Artist Portraits
Chen Danqing: The Art of Realism and Social Criticism
Mar 21, 2025
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Chen Danqing, a Chinese artist and critic, is distinguished by his commitment to an authentic, humanist art form, as opposed to conceptual art, and by his realistic works that explore profound social and cultural themes. His influence endures both in China and internationally, marking contemporary art with his unique vision, blending Chinese traditions with Western influences.
Art History
Edvard Munch
Mar 13, 2023
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11 minutes read
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker. His most famous piece, The Scream (1893), has grown to become one of the most recognizable paintings in Western art. Munch was part of the Symbolist movement and is known for his emotionally charged and psychologically complex works. His art often explored themes of love, death, and human vulnerability, and he was deeply influenced by his own experiences of loss and grief.
Lifestyle
David Chau: one of the foremost art aficionados in Shanghai
Feb 14, 2024
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12 minutes read
David Chau eclectic collection not only features pieces from emerging Chinese and international artists but also boasts a vast array of video art and early 20th-century Shanghai modernist paintings...
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 News
Banksy Confirms Authorship of North London Mural
Mar 19, 2024
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Banksy confirmed as creator of a North London mural, showcasing his signature style. The artwork garners praise and cultural significance, with local authorities opting to preserve it.
Art News
Picasso Artwork Allegedly Bought with 1MDB Funds Seized by US
Jul 25, 2024
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US officials have recovered a $1.2 million Picasso drawing, Trois femmes nues et buste d'homme (1969), allegedly bought with embezzled funds from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, as part of efforts to recover assets from a $4.5 billion corruption scandal involving Jho Low and former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Art History
Moonlit Meditations: Uposatha and Artistic Expression
Jun 11, 2024
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Uposatha, originating from the Muluposatha Sutta around 600 BCE, is a crucial Buddhist observance that offers opportunities for ethical reflection and spiritual growth through practices tied to lunar phases. Adapted from pre-Buddhist Brahmin rituals, it involves intensified precept observance, meditation, and Dhamma study, fostering communal reciprocity and remaining significant in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions.
Art News
The First AI Art Museum Opening in 2025
Sep 27, 2024
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Refik Anadol will open DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art, in 2025 at the Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. The museum will feature immersive, data-driven exhibits, including the Large Nature Model, and will blend cutting-edge technology with artistic innovation.
Artist Portraits
Nazar Symotiuk: I love to create something new with my own hands
Aug 13, 2024
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4 minutes read
"Since childhood, I have loved to create something new with my own hands, tactile sensations prompted me to constantly work with various materials."...
Art History
Georges Seurat
May 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was a French painter and the pioneer of the Neo-Impressionist technique, commonly known as Pointillism or Divisionism. Seurat's most famous work is "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which is considered a masterpiece of Pointillism.
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The Art Investor's Radar: Styles and Artists to Watch This Spring
Apr 16, 2025
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In the spring of 2025, three major trends will influence the art market: eco-responsibility with organic forms, the importance of storytelling in artworks, and the rise of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. These trends are transforming not only artistic aesthetics, but also the way investors can anticipate market developments and seize sustainable and cutting-edge investment opportunities.
Art News
Lost Artworks by Picasso and Chagall Unearthed in Belgian Cellar, Ending a 14-Year Mystery
Jan 19, 2024
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Two paintings by Picasso and Chagall, stolen 14 years ago from Tel Aviv, were found in a Belgian cellar. The recovered artworks, valued at nearly $1 million, ended a long-standing art theft mystery.
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Indiana's Valparaiso University wants to sell Georgia O'Keeffe painting to fund work
Feb 13, 2023
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4 minutes read
Museum groups and the former head of the art department at the university have spoken out against the planned sale.
Artist Portraits
Ai Weiwei: Art, Activism, and Resilience in Modern China
Aug 30, 2024
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10 minutes read
Ai Weiwei, born in 1957 in Beijing, is a renowned Chinese artist and activist recognized for blending art with political activism. His work critically engages with the Chinese government and has earned him awards like the Chinese Contemporary Art Awards, the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent, and the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award. He remains a significant figure in global art and human rights.
Art News
Argentina's new president Disbands Culture Ministry in Sweeping Government Reform
Dec 13, 2023
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Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, has drastically reduced the government's size, including disbanding the Ministry of Culture. These reforms are part of his commitment to address the nation's economic challenges and overhaul the political system.
Art News
Banksy's Latest London Masterpiece Swiftly Disappeared After Debut
Dec 26, 2023
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A recent artwork by Banksy, featuring a traffic stop sign with images of military drones, was swiftly removed after its installation in South London's Peckham neighborhood. The removal, witnessed and reported by locals, adds to a series of events involving the mysterious artist's work, including the recent revelation of his identity through a BBC interview.
Art News
Twist: AI Art Copyright Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn!
Aug 22, 2023
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AI art's copyright debate continues as a recent ruling denies copyright for AI-generated images, leaving questions about its future implications. The evolving landscape of AI art and its copyright challenges remain subjects of ongoing legal and artistic scrutiny.
Artist Portraits
Pierre Ittner: Art for processing emotions
Oct 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
“Art offers me the opportunity to process emotions, question things and see the world from a new perspective.”
Art News
The Vatican will officially open the NFT gallery in order to 'democratize art'
May 5, 2022
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The Vatican will open a non-fungible token (NFT) gallery later this year. Sensorium, a virtual reality startup, and Humanity 2.0, a Vatican-led NGO are working on the project. The gallery will be accessible via virtual reality headsets as well as desktop computers.
Art News
Fotografiska, is opening new photography museums in 3 major Art Cities Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai
Nov 29, 2021
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Fotografiska is expanding its empire of photographic museums. The private museum announced plans to establish outposts in Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai. The museums in Berlin and Shanghai are scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Artist Portraits
Jakub Jecminek Interview
Sep 13, 2017
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it is very important to have open doors to the rest of the world
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Shocking Revelations About New Jersey's Centre Pompidou Project
Aug 10, 2023
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Republican report slams delayed Centre Pompidou outpost in New Jersey, citing alleged waste of $58 million in state funds and questionable contract practices. Jersey City's Centre Pompidou project faces criticism from Republicans for excessive spending and lack of oversight.
Art News
German Photography Biennale Cancelled Over Antisemitism Row
Nov 27, 2023
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The Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie in Germany was cancelled following antisemitic allegations against curator Shahidul Alam's social media posts. The controversy, including comparisons of Israeli actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, led to a breakdown in trust and the event's future is now uncertain.
Pop Culture
David Lynch Sculpture Transforms Santa Monica Landscape
Apr 4, 2024
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A towering 6,4 meter (21-foot) mirrored metal sculpture of director David Lynch, crafted by Czech artist David Černý, has been unveiled in Santa Monica, capturing the essence of Lynch's connection to Prague and cinema.
Art News
Climate Activist Sentenced to Jail for Vandalizing Art at U.S. National Gallery
Apr 29, 2024
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Joanna Smith, a climate activist, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for vandalizing a Degas sculpture at the U.S. National Gallery of Art, along with orders for supervised release and 150 hours of community service. The incident is part of a broader trend of climate protests targeting museums worldwide, highlighting growing tensions between activism and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Artist Portraits
Gottfried Eisenberger: Curator of World Art Dubai
Mar 27, 2024
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World Art Dubai began its journey in 2015, establishing itself as the region's most accessible art fair, offering space for emerging artists to showcase their works...
Artist Portraits
Guido Lötscher: Mark Rothko's "Metaphysical" Color Field Painting
Feb 4, 2025
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"A profound change in the company's philosophy and my desire for a professional reorientation led me, after careful consideration of various career options, to finally dedicate myself to freelance visual arts in 2015 – the realization of a childhood dream..."
Artist Portraits
Irena Aizen, the psychology of human interrelationships
Jul 23, 2022
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Irena Aizen's figurative production carries forward the goal of investigating subjects of personal interest to the artist. In fact, Aizen's works often analyze the psychology of human interrelationships, represented through the prism of naive and childlike perception of the world...
Artist Portraits
Safwan Dahoul: A Life in Art
Jan 27, 2025
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With over three decades of artistic practice, Safwan Dahoul has become a prominent figure both regionally and globally. As one of the leading painters in the Arab world, he has consistently shown how contemporary figuration can reflect the psychological and emotional landscapes of a region in perpetual transformation...
Art News
Archaeologists have discovered a surprisingly intact Roman mosaic in London
Mar 1, 2022
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The site is being renovated by a subsidiary of Landsec, one of the UK's leading real estate developers.
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Mariët Westermann Takes Helm as First Female Director at Guggenheim Museum
Nov 21, 2023
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Mariët Westermann has been appointed as the first female director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, bringing her extensive experience in art history and academia. She will lead the institution through a period of expansion and address challenges at its locations in New York and Abu Dhabi.
Art News
AI Validates Dürer's Renaissance Artwork
Mar 12, 2024
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Art Recognition, a Swiss AI company, has confirmed with an 82% probability that a portrait of a peasant woman is by Albrecht Dürer. This finding, presented at the Tefaf Maastricht conference, challenges traditional art authentication methods and fuels debate on AI's role in art history.
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The Max Mara Art Prize celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Palazzo Strozzi: two decades of female creativity
Apr 18, 2025
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The Max Mara Art Prize celebrates 20 years of supporting women's creativity with a landmark exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. By combining artist residencies, international visibility, and institutional engagement, the prize redefines the promotion models for women artists in contemporary art.
Artist Portraits
Stanislav Bojankov, art as an intimate and intuitive personal journey
Jan 5, 2022
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The art of the Bulgarian painter Stanislav Bojankov, inspired by nature, human relations, culture, history and the different forms of artistic communication, aims to express an intimate and personal vital path...
Lifestyle
Gianni Agnelli: Art Beyond FIAT
Oct 23, 2023
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Gianni Agnelli, a man of refined taste and a fervent art lover, shared his deep passion for the arts with his wife Marella, amassing a diverse collection of artworks over the years to adorn their private residences...
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What exactly is Interactive NFT 2.0? New Next Generation NFT Trend Breakthrough
Jun 6, 2022
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Interactive NFT is a relatively new concept that is still expanding, as is virtual reality technology, which promises to level the playing field for producers. A world like "Oasis" in the movie "Ready Player One" or "Digimon" may be closer to reality than we realize, and Interactive NFT will play a key role in this evolution.