Artist Portraits
Péter Duhaj: The rise of a Hungarian painter on the international scene
Jan 20, 2025
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4 minutes read
Péter Duhaj, a contemporary Hungarian painter influenced by great 20th century artists, is gradually establishing himself on the international scene thanks to his unique style mixing sensuality, emotion and symbolism. His growing success on ArtMajeur is a testament to the appeal of his captivating works, exploring human relationships, freedom and the quest for meaning.
Lifestyle
Steve Cohen: The Hedge Fund Titan and Art Collector
Sep 27, 2023
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6 minutes read
Steve Cohen is a prominent American hedge fund manager known for his ownership of the New York Mets baseball team and as the founder of Point72 Asset Management. Additionally, he is recognized as an art collector, with a collection valued at approximately $1 billion.
Art History
Art and feminism
Mar 8, 2023
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9 minutes read
"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
Sandro Botticelli
Mar 15, 2023
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16 minutes read
Alessandro Botticelli, also known as Sandro Botticelli, was an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born in Florence in 1445 and died in 1510...
Art History
Superheroes in contemporary art
Jul 27, 2022
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7 minutes read
According to the most general definitions, a superhero is a costumed character, and one with a secret identity, belonging to the world of comic books, fiction, cartoons or movies, who, strong, courageous and extremely noble of spirit, unreservedly strives to protect humanity against evil, which he opposes thanks to his extraordinary abilities, namely superpowers...
Art News
A huge new contemporary art center opens in Moscow a stone's throw from the Kremlin
Dec 9, 2021
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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.
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
Art News
Mixed Reactions as Giant Inflatable Sculpture Takes Over Ruthin School Lawn
Aug 30, 2024
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1 minutes read
A 13-meter-tall pink inflatable man created by Chinese artist Yue Minjun has sparked mixed reactions in the Welsh town of Ruthin, where it has been displayed as part of an arts festival, with some residents praising its boldness and others questioning its appropriateness.
Art History
The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Apr 3, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Great Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Wave, is a famous Japanese print created by artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1830. This iconic work is one of the most famous in the history of Japanese art, and is recognized worldwide for its beauty and artistic expression.
Art History
Edvard Munch
Mar 13, 2023
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11 minutes read
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker. His most famous piece, The Scream (1893), has grown to become one of the most recognizable paintings in Western art. Munch was part of the Symbolist movement and is known for his emotionally charged and psychologically complex works. His art often explored themes of love, death, and human vulnerability, and he was deeply influenced by his own experiences of loss and grief.
Artist Portraits
Gelu Stanculescu
Aug 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
I have always had an openness to art and philosophy. I also studied philosophy because of this. I am absolutely fascinated by what the human mind can create and by the diversity of ways artists express themselves....
Art History
Art that celebrates beach life
Jun 8, 2022
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7 minutes read
It is surely impossible to list and describe all the many works, including painting, photography, and performance, that have immortalized beach life and, consequently, also the changes in the sea motions and customs of bathers over time. Nonetheless, John Constable's Brighton Beach (1824) and Edvard Munch's Man at the Bath (1916) are certainly noteworthy, though oftentimes little known...
Art News
The Russian Ministry of Culture wants the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow to be in line with the state's "spiritual and moral values"
Feb 1, 2023
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2 minutes read
The Russian Ministry of Culture reportedly sent a letter to Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery. The gallery's general director was told to change its displays to be in line with "spiritual and moral values". A man complained that the gallery showed "signs of a destructive ideology".
Art News
Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car at Centre Pompidou
May 22, 2024
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2 minutes read
Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car, unveiled at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, marks the first time her signature abstractions have been applied to a three-dimensional surface. The car will compete in the iconic 24-hour Le Mans race, blending high art with high performance.
Artist Portraits
Jonas Kunickas Interview
Apr 19, 2017
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2 minutes read
It is a real pleasure to see what a wide international access Artmajeur gallery opens to my art
Art History
Portrait of Chaïm Soutine
Mar 10, 2023
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7 minutes read
A young man is sitting with his hands on his legs and facing forward. His eyes are turned to the left, and he seems to be thinking about something long ago. Then, he combed and arranged his long, dark hair, leaving only a small wisp on the left side of his forehead...
Art News
Relocation of Beloved Banksy Mural Stirs Emotion and Debate in Bronx Community
Mar 6, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Banksy mural "Ghetto 4 Life" was moved from the Bronx to Bridgeport, Connecticut, sparking local discontent and discussions about street art preservation. The artwork's removal from its original location has ignited debates on community identity and the commercialization of public spaces.
Artist Portraits
Giovanni Morgese, the art that reveals the secrets of life
Dec 12, 2021
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4 minutes read
Giovanni Morgese's artistic production, which results from the assembly of poor and discarded materials, was created with the intention of revealing the secrets of human life ...
Pop Culture
3 Emblematic Artists who Influenced Advertising
Jun 18, 2021
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9 minutes read
Art and advertising have a very close relationship. Embark with us on an artistic epic mixing fine arts and communication: when artists and their artworks offer their services to the consumer society.
Artist Portraits
Xuan Khanh Nguyen Interview
Dec 20, 2018
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2 minutes read
Especially, artists can be access to the international market is very very important, not only to me, but also to all artists.
Artist Portraits
Olga Selezneva, art that celebrates the love for life
Feb 4, 2022
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6 minutes read
Inspired by the artist's love for music, life and our planet, Olga Selezneva's art manages to capture the most concrete and fascinating associations of the reality around us...
Art News
Vandal Shatters Ai Weiwei Sculpture at Italian Exhibition
Sep 25, 2024
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2 minutes read
During the opening of Ai Weiwei's exhibition in Bologna, a man deliberately destroyed a large porcelain sculpture, shocking guests and the artist. The vandal, known for previous disruptive acts, was arrested, and the artwork will not be replaced, with the empty space serving as a reminder of its destruction.
Art History
The Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign
Jan 28, 2025
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9 minutes read
The year 2025, the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, promises to be a period of profound transformation, a quest for inner balance, and both personal and collective evolution. The Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and resilience, also inspires the world of art. This theme will guide a fascinating journey through the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, each paired with a representative artwork...
Art History
The history of Spanish art
Aug 7, 2022
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7 minutes read
Over the centuries Spain has given birth to some of the world's greatest architects, painters, sculptors and photographers. This richness is due, both to the autonomous Spanish creative flair and to the influence exerted on the Iberian Peninsula by the most important European figurative currents...
Art History
Hi Barbie, Hi Ken!
Jul 23, 2023
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8 minutes read
Avoiding dwelling at length on the ways in which advertisements have come to be part of our lives today, occupying them nefariously for almost every second, taking the most varied forms, it is good to reveal how man was once actually free to choose what he needed, simply by employing his brain...
Art History
Top ten: male nude paintings
Jun 21, 2023
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14 minutes read
The female nude has been, since the dawn of human civilization, at the center of the art historical narrative, which, in a sense, has been more accepting of the externalization of this type of physicality, compared to the male nude...
Art History
Masterpieces of primary colors
Nov 11, 2023
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9 minutes read
In order to talk about primary colors, I started compulsively searching the web for the topic in question, finding the narrative about it disseminated by Wikipedia very satisfactory, as well as fairly detailed, historical and scientific...
Art News
Tragic Incident at London's Tate Modern Leads to Museum Closure for the Day
Feb 5, 2024
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1 minutes read
A fatal incident involving a man falling at London's Tate Modern resulted in the museum's closure for the day. The Metropolitan Police do not suspect foul play, and it is the second such incident at the museum in the past five years, with the previous one involving a teenager throwing a young boy from the building
Artist Portraits
Andy Warhol: Pioneer of Pop Art
Jun 20, 2024
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16 minutes read
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) transformed American art with iconic Pop Art pieces, elevating consumer culture using mass production and bold colors. His studio, The Factory, epitomized avant-garde creativity and influenced art and music, notably The Velvet Underground. Despite surviving an assassination attempt in 1968, Warhol's wide-ranging work in film, publishing, and more solidified his lasting global influence.
Art News
Kazoart in Judicial liquidation: what is the best alternative?
Jul 5, 2023
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2 minutes read
In light of Kazoart's judicial liquidation, Artmajeur emerges as the ideal alternative for artists, offering unlimited and free registration along with one of the lowest sales commissions in the market, while providing global visibility for their artworks.
Lifestyle
Gianni Agnelli: Art Beyond FIAT
Oct 23, 2023
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6 minutes read
Gianni Agnelli, a man of refined taste and a fervent art lover, shared his deep passion for the arts with his wife Marella, amassing a diverse collection of artworks over the years to adorn their private residences...
Art History
The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism
Jan 11, 2023
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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"...
Artist Portraits
ODL - Olivier Durand Lailler Interview
Sep 7, 2017
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3 minutes read
Art has no borders and Artmajeur allows me to present my works to the whole world
Art History
The Card Players (1890-95) by Paul Cézanne
May 19, 2023
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21 minutes read
Paul Cézanne, born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839 and died in 1906, was part of the post-Impressionist movement and laid the groundwork for many avant-garde movements of the 20th century, especially in terms of formal simplification...
Art History
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
Art History
Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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24 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, and passing away on May 2, 1519, was an extraordinary Italian polymath of the High Renaissance...