Art News
Beeple and Madonna team up for a new NFT project
May 11, 2022
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Beeple, a digital artist, and Madonna collaborated to create three NFTs depicting the pop icon as the mother of all creation.
Art News
Bought for 35 dollars in a second-hand store in Texas, the sculpture turns out to be an ancient Roman bust!
May 24, 2022
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A marble bust purchased for about $35 from a Goodwill store by a Texas woman is on temporary display at a San Antonio museum after experts determined it was a centuries-old sculpture missing from Germany since World War II.
Art News
A very original new mini golf course created by an artist for the Cranbrook Art Museum!
May 25, 2022
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A new miniature golf course designed by an artist on the grounds of the Cranbrook Art Museum aims to bring more metro Detroiters to a pristine, underutilized greenspace in Bloomfield Hills.
Art News
Selfie-Taking Tourist Rips Off Part of Artwork at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum
Jun 13, 2022
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A tourist at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum ripped off part of a piece of artwork. Alberto Sánchez's ballet set for La romera de los cornudos (The Pilgrimage of Cuckolds) was damaged. The artwork is now located in a room near Pablo Picasso's Guernica.
Art News
40 million dollars for a painting from the series "Nymphéas" by Monet to be auctioned
Nov 3, 2021
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Le Coin du Bassin aux Nymphéas (1918) will be auctioned off on November 16. It is one of a number of Monet pieces that have recently fetched high prices. The American buyer paid $6.7 million for the painting 24 years ago.
Art News
A Dazzling Tribute for the National Gallery's 200th Anniversary
Sep 26, 2024
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The National Gallery's 200th anniversary exhibition Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers brings together 61 of the artist's masterpieces, including the iconic Sunflowers, in a rare and stunning display. Despite a loosely connected theme, the show captivates visitors with Van Gogh's vibrant color experiments and emotional depth, making it a must-see event.
Art News
Revelations about Roman Abramovich's Billion-Dollar Art Collection!
Sep 27, 2023
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Roman Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova's billion-dollar hidden art collection, revealed by leaked documents, includes more than 300 masterpieces of modern art. The artworks, collected over nearly a decade, include pieces by Monet, Picasso and Freud, but their future remains uncertain due to sanctions against Abramovich.
Artist Portraits
Olha Baryshnikova - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Feb 9, 2023
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Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Olha Baryshnikova from Mariupol (Ukraine).
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
Artist Portraits
Ghada Amer: The Intersection of Feminism and Embroidery in Contemporary Art
Sep 6, 2024
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Ghada Amer, born May 22, 1963, in Cairo, is a pioneering Egyptian-American artist renowned for her exploration of gender and sexuality through mediums like her distinctive embroidered paintings. Her innovative work has earned her numerous awards and global recognition, cementing her role as a key figure in contemporary art and feminist discourse.
Artist Portraits
Monumental Sculptures by Poetic Artist Jaume Plensa
Jan 10, 2025
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Jaume Plensa is a renowned Spanish sculptor known for his large-scale public installations that explore themes of language, spirituality, and human connection. His works, often incorporating materials like stone, steel, and light, are exhibited in prominent cultural venues globally.
Artist Portraits
Luc Peire: The Vertical Visionary
Jul 25, 2024
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Luc Peire was a distinguished Belgian artist renowned for his vertical abstraction style. His production, characterized by elongated forms and a profound sense of spatial depth, reflects a unique exploration of human existence and architectural forms. Peire's minimalist approach and innovative techniques have solidified his place in the annals of modern art...
Artist Portraits
Don McCullin
Jul 6, 2023
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Don McCullin is an acclaimed British photojournalist, known for his impactful photographs of conflict zones around the world. Her committed and emotionally powerful work has earned her international recognition and helped raise awareness of the devastating consequences of war and social injustice.
Art News
A US$3 million pumpkin swept into the ocean
Oct 14, 2021
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The iconic Pumpkin sculpture of Yayoi Kusama, valued at $3 million, was swept into the ocean by a storm in Naoshima Prefecture, western Japan.
Art History
The City of Hagen returns a painting by Renoir to its heirs and buys it back
Jun 8, 2023
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View of the Sea from Haut Cagnes will soon be shown with details about its former owner, Jakob Goldschmidt.
Art News
They Desire Everything: Freddie Mercury Compilation Exceeds Predictions at Sotheby’s
Sep 8, 2023
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A diverse range of items, including Japanese art and a luxurious red crown and cape, ignited enthusiastic bidding on New Bond Street...
Art News
Johnny Depp makes $3.6 million in hours!
Jul 29, 2022
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In just a few hours, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp made approximately $3.6 million from the sale of his debut art collection.
Art News
An olfactory exhibition at the Prado Museum makes us discover the perfume emerging from a lush landscape by Jan Brueghel
Apr 8, 2022
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Prado Museum in Madrid has recreated 10 aspects of Jan Brueghel's painting for an olfactory exhibition. Researchers discovered 80 plants and flowers in the Flemish Master's painting.
Art News
Amsterdam Art Detective Receives a Surprise: Six Stolen Paintings
Oct 18, 2023
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Six stolen paintings, valued at over €100,000, were mysteriously delivered to Amsterdam art detective Arthur Brand without a return address. Brand suspects the thieves got scared after the recent recovery of a Van Gogh painting and decided to deposit the paintings on his doorstep.
Art History
Art that celebrates love as you've never seen it!
Feb 12, 2022
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The most famous tradition of love in art, which has immortalized forever kisses, embraces, tenderness and passion between lovers, appears immediately well defined in our mind thanks to the most famous masterpieces of the genre, such as, for example, Cupid and Psyche by Antonio Canova and the Kiss by Gustave Klimt, but are we sure that in the history of art have not been highlighted other types of love?
Art News
In Florida, a Rolls-Royce destroys a $3 million Damien Hirst sculpture!
Apr 13, 2023
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The sculpture, which is part of a set that Hirst debuted at the 2017 Venice Biennale, is said to be worth $3m
Art News
House for sale for half a billion euros, with a ceiling signed by Caravaggio
Oct 25, 2021
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Caravaggio adorned the Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, also known as Villa Aurora, in around 1597.
Art News
Vandalism in Florence's Iconic Vasari Corridor
Aug 25, 2023
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Vasari Corridor, a historic Italian treasure, suffers graffiti vandalism prompting Uffizi Gallery's director to demand strict legal consequences. Urgent call highlights need for preserving cultural heritage amidst rising acts of defacement across Italy.
Lifestyle
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo: Count and collector
Sep 22, 2023
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Giuseppe Panza di Biumo was a prominent modern art collector in Italy during the second half of the 20th century...
Art News
Uffizi Gallery brings Renaissance masterpieces up to children's level
Nov 24, 2021
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The Uffizi has rebranded its children's programming. A team of traveling representatives are dedicated to answering young visitors' questions. The aim is to normalize art for kids so they'll think to themselves, "I'll stop by the museum," an official says.
Artist Portraits
John Currin: Satirical Art Meets Classical Mastery
Nov 12, 2024
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John Currin is an American painter celebrated for his technically masterful and provocative works that blend classical portraiture with satirical and often erotic depictions of contemporary figures. Known for exploring themes of beauty, sexuality, and social dynamics, his art combines historical influences with modern social critique, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary figurative painting.
Artist Portraits
Ivan Gritsanchuk: The Translucent Gaze of Contemporary Abstraction
Mar 26, 2025
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Ivan Gritsanchuk is an artist who transforms the visible into pure emotion through intuitive, vibrant, and poetic painting. His work, at the intersection of abstraction and sensitivity, represents a wonderful opportunity for collectors seeking authenticity.
Pop Culture
Spaniards are tired of the Las Meninas Street Sculptures coming back every year
Dec 16, 2022
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Since 2018, the streets of Madrid have been full of sculptures in the shape of Las Meninas, a painting by the Baroque artist Diego de Velázquez (1656). Artist Antonio Azzato started the private event every year, where comedians, models, TV hosts, bullfighters, and other famous people paint a three-dimensional Menina.
Art News
Plans for the Rodin Museum in Paris to open a branch in the Canary Islands have been scrapped
Jan 6, 2023
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Locals have been against the project, saying that its financial projections are too high and that Rodin has nothing to do with the area.
Artist Portraits
Masha Danilovskaia, art inspired by nature
Feb 9, 2022
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Masha Danilovskaia's paintings are completely inspired by nature, giving us a new vision of it, full of colors and beautiful details...
Pop Culture
Banksy's Valentine's Day art in Margate, England, was taken down within hours
Feb 15, 2023
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A Banksy piece that showed up in Margate was taken down by the city council just hours after the mysterious artist said it was his.
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
Artist Portraits
Oscar Murillo: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Art
Dec 19, 2024
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Oscar Murillo is a contemporary Colombian artist known for his exploration of migration, globalization, and cultural identity through diverse mediums like painting, installation, and performance. His work has been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London, and in 2019, he co-won the Turner Prize, cementing his place among leading international artists.
Art History
Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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Vincent Willem van Gogh was a renowned Dutch painter who gained immense fame and influence in the history of Western art after his death...
Art History
Music and art: a combination that has lasted for centuries
Jun 21, 2022
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Music and art represent two related disciplines that are able to reveal human feelings and experience, both in its positive and joyful sides and in its more introspective and serious ones. Precisely because of these peculiarities, the said arts have played a prominent role since ancient times, when, from their union, two distinct combinations were generated: art that tells music and art that supports music...
Art History
How do artists view the Eiffel Tower?
Dec 5, 2023
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When you arrive in Paris, it's impossible not to think about taking a photo with the Eiffel Tower or capturing the mixed impression of joy, excitement, and amazement, ready to manifest in a carefully composed and solitary selfie that forever immortalizes us in front of this metallic sculpture completed in 1889...