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Vera Podkoritova - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war

Jun 17, 2022

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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 Vera Podkoritova from Kiev (Ukraine)

Art History

Through the Spiritual Lens: Laylat al-Qadr in Islamic Art

Apr 8, 2024

14 minutes read

Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, is a spiritual event deeply embedded in the Islamic faith, commemorated with great reverence across the Muslim world. This holy night, marking the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad, inspires a rich tapestry of artistic expressions that reflect the cultural diversity of the Islamic ummah (community)...

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Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax

May 21, 2024

2 minutes read

A viral video that seemingly promoted Billie Eilish's new album at the Louvre was revealed to be a digitally altered hoax. The video misled viewers into believing a spectacular projection had occurred at the famous museum.

Art History

Anthropomorphism in art

Sep 4, 2022

7 minutes read

Anthropomorphism in art, as anticipated, has a rich and ancient tradition, in fact, among the earliest examples of anthropomorphic figures we find the Löwenmensch ivory statuette, which, dating back to the Upper Paleolithic, that is, approximately 32,000 years ago, depicts a human sculpture having the head of a lion...

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Outsider art: a controversial movement

Jun 29, 2022

7 minutes read

"True art is where no one expects it, where no one thinks about it or utters its name. Art is above all vision, and vision, many times, has nothing in common with intelligence nor with the logic of ideas"...

Art History

Cubism: from its origins to contemporary art

Jul 6, 2022

7 minutes read

«The fact that for a long time Cubism has not been understood and that even today there are people who cannot see anything in it means nothing. I do not read English, an English book is a blank book to me. This does not mean that the English language does not exist. Why should I blame anyone but myself if I cannot understand what I know nothing about?»...

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Madonna would be the owner of a painting that disappeared during the First World War

Jan 19, 2023

2 minutes read

Diana and Endymion," a painting by Jérôme-Martin Langlois, was finished in 1822. It was first shown at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Amiens in 1878. When it was no longer there after the city was bombed in 1918, people thought it had been destroyed.

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DALL-E 2 Art Bot is now available to everyone

Oct 3, 2022

2 minutes read

The DALL-E 2 AI text-to-image generator is now available to the general public, parent company OpenAI announced Wednesday.

Art News

Ed Ruscha’s ‘Standard Station’ Set to Break Records at Christie’s Auction

Oct 16, 2024

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Ed Ruscha's iconic 'Standard Station' painting, a masterpiece of Pop Art and Americana, is set to break records at Christie's upcoming auction.

Art History

Invisible art : hoax or new trend of art?

Dec 11, 2017

2 minutes read

Works inaccessible, hidden, invisible or to disappear to keep only the memory, would be equally able to provide artistic emotions ?

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The director of the Galleria dell'Accademia compares the city of Florence to a prostitute

Jan 31, 2024

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Cecilie Hollberg, the director of Florence's Galleria dell’Accademia, sparked controversy by comparing the city to a prostitute due to overwhelming tourism. Her remarks led to backlash from Italian officials and an ensuing apology, amidst political tensions over her German nationality in Italy's current administration.

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Ibrahim Unal, I am a self-taught artist candidate

Mar 11, 2023

5 minutes read

"My recent works mainly consist of drawings. I adapted a technique used by photographers to my works and I am trying to improve it".

Art History

Surrealism: from the 20th century to contemporary art

Jun 12, 2022

7 minutes read

Salvador Dalí forever changed his approach to the art world when, some eighty years ago, he procured a diving suit, pursuing the intent of wearing it to an important conference in order to "delve into the depths of the human subconscious...

Art History

Graffiti: history, vocabulary, and pioneers

Oct 21, 2023

8 minutes read

Before we begin with the presentation of some pioneers of graffiti, I would like to take you back to the "school desks" again...

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Michelangelo's "David" in flesh and bone at "Saturday Night Live" to remove censorship

Apr 5, 2023

2 minutes read

The Renaissance sculpture "David" by Michelangelo made an unexpected appearance on "Saturday Night Live" to end the censorship debate, leading to the firing of a Florida principal.

Art History

CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration

Apr 19, 2017

2 minutes read

This international movement bringing together Danish (Asger Jorn), Dutch (Appel Karel), Belgian (Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky) painters and Belgian surrealist poets (Christian Dotremont and Joseph Noiret), liberated artistic expression by breaking away from opposition classic between figurative and abstract expression.

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"Very Serious Allegations" About Artist Tom Sachs Make Nike "Deeply Concerned"

Mar 17, 2023

2 minutes read

Nike has responded to claims that Tom Sachs' studio has an inappropriate work environment. Nike has worked with Sachs for a long time and is "deeply concerned" by the allegations.

Lifestyle

Learn about this incredible, previously unknown detail of Munch's Scream

Sep 27, 2022

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An infrared photograph of the artwork revealed a previously unknown inscription by the artist.

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Picasso's turn to get bogged down by members of the Extinction Rebellion

Oct 10, 2022

2 minutes read

Two Extinction Rebellion members who stuck themselves to a Picasso painting at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne were arrested on Sunday.

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Censored Art: Turkish Government Intervenes in Transgender Exhibition

Jul 22, 2024

2 minutes read

Turkish authorities banned the exhibition Turn and See Back: Revisiting Trans Revolutions in Turkey at Depo Istanbul, alleging it incited public hatred, as part of a broader crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community under President Erdoğan, who has intensified his anti-LGBTQ+ stance, leading to increased censorship and pressure on LGBTQ+ representation in Turkey.

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Perfect Gifts: Unique Works of Art for Any Occasion

Apr 28, 2025

5 minutes read

Gifting a unique work of art for weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays offers a timeless, deeply personal way to celebrate life's special moments. Unlike ordinary presents, art becomes a lasting treasure that grows in emotional value and strengthens the bond between giver and recipient.

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 Trees in Art History

Oct 17, 2023

8 minutes read

We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...

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An Italian culture official made obscene and sexist comments

Jul 7, 2023

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Italian ministry undersecretary causes scene at museum protest by making obscene and sexist comments about men and women

Art News

It's Not Just Florida: Michelangelo's David Censored in Scotland

May 19, 2023

2 minutes read

Glasgow's Barolo restaurant will install ads showing the sculpture only from the waist down, after an ad showing the artwork in its entirety was turned down.

Art News

The Max Mara Art Prize celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Palazzo Strozzi: two decades of female creativity

Apr 18, 2025

2 minutes read

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.

"I became a feminist because I wanted to help my daughters, other women, and myself aspire to more than just a place behind a good man."

Art History

Art on the balcony: "simple" and "complex" works

Nov 21, 2023

9 minutes read

Perhaps even those who avidly enjoy the sun, which comes to illuminate the balcony of their home every day, remain unaware of the historical origins of this of window fitted with a parapet, conceived with both decorative and practical function...

When I say apple, we think of both the taste of its tender and sweet flesh and the story of iconic characters who have tasted it, like those in fairy tales, myths, legends, and the Bible...

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JIRI HAVLIK: Simplicity and efficiency

Sep 19, 2019

2 minutes read

Slender women, naked or in swimsuits rub shoulders with riders, butterflies and landscapes with clean lines. Simplicity and efficiency are the hallmarks of this artist!

Art News

Buy a Banksy, get a building

Sep 5, 2022

2 minutes read

A Banksy mural in Los Angeles that is worth more than $16 million and comes with the whole building is going up for auction.

Lifestyle

Dia Art Foundation: 50 Years of Artistic Vision and Evolution

Jul 15, 2024

2 minutes read

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Dia Art Foundation, founded in 1974 to commission large-scale public works, continues to support groundbreaking contemporary art by diversifying its collection and programming under Jessica Morgan's leadership, reflecting a broader, more inclusive representation of artists while maintaining its radical edge.

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Shirin Donia, Art and creative work have always been a part of me

Jul 15, 2023

6 minutes read

Art and creative work have always been a part of me. Growing up in an unconventional, international family, I was surrounded by paint pots, brushes and canvases as a child...

Art History

Olympic posters: the secrets and meanings of their graphics

Feb 4, 2022

5 minutes read

The Olympic poster was officially born with the Stockholm Games (1912) and, over the years, its graphics evolved continuously, arriving at the contemporary predilection for talking symbols and logos...

Art News

Fernando Botero, Renowned Artist Whose Curvaceous Creations Revolutionized Latin American Art, Passes Away at the Age of 91

Sep 19, 2023

6 minutes read

"Fernando Botero, the celebrated Colombian artist renowned for his globally recognized canvases adorned with plump, high-society individuals, and whose work paved the way for numerous Latin American artists, has passed away at the age of 91."

Art History

Pollution in art: Turner, Monet and Boccioni "forerunners" of environmental art

Feb 5, 2023

9 minutes read

The nineteenth- and twentieth-century reality, as told by artists, who, like Turner, Monet and Boccioni, documented, without any pretense of ecological denunciation, worthy of the more contemporary Environmental Art, Land Art and Ecological Art...

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