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Greek politician arrested for vandalizing icons at the National Gallery in Athens
Mar 13, 2025
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Greek MP Nikolaos Papadopoulos vandalized four religious icons by artist Christoforos Katsadiotis at the National Art Gallery in Athens, claiming they were contrary to the Orthodox faith. This act sparked a heated debate over artistic freedom and respect for religious symbols in Greece, leading to condemnation of the museum and a national debate on the limits of artistic expression.
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Luo Li Rong: Chinese sculptor creates breathtaking realistic sculptures
Sep 10, 2021
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Some realistic sculptures that depict the human figure's beauty and grace. Her grandiose natural creations, on which he often works with bronze, depict women in motion. They strike elegant poses that drape their bodies in a balayage by the wind that gives the sense that they are real people. Their hair and clothing appear to be caressed by a light breeze, which gives them a unique look.
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Claire Tabouret selected to create the new stained glass windows of Notre-Dame in Paris
Dec 20, 2024
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Notre-Dame de Paris, a Gothic masterpiece, is undergoing restoration after a 2019 fire, including the design of new modern stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret, scheduled for completion in 2026. The project has sparked a debate between historic preservation and modernization, pitting advocates of change, such as Emmanuel Macron, against heritage advocates who fear it will compromise the cathedral's integrity.
Art History
5 Contemporary Works in Tribute to the Language of Georgia O’Keeffe
Apr 15, 2025
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In contemporary art, the flower remains an inexhaustibly fascinating subject—a privileged vehicle for exploring the silent dialogue between realism and abstraction, a theme so dear to Georgia O’Keeffe. We have selected five floral works by artists featured on ArtMajeur, each capable of evoking—through stylistic or conceptual affinity—the refined visual universe of the American painter…
Art History
The Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign
Jan 28, 2025
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9 minutes read
The year 2025, the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, promises to be a period of profound transformation, a quest for inner balance, and both personal and collective evolution. The Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and resilience, also inspires the world of art. This theme will guide a fascinating journey through the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, each paired with a representative artwork...

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