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Andreas Gursky: Virtuoso of Large-Scale Photography and Digital Manipulation

Sep 26, 2024

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Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer known for his large-scale, digitally manipulated images that explore themes of globalization, architecture, and contemporary society. His work often features expansive views from elevated perspectives and achieves some of the highest auction prices in the world of photography.

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Large-scale leadership restructuring in Italian museums, with Eike Schmidt stepping down from the Uffizi

Dec 20, 2023

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The director of the Florence museum has been appointed as the head of Naples's Capodimonte, and new leaders have also been selected in Milan and Rome, as part of a strategy by the right-wing government...

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At the 'dream on' exhibition, John Bock's tentacle sculpture sprawls out of a Lincoln convertible

Jul 19, 2022

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The Greek organization NEON collaborates with the Hellenic Parliament to bring to life the iconic building of the former Public Tobacco Factory in Athens. The project, curated by Dimitris Paleocrassas, brings together a number of large-scale works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection.

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Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary

Sep 13, 2024

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Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025: A Fusion of Music, Dance, and Artistic Expression

Mar 27, 2025

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Coachella 2025 will take place over two weekends in April, featuring headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone alongside a diverse mix of artists. The festival will blend music, dance, and visual arts, offering immersive experiences through large-scale art installations, interactive performances, and cutting-edge technology.

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Julie Mehretu: Ethiopian American Artist's Modern Landscapes

Dec 3, 2024

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Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian American contemporary artist, is celebrated for her large-scale, multi-layered abstract paintings that reflect urban and sociopolitical changes. Recognized in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, she has secured her place as a groundbreaking Black female painter.

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Giant Footprint by Artist The Krank at Paxos Biennale Reflects Humanity's Destructive Ecological Footprint

Jun 14, 2022

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Greek visual artist The Krank has completed a 1,000 square-meter land art project near Greece's Mongonissi bay for the Paxos Biennale 2022. The large-scale installation is a poignant metaphor for humanity's ongoing and devastating impact on ecological systems around the world.

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Lita Cabellut: A Visionary Artist Rooted in Tradition and Innovation

Jan 27, 2025

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Lita Cabellut (born in 1961) is a Spanish artist known for her multidisciplinary approach. Based in The Hague, Netherlands, she creates on a grand scale, employing a modern adaptation of the traditional fresco technique...

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Sculpting Identity: Subodh Gupta and the Power of Everyday Objects

Apr 14, 2025

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Subodh Gupta is an acclaimed contemporary Indian artist known for his large-scale sculptures, installations, and paintings that incorporate everyday objects. His work often explores themes of identity, globalization, and the intersection of traditional Indian culture with modern consumerism.

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Jenny Saville: Redefining the Female Form in Contemporary Art

Sep 12, 2024

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Jenny Saville is a British contemporary artist known for her large-scale, visceral paintings of the human body, particularly focusing on female forms and themes of imperfection, gender, and beauty. Her work challenges traditional representations of the nude, blending realism with abstraction to explore the complexities of identity and physicality.

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Bosco Sodi: The Artist of Material and Essence

Sep 4, 2024

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Bosco Sodi is a Mexican contemporary artist celebrated for his focus on raw materials and their inherent beauty. His works explore texture, form, and the unpredictability of natural processes. By using materials like clay, sawdust, and pure pigments, Sodi creates paintings and sculptures that emphasize the physicality of the medium, embracing imperfection and the uncontrolled forces of nature...

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A Spanish artist brings embroidery to the streets

Jan 12, 2023

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Raquel Rodrigo, an artist from Valencia, says that the huge cross-stitch pieces she has put on buildings are a statement of a feminine art.

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Explore the Experimental Art of Anselm Reyle

Jan 17, 2025

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Anselm Reyle is a German contemporary artist known for his abstract works that often incorporate unconventional materials, such as foil, mirrors, and reflective surfaces. His practice blends a wide range of art historical influences, including minimalism, pop art, and object trouvés, to challenge traditional artistic boundaries.

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Chad Cantcolor: The Dynamic Visionary of Contemporary Pop Art

Jul 16, 2024

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Chad Carothers, widely recognized as Chad Cantcolor, is an acclaimed American contemporary freehand painter and designer known for his vibrant and dynamic artworks that blend bold colors and intricate patterns, reflecting a unique fusion of street art and fine art, and capturing the essence of modern pop culture.

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Ai Weiwei's First US Retrospective in a Decade at Seattle Art Museum

May 27, 2024

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Renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will have his first US retrospective in a decade at the Seattle Art Museum, opening on March 12, 2025, and featuring over 100 works curated by Foong Ping.

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Moco Museum Brings Contemporary Art Icons to London’s Marble Arch

Aug 14, 2024

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Moco Museum has softly launched its new London location at Marble Arch, offering Instagram-friendly exhibitions featuring works by iconic artists like Jeff Koons and Jean-Michel Basquiat, ahead of its official inauguration on September 10, with a significant £15 million investment and an aim to attract 300,000 visitors in its first year.

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Frieze Takes the Helm: The Armory Show’s Landmark Edition

Sep 6, 2024

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This month’s Armory Show at the Javits Center marks its 30th anniversary with a new era under Frieze's management, showcasing a global lineup of 240 galleries, including 55 newcomers, and featuring diverse exhibitions in art, fashion, design, and architecture, while maintaining its role as a major art market hub amidst global uncertainties.

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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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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...

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Giuseppe Penone: The Art of Nature and the Essence of Sculpture

Mar 10, 2025

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Giuseppe Penone (born 1947 in Garessio, Italy) is an Italian sculptor recognized for his large tree-inspired works. His art explores the connection between humans and nature and is linked to the Arte Povera movement. In 2014, he received the Praemium Imperiale. He currently lives and works in Turin, Italy...

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Dia Art Foundation: 50 Years of Artistic Vision and Evolution

Jul 15, 2024

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Dia Art Foundation, founded in 1974 to commission large-scale public works, continues to support groundbreaking contemporary art by diversifying its collection and programming under Jessica Morgan's leadership, reflecting a broader, more inclusive representation of artists while maintaining its radical edge.

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Andreas Gursky, capturing the monumental scale of the modern world

Jul 13, 2023

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Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer, famous for his large format images that vividly capture the scale and essence of our contemporary society. His methodical approach and visually powerful aesthetic make him one of the most influential artists in contemporary photography.

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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama reveals how he sold his art to purchase 6 planes for $1Million

Sep 1, 2021

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The artist shares how he used the $1Million he earned from his art to purchase 6 planes which he converted into classrooms for Tamale children. Mahama also used 120 scratched train seats to create a parliament, which he called the "parliament of ghost", a replica of Ghana's parliament chamber.

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Coachella 2023, an edition rich in artistic installations

Apr 20, 2023

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has shown off four large-scale art pieces to bring color, light, and different perspectives to the charged atmosphere. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2023 is a "phantosmagoric spectacle that plays with your perception and pulls you away from reality".

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Exploring the Tension of Abstraction and Figuration: The Artistic Journey of Nigel Cooke

Sep 17, 2024

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Nigel Cooke is a prominent British artist known for his ability to merge abstraction with figuration in his large-scale, multi-layered paintings. His work reflects a deep exploration of the natural world, human experience, and philosophical ideas, creating compositions that invite viewers to engage with mystery, time, and memory...

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The First AI Art Museum Opening in 2025

Sep 27, 2024

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Refik Anadol will open DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art, in 2025 at the Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. The museum will feature immersive, data-driven exhibits, including the Large Nature Model, and will blend cutting-edge technology with artistic innovation.

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Carol Bove: A Journey Through Sculpture, Materiality, and Public Spaces

Jan 24, 2025

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Carol Bove is an American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations that explore materiality and space. Her work often combines diverse materials, such as steel, concrete, and organic elements, challenging traditional notions of display and reinterpreting historical artistic strategies.

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Eduardo Kobra: The Vibrant Voice of Urban Art

Aug 2, 2024

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Eduardo Kobra is a contemporary Brazilian street artist known for his large-scale murals that burst with vibrant colors and intricate details. His work often pays homage to historical figures and events, reimagining them through a kaleidoscopic lens....

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Valencia’s Palacio Valeriola Transforms into Artistic Hub as Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero

Nov 24, 2023

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After a $42 million renovation, Valencia’s 17th-century Palacio Valeriola has reopened as the Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero, showcasing 100 international artworks. This historic site, blending architectural heritage with contemporary art, reflects Hortensia Herrero's vision of cultural preservation and artistic diversity.

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Robert Irwin: Visionary Sculptor of Light and Space, Passes Away at 95

Oct 26, 2023

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Robert Irwin, a transformative figure in the Light and Space art movement, has passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of minimalist installations that play with perception and space. Known for his subtle and elegant works that incorporate elements like light tubes and scrims, Irwin’s art challenged and redefined viewer experiences, creating a unique visual language that remained active and influential until the end of his life.

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The Armory Show Turns 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Art

Jul 30, 2024

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The Armory Show, New York’s largest commercial art fair, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with over 235 galleries from 35 countries, a new director, and a revamped floor plan, highlighting a blend of tradition and innovation in contemporary art.

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40 million dollars for a painting from the series "Nymphéas" by Monet to be auctioned

Nov 3, 2021

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Le Coin du Bassin aux Nymphéas (1918) will be auctioned off on November 16. It is one of a number of Monet pieces that have recently fetched high prices. The American buyer paid $6.7 million for the painting 24 years ago.

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International Artist Jean-Michel Othoniel to Craft Stained Glass for Toulouse's Historic Basilica

Jan 23, 2024

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Internationally renowned artist Jean-Michel Othoniel has been selected to create a stained glass window for the Saint-Sernin Basilica in Toulouse, as part of its extensive restoration. The project, blending contemporary art with the basilica's historic essence, is funded by the city and a private patron, reflecting a significant cultural investment.

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Yuga Labs Acquires NFT Competitor Proof, Expanding Its Digital Art and Web3 Portfolio

Feb 20, 2024

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Yuga Labs, known for the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Proof, the creator of the Moonbirds NFT collection. This acquisition not only includes Proof's artistic assets and team but also signifies Yuga Labs' commitment to enriching its presence in the digital art and web3 spaces.

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In Milan, the SalvArti exhibition presents 80 works of art seized from organized crime

Dec 6, 2024

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The "SalvArti" exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan highlights more than 80 works of art confiscated from Italian mafia groups, transforming these pieces into symbols of the fight against organized crime and cultural renewal.

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Thomas Schütte: A Master of Monumental Art and Cultural Reflection

Sep 25, 2024

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Thomas Schütte is a renowned German contemporary artist known for his wide-ranging work in sculpture, printmaking, drawing, architecture, and installations. His art explores themes of cultural memory, human shelter, and the human condition, often combining individual experiences with broader societal narratives.

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Zora - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war

Jun 14, 2022

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Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Zora from Drogobych (Ukraine)

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