining its evolution, cultural i

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If you’re passionate about art history, exploring the most influential movements, or staying up-to-date with the latest exhibitions and news, Art Loving is the ideal magazine for you. In the first part of our magazine, you’ll discover exclusive articles, book recommendations, and guides to the world’s most important exhibitions. Additionally, immerse yourself in our curated art-inspired fashion collection featuring limited-edition sweatshirts and t-shirts, blending art and style for true art lovers

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Are you looking to discover the next Basquiat or Picasso? Art Loving Magazine offers a unique experience divided into two parts. The first part keeps you informed about the latest exhibitions and artistic movements, while the second part is especially for you: a curated selection of the best contemporary artists. Trust our team of experts to help you find those emerging talents that could become tomorrow’s art icons.

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CURRENT ISSUE

Leigh Witherell: Painting Longing, Loss, and Life’s Unspoken Stories

The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

A Cotton Office in New Orleans

The Ten Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold: From Da Vinci to Klimt

Article

The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

Frida Kahlo: Life, Art, and the Symbolism of "The Wounded Deer

Record visitor figures in 2025 reopen the debate: is the Prado the world’s greatest pinacoteca?

Serpentine and FLAG Art Foundation launch the UK’s largest contemporary art prize

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows — The National Gallery Illuminates the Soul of the Enlightenment

Old Master Portrait Looted by Nazis Found in Argentinian Property Listing

Painting as Necessity: Sotaro Takanami on Discipline, Solitude, and Transcendence

Pixels, Rhythm and Intuition: Gabriele Gracine in Interview

Riitta Nelimarkka: A Dance of Colour, Chaos and Consciousness

The Meaning of Awards in Art: Recognition, History and the ARTLO Award

Reading Images: Erwin Panofsky’s Meaning in the Visual Arts

Record visitor figures in 2025 reopen the debate: is the Prado the world’s greatest pinacoteca?

George Bellows: A Century After His Death, the Painter Who Captured the Pulse of Modern Life

Piet Mondrian: The Private Rhythm of a Public Radical

HAUSER & WIRTH NOW REPRESENT JEFFREY GIBSON

Hollywood Africans: African American Influence in Basquiat’s Art and the Entertainment Industry

Marc Chagall's America Windows: A Tribute to Art, Freedom, and Cultural Harmony

The Scandal Behind Édouard Manet’s ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’

Transforming the Digital Canvas – The Impact of Digital Art on the Contemporary Art Industry