Recent Articles

Artist Portraits
Alfred Freddy Krupa: A Pioneer of New Ink Art and a World-Renowned Artistic Force
Aug 22, 2024
|
7 minutes read
Alfred Freddy Krupa is a renowned Croatian contemporary painter and master draughtsman, celebrated for his contributions to the New Ink Art movement, which fuses traditional Eastern ink techniques with Western modernism. As the author of the "New Ink Art Manifesto," he is recognized as a pioneering figure in this movement and a leading representative of modern European ink painting.
Art History
Shōgatsu and the Takarabune: Symbolic Imagery and Cultural Heritage
Jun 13, 2024
|
11 minutes read
Shōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration, evolved from the Meiji period's calendar reforms, shifting from the lunisolar to the Gregorian calendar. Despite changes, it remains pivotal, featuring rituals like hatsumode shrine visits and symbolic foods like osechi-ryōri and zōni, symbolizing renewal and family unity. Contemporary Japanese art draws from these traditions, merging traditional motifs with modern styles, preserving Shōgatsu's cultural importance in global practices and art.
Artist Portraits
Ling Chang: The Art of Color
Mar 10, 2025
|
3 minutes read
Ling Chang, a self-taught artist from Costa Rica, creates vibrant and emotional works exploring themes of beauty, imperfection, and the transient nature of life through a variety of techniques and a strong influence of Wabi Sabi . Investing in her work means supporting an artist whose unique and profound oeuvre is destined for growing recognition, combining authenticity and innovation.

ArtMajeur

Receive our newsletter for art lovers and collectors