Top 4 Cities For Art Lovers

Art is all around us when we travel; if you walk down the streets of Paris or Madrid or peer over the skyscrapers of London or New York, you will find exquisite beauty in the surroundings. Whether you find the contemporary architecture such as that of New York more enchanting or the gentrification of the old architecture as is the city of London, just taking the time to glance over the magnificent buildings and the makeup of the cities can put your mind at ease and provide you a unique kind of nonchalance. Residing in Europe, I have always been fascinated by traveling and always look forward to exploring the beautiful cities that this exquisite continent encompasses. I believe most travelers would agree that the best souvenir you can have is the memories from a trip and for artists, these memories can be translated into artworks on canvas. It is in fact for a number of artists that traveling stimulates their imagination, dreams, and desires. In fact, many world-famous artists like Matisse, Derain, and Picasso were creating piece after piece showcasing destinations all around Europe. Yet, Europe is not the only continent that attracts attention among artists. It is without a doubt that New York, especially Manhattan, has also remained one of the most explored destinations in the art world.

London

The city of London is home to some of the world’s most famous artists and striking architecture. In fact, when he moved to London, the famous French painter Claude Monet quoted "I find London lovelier to paint each day." With these words, the French painter Claude Monet conveys his passion for the magnificent city. The artist concocted multiple oil sketches of the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge and would paint as many as 80 paintings on the go at once. In fact, he recreated this painting of the Houses of Parliament showcasing different weathers, sometimes with the misty atmosphere of the capital on a spring day and sometimes on a cold winter night. Yet, Claude Monet was not the only artist captivated by the exciting city of London. 'Around The World' by Anže Ivanuš is also an amazing piece that takes inspiration from monuments around the world like Big Ben.

Another not-to-be-forgotten piece depicting the city of London is the artwork ‘Homesick’ by Mima Chovancova which is not to be missed. The brilliant Slovakian artist, storyteller, and color-poet living in the United Kingdom in her artwork paints the streets of London in the back while the girl in the portrait wears a traditional Slovak dress to depict ‘homesickness’. In fact, Victory Art is hosting our first ever exhibition: Mima Chovancova. Her work and her views, inspired by themes of cultural self-awareness, childhood memories, 80s pop songs aesthetics, and everyday human drama is an experience not to be missed.

New York

Fabricating the famous ‘New York Street with Moon’ and ‘Radiator Building-Night, New York’ capturing the skyline of New York City, the North American painter Georgia O’Keeffe admitted, ‘One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it is felt.’ to display her passion for the skyscraper city. The artist also captured cityscapes such as Shelton Hotel, New York No. 1, 1926; City Night, 1926; The Shelton with Sunspots, 1926; and New York Night, 1929. Yet, O’Keeffe was not the only artist to portray the New York skyline. Landscape painting is perhaps the most prominent and most recognizable form of travel art. In her artwork ‘City Lights’, the painter Zuzana Bürger captures the city’s striking skyline. Take a look at the artwork on our website!

Paris and the South of France

Not only did the painter Claude Monet portray the city of London in his artworks, but he also explored his home city of Paris in many of his paintings. Paris is a beautiful destination with mesmerizing architecture, rich history, and an iconic facade. In his artwork ‘The Gare St-Lazare’, Monet captures an exceptional view of the Gare St-Lazare’s interior landscapes. Another artwork that symbolizes a whole city is the famous ‘Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte which highlights an intersection near the Gare St. Lazare. Not a lot of people know this but Van Gogh also explored the streets of France in his work. Although not Paris, he painted the southeastern town of French Riviera in ‘Cafe Terrace at Night’ using yellow brushstrokes in his art. He attached the color yellow to feelings of light and happiness.

Venice

The city of Venice, famous for its location, artwork, and architecture, is a beautiful city with a unique outlook as compared to the architecture of any other city in Europe. Colors are the hallmark of Venetian Gothic architecture, which is the most famous type of architecture of Venice. Artists have always been fascinated by travels; through their artworks, they look into the world and portray how they imagined travel would be like, or how they themselves experienced it. During his solo voyage to Venice, Monet was ‘gripped by Venice’, as he describes. In another highly detailed, large-scale painting of the cityscape of Venice, Canaletto in ‘The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice’ depicts a vedute (the Italian term for “view”) painting of the entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice. Also, check out how the artwork by Eliška Malárová captures the essence of the city of Venice through her brushwork.

Do you feel inspired, you can also check out our special collections to find more inspirations for your space both at home and office! Not sure which artwork to buy, no worries, check out our rental art services, and if you need more help or special requests, feel free to book an appointment with us! 

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