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Apr 15, 1452
The Italian Renaissance
Birth of leonardo da Vinci, one the most influential artists of the the renaissance, known for such masterpieces as " The last supper" and " The Mona Lisa". -
French Impressionism
Birth of Claude Monet, One of the leaders of the impressionist movement, whose works such as "impression, rising sun " gave the movement its name. -
El Cubismo
Pablo Picasso paints his famous work “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”, considered one of the first Cubist works and a milestone in the history of modern art. -
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Surrealism
Birth of Jackson Pollock, an American artist known for his dripping technique, which became a benchmark for abstract expressionism. -
Pop Art
Death of Marilyn Monroe, icon of popular culture and source of inspiration for pop artists such as Andy Warhol. -
Graffiti and Urban Art
Banksy is born, an enigmatic British street artist known for his political and social works that have generated controversy and admiration around the world. -
Conceptual Art
Joseph Kosuth presents his work "One and Three Chairs", considered one of the first key works of conceptual art, which challenges the traditional idea of the work of art. -
Digital Art
Apple launches the first Macintosh, a personal computer that revolutionized the way artists create and manipulate digital images. -
Contemporary Art
Opening of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, designed by Frank Gehry, an architectural masterpiece that has become a symbol of contemporary art. -
The Art of Virtual Reality
The Oculus Rift, one of the first virtual reality headsets, hits the market, opening up new possibilities and challenges for artists in creating immersive experiences.