Art History
Katsushika Hokusai
Mar 30, 2023
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10 minutes read
Katsushika Hokusai was an 18th and 19th-century Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, born in 1760 and died in 1849. He is best known for his ukiyo-e prints, a genre of Japanese art that depicts scenes of daily life, landscapes, and characters.
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting
Aug 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...
Lifestyle
Nichole Galicia: Between Cinema, Fashion and Passion for Contemporary Art
Aug 14, 2023
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11 minutes read
Nichole Galicia, a multidisciplinary artist between cinema and fashion, embodies a deep passion for contemporary art, collecting works by renowned artists while promoting the emergence of new talents. Her philanthropic commitment and her role as an inspiration reflect her desire to create bridges between diverse artistic worlds.
Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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10 minutes read
Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Art History
Representations of Yom Kippur in Art
Apr 16, 2024
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10 minutes read
The depiction of Yom Kippur in art reveals how artists have captured themes of repentance, redemption, and solemnity through various media, highlighting iconic works such as Maurycy Gottlieb's "Yom Kippur" and Micha's "Jonah." Bar-Am. These works illustrate the deep impact and spiritual significance of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Art History
Aaron Young: Performance, Destruction & Action
Oct 21, 2024
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11 minutes read
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University, Aaron Young has become a major figure in the art world. He's known for his bold and innovative creations that challenge what's possible in art...
Artist Portraits
Sherrie Levine: Challenging Originality and Redefining Art through Appropriation
Dec 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
Sherrie Levine is an American artist known for her work in appropriation art, where she rephotographs and recontextualizes iconic modernist works to challenge notions of authorship, originality, and artistic genius. Her work is central to postmodern theory and has been influential in redefining the relationship between art, culture, and the viewer.
Art History
Struck by the arrows of art! The most romantic artists for a special Valentine's Day
Feb 11, 2025
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10 minutes read
Love in art manifests itself in surprising ways! In this article, an exceptional Cupid in the guise of Giorgio Vasari guides us to discover the most romantic artists of ArtMajeur, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day...
Artist Portraits
Beyond the Visible: The Art and Memory of Luc Tuymans
May 1, 2025
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10 minutes read
"Luc Tuymans (born June 14, 1958, in Mortsel, Belgium) is a visual artist renowned for his paintings that explore humanity’s relationship with history and its tendency to ignore it. The memory of World War II recurs throughout his work."...
Art History
Annie Leibovitz
Jul 10, 2023
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11 minutes read
Annie Leibovitz is a renowned American photographer known for her iconic portraits of celebrities and cultural figures. Her distinctive style and ability to capture intimate and powerful moments have made her one of the most influential photographers of our time.
Art History
Top ten fashion photographers
Sep 30, 2023
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12 minutes read
This article is dedicated to all those who want to know about photography but are too lazy to commit to study. This article is made for all those who are bored of reading Wikipedia, because beyond the list of dates or a rather cold interpretation, they urgently need to be stimulated, entertained and accompanied in learning...
Art History
10 Wildlife Photographers You Should Know
Oct 10, 2023
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12 minutes read
If, like me, you used to watch wildlife documentaries with your grandmother as a child, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to read this article...
Lifestyle
Paul Allen: From Microsoft Corporation to art
Oct 6, 2023
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11 minutes read
An auction featuring dozens of artworks by renowned artists like Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh has culminated in an astonishing total of $1.5 billion...
Lifestyle
Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
Art History
Exploring Innovation: 10 Asian Artists Not to Miss on Artmajeur
Jun 18, 2024
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11 minutes read
It's time to immerse yourself in the creations of both emerging and established artists on Artmajeur, who are continuing to redefine what it means to be an Asian artist in the contemporary scene with their particularly innovative styles...
Artist Portraits
Enki Bilal: A Master of Dystopian Visions and Visual Storytelling
Sep 24, 2024
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10 minutes read
Enki Bilal is a visionary artist and storyteller, known for his distinctive ability to blend graphic novel aesthetics with deep social, political, and philosophical commentary. His works span across various media, but he is most famous for his contributions to the world of graphic novels and cinema...
Artist Portraits
The Artistic Vision of Karin Kneffel
Jan 29, 2025
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11 minutes read
Born in 1957 in Marl, Germany, Kneffel pursued studies at the University of Münster and the Comprehensive University of Duisburg before transitioning to the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. There, between 1981 and 1987, she studied under Johannes Brus, Norbert Tadeusz, and Gerhard Richter, eventually becoming a master student of Richter...
Artist Portraits
Kara Walker: Artistic Controversies, Career Milestones, and Personal Insights
Apr 2, 2025
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12 minutes read
Kara Elizabeth Walker, born on November 26, 1969, is a distinguished American artist known for her multidisciplinary approach which includes painting, silhouette art, printmaking, installations, filmmaking, and teaching...
Lifestyle
Leonardo DiCaprio, it is thanks to Leonardo da Vinci
Aug 1, 2023
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8 minutes read
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, born on November 11, 1974, is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer, known for his exceptional work in biographical and period films...
Art History
Top 10: Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits
Apr 23, 2023
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13 minutes read
My introduction to the contrary takes the latter meaning in that it aims to omit, only temporarily, both the description of Vincent Van Gogh's multiple self-portraits and the analysis of their historical-artistic, technical, emotional, and stylistic context of belonging...
Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!
Oct 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...
Lifestyle
Bernardo Paz: Art holds greater power than technology
Jan 8, 2024
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12 minutes read
Bernardo Paz, a prominent figure in the Brazilian steel industry and an avid art collector, established the Instituto Inhotim in the 1980s...
Art History
Do you know which animals have been most depicted in the history of art?
Aug 6, 2024
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12 minutes read
Are you an animal lover and would like to know all about it? Do you no longer sleep at night because you are also an art lover and long to find out more about the connection between animals and creative disciplines? Then hold on to the arms of your couch, because in this place all the questions that plague your heart will be answered...
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
Artist Portraits
Pablo Picasso: The Man Who Redefined Modern Art
Aug 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881, is renowned as one of the 20th century's most influential artists, whose innovative contributions to Cubism, Surrealism, and beyond, as well as his extensive body of work including masterpieces like Guernica and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, have left an indelible mark on the art world and established him as a revolutionary figure in modern art.
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
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
TOP 10: works inspired by movies
Apr 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top 10, in addition to linking, through the meaning of the films, the world of art to the world of cinema, also pursues the intention of providing you with revealing images, capable of making you gasp in thought: I, too, had felt that shot, that scene or that gesture, as depicted by the artist of Artmajeur...
Art History
Gustave Courbet
May 10, 2023
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14 minutes read
Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet was a French painter who led the Realism movement in French painting during the 19th century...
Art History
Paul Cézanne
May 19, 2023
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14 minutes read
Paul Cézanne was a French artist and painter who lived from 1839 to 1906. He was known as a Post-Impressionist artist whose work introduced new forms of representation and influenced the artistic movements of the early 20th century...
Art History
Top 10: Paintings of the Italian Renaissance
Dec 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
Can we talk about the Renaissance? The subject matter overwhelms me, the grandeur of the Renaissance painters terrifies me to the point of feeling overwhelmed...
Lifestyle
Wang Zhongjun: The van Gogh mystery
Feb 1, 2024
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14 minutes read
Dennis Wang, or Wang Zhongjun (王中军), born on November 30, 1960, is a prominent Chinese figure in the realms of business, film production, and art collector...
Art History
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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13 minutes read
Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...
Art History
Temples, Murals, and the Onam Artistic Renaissance
Jun 7, 2024
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14 minutes read
Onam is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India, commemorating the return of King Mahabali. It is represented in arts through various forms such as Pookalam (floral rangoli), Kathakali dance-drama, mural paintings, and traditional crafts, showcasing the festival's cultural significance and mythological themes.
Artist Portraits
Henri Matisse
Mar 15, 2023
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15 minutes read
Matisse's style was characterized by the use of bright and intense colors, as well as simplified forms and strong outlines. He was influenced by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, but he also developed his own technique of using color to create dynamic shapes and movement in his paintings.
Artist Portraits
Andrea La Martina: my passion for visual art
Jan 24, 2024
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15 minutes read
"My artistic inspiration arose from the intersection of my career as a computer programming consultant and my passion for visual art. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the limitless possibilities that technology offers in the field of creative expression."...