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The famous artist Miss Tic died at the age of 66
May 23, 2022
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3 minutes read
The street artist never stopped creating her legend on Paris's walls, on dilapidated facades, under a street lamp, on a dead end, or a poorly lit pavement.
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Vermeer's Masterpiece Evokes 10x More Emotion Than Prints
Oct 14, 2024
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2 minutes read
Discover how Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring elicits 10x more emotional brain activity than replicas. Neuroscience reveals the painting's unique power to captivate attention.
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Artist Adnan Lotia (aka UVUPV) recreates the covers of the biggest music albums in LEGO, the results are amazing
Sep 14, 2021
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2 minutes read
Adnan Lotia, better known as uvupv on Instagram, recreates his favorite albums with LEGO. While it appears simple, crafting an image needs massive effort (and some rare LEGO pieces).
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.
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Hyun Ae Kang: Bridging Cultures Through Abstract Art
Jul 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
Hyun Ae Kang is a South Korean contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings that blend traditional Korean spiritual themes with Western abstract expressionism. Her work is characterized by a bold use of color and texture, setting her apart from the monochromatic style of the Dansaekhwa movement.
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Raymond Pettibon: California Punk Rock Art Pioneer
Nov 25, 2024
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14 minutes read
Raymond Pettibon (born June 16, 1957) is an American artist based in New York City. He gained prominence in the early 1980s within the southern California punk rock scene, creating posters and album art for bands on SST Records, owned by his brother Greg Ginn...
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Refat Mamutov: It often feels like everything has already been done
Nov 5, 2024
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6 minutes read
"I have drawn frequently and extensively since childhood. I enjoyed doing it, and all my relatives, friends, and acquaintances predicted an artistic career for me. I read books about the lives and works of famous artists, looked through albums with reproductions of their paintings, and visited museums."...
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Bojan Jevtic, processing digital photography
Aug 27, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic technique Bojan Jevtic focused on is the processing of digital photography in order to give an artistic impression that is impossible to achieve with a camera...
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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...
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Konrad Ziolkowski, each artist is unique
Feb 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
"Each artist is unique and has features, both in themselves and in their work, that distinguish them. It's hard for me to say what is unique about my art, I would like it more for the recipient to evaluate it."...
Art History
Mario Testino
Jun 28, 2023
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10 minutes read
Mario Testino is a highly acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer known for his iconic images capturing the essence of beauty, glamour, and allure. With his distinctive style and creative vision, he has worked with renowned celebrities, fashion brands, and publications, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photography.
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Daria Kolosova, a combination of realism and picturesque
Jan 4, 2023
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6 minutes read
Daria Kolosova says: "I was born as an artist. I have been drawing all my life, always and everywhere. My first teacher was my grandfather, who taught descriptive geometry at the university"...
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Frank Willems: In my work I try to bring different themes to light
Nov 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
“I lived in Sweden for several years where I studied Shoe Design. During this study I came into contact with different artists and art streams. This immediately excited me and I started researching. By searching a lot of information on the Internet, reading books and watching documentaries, I couldn't let it go.”....
Art News
Louis Vuitton Reboots Murakami Collaboration with Zendaya
Dec 30, 2024
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2 minutes read
Louis Vuitton is relaunching its iconic collaboration with Takashi Murakami after two decades of success, creating a new collection of more than 200 pieces, including City Bags, scarves and accessories.
Art History
In the mirror: African sculpture of yesterday and today
Apr 12, 2023
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8 minutes read
Pursuing the aim of finding, within the art of today, the reminiscences, hints and allusions to the works of times past, creating also a kind of romantic tale aimed at celebrating the immutable essence of the human being, I wanted to reconstruct a "figurative bridge"...
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Irina Greciuhina: One does not become an artist; one is born an artist!
May 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
" I have always drawn, but not quite like I do now. As an architect, at some point, I felt an inner calling that led me to spend nights in the office, focusing on painting with a more serious approach, on larger formats. These larger formats became extremely important to me."...
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Misako Chida: I think each artist is one-of-a-kind
Apr 22, 2025
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7 minutes read
"I am a self-taught artist, so in the beginning, I had no knowledge of painting techniques. I was born in Yokohama, Japan, but since 1999, I have been living in Dalian, China."...
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Rico Mocellin: I love playing with colors
Feb 8, 2023
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4 minutes read
"My parents are farmers and I was born in the countryside, since I was a child I was fascinated by the colors of everything related to nature, like leaves, soil, flowers, bird feathers, different plants, the colors From"...
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Be-Me-L by Kristin Bemelmans, art that combines order and chaos
Mar 16, 2022
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3 minutes read
Be-Me-L By Kristin Bemelmans' work is characterized by a very special painting technique. The artist paints on the back of plexiglass, creating works that summarize life, love and chaos....
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Paul Berriff: A Master of Visual Storytelling
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Paul Berriff is a renowned British artist and photographer known for his exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his compelling visual storytelling. With a career spanning several decades, he has made a significant impact in the realms of photography and art, consistently creating works that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide...
Pop Culture
Octavio Ocampo's Metamorphic Paintings
Mar 16, 2022
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3 minutes read
Mexican artist fascinated by optical illusions and trickery. Metamorphic art, as it is known, is the specialty of prolific artist Octavio Ocampo. His works have wowed hundreds of thousands of viewers and established him as a leading figure in the Mexican art scene
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Thomas Brémaud (La Pointe): the wire-to-point technique
Jun 18, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with the wire-to-point technique, exploring my imagination and my thirst for escape. Over time, my daring creativity led me to face the canvas, revealing a remarkable artistic evolution." ..
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Shōichi Hasegawa
May 25, 2023
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8 minutes read
Moving to Paris and studying at the Hayter studio provided Hasegawa with exposure to European art and the opportunity to fuse his Japanese heritage with Western artistic influences, resulting in a unique fusion of styles and ideas...
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Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
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Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
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Yulia Varlamova, journey of art
Dec 17, 2022
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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...
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.
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Emilio Scanavino: A Journey Through Creativity and Innovation
Jul 23, 2024
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10 minutes read
Emilio Scanavino was a prominent Italian artist renowned for his unique approach to abstract expressionism. His work is characterized by an intense exploration of form and space, often using bold lines and dramatic contrasts to convey deep emotional and philosophical themes. Scanavino's artistic expression is both dynamic and thought-provoking, making him a significant figure in the contemporary art scene...
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Ielizaveta Portnova: It's a choice I made in my early childhood
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
"It all started with drawing and painting, then in art school I had the chance to try tapestry and fabric printing [batik]. I quickly specialized in ceramics and pottery while trying other art forms such as watercolor, linocut or calligraphy."....
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Exploring Modernism and Space: The Abstract Art of Günther Förg
Oct 24, 2024
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Günther Förg was a German artist recognized for his diverse body of work that spanned painting, photography, and sculpture. His work explored themes of modernism, abstraction, and architecture, particularly through geometric compositions, monochrome surfaces, and the use of unconventional materials like lead and aluminum.
Art History
Color and Beyond: How Modern Art Transformed Reality
Nov 19, 2024
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Discover how color, from Impressionism to digital art, has liberated art from the confines of visible reality, transforming it into a tool of emotion, symbol, and celebration. This journey through color explores key movements such as Fauvism, monochromes, and Pop Art...
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Adrian Ghenie's Art: Blending History and Contemporary Expression
Dec 30, 2024
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Adrian Ghenie is a contemporary Romanian artist known for his innovative approach to historical painting, blending expressionism with historical references and modern techniques. His works, often featuring textured surfaces and vibrant colors, explore themes of memory, suffering, and human experience, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
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Roger Quesnel: I was always a bit of a daydreamer
Apr 15, 2025
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8 minutes read
"I create all of my paintings purely from my imagination and completely intuitively as I paint. I have a general sense of the image I want to paint beforehand, but my main focus and thoughts as I paint, are more about the mood, atmosphere or the feeling I want to convey."...
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Art Tips: How to improve your portfolio?
Feb 16, 2025
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4 minutes read
Creating themed galleries is a strategic approach that can turn your portfolio into a true showcase of your work. Here's how this method can help you showcase your work and attract visitors' attention
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Éric Lespinasse: The visual poetry of a master of light
Oct 12, 2023
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3 minutes read
Éric Lespinasse is a Parisian photographer and digital artist whose work combines light, poetry, and modernity with rare elegance. His works capture the ephemeral, creating frozen moments that are both intimate and universal.
Art History
Surrealism Turns One Hundred Years Old: The Forgotten Works
Oct 14, 2024
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The year 2024 marks the centenary of Surrealism, a revolutionary art movement founded by André Breton that explored the unconscious and irrational through works by artists such as Dalí, Magritte, and Ernst. To mark this anniversary, Artmajeur celebrates with a selection of lesser-known works...