Artist Portraits
ANDRÉ NADAL: The poetry of geometric figures
Oct 10, 2019
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The shapes are most often very simple: circles, rectangles, intersections of straight lines. The colors are just as reduced: from white to black, passing through the whole range of grays. In this rigorous scheme, André Nadal succeeds in creating a very personal universe where geometry is seen as an open door to harmony.
Pop Culture
Art historical figures distorted in abstract marble sculptures
Mar 18, 2022
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1 minutes read
French artist Léo Caillard's sculptures are often anachronistic. His statues of Aphrodite, Laocoön, and Venus appear to have warped, glitched, or transformed into a tight spiral. Caillard is part of a new generation of artists influenced by the advent of the digital age.
Art History
The dream of flying
May 4, 2022
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7 minutes read
Human beings, creatures indelibly linked to the terrestrial kingdom, have long been intrigued and inspired by the ability of birds to fly, an ability that has allowed them to enjoy both full freedom of action and movement, and the observation of new perspectives on the world. This peculiarity has made birds an extremely interesting subject also in the historical and artistic field...
Art History
Mooncakes to Lanterns: Artistic Symbols of the Mid-Autumn Celebration
Jun 17, 2024
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The Zhongqiu Festival, or Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated with a rich tapestry of religious and cultural art forms, each carrying deep symbolic meanings. This festival, deeply rooted in Chinese tradition, showcases a variety of artistic expressions that encompass moon worship, offerings to the moon, and the display of lanterns, all of which play crucial roles in the festivities.
Art History
Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland
Dec 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
"Abstract art is like drawing what you feel or imagine, without having to show something real. There are no recognizable houses or people, but shapes and colors that tell emotions or ideas. It's a bit like saying, 'I’m not showing you a tree, but what the idea of a tree makes me feel.'"...
Art News
Adobe Faces Backlash from Ansel Adams Trust Over AI Art
Jun 6, 2024
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The Ansel Adams Trust criticized Adobe for selling AI-generated images mimicking Adams’s style, violating Adobe Stock’s terms of use. Despite Adobe's removal of the content, the trust called for proactive prevention of IP misuse, highlighting ongoing frustrations in the creative sector regarding AI in art.
Art History
Art in stripes: an explanation by Barnett Newman, Sean Scully and Agnes Martin
Nov 20, 2022
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9 minutes read
Referring to the Google dictionary definition provided by Oxford Languages, the term strip stands for "the region of plane between two parallel lines," i.e., that elongated subject, which has often claimed its starring presence predominantly within abstract or minimalist works...
Art History
The apple in art
Feb 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
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...
Artist Portraits
Discover the Highly Detailed Paintings of American Artist Fred Tomaselli
Jan 7, 2025
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6 minutes read
Fred Tomaselli, born in Santa Monica, California, in 1956, is an American artist renowned for his intricate paintings on wooden panels. His work often incorporates a diverse range of unconventional materials, all embedded in a dense coating of transparent epoxy resin...
Art News
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama reveals how he sold his art to purchase 6 planes for $1Million
Sep 1, 2021
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1 minutes read
The artist shares how he used the $1Million he earned from his art to purchase 6 planes which he converted into classrooms for Tamale children. Mahama also used 120 scratched train seats to create a parliament, which he called the "parliament of ghost", a replica of Ghana's parliament chamber.
Artist Portraits
Isa Genzken's Take on Modern Consumer Culture Through Art
Nov 18, 2024
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10 minutes read
Isa Genzken is a groundbreaking German contemporary artist known for her innovative sculptures, installations, and multimedia works that explore themes of modernity, urban life, and consumer culture. Her art is characterized by the use of diverse materials and found objects, often blending high and low culture to create thought-provoking, avant-garde pieces.
Artist Portraits
Luciano Basile: A Personal Interpretation of Post-Impressionism
Feb 6, 2025
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4 minutes read
Luciano Basile, a contemporary Italian painter, roots his art in the great tradition of Post-Impressionism, reinterpreting its principles with a personal and distinctive style. Through a painting technique characterized by vibrant brushstrokes and luminous colors, Basile brings to life works that convey emotion, warmth, and a sense of universal intimacy...
Art History
Shepard Fairey: Art for Social Change
Jul 5, 2024
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14 minutes read
Shepard Fairey, aka "Obey," revolutionized urban art with his impactful and engaged works, tackling themes of social justice and anti-consumerism. Through his mixed media and international collaborations, he continues to prove that art can be a powerful vehicle for social and cultural change.
Art News
Medical Coalition Retreats from Planned Event at D.C. Memorial Following Public Backlash
Dec 29, 2023
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2 minutes read
A coalition of medical professionals canceled their event at a Washington, D.C. memorial after facing public criticism. Their planned gathering was deemed inappropriate due to the sensitive nature of the memorial site.
Artist Portraits
Sergej Jensen: Minimalist Fabric Art & Abstraction
Oct 16, 2024
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7 minutes read
Sergej Jensen is a Danish contemporary artist known for his minimalist, abstract works that incorporate unconventional materials like burlap, canvas, and textiles. His art emphasizes texture and surface, often using techniques like sewing and staining to create raw, distressed compositions that challenge traditional painting methods.
Artist Portraits
Néjib Belkhodja: The Architect of Maghreb Abstraction
Mar 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Néjib Belkhodja (1933-2007) is a Tunisian painter and architect whose work fuses geometric abstraction and architectural references, illustrating a modernity anchored in Maghreb heritage.
Art News
Louis Vuitton announces a global polka dot invasion by collaborating with artist Yayoi Kusama
May 18, 2022
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2 minutes read
Louis Vuitton announced a collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama on Monday. The pair will work on a series of leather goods for the brand's 2023 cruiseline collection. This is the second time the Maison has worked with the acclaimed artist, who is known for her repetitive use of polka dots.
Art News
Banksy’s Latest Masterpiece Vanishes
Aug 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Banksy’s latest animal-themed artwork in Peckham, a wolf howling at the moon on a satellite dish, has been swiftly removed by hooded figures in broad daylight, leaving Londoners shocked and speculating whether it was a theft or part of the artist's commentary.
Art News
A man was arrested after scaling Mona Lisa
May 31, 2022
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2 minutes read
A 36-year-old man was placed in psychiatric care after a painting's display case was covered in cake in an apparent climate protest.
Art News
They paid over $240,000 to have a Banksy painting removed!
May 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
"A living nightmare," said the couple who had a painting of Banksy on the wall of their home. For them, having a Banksy was more of a curse than a gift.
Art News
Controversial Depiction of Jesus Causes Uproar in Spain
Feb 2, 2024
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In Seville, Spain, a poster of Jesus Christ designed by Salustiano Garcia for Easter week sparked outrage among conservative Roman Catholics for its perceived effeminate portrayal. While the artist and some political leaders defended the artwork as a blend of tradition and modernity, critics condemned its alleged sexuality, leading to widespread controversy and a petition for its removal.
Art History
Gold in artworks
Dec 10, 2021
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7 minutes read
Gold is the protagonist of many masterpieces in the history of art, such as Byzantine mosaics, paintings by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, Gentile da Fabriano and Gustave Klimt. The ancient technique of the Gold Background, with which all these works were made, was excellently described in the treatise of about 1440 by Cenninino Cennini, entitled "Libro dell'arte"...
Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...
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
Sculpture and painting: Modigliani and African art
Nov 2, 2022
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8 minutes read
Many great masters in the history of art have expressed their views on reality by experimenting, both pictorial and sculptural art, just like Pablo Picasso, Umberto Boccioni, Max Ernst, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró and others...
Art History
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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13 minutes read
Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...
Lifestyle
Michelangelo's "David" in flesh and bone at "Saturday Night Live" to remove censorship
Apr 5, 2023
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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 News
Manchester museum director reportedly asked to leave in support of Palestinian people
Feb 23, 2022
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The director of Manchester University's Whitworth Art Gallery was requested to resign after displaying a declaration of sympathy with Palestine released by the artist collective Forensic Architecture.
Art News
A Chinese vase estimated at 2000 euros has sold for more than 9 million euros
Oct 6, 2022
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A Chinese vase sells for a crazy $9 million, which is almost 4,000 times the $2,000 price estimate.
Artist Portraits
Zora - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Jun 14, 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 Zora from Drogobych (Ukraine)
Art News
Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre
May 10, 2024
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Two members of Riposte Alimentaire were arrested after protesting at the Louvre by placing stickers around the recently restored "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix...
Art News
French Culture Minister Advocates for Stricter Laws Against Art Activism
Jun 4, 2024
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The defacement of Monet's painting by a Riposte Alimentaire activist prompted Culture Minister Rachida Dati to advocate for tougher laws against such vandalism. This incident has reignited debates about the boundaries of protest and artistic expression in France, raising questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and upholding freedom of expression.
Art News
Magritte: a masterpiece sold for $121.2 million
Nov 20, 2024
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René Magritte set a new auction record at Christie's, where his work "The Empire of Lights" sold for $121.2 million , surpassing his previous record of $78.95 million.
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"...
Art News
"Shine": the Jeff Koons exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence (Italy).
Nov 16, 2021
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8 minutes read
Jeff Koons is the protagonist of the exhibition Shine, a "blockbuster" event conceived to bring together the masterpieces of the American artist, which will be open until the end of January 2022, at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence (Italy). The exhibition, born from the collaboration of the Florentine institution with the American artist, revolves around the concept of brightness, or "shine", which characterizes most of the works on display...
Art History
All You Need to Know About Georgia O'Keeffe
Dec 17, 2021
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Fascinating, free and inspiring, she’s the most photographed woman artist in the world: she has turned her lifestyle into a complete work of art, from her behavior to her dress style, including the design of her resorts. With Georgia O'Keeffe, nothing is left to chance: but why is she so important to the history of American art, and more broadly to the world?