Artist Portraits
Ya Tsai Chiu: The poetic imprint of a contemporary Taiwanese master
Apr 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Ya Tsai Chiu, a Taiwanese artist born in 1949 and who died in 2013, established himself on the international scene with his unique style combining sculpture, drawing and painting, with emblematic works such as The Dance of Flames and Vital Energy . His popularity has continued to grow, and his creations are now highly sought after, testifying to the importance of his legacy in contemporary Asian art.
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
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art News
Musée d'Orsay Exhibition Illuminates Van Gogh's Final Months
Oct 16, 2023
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4 minutes read
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing Vincent van Gogh's last two months of artistic output, highlighting 48 paintings and 25 drawings created before his tragic death in July 1890. The exhibition explores his time in Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, and his relationship with Dr. Paul Gachet, offering a unique perspective on the artist's final creative phase
Art History
Decoding “Strangers Everywhere”: Artmajeur artists interpret the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024
May 14, 2024
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15 minutes read
Artmajeur artists creatively engage with the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024, representing art movements as diverse as Outsider Art, Queer Art, Folk Art, and narratives against racism...
Art History
Senecio (1922) by Paul Klee
Mar 29, 2023
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11 minutes read
"Senecio" is a painting created by Paul Klee in 1922. It is a portrait of a face, created using geometric shapes and bold colors...
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...
Invest in Art
Why do many interiors appear so cheap? How can it be remedied ?
Jul 20, 2023
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7 minutes read
Many interiors appear low-end due to a lack of attention to detail, excessive use of serial reproductions, and lack of character in the chosen works. To remedy this, it is essential to favor quality works, to opt for unique pieces and to pay particular attention to colors, dimensions and styles.
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
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
In the Realm of Joan Miró's Imagination
Jun 20, 2024
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10 minutes read
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Joan Miró, where surrealism meets abstraction in a vibrant symphony of colors and shapes. From his early influences to his iconic masterpieces like 'The Tilled Field' and 'The Birth of the World,' Miró's journey unfolds, revealing his unique perspective on the subconscious and the fantastical...
Artist Portraits
Yancho Sabev: I've been captivated by the multifaceted beauty of the world
Jan 21, 2025
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16 minutes read
"My journey began as a response to the silent poetry of the world, sparked by fleeting moments and the endless emotions they carried. It was in the relation of light and shadow, the interplay of colors and contrasts, I hope, that I found the means to transcribe the intangible into tangible expressions of beauty and meaning."
Artist Portraits
Mahjoub Ben Bella, an essential artist of contemporary art
Mar 11, 2025
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14 minutes read
Mahjoub Ben Bella is an Algerian artist whose work combines geometric abstraction, traditional influences and a profound exploration of identity and cultural memory. Internationally recognized, he has marked the art scene with his vibrant and committed works, exhibited in prestigious biennials and renowned galleries, thus affirming his essential role in contemporary art in the Maghreb and beyond.
Lifestyle
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi, a shared artistic passion
Aug 23, 2023
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10 minutes read
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi share a passion for art, with Ellen having auctioned off pieces from her collection, including sheep sculptures, a work by Jean-Michel Basquiat and a creation by Alexander Calder. The couple embodies a commitment to creativity and artistic expression.
Artist Portraits
Carroll Dunham: Bridging Abstraction and Figuration Art
Nov 28, 2024
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9 minutes read
Carroll Dunham is a contemporary American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figurative imagery, often featuring surreal, cartoonish forms and bold colors. His work explores themes like gender, psychology, and human nature, frequently incorporating nude figures and surreal landscapes.
Artist Portraits
Giovanni Morgese, the art that reveals the secrets of life
Dec 12, 2021
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4 minutes read
Giovanni Morgese's artistic production, which results from the assembly of poor and discarded materials, was created with the intention of revealing the secrets of human life ...
Art News
Spring Colors: Vogue's Chromatic Choices for the 2025 Season
Mar 13, 2025
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4 minutes read
For Spring 2025, Vogue celebrates a vibrant and sophisticated palette, where each shade takes center stage in an aesthetic narrative that reflects cultural trends and contemporary moods...
Artist Portraits
Jean-Humbert Savoldelli: The pictorial struggle of a master of expressive abstraction
Mar 19, 2025
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4 minutes read
Jean-Humbert Savoldelli is a contemporary French painter with a powerful and recognizable style, blending geometric abstraction, textures, vibrant colors, and human silhouettes. Born from a radical transformation in 2013, his work captivates with its expressive power and represents a promising artistic investment.
Artist Portraits
Georges Braque: Between Cubism and Innovation
Jul 4, 2024
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13 minutes read
Georges Braque is universally acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of Cubism, a movement that revolutionized painting and sculpture in the 20th century...
Art History
Dragon Boat Festival: A Canvas of Tradition and Artistry
May 17, 2024
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7 minutes read
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Jie (端午節), is a traditional holiday observed on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, blending ancient customs and communal festivities. Rooted in the tale of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister from the Chu state during the Warring States Period, it symbolizes resilience and unity.
Artist Portraits
Christopher Wool: Language, Abstraction, and the Raw Edge of Contemporary Art
Apr 15, 2025
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7 minutes read
Christopher Wool (born in 1955) is an American artist whose work, since the 1980s, has explored themes related to post-conceptualism...
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...
Artist Portraits
Wolfgang Tillmans: Capturing Subculture Through Photography
Nov 4, 2024
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16 minutes read
Wolfgang Tillmans, born in 1968 in Germany, is an influential photographer known for his diverse work that explores everyday surroundings and the photographic medium. He was the first non-British photographer to win the Turner Prize and has had major retrospectives at prominent institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and Tate Modern...
Sell Art
Best Art Schools in Asia and Australia
Feb 25, 2025
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6 minutes read
Discover the best art schools from China to Australia. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Pop Culture
When Art meets Crime: 3 creepy stories about Art and Crime
May 28, 2021
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9 minutes read
Today Artmajeur takes you into the depths of human mind, where reason becomes clouded in favor of selfishness or madness. Hang on and join us to discover these three sordid and fascinating stories that mix torture, sequestration, murder and... Art.
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
Top 10: Still life with flowers
Mar 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
My ranking of still lifes with flowers brings together all those, which, in my opinion, have been the most iconic and "commercial" works of the aforementioned genre, which I have arranged within a narrative in descending order, aimed at culminating in the symbol par excellence of the subject...
Lifestyle
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo: Count and collector
Sep 22, 2023
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10 minutes read
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo was a prominent modern art collector in Italy during the second half of the 20th century...
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
Paul Gauguin
May 5, 2023
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14 minutes read
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French post-impressionist painter who is well-known for his use of bold colors, simplified forms, and his incorporation of themes from indigenous cultures in his work. He was born in Paris and worked as a stockbroker before devoting himself to painting...
Lifestyle
Chicano Treasures: Cheech Marin's Passionate Collection
Aug 8, 2023
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17 minutes read
Cheech Marin's passionate collection of Chicano art has been exhibited in major exhibitions and published in various books. Its collection, rich in more than 700 works, represents the largest collection of Chicano art in private or public hands.
Art History
Paul Strand
Jul 4, 2023
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17 minutes read
Paul Strand (October 16, 1890 – March 31, 1976) was an influential American photographer and filmmaker. He played a pivotal role, alongside notable modernist photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, in establishing photography as a recognized art form during the 20th century...
Art History
The Art and Soul of Islamic Calligraphy: Exploring the Quranic Texts
Mar 26, 2024
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11 minutes read
Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic calligraphy, is the highly regarded art of writing in the Islamic world. This art form is characterized by the fluid and intricate stylization of the Arabic script and serves as one of the most prominent visual expressions of Islamic culture and faith...
Art History
Cherry Blossom Celebration: Capturing Hanami Through Art and Tradition
May 21, 2024
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10 minutes read
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing, celebrated annually during the blooming season in spring. In art, Hanami is represented through various mediums such as poetry, painting, and photography, capturing the beauty and symbolism of cherry blossoms and reflecting on themes of impermanence and the appreciation of fleeting moments.
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...
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.