Artist Portraits
From Paris Streets to Global Art Scenes: The Story of Onemizer’s Art
Jul 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Onemizer is a contemporary French artist who brings the energy of street art into the gallery space, combining vibrant graffiti techniques with pop culture influences. His work explores themes of expression and social commentary through dynamic, colorful creations.
Artist Portraits
Salvatore Balice: I give voice to my inner world
Sep 17, 2024
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4 minutes read
“I began producing “artwork” from the age of 15: an innate desire to express what I sensed inside and outside of me manifested itself even then. I began by producing music pieces as a bass player, and then used other means of expression such as sculpture, drawing and painting.”...
Artist Portraits
Ronald Hunter: I have always cherished the desire to create a product that I could sell online
Mar 19, 2024
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9 minutes read
"My interest ranged from furniture and accessories to clothing, even to a lingerie line. Throughout all that time, I was involved in painting, but the idea of turning it into a profitable business never occurred to me."
Artist Portraits
Yass Aliguliyeva: Hollywood's Vibrant Imprint on the Contemporary Art Scene
Mar 15, 2025
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3 minutes read
Yass is establishing himself on the international art scene thanks to growing recognition at prestigious fairs and a unique aesthetic that blends vintage nostalgia with chromatic modernity, appealing to a wide audience. His mastery of mediums and his original positioning give him strong potential for valuation, attracting collectors seeking a promising emerging artist.
Art History
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
"Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette" is a famous painting by Auguste Renoir. Made in 1876, it depicts a lively and joyful scene at an open-air ball at the famous Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris.
Art News
The new OCMA Art Museum is filled with poor workmanship. His detractors call him Frankenstein!
Dec 15, 2022
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6 minutes read
This $94 million gallery is open to the public, if they can find their way in, and has an ambitiously broken shape, but its parts are far from finished.
Art History
The Richness and Diversity of Diwali Art
Apr 15, 2024
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11 minutes read
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In art, Diwali is often depicted through vibrant paintings, intricate rangoli designs, and illuminated sculptures, capturing the joyous spirit and cultural significance of the celebration.
Lifestyle
Eli and Edythe Broad: postwar and contemporary art collection
Oct 26, 2023
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13 minutes read
The Broad, situated on Grand Avenue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, stands as a modern art museum...
Artist Portraits
Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Jun 25, 2024
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9 minutes read
Born in 1944 in Jerusalem, David Gerstein revolutionized contemporary art with his shift from figurative painting to dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. Influenced by pop art icons like Lichtenstein and Hockney, Gerstein blends vibrant colors with industrial materials like steel and aluminum. His 40+ global public sculptures emphasize accessibility and impact, cementing his profound influence on contemporary art and public installations worldwide.
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
Top 10: paintings of musicians
Aug 12, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top ten paintings relate art and music in the way the former of these two forms of expression approaches the latter, immortalizing and making concrete its intangible sound. In fact, it was probably painting that first approached the abstract world of notes...
Artist Portraits
Alexander Calder, Pioneer of Kinetic Sculpture
Aug 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Alexander Calder, a pioneer of kinetic sculpture, transformed modern art with his innovative works that incorporated movement and environmental interaction. His legacy endures, inspiring contemporary artists and captivating audiences worldwide, while enriching our understanding of art and artistic interdisciplinarity.
Artist Portraits
Jean-François Ferbos, a window open to the world
Oct 31, 2021
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5 minutes read
Interview with the artist Jean-François Ferbos. Each window that the artist opens on the world allows each viewer to draw their own stories
Artist Portraits
Manuel Di Chiara
Jul 26, 2023
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8 minutes read
I consider myself lucky because I had good art teachers from the very first schools, and they are the ones who always encouraged me to pursue art studies.
Art History
How to choose the perfect artwork for every decorating style?
Nov 5, 2024
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10 minutes read
If you're looking to give your home a unique personality, this guide is exactly what you need. From the rough elegance of Industrial to the opulent charm of Baroque, from the Zen-like tranquility of minimalism to the warm simplicity of Scandinavian style...
Art History
Lisbon: the city's history illustrated by art
Aug 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
Lisbon, Portugal's most important and largest city, situated on seven hills at the mouth of the Tagus River and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has more than 500,000 inhabitants, as well as a history that can be traced back, approximately, as far as 300,000 years ago. In fact, the westernmost capital of continental Europe turns out to be one of the oldest cities in the world, so much so that it would have even been founded by Ulysses...
Lifestyle
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!
Nov 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?
Lifestyle
Sofia Coppola: A Cinematic Visionary and Art Enthusiast
Sep 14, 2023
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6 minutes read
Sofia Coppola is an accomplished American filmmaker known for her unique cinematic style and award-winning films like "Lost in Translation." She is also recognized as an art lover, with a keen appreciation for visual aesthetics that often permeate her work.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Canduela, sculptures with soul
Jul 27, 2022
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9 minutes read
For Roberto Canduela, creating works of art is not a voluntary choice, but a vital necessity, a creative mechanism that allows him to externalize his unconscious side...
Art History
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
Artist Portraits
Laurence JENK: My inquisitive mind has led me to experiment beyond convention
Mar 26, 2024
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9 minutes read
“My artistic journey, entirely self-taught, took off during an intimate moment in my life: the prospect of motherhood.”....
Art History
Top 10 American Painters
Oct 24, 2023
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11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...
Artist Portraits
Roy Lichtenstein: Icon of Pop Art and Cultural Transformation
Jun 28, 2024
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10 minutes read
Roy Lichtenstein was a pivotal American artist known for pioneering the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. His work often featured bold, comic book-inspired imagery rendered with Ben-Day dots, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low culture.
Artist Portraits
Isa Genzken's Take on Modern Consumer Culture Through Art
Nov 18, 2024
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10 minutes read
Isa Genzken is a groundbreaking German contemporary artist known for her innovative sculptures, installations, and multimedia works that explore themes of modernity, urban life, and consumer culture. Her art is characterized by the use of diverse materials and found objects, often blending high and low culture to create thought-provoking, avant-garde pieces.
Art History
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Jun 9, 2023
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26 minutes read
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, born on 6th March 1475 and passing away on 18th February 1564, was an Italian artist renowned as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet during the High Renaissance period...
Art History
Alfons Mucha
May 25, 2023
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18 minutes read
Alphonse Mucha, born Alfons Maria Mucha, was a renowned Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who resided in Paris during the Art Nouveau era. He gained international recognition for his unique and ornamental theatrical posters, particularly those featuring the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Art History
6 Things to Know about Berthe Morisot
Sep 24, 2021
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7 minutes read
Independent and indispensable to Impressionism, Berthe Morisot is an UFO in the history of Art. Like Frida Kahlo, Niki de Saint Phalle, Artemisia Gentileschi or Suzanne Valandon, she’s a woman in a men’s world, who managed to impose herself and convert the difficulties of her existence into creative gunpowder.
Art History
Celestial Journey: Exploring the Artistic Heritage of Isra and Mi'raj
Apr 17, 2024
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17 minutes read
In Islamic art, the constraints imposed by aniconism—a reluctance to represent sentient beings—have propelled calligraphy to the forefront of religious expression. This is particularly evident in the depiction of significant events like the Isra and Mi'raj...
Artist Portraits
Marco Lodola: A Master of Light and Color
Jul 8, 2024
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15 minutes read
Marco Lodola is an Italian artist known for his ability to express emotions through the innovative use of light and color. His works are an explosion of vitality, combining elements of pop art with a modern approach to sculpture and painting...
Artist Portraits
Peter Halley: Pioneering Neo-Conceptual Art Since 1980
Nov 5, 2024
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15 minutes read
Peter Halley, born in 1953, is a prominent American artist recognized as a key figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement that emerged in the 1980s. Renowned for his vibrant Day-Glo geometric paintings, Halley is also a writer and previously the publisher of index Magazine.
Art History
Precious Materials in Contemporary Art: Bronze, Glass, and Marble
Jan 14, 2025
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12 minutes read
Contemporary art continues to experiment with precious and ancient materials, giving new life and meaning to millennia-old traditions. We will explore the history and evolution of three fundamental mediums: bronze, glass, and marble...
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.
Artist Portraits
Luc Peire: The Vertical Visionary
Jul 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
Luc Peire was a distinguished Belgian artist renowned for his vertical abstraction style. His production, characterized by elongated forms and a profound sense of spatial depth, reflects a unique exploration of human existence and architectural forms. Peire's minimalist approach and innovative techniques have solidified his place in the annals of modern art...
Art History
Artists who marked 2024: 10 must-sees
Dec 24, 2024
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13 minutes read
With the end of 2024 just around the corner, it is time to reflect on the artists who made their mark on the year. ArtMajeur, a reference platform for online art, has highlighted the emerging trends and the names most popular with the public in terms of sales and consensus...
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...
Art History
The most popular artists of 2023
Jan 23, 2024
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12 minutes read
Who are some of Artmajeur's most popular artists in 2023? Find out in this story, which talks about contemporary artists by contextualizing them within the long narrative of art history!