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Art History

Engravers and Painters: Conflicts and Collaborations

Mar 12, 2024

8 minutes read

Engraving, an artistic technique in intaglio or relief, has among its earliest documented examples those dating back to the 7th century BC, found in Egypt and China, and later also in Greece...

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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

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...

Art News

Archaeologists have found the tomb of an ancient Egyptian official who died 4,300 years ago

May 20, 2022

2 minutes read

Last week, a statement from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Warsaw said that the tomb of an ancient Egyptian official who was in charge of keeping secret documents in the royal chancellery had been found in the ancient Egyptian necropolis Saqqara.

Artist Portraits

César: The Mastermind Behind Compressed Automobiles and Foam Sculptures

Aug 13, 2024

7 minutes read

César Baldaccini, a pioneering French sculptor and key figure in Nouveau Réalisme, revolutionized contemporary art with his innovative sculptures and compressions of industrial materials, leaving a lasting legacy after his death in 1998.

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Karin Vermeer: The alchemy between digital and material

Mar 17, 2025

3 minutes read

Karin Vermeer is a Dutch artist who combines digital art and traditional painting to create recomposed portraits and deeply sensory abstract works. Her work is distinguished by a unique technique, rich textures, and a strong aesthetic that appeals to art lovers and collectors alike.

Art History

Palmyra's Stolen Sculptures Returned to Syria

Nov 26, 2021

2 minutes read

Three plundered statues from Palmyra are being returned to Syria. They were stolen from the ancient city in 2009 or 2010 and discovered by Swiss police. The UN has demanded their return after a trial in 2020, and now they will be handed over to Syrian officials.

Art News

The Controversial Removal of Prince Philip's 'Poorest Quality' Statue in Cambridge

Mar 28, 2024

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A Cambridge council has ordered the removal of a faceless, statue of the late Prince Philip, criticized as "possibly the poorest quality work" ever submitted to the council. Erected without permission and intended to honor Philip's tenure as Cambridge University's chancellor, the statue's removal has sparked a debate over public art and urban development practices.

Art History

Top 10: Abstract Paintings

Dec 16, 2023

11 minutes read

Just to provide the reader with a "when" and "where": abstract art, an avant-garde art movement, was born in the early 20th century in Germany, spreading to various regions of the country that were quite distant from each other, where...

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At Coachella, architectural installations overshadow top musical artists

Apr 16, 2024

2 minutes read

At this year's Coachella, a standout architectural-art installation called "Monarchs: A House in Six Parts" captivates attendees with its innovative design by Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic. This towering structure, combining 3D-printed concrete and robotically shaped plywood, offers both a visual spectacle and a practical refuge from the desert sun.

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Charles Arnoldi: Innovating Abstract Art Through Material and Form

Sep 4, 2024

5 minutes read

Charles Arnoldi is an American contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings, sculptures, and prints, utilizing a diverse range of materials including sticks, wood, and bronze. His innovative approach blends painting and sculpture, often exploring the boundaries between these mediums through dynamic, textured compositions.

Art News

French museums band together to protect Ukraine's art collections with a truckload of emergency supplies

Mar 29, 2022

2 minutes read

Icom France organized the delivery of 15 tonnes of donated packing and conservation materials.

Art News

1,000+ Artists Boycott Bristol's Arnolfini Over Palestinian Censorship Row

Dec 15, 2023

2 minutes read

Over 1,000 artists, including prominent figures like Ben Rivers and Brian Eno, have boycotted Bristol's Arnolfini Centre, accusing it of censoring Palestinian culture by cancelling events from the Palestine Film Festival. The artists demand a commitment to freedom of expression from Arnolfini's leadership and have pledged not to engage with the Centre until changes are made.

Lifestyle

The Forgotten Olympics: Artistic Competitions from 1912 to 1948

Jul 30, 2024

6 minutes read

From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games uniquely featured artistic competitions in categories such as architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture, celebrating works inspired by sports, but these were discontinued in 1954 due to conflicts with the amateurism principle, though the Olympic spirit of integrating art and culture continues through various cultural programs.

Artist Portraits

Arturo Herrera: Mastering Rhythmic Visual Collage Art

Nov 19, 2024

10 minutes read

Arturo Herrera, a Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based artist (b. 1959), is known for his collage-rooted works blending pop iconography, abstraction, and figuration. His art explores ambiguity through fragmentation, repetition, and dislocation, engaging memory and fantasy...

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JEAN-MARIE GITARD (Mr STRANGE): the aptly named

Sep 12, 2019

2 minutes read

The unusual is obvious, and we do not really know what guided the artist: the desire to make visuals collide or the undisguised pleasure of illustrating a play on words, an expression, of showing that the absurd is nestled everywhere, in experience, words or images.

Art News

A UNESCO report worries about an unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector

Feb 9, 2022

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UNESCO report warns of "unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector". Ten million jobs lost in the creative industries during the coronavirus pandemic. UNESCO urges governments to strengthen labor protections for the creative sector. Arts funding is frequently cut by governments or ignored by private investors. By 2020, the global gross value of the creative industry will have decreased by $750 billion.

Art News

Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire collector, has purchased his second Venetian palace

Mar 17, 2022

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Palazzo Diedo, which is set to open in 2024, will house an exhibition and artist residency space.

Art News

The Morozov collection, the amazing tortured history of the Russian art trove is being displayed in Paris

Sep 21, 2021

3 minutes read

The Morozov collection will open its doors in Paris one year after the scheduled opening date. Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Picasso, Gauguin, Bonnard, Vuillard, Rodin etc. follow one another.

Dance, an intense and passionate art form, has been very probably present in all human cultures, in fact, among the first works of art that portray it we find the paintings of ancient Egypt. The representation of this topic has also characterized the most popular artistic currents between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, so that great masters such as, Degas, Renoir, Munch, Toulouse Lautrec, and Matisse have depicted it...

Artist Portraits

The Art of Karl Lagasse: From 'One Dollar' to Iconic Film Festival Trophies

Aug 19, 2024

7 minutes read

Karl Lagasse, born April 4, 1981, in Paris, is a renowned French artist celebrated for his innovative work across sculpture, painting, installation, and photography, notably recognized for his "One Dollar" sculptures and his design of the Deauville American Film Festival trophy.

Art News

Dramatic evacuation to the Hamptons, a threatened Van Gogh!

Jul 19, 2023

3 minutes read

The Hamptons Art Fair was evacuated due to heavy rain threatening millions of dollars worth of artwork, including Van Gogh masterpieces. This emergency has led to the premature closure of the event and raises concerns about possible damage to the valuable exhibits.

Artist Portraits

Ling Chang: The Art of Color

Mar 10, 2025

3 minutes read

Ling Chang, a self-taught artist from Costa Rica, creates vibrant and emotional works exploring themes of beauty, imperfection, and the transient nature of life through a variety of techniques and a strong influence of Wabi Sabi . Investing in her work means supporting an artist whose unique and profound oeuvre is destined for growing recognition, combining authenticity and innovation.

Artist Portraits

Christine Barth Mroz: When light becomes emotion on canvas

Mar 1, 2025

3 minutes read

Christine Barth Mroz offers a luminous and emotional painting style, where each gesture conveys a sensation. Her work, rich in transparency and texture, captivates with its sincerity and constitutes a unique artistic investment.

Artist Portraits

Mister Pablo Costa: My father encouraged me to create works of art

Apr 9, 2024

8 minutes read

"My father, a computer graphic designer by trade for whom I had great admiration, pushed me to create works of art. I spent the first 10 years of my life in his workshop. He painted in oil surrealist works characterizing his life journey and idolizing Salvador Dali"...

Lifestyle

DISCOVER THE ARTISTS - STOPOVER IN FRENCH BRITTANY

Mar 29, 2020

2 minutes read

Prefecture of the Brittany region, the city of Rennes and the department of Ille-et-Vilaine are located in the west of France and bring together more than 600 artists on Artmajeur. Here is a non-exhaustive overview of Bretillian creation.

Artist Portraits

Sonya Kertész: an artistic immersion between marine depths and human sensitivity

Apr 4, 2025

4 minutes read

Sonya Kertész transforms her dives into powerful pictorial works, where art becomes a silent witness to the memory of the seabed. Between visual poetry and ecological awareness, her world invites reflection on our relationship with the sea and time.

Art News

Art Basel Miami beach, merchants and artists redoubled their efforts

Dec 3, 2021

4 minutes read

A fair with a sense of urgency and newness: despite the pandemic's ongoing struggles, dealers and artists stepped up their efforts at Art Basel in Miami Beach. At the 2021 edition of America's tentpole contemporary art festival, there is a strong desire to acquire.

Artist Portraits

Christine Barth Mroz: Light in Motion

Apr 4, 2025

4 minutes read

Christine Barth Mroz transforms light and emotion into living matter, in abstract canvases where each gesture is a poetic breath. Her intuitive approach, rich in natural textures and spontaneity, seduces with its depth and luminous intensity.

Artist Portraits

N Nathan, eye-catching art!

Jun 15, 2022

4 minutes read

N Nathan is a versatile and self-taught artist who, depending on the project he is working on, experiments with different artistic techniques in order to capture the viewer's attention...

Artist Portraits

Nazar Symotiuk: I love to create something new with my own hands

Aug 13, 2024

4 minutes read

"Since childhood, I have loved to create something new with my own hands, tactile sensations prompted me to constantly work with various materials."...

Art History

Timeless Shades: The Impact of Neutral Colors in Art and Design

Oct 22, 2024

9 minutes read

Neutral colors such as white, gray, brown, and black have played a central role in art, from classical sculpture to contemporary painting. White marble, used by Michelangelo in the David, expresses perfection and grace, while gray, as seen in the works of Gerhard Richter, explores the very essence of painting...

Artist Portraits

Yulia Varlamova, journey of art

Dec 17, 2022

4 minutes read

Yulia Varlamova's path as an artist began suddenly. Perhaps all her life creativity has always been inside her, but she was just waiting for the right moment to manifest...

Artist Portraits

María Eugenia Piacentini Veron, it was only in my mind

Jul 1, 2023

5 minutes read

Since I was very little, I think when I was 4 years old, I loved modeling clay and drawing. I was one of those who stayed hours creating and observing what was happening with the plastic material. I felt an immense illusion to create something that didn't exist before, that was only in my mind...

Art History

Why does the Annunciation continue to inspire artists who go so far as to desecrate it?

Nov 9, 2021

5 minutes read

The Annunciation of the Virgin, Christmas theme par excellence, is explored through the comparison of two great Annunciations in the Italian tradition: that of Simone Martini and that of Giorgio de Chirico's brother, Alberto Savinio.

Artist Portraits

Salvatore Testa: A Mystical Exploration of Contemporary Art

Jul 19, 2024

4 minutes read

Salvatore Testa is a self-taught artist who fuses classical and mystical elements into a visually refined and deeply symbolic oeuvre. Through more than 6,000 creations, he invites the viewer into a spiritual and aesthetic exploration that transcends the conventions of contemporary art.

Artist Portraits

Tony Cragg: A Sculptor of Boundless Creativity

Sep 19, 2024

5 minutes read

Tony Cragg is a British sculptor known for his innovative use of materials like plastic, glass, and metal to create abstract, organic forms. His work explores the relationship between the natural and industrial worlds, and he has been a leading figure in contemporary sculpture since the 1980s.

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