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French artist

Guy Buffet, a French artist, known for his lively scenes inspired by café life. He paints lively dining rooms, cheerful bars & classic French restaurants filled with energy & personality, giving the works a warm & humorous feel that captures the charm of social gatherings & everyday moments.

A painting showing a flow of images with a bartender in motion as he mixes a dry martini.
A selection of different paintings that Guy Buffet has created.
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Exhibition | Michelangelo

Didn’t want to miss out on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition – an experience where you’re invited to step into Michelangelo’s shoes & gain a new perspective on these famous works of art. Each painting had an in-depth description of the historic situation & Michelangelo’s thought process.

Michelangelo displayed his potential as a painter when he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling (which measures approx. 800 sq m) on canvas. It’s undoubtedly one of the most famous works of art in the world.

Credit: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition, Sydney Australia
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Everyday objects

Romain Joly is a French artist known for combining everyday objects with his humorous & inventive illustrations.

His work invites viewers to see the ordinary in a new, creative light through playful & tactile designs.

Romain Joly
Romain Joly
Romain Joly
Credit: Romain Joly
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Medieval

This image depicts “The Meeting on the Turret Stairs,” a watercolor painting by Frederic William Burton from 1864. It portrays a poignant moment between two lovers, Hellelil & Hildebrand, from a medieval Danish ballad. The painting captures their final farewell as Hildebrand descends the stairs to face Hellelil’s brothers, who were ordered to kill him by their father.

The Meeting on the Turret Stairs,
Close up of the painting,
Moment between two lovers,
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French painter

Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802), was a French painter celebrated for his distinctive & unconventional self-portraits – defining the formal norms of portraiture in his era. He frequently portrayed himself with exaggerated expressions & playful gestures, highlighting a sense of individuality & humor.


He served as a court painter to King Louis XVI but his relaxed & expressive style has made him a memorable & singular figure in art history. His self-portraits have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, especially through their widespread use in meme culture.

Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802), French painter.
Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802), French painter.
Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802), French painter.
Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802), French painter.
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