Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was an English philosopher and statesman who is often regarded as the father of empiricism. He emphasized the importance of scientific knowledge and the methods of experimentation, famously lauding inventions like the printing press, gunpowder, and the compass for their transformative impacts on society and civilization.
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The depiction of Mary in the exhibition evokes the existential style of British painter Francis Bacon.
Marija pati vēlas. Mākslinieces Rasas Jansones izstādes Jēzus māsiņa recenzija / Diena
Latvia· 2026-03-02
Francis Bacon is mentioned as one of the artists who acknowledged Cézanne's influence on their work.
Der Pionier der Moderne in Hochform
Switzerland· 2026-01-23
Francis Bacon was a close friend of Anne Madden and was humorously scolded by her.
A goodbye to ‘fearless’ Irish artist by Rosita Sweetman – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-22
Francis Bacon recommended not to read to contradict or blindly believe, but to weigh evidence.
Wissenschaft und die Kunst des StreitensSwitzerland· 2025-12-16
Francis Bacon is quoted in the article discussing the value of knowledge.
Sind Sie bereit für das gehobene Tischgespräch?Switzerland· 2025-12-14
Francis Bacon's 'Liegender Figur' features a syringe as a point of pain.
Die Fondation Beyeler zeigt ihre Meister neuSwitzerland· 2025-12-04
Francis Bacon painted around 45 variations of Velázquez's 'Portrait of Pope Innocent X'.
Das spanische Malergenie bleibt ein GeheimnisSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Francis Bacon is described as a philosopher who changed the intellectual project of the West by asking how we can manipulate reality rather than just contemplate it.
Francis Bacon, modernidad técnica | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-11-16Peter Thiel references Francis Bacon in his discussions about the Antichrist and modern science.
La thèse de Peter Thiel est que « l’Antéchrist du XXIᵉ siècle utilise la peur du changement climatique pour promouvoir l’avènement d’un “gouvernement mondial” »
France· 2025-10-30
Bacon spent a good deal of time in Paris, where his work was appreciated by Michel Leiris.
Ireland’s deep cultural connections with the French capital and France itself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Five paintings by Francis Bacon were stolen from a house in Madrid.
Ovo su najveće krađe iz muzeja od 1991. godine
Montenegro· 2025-10-19
Francis Bacon's paintings were stolen from his friend José Capelo's home in Madrid.
Los grandes robos de arte de la historia: de la ‘Gioconda’ a un valiosísimo ‘vermeer’ | Cultura
Spain· 2025-10-19
Francis Bacon once said 'Knowledge is power' in his work Novum Organum.
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Indonesia· 2025-10-17
Francis Bacon is supposed to have said, 'Everything I learned about drawing, I learned from Robert Colquhoun.'
‘They had everything, then nothing’: the prodigies the art world forgot | Art and design books
United Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Francis Bacon's technique and emotional expression are contrasted with that of Peter Bruegel.
باليت المدى: جوهر الجمال
Iraq· 2025-08-11
Francis Bacon is an influential artist known for his emotional approach to color and material.
Stefan Knaufs stählerne Kakteen: Kunst trifft NaturSwitzerland· 2025-08-10
The faces of Francis Bacon could create a theater of everyday horrors.
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Greece· 2025-08-07
The faces of Francis Bacon could create a theater of everyday horrors.
Υπάρχει το τέλειο σώμα; Στο περιοδικό «Κ» την Κυριακή 3/8 με την «Καθημερινή»Greece· 2025-08-02Francis Bacon's rare painting 'Van Gogh dans un paysage' marks a turning point in his career.
Avec plus de 30.000 visiteurs en deux semaines, l’exposition du Centre Pompidou rayonne au Grimaldi Forum de Monaco
Monaco· 2025-07-29
Francis Bacon is mentioned as one of the modern painters who portrayed dogs in their artwork.
Día del Perro: Cinco obras de arte que celebran a nuestros mejores amigos
Costa Rica· 2025-07-21
Francis Bacon was an artist whose work was featured in a Moscow exhibition organized by James Birch.
Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Francis Bacon is cited for his critical view on envy, describing it as insidious and continuous.
Reflexiones que surgieron leyendo El Pacificador
Venezuela· 2025-06-29
Or the harrowing paintings by Francis Bacon in response to the suicide of his former lover.
Preventing Mam from accepting a hug from a friend at my sister’s funeral will haunt me forever – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Francis Bacon's saying 'Knowledge is power' highlights the importance of knowledge in society.
Democracia de clausura | OpiniónSpain· 2025-06-01
Francis Bacon contributed to the foundations of the scientific revolution.
Människans skogar är heliga och tål inte ekonomisk rovdrift
Sweden· 2025-05-29
Francis Bacon is referenced among the artists whose works Aïcha Ibrahim discusses.
Aïcha Ibrahim expose ses «Séquences de vie» – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-05-07
Francis Bacon is mentioned as one of the artists who faced controversy.
Kneecap should be commended rather than condemned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Francis Bacon commented on the smell of the plague in relation to May flowers.
Not so merry - Frank McNally on the month of May’s somewhat ominous reputation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
Francis Bacon is another celebrated artist captured in Warhol's Polaroid series, highlighting the diversity of his subjects.
Andy Warhol no Brasil: Por dentro da exposição com mais de 600 obras do ícone da pop art
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-30
Francis Bacon was a figurative painter known for his unique style and high market value.
Tal día como hoy 28 de abrilVenezuela· 2025-04-28
