Art History
Basquiat painting Warhol and the contrary...
May 14, 2023
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8 minutes read
It is often thought that it was only the paintbrush, chisel, etc. that forged the narrative of art history, forgetting that the latter is primarily made up of people and, consequently, of fruitful encounters, without which the innovations of a single genius would surely not have found the deserved understanding and success...
Artist Portraits
Sophie Mathieu: it’s the moment of creating the painting that I like
Nov 6, 2023
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6 minutes read
“I like the grazing lights, the improbable colors of nature sometimes, I would like people who see one of my paintings to feel the powerful and comforting nature, the calming”...
Artist Portraits
Szilvia Banki: I have always loved drawing and painting
Jan 28, 2025
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4 minutes read
"I graduated from art school in Budapest and was taught by renowned painters. I also studied painting techniques that I hope I have retained. My absolute favourite paint is oil paint, which in my opinion is the most malleable. Lately I have started to experiment and work with acrylic colours and acrylic textured paints..."
Art History
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting
Mar 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
The way the painting is put together is similar to other works of art from the time. It uses diagonal lines to show off the woman and show how she is moving both toward the canvas and away from it...
Artist Portraits
Guido Lötscher: Mark Rothko's "Metaphysical" Color Field Painting
Feb 4, 2025
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5 minutes read
"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..."
Art History
The history of the female nude in paintings
Dec 4, 2022
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28 minutes read
The history of female nudity in art is never the same, as different societies and cultures have accepted nude scenes to varying degrees over the centuries and millennia. Indeed, nudity in art reflects the social norms of a given time and place, referring to the ways in which things are represented, indelibly linked to the conception of what is right or wrong to depict...
Art History
American Landscapes in Painting and Photography: Collection of Ten Masterpieces
Aug 27, 2024
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11 minutes read
An imaginary journey through the beautiful landscapes of the United States, immortalized by some of the most iconic painters and photographers of the "New World"...
Artist Portraits
Kristin Baker – The colorful explosion of contemporary painting
Feb 18, 2025
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5 minutes read
Kristin Baker is an American contemporary painter , known for her dynamic and abstract compositions that capture the energy of movement. Her unique style, combining acrylic paint on PVC , bold colors and layering, has earned her a prominent place in contemporary art . Her work is inspired by futurism , pop art and geometric abstraction.
Art History
The painting that the bullfighter cannot tame
Sep 15, 2023
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9 minutes read
The title of my article takes the side, in the context of the pictorial popularity of bullfighting, certainly on the side of the bulls, which, in the long course of the narrative of art history, have been immortalized by many of the greatest masters of all time...
Artist Portraits
Olena Bratiychuk Linse: Painting is a feeling of freedom
Feb 27, 2024
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7 minutes read
"Curiosity was and is the most important basis for my artistic creation. I have tried different techniques and various motifs. It was a years-long journey. Initially, I experimented with mural painting, icon painting, and fresco painting."...
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
Art History
Top 10: Still life with flowers
Mar 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
My ranking of still lifes with flowers brings together all those, which, in my opinion, have been the most iconic and "commercial" works of the aforementioned genre, which I have arranged within a narrative in descending order, aimed at culminating in the symbol par excellence of the subject...
Art History
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art History
The desert between land art, painting and sculpture
Nov 6, 2022
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7 minutes read
The desert topical has been told through the point of view of land art, a contemporary art form that originated in the United States during the 1960s, which abandoned the boundaries of the traditional pictorial and sculptural medium...
Art News
La Psyché': London's National Gallery obtains its first Eva Gonzalès Impressionist painting
Apr 19, 2024
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2 minutes read
The acquisition, occurring just a month before the museum's 200th anniversary, marks Gonzalès as only the 20th female artist whose work is included in the collection...
Art News
The Rijksmuseum opens the largest collection of Vermeer paintings ever on display today
Feb 10, 2023
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3 minutes read
The Rijksmuseum has opened a Vermeer show with 28 paintings, 10 rooms, and hundreds of meters of velvet curtain, the largest collection of Vermeer paintings ever shown.
Artist Portraits
Fausto Pirandello: A Unique Voice in Modern Italian Painting
Jul 23, 2024
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10 minutes read
Fausto Pirandello, a prominent figure in 20th-century Italian art, is renowned for his distinctive approach to painting. His work is characterized by a profound exploration of human existence, often depicted through fragmented forms and intense, vivid colors...
Art History
Top 5 Most Famous Still Life Paintings in Art History
Oct 22, 2021
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7 minutes read
Some are known for their beauty, some are famous for their mysteries, and some for the anecdotes that gravitate around it. Today, quick overview of still lifes through the ages: from fruit bowls to vegetable baskets, from bald skulls to flowering vases, you might be surprised!
Art History
Painting: gold in the title and gold in the technique
Aug 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
When we think of gold within the history of art, it turns out to be rather easy, if not taken for granted, to focus and dwell on one artistic technique in particular, which, just for the moment...
Artist Portraits
Jean-Michel Yon: A Painter of Emotion and Light
Feb 3, 2025
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4 minutes read
Jean-Michel Yon is an award-winning contemporary painter whose works, blending Impressionism and expressive figuration, capture the atmosphere and emotion of urban and natural landscapes. Thanks to his artistic sensibility and timeless style, his paintings attract a growing audience and are establishing themselves as rising stars on the art market.
Art History
Between painting and drawing: the "borderline" art of marker, pastel, and ballpoint pen
May 21, 2024
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12 minutes read
In the vast landscape of artistic techniques, some challenge traditional categories by positioning themselves between painting and drawing. The marker, pastel, and ballpoint pen exemplify this fusion, blending elements of both disciplines...
Art History
International Dance Day Celebrated with 5 Masterpieces of Ancient Art
Apr 28, 2025
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9 minutes read
On April 29, the world celebrates International Dance Day, established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee (CID) within the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, to honor all forms and cultures of dance...
Art News
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
Roberto Canduela, sculptures with soul
Jul 27, 2022
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9 minutes read
For Roberto Canduela, creating works of art is not a voluntary choice, but a vital necessity, a creative mechanism that allows him to externalize his unconscious side...
Artist Portraits
Magda Malkoun, the connections that are created with places
Aug 10, 2022
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10 minutes read
Magda Malkoun's work explores the psychology behind the conflicts and connections we create with the places, events, and faces we encounter while traveling. This is because the artist has always been fascinated by the infinite oscillations of the human condition, what makes us who we are, and the psychology behind each moment...
Artist Portraits
Gavin Tu: I have always been interested in creating with my hands
Nov 17, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I am inspired by everyday objects. I could recall how I started using wire mesh to create sculptures: it was after the photoshoot of an architectural project I was involved in, the photographer used a piece of wire mesh to defuse spotlights for the shoot. "...
Art History
Is it possible to scare with art?
Oct 28, 2023
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8 minutes read
The success of Halloween, but also, for example, of more common horror films, lies in the fact that the aforementioned state of enjoyment can be safely experienced, as it does not involve any actual danger, since the scare is, for the occasion, clearly simulated...
Art News
May the Force be with Art: Artistic Celebration of Star Wars Day
Apr 28, 2025
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7 minutes read
ArtMajeur presents a selection of contemporary works inspired by Star Wars, combining digital art, painting, and collage to revisit the saga's icons from new perspectives. Each creation pays homage to George Lucas's universe while exploring current themes such as duality, consumerism, and artistic reinvention.
Artist Portraits
His Dark Materials: The Unique Universe of Arnaud Feuga
Jun 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
Arnaud Feuga offers refined painting, imbued with emotion and precision, where the sea, bodies, and memory subtly interact. His works, rich in references and light, captivate discerning art lovers for a long time.
Artist Portraits
Invader: The Visionary Transforming Cities with Pixelated Mosaics and Urban Art
Aug 1, 2024
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6 minutes read
Invader is a French street artist renowned for his pixelated mosaics inspired by 8-bit video game graphics, which he installs in urban spaces worldwide. His iconic project, "Space Invaders," involves placing these mosaics in public areas, transforming city landscapes into interactive art experiences.
Artist Portraits
Marie-Blanche Bayon, precise drawings and smooth surfaces
Dec 26, 2021
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5 minutes read
Marie-Blanche Bayon's paintings are made unique by their smooth surfaces, on which, covered with carefully polished marble dust, precise drawings and gradations of light and color stand out ...
Artist Portraits
Ani Ayrapetian, inspiration coming from God
Apr 23, 2022
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3 minutes read
Ani Ayrapetian's painting is inspired by God and aims to create works with warm colors that bring joy and light into the world...
Artist Portraits
Peter Nottrott: The brilliance of the sea and the power of abstraction
Mar 24, 2025
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3 minutes read
Peter Nottrott is a German contemporary artist renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings, inspired by the sea and nature, blending energy, light, and emotion. With a career spanning over 30 years and a strong international presence, his works are prized by both collectors and art lovers seeking an aesthetically pleasing and lasting investment.
Art History
Monet against all!
Feb 1, 2023
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9 minutes read
When people talk to us about Impressionism, generally, we are reminded of the image of the "typical" bearded and somewhat "clochard" French painter, who, intent on painting with his hands smeared with color, sheltering under a parasol or a hat, is ready to capture the changing seasons, lights, shadows and colors, times to manifest themselves on the same subject or multiple...
Artist Portraits
MATHILDE OSCAR: The photo workshop inspired by painting
Oct 2, 2019
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2 minutes read
The photos are extremely refined, staged, bathed in a light that lets see the smallest detail. The woman who is at the heart of the stage wears clothes that refer to known universes: often atmospheres that evoke paintings (Veermer, Frida Kahlo, Manet, manga, ...).
Artist Portraits
Anastasiia Alokhina: When classic beauty meets contemporary elegance
Mar 11, 2025
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4 minutes read
Anastasiia Alokhina creates floral works of rare finesse, combining the pictorial tradition of the great masters with a subtle modernity. Her luminous and emotive painting captivates with its technical refinement and the serenity it inspires.