Tag: Jonathan Jones
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The apocalypse, clowns and cows: an art critic on the autumn fashion campaigns
Gucci pays homage to sci-fi cinema, Kenzo is referencing the faded glamour of La Dolce Vita and Calvin Klein thinks we’re in the middle of the apocalypse. This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age
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Jeff Koons’ Louis Vuitton bags: a joyous art history lesson
In championing the likes of Fragonard, Rubens and Titian, Jeff Koons’ line of Louis Vuitton accessories brings high art to the high street – and shows off his sincere passion for painting
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Damien Hirst: Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable review – a titanic return
Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, VeniceArtist has once again found the underwater grotto in his mind where monsters live, making a fool out of all of us who lost faith
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The art of colour: why Victoria Beckham is channelling Van Gogh this season
One of spring’s biggest trends is duo-toning – wearing two contrasting hues. Art critic Jonathan Jones explains how 17th-century colour theory is influencing your wardrobe
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Put away the gallery guides – art is best when shrouded in mystery
A new app, Smartify, allows you to point your phone at artworks and instantly know everything about them. But while facts can enrich enjoyment, it is the shock of the unknown that really makes art resonate
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Damien Hirst gives first glimpse of new Venice art – but can he win back critics?
With mysterious underwater objects hinting at monsters and ancient civilisations – including a $4m Medusa – Damien Hirst could be about to reverse years of creative decline