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SEKHMET: There is beauty in everything

Sep 19, 2019

3 minutes read

Very close to the beautiful town of Saumur, on the banks of the Loire, there is a forest like no other. Let's meet a different artist.

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Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist is said to have vandalized an emblematic painting by Asger Jorn

May 3, 2022

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Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist, was arrested Friday in connection with the vandalism of a famous painting by Asger Jorn, one of the most famous Danish artists of the last century. The damage is currently being assessed by experts at the Museum Jorn in Silkeborg, Denmark, where the painting is permanently housed.

Art History

Traditional Chinese Landscapes

Jan 9, 2022

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Landscape painting, known as Shan shui (mountain and water), deals with the highest, most widespread and appreciated theme of traditional Chinese art, in order to express the artist's feelings, ideas and spiritual conception, rather than a faithful reproduction of nature...

Art History

Dragon Boat Festival: A Canvas of Tradition and Artistry

May 17, 2024

7 minutes read

The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Jie (端午節), is a traditional holiday observed on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, blending ancient customs and communal festivities. Rooted in the tale of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister from the Chu state during the Warring States Period, it symbolizes resilience and unity.

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David Chau: one of the foremost art aficionados in Shanghai

Feb 14, 2024

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 News

A huge new contemporary art center opens in Moscow a stone's throw from the Kremlin

Dec 9, 2021

3 minutes read

Despite Putin's attack on artists, Russia's richest man develops a massive modern art center. The center provides new prospects for Russian artists, as long as they stay away from politics.

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Kyrylo Bondarenko, experimental and social art

Feb 16, 2022

3 minutes read

Kyrylo Bondarenko is an artist always ready to experiment, involved in multiple artistic projects at a time, sometimes made in order to help the most difficult situations that surround him...

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Artist JR supports Iranian women with an art installation in New York

Dec 7, 2022

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Hundreds of people gathered on Roosevelt Island in New York City on Sunday to bring to life an art installation that showed solidarity with the women in Iran who are leading the uprising. Chants of "Woman, Life, Freedom" could be heard all around the island.

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$4 Thrift Shop Find Reveals $250,000 Hidden Treasure by N. C. Wyeth

Sep 1, 2023

3 minutes read

Thrift store discovery: A $4 painting found in New Hampshire was identified as a N. C. Wyeth illustration worth up to $250,000, set for auction. The artwork depicts a scene from the 1939 edition cover of Helen Hunt Jackson's novel 'Ramona', capturing the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts.

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The sweet and dreamlike world of Will Cotton

Apr 9, 2025

8 minutes read

Will Cotton is an American artist known for his hyperrealist paintings depicting fairytale worlds made of candy, exploring themes of desire and consumption. His work has been widely exhibited at major institutions and continues to influence contemporary art, particularly within the Pop Surrealist movement.

Art History

The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism

Jan 11, 2023

10 minutes read

"Here the boy, exhausted by the exertions of the hunt and the heat, came to lie down, attracted by the beauty of the place and the spring, but, as he tries to quench his thirst, another thirst arises: enraptured in posing to drink from the image he sees reflected, he falls in love with a chimera"...

Art History

Painting: gold in the title and gold in the technique

Aug 19, 2023

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...

Art History

The Lantern Festival's Influence on Art

May 23, 2024

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Explore the evolution of the Lantern Festival through contemporary art, witnessing a fusion of ancient customs with modern creativity. From innovative lantern designs to large-scale public installations and international collaborations, discover how this age-old celebration continues to shine brightly in the world of art.

Art History

Chongyang Festival in Art: Honoring Bravery and Community Spirit

Jun 14, 2024

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The Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival, an ancient Chinese holiday on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month since the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD), symbolizes positive yang energy. Traditions include mountain climbing, chrysanthemum liquor, and wearing zhuyu leaves for purification. oday, it continues as a celebration of cultural heritage, inspiring artistic expressions that blend historical themes with creativity.

Ansel Easton Adams, born on February 20, 1902, and passed away on April 22, 1984, was a renowned American photographer and conservationist...

J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter. Turner's work is characterized by bold colors, loose brushwork, and innovative compositions. He was particularly interested in capturing light and atmospheric effects in his paintings and is renowned for his ability to convey the beauty and power of nature.

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$4 billion project will turn Miami's waterfront into an open-air museum

Mar 30, 2022

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Miami Worldcenter, a sprawling mixed-use complex in the heart of downtown, appears to be the premier shopping destination in South Florida. Worldcenter has been revealing attractions one after the other

The concept of night is vividly portrayed in classical paintings, then reimagined in the contemporary works of Artmajeur's artists. This theme extends beyond painting, enriching the worlds of sculpture and poetry with its unique allure...

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Giuseppe Penone: The Art of Nature and the Essence of Sculpture

Mar 10, 2025

9 minutes read

Giuseppe Penone (born 1947 in Garessio, Italy) is an Italian sculptor recognized for his large tree-inspired works. His art explores the connection between humans and nature and is linked to the Arte Povera movement. In 2014, he received the Praemium Imperiale. He currently lives and works in Turin, Italy...

Art History

The Four Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as Sources of Inspiration

Mar 18, 2025

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Art has always found nature to be one of its greatest sources of inspiration, and the four elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water – have been represented throughout the centuries with profound symbolic and expressive meanings...

Art History

Frida Kahlo's life told through her paintings

Aug 31, 2022

7 minutes read

The 1926 Self-Portrait with Velvet Dress represents one of the earliest works created by Frida Kahlo, the iconic Mexican artist whose passion for art developed precisely one year earlier, namely in 1925, when...

Katsushika Hokusai was an 18th and 19th-century Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, born in 1760 and died in 1849. He is best known for his ukiyo-e prints, a genre of Japanese art that depicts scenes of daily life, landscapes, and characters.

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Vsevolod Salishev: The Artist of Sensual Love

Feb 13, 2025

4 minutes read

Vsevolod Salishev is an erotic artist from St. Petersburg who explores the subtle interaction between the human body and nature through works imbued with sensuality and abstraction. His concept of "double vision" and his suggestive paintings have earned him international recognition, with over 500 works in private collections.

Art History

Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri

Apr 29, 2024

13 minutes read

Navaratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival, rich in tradition and mythology, not only marks the change of seasons but also encapsulates the triumph of good over evil...

Art History

4 Extraordinarily Badass Women Who Changed the (Very Patriarchal) History of Art

Mar 5, 2021

13 minutes read

Let's look back at four particularly inspiring artists' trajectories through different eras, and different conceptions of female emancipation.

Art News

Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is reinterpreted in digital format for a new exhibition in Madrid

Oct 19, 2021

5 minutes read

Adaptations of Triptych from the twenty-first century address issues such as consumerism, sex, and the environment

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François Miquel: I am a self-taught painter

Jan 31, 2024

5 minutes read

"I have been interested in art, and more particularly in painting since my adolescence but the desire to paint myself only came later. The discovery of certain artists, of certain more striking works undoubtedly triggered this desire to “try”. Practice then always pushes you a little further.”...

Art History

Sacred Creations: The Art of Ganesh Chaturthi

May 22, 2024

13 minutes read

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's most celebrated festivals, is as much a cultural spectacle as it is a religious devotion, marked by vibrant displays of artistry that capture the imagination of millions. The festival's artistic expressions are not merely decorative but serve as a medium for storytelling, community bonding, and cultural preservation...

Art History

Hinamatsuri: Tradition, Art, and Symbolism in Japanese Culture

May 30, 2024

13 minutes read

Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival or Girls' Day, is a traditional Japanese celebration dedicated to the well-being and happiness of young girls. It is represented in art through various mediums such as paintings, photography, dolls, calligraphy, and poetry, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and conveying cultural significance through symbols and imagery.

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Sofia Coppola: A Cinematic Visionary and Art Enthusiast

Sep 14, 2023

6 minutes read

Sofia Coppola is an accomplished American filmmaker known for her unique cinematic style and award-winning films like "Lost in Translation." She is also recognized as an art lover, with a keen appreciation for visual aesthetics that often permeate her work.

Paul Cézanne was a French artist and painter who lived from 1839 to 1906. He was known as a Post-Impressionist artist whose work introduced new forms of representation and influenced the artistic movements of the early 20th century...

Lifestyle

Eli and Edythe Broad: postwar and contemporary art collection

Oct 26, 2023

13 minutes read

The Broad, situated on Grand Avenue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, stands as a modern art museum...

Lifestyle

Chicano Treasures: Cheech Marin's Passionate Collection

Aug 8, 2023

17 minutes read

Cheech Marin's passionate collection of Chicano art has been exhibited in major exhibitions and published in various books. Its collection, rich in more than 700 works, represents the largest collection of Chicano art in private or public hands.

Art History

The success of the flamingo in contemporary art

Feb 20, 2022

6 minutes read

The flamingo has been a protagonist of art history since ancient times, but within contemporary art this animal has taken on new positive values, related to love, cheerfulness, sensitivity and elegance, which have made it a very popular subject...

Art History

American art: from "follower" to "influencer"

Mar 16, 2022

6 minutes read

America, with its artists, masterpieces and movements, has indelibly marked the history of Western art, imposing itself as a force promoting tastes and trends. But has it always been so?

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Andreas Gursky: Virtuoso of Large-Scale Photography and Digital Manipulation

Sep 26, 2024

6 minutes read

Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer known for his large-scale, digitally manipulated images that explore themes of globalization, architecture, and contemporary society. His work often features expansive views from elevated perspectives and achieves some of the highest auction prices in the world of photography.

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