Ferdinanda Florence
While I love art that is epic, complex, colourful, of mythic proportions and multi-layered, there’s a side of me that is very much into creative expressions that are stripped down and unassuming.
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| PAUL BOWLES Painting by Annette Solyst |
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| Andrea Camilleri |
VAMPIRE
by Jan Neruda
The excursion steamer brought us from Constantinople to the shore of the island of Prinkipo and we disembarked. The number of passengers was not large. There was one Polish family, a father, a mother, a daughter and her bridegroom, and then we two. Oh, yes, I must not forget that when we were already on the wooden bridge which crosses the Golden Horn to Constantinople, a Greek, a rather youthful man, joined us. He was probably an artist, judging by the portfolio he carried under his arm. Long black locks floated to his shoulders, his face was pale, and his black eyes were deeply set in their sockets. From the first moment he interested me, especially for his obligingness and for his knowledge of local conditions. But he talked too much, and I then turned away from him.
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Artsper has gathered a few of the most iconic images of the kiss in the history of art. Whether in painting or in sculpture, romantic gestures are an all-time source of inspiration for artists. Hopefully, these dreamy kissing scenes will inspire you too, just in time for your next date…
February 8, 2022
Love (in life, as in art) covers the full range of emotions, from the spiritual to the sleazy, provocative to the profound. But what better conveys true love, than true love’s kiss?
Whether it’s fine art, literature film or movies, there have been some momentous kisses that truly left their mark on history. Who doesn’t recognize the infamous V-J Day sailor’s kiss, the tragedy of Romeo’s “blushing pilgrim” lips meeting Juliet’s or the golden ecstasy of Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss painting?
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| Deborah Eisenberg Poster by T.A. |
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| Evelio Rosero Bogotá 2013 Photo by Triunfo Arciniegas |
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| Albert Camus |
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| Amélie Nothomb |
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| Antonio Lobo Antunes |
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| Antonio Muñoz Molina |
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| Arturo Pérez Reverte |
In an era of nepotism, the actress has built her own career, most recently dazzling audiences with her portrayal of Caroline Kennedy. Approaching her 40th birthday, critics are already touting her as an Emmy favorite
The Oscar-winning actor is back for the Book Club sequel. But what she really wants to talk about is big cars, her love for Woody Allen – and her unexpected passion
Catherine Shoard
Friday 5 May 2023
Even before her dog almost dies, my call with Diane Keaton is chaotic. There’s a delay on the line. Conversation stops and starts like a milk float. I’d emailed questions but she hasn’t read them. She wants to talk about doors. Every answer comes stacked with caveats. It’s fun and stressful – and smart. She wants to escape her own interview.
CAMERON DIAZ AND JARED LETO
1999 was a year that captured the height of both Cameron Diaz and Jared Leto’s careers, with the pair making headlines not only for their work but also for their romantic relationship. By this time, Diaz was one of Hollywood’s leading actresses, having achieved stardom with roles in The Mask (1994), There’s Something About Mary (1998), and Being John Malkovich (1999). Leto, meanwhile, was carving out a dual path as an actor and musician, known for his performance in My So-Called Life (1994-1995) and his rising band, Thirty Seconds to Mars. Together, their relationship symbolized the intersection of Hollywood glamour and alternative edge, a pairing that perfectly encapsulated the eclectic energy of the late 1990s.
Red Jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black Boot by Gianvito Rossi, Nude Dress by Spanx
CHELSEA LOPEZ
Actress Chelsea Lopez plays in front of the camera while giving us a peak into her minimal world of art and object. Chelsea changes the context of each prop through her interaction with them, and her personality shines as a character amongst objects. Peak inside her white box stage.
