Artist Portraits
Exploring Ferruccio Gard's Vibrant Artistry: Color and Geometry in Motion
Jun 21, 2024
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7 minutes read
Ferruccio Gard, a pioneer in Programmed and Kinetic Art since 1969, has globally influenced with vibrant canvases and innovative sculptures. Over five decades, he exhibited at Venice and Architecture Biennales and prestigious institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Buenos Aires and the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, showcasing mastery of color, geometric forms, and influential collaborations in neo-constructivist and kinetic art circles.
Artist Portraits
Gaetano Ligrani: The artist of introspection and serenity
Dec 27, 2024
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4 minutes read
Gaetano Ligrani, an Italian artist who combines design, architecture, and visual art, creates surreal and meditative works that explore the relationship between space, light, and solitude. His art, marked by a fusion of geometry and nature, offers an aesthetic and introspective depth, making him a must-see artist in the contemporary art world.
Artist Portraits
Gaetano Ligrani: Every artist is unique
May 21, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My background comes, in large part, from my professional-artistic training and architectural studies, when the aforementioned faculties, also artistically trained students with examinations in art history, life drawing and descriptive geometry"...
Artist Portraits
Daria Kolosova, a combination of realism and picturesque
Jan 4, 2023
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6 minutes read
Daria Kolosova says: "I was born as an artist. I have been drawing all my life, always and everywhere. My first teacher was my grandfather, who taught descriptive geometry at the university"...
Art News
Buy an NFT from Frank Stella and 3D print it
Aug 18, 2022
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3 minutes read
You can 3D print Frank Stella's art if you buy one of his new NFTs.
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
Artist Portraits
Carlo Maniero and the Art of Marquetry: Tradition and Innovation in Wood
Feb 4, 2025
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4 minutes read
Carlo Maniero, a contemporary sculptor, stands out for his mastery of the art of marquetry, an ancient technique that finds new life through his modern interpretation. His works combine fine materials and complex geometries, blending tradition and innovation into a unique visual language...
Artist Portraits
Harold Vernhes (HA-VE): The graphic elegance of the urban world
Jan 9, 2025
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3 minutes read
Harold Vernhes (HA-VE) transforms the urban mundane into powerful visual compositions, revealing the hidden beauty of lines and shadows. His work, at the intersection of minimalism and contemporary photography, represents an artistic investment that is both aesthetic and promising.
Art News
Has the Rijksmuseum published a 'fake image' of French President Macron?
Apr 19, 2023
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4 minutes read
During President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Amsterdam, a photo published by the Rijksmuseum sows doubt about the President's actual visit to the Vermeer exhibition.
Lifestyle
Artmajeur Magazine N°31
Sep 27, 2024
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2 minutes read
The 31st issue of Artmajeur Magazine for autumn 2024 offers a rich exploration of contemporary art, featuring highlights on international artists such as Luca Brandi, Brazo, Dmitry Ersler, and a special series on Nigerian creators and blue portraits. This issue invites readers to discover vibrant and innovative works that reflect the diversity of today's artistic expressions.
Artist Portraits
Loferrie: a gift from birth
Oct 10, 2023
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5 minutes read
“I believe that the need to create and express a vision or a feeling through art begins with a visceral need at the dawn of incarnation, a gift from birth.”
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Orozco: Redefining Contemporary Art Through Everyday Encounters
Feb 11, 2025
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9 minutes read
Gabriel Orozco is a prominent Mexican contemporary artist known for his innovative use of sculpture, photography, and painting, often exploring themes of space, perception, and transformation. His work combines everyday objects and geometric forms, challenging conventional boundaries between art, nature, and the human experience.
Art History
The Artistic Majesty of Mawlid: An Odyssey Through Islamic Calligraphy and Visuals
Apr 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration that highlights the rich artistic heritage of the Islamic world. Central to this celebration are two significant forms of Islamic art...
Artist Portraits
Arina Apostolova, the focus on spiritual development
Dec 31, 2022
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6 minutes read
Arina Apostolova started drawing at the age of 16 when she wanted to become an architect in 2006. During her studies at the Academy of Architecture she successfully progressed in all directions, but in painting and drawing classes her work attracted the most attention...
Art News
Garage museum in Moscow to expand into 100-year-old abandoned exhibition pavilion
Nov 22, 2021
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2 minutes read
The Garage Museum of Contemporary Art will expand into Gorky Park's Hexagon pavilion. The historic building was intended as an exhibition hall by Ivan Zholtovsky a century ago. It has been hosted in the former Vremena Goda restaurant, refurbished by OMA, since 2015. The extension will include three exhibition galleries, a library, a café, and a bookshop. The construction schedule for the extension has not been published by the architect's firm.
Artist Portraits
Olivier Messas, I have always been creative
Sep 15, 2023
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7 minutes read
“I have always been creative, ever since my early childhood when I was happy with a box of markers and a few blank sheets of paper.”
Artist Portraits
Tauba Auerbach: Math-Inspired Visual Language
Oct 25, 2024
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7 minutes read
Tauba Auerbach is a contemporary American artist known for her interdisciplinary approach that merges art, mathematics, and science to explore themes of dimensionality and perception. Her work, spanning painting, sculpture, and bookmaking, often challenges traditional understandings of space and visual language through innovative use of geometry and optical illusion.
Art History
Recent materials in art: cement, concrete, resin, plastic, and aluminum
Feb 25, 2025
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12 minutes read
In recent decades, materials such as resin, cement, concrete, plastic, and aluminum have revolutionized sculpture, expanding creative possibilities. We will explore their unique characteristics, the advantages they offer to artists, and their role in contemporary art...
Artist Portraits
ANDRÉ NADAL: The poetry of geometric figures
Oct 10, 2019
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0 minutes read
The shapes are most often very simple: circles, rectangles, intersections of straight lines. The colors are just as reduced: from white to black, passing through the whole range of grays. In this rigorous scheme, André Nadal succeeds in creating a very personal universe where geometry is seen as an open door to harmony.
Artist Portraits
Jesús Cuenca: When painting becomes a landscape emotion
Jun 9, 2022
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3 minutes read
Jesús Cuenca is a Spanish painter who offers a sensitive figurative approach, somewhere between abstraction and a poetic evocation of nature. His work, both luminous and introspective, creates a unique connection between emotion, landscape, and memory.
Art History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Artist Portraits
Andrew “Ana`alu” Hollimon: When art tells, questions and illuminates
Jan 9, 2025
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4 minutes read
Ana`alu is a self-taught Floridian artist who transforms memories, emotions, and reflections into striking works of realism and color. His vibrant, accessible, and highly acclaimed art deserves the attention of both amateurs and investors.
Art News
Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87
May 6, 2024
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9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...
Pop Culture
In Please, Touch the Artwork, classic videogame designs collide with contemporary art
Feb 14, 2022
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5 minutes read
Please, Touch the Artwork is Thomas Waterzooi's debut game. Works as a hybrid of psychogeography and "zen" art puzzles. Draws inspiration from classic games like Snake and Pong for the art-focused gallery-puzzling experience
Artist Portraits
Carole Carpier, I grew up surrounded by artists
Sep 30, 2023
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5 minutes read
"Since my youngest age, I have grown up surrounded by amateur artists: photographers, sculptors, painters, musicians, actors."...
Artist Portraits
Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
Luigi Veronesi, an influential figure in the realm of geometric abstraction, masterfully combined art with mathematics, music, and photography to create a unique visual language...
Artist Portraits
Bharti Kher: A Multifaceted Contemporary Artist
Jan 20, 2025
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5 minutes read
Bharti Kher is an acclaimed contemporary artist whose career spans almost thirty years. Her artistic journey has encompassed various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation. At the core of her work lies a deep exploration of the human body, its stories, and the essence of objects...
Artist Portraits
Lito, I have always been attracted to artistic expression
May 13, 2023
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6 minutes read
"For as long as I can remember I have always been attracted to artistic expression. I remember contemplating the classical sculptures in art books, or the engravings in Rolf Muller's Old and Picturesque Europe with awe and fascination"...
Artist Portraits
Albrecht Dürer
Apr 6, 2023
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14 minutes read
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was a German Renaissance artist who marked the history of European art. He was an engraver, painter and art theorist, and his works influenced many artists. He is famous for his wood and copper engravings, as well as his paintings and drawings.
Art History
The Revenge of Women in Abstract Art: 10 Artists to Discover
Oct 8, 2024
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13 minutes read
Abstract art is often associated with great male masters like Pollock, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, but women artists have also made revolutionary contributions, despite being less well-known. This exploration finally brings to light some of the most important female figures in the movement...
Artist Portraits
Rinetta Feliz: I do what was inside me
Dec 2, 2024
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15 minutes read
"I think calling my creative path "artistic past" is too "loud", rather it is some life experience, observations of life events, relationships between people, interactions of physical and chemical ordinary objects..."
Lifestyle
Cecilia and Ernesto Poma: A passion for Latin American art
Dec 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
Latin American art constitutes a significant portion of Cecilia and Ernesto Poma's art collection. They are known for their support of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where they hosted a private exhibition of their art holdings for MoMA's junior associates in 2017...
Art History
The Art and Tradition of Tanabata
May 21, 2024
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7 minutes read
Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the annual meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, marked by vibrant traditions and artistic expressions across Japan. Originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival, Tanabata involves writing wishes on colorful tanzaku paper strips and displaying them on bamboo branches. The festival features major celebrations, including the renowned Sendai Tanabata Festival, highlighting its enduring cultural significance.
Artist Portraits
Mark Grotjahn: A Visionary of Abstract Expression
Sep 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
Mark Grotjahn, an influential American artist born in 1968, is renowned for his bold abstract and geometric paintings. Known for his meticulous exploration of perspective, his work often draws from modernist movements like cubism and minimalism.
Artist Portraits
Néjib Belkhodja: The Architect of Maghreb Abstraction
Mar 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Néjib Belkhodja (1933-2007) is a Tunisian painter and architect whose work fuses geometric abstraction and architectural references, illustrating a modernity anchored in Maghreb heritage.