Artist Portraits
Masa Zodros: I wanted to cause a total break between stereotypes
Jan 23, 2024
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4 minutes read
"It was after years in the field of training that I decided to devote myself full time to my passion, photography and the fine arts."...
Artist Portraits
Gaetano Ligrani: Every artist is unique
May 21, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My background comes, in large part, from my professional-artistic training and architectural studies, when the aforementioned faculties, also artistically trained students with examinations in art history, life drawing and descriptive geometry"...
Art News
An Andy Warhol valued at $ 20,000 for sale for only $ 250
Oct 26, 2021
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4 minutes read
MSCHF, a collective of artists, has pulled another prank. Original Andy Warhol drawing being sold alongside 999 high-quality forgeries. Collectors will be able to purchase one of the 1,000 pieces starting Monday for $250. MSCHF seeks to make Warhol's art available to those who might not otherwise be able to buy it.
Artist Portraits
Luigi M. Verde: My passion for photography was born in college
Jun 4, 2024
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10 minutes read
"One of the earliest childhood memories that often come back to me is of my sister and me, standing still, curious and in religious silence-despite the age of revelry-on the edge of my father's desk, while he quietly tinkers with canvases, paints, tubes, rags, palettes and brushes. "...
Artist Portraits
Giancarlo Morandi, an artifact that looks like a drawing
May 6, 2023
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4 minutes read
I am Italian, born in 1952 in Cremona, the city of the Torrazzo and the great violin makers. The passion for beauty arose in me as a boy, in the years of attending the Liceo artistico Toschi in Parma and then the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano...
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Chantal Proulx, Abstract expressionism full of energy
Apr 20, 2022
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4 minutes read
Pencil, graphite and charcoal lines are often used in the paintings of self-taught artist Chantal Proulx to create colorful, joyful works full of movement and energy...
Artist Portraits
Michaela Haider, the surreal photography
Jul 2, 2022
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5 minutes read
Michaela Haider has experimented with drawing, oil painting and photography. From classical photography she quickly moved to fine art and surreal photography through the images of other artists, such as Brooke Shaden...
Lifestyle
Do you speak NFT? The Ultimate Glossary of NFT Terms
Jun 17, 2022
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17 minutes read
If you are looking in the NFT sector, you may quickly feel confused by all the special terms everyone is using: We totally get it, because it has its own language. Here, we've put together a list of all the important words you might hear, so you'll know what they mean.
Artist Portraits
Bojan Jevtic, processing digital photography
Aug 27, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic technique Bojan Jevtic focused on is the processing of digital photography in order to give an artistic impression that is impossible to achieve with a camera...
Artist Portraits
Marina Rusalka, painting is a life experience
Mar 12, 2022
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4 minutes read
Marina Rusalka's art is inspired by what the artist sees and learns, so that it is never monotonous and deals with multiple topics...
Artist Portraits
Frank Willems: In my work I try to bring different themes to light
Nov 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
“I lived in Sweden for several years where I studied Shoe Design. During this study I came into contact with different artists and art streams. This immediately excited me and I started researching. By searching a lot of information on the Internet, reading books and watching documentaries, I couldn't let it go.”....
Art History
Top 10: collages
Jul 12, 2023
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12 minutes read
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: by means of this numerical climax that goes by the name of top 10, aimed at placing the most relevant collages in the history of art one after the other, in order of relevance, I want to bring the reader closer to the knowledge of an artistic technique that is often sidelined, in the face of the more popular painting, sculpture and photography...
Artist Portraits
Eberhard Havekost: Redefining Perception in Contemporary Painting
Oct 29, 2024
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6 minutes read
Eberhard Havekost was a German painter known for his hyperrealistic yet abstracted depictions of modern life, exploring themes of perception, media, and digital influence on everyday experience. His work challenged viewers to question the authenticity of images in a world increasingly mediated by technology, earning him a significant place in contemporary art.
Artist Portraits
Dita Lūse: Inspiration is overrated
Mar 11, 2025
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7 minutes read
I was born into a family of artists, therefore the interest came naturally as a part of our lifestyle, and drawing and painting was a childhood habit. My professional art education started at the age of 11, when I began studies in an art school, and afterwards continued in the Art Academy of Latvia...
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Bo Kravchenko: I was born into a family of artists
Apr 8, 2025
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6 minutes read
"In a way, my destiny to become an artist was predetermined—I was born into a family of artists. The only question was which creative path I would take."
Art News
Paul G. Allen's $1.5 billion sale broke world auction record
Nov 10, 2022
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6 minutes read
In a two-part charity sale, masterworks from the collection of the man who helped start Microsoft are being sold. Five made more than $100 million.
Artist Portraits
Aleksandr Ilichev, constant, incessant need to paint
Sep 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
Alexander Ilyichev, an artist born in 1958, is constantly driven by a strong and constant need to draw, which leads him to create unique works with a highly recognizable style...
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Emmanuel Passeleu, photography at the service of architecture
May 28, 2022
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6 minutes read
Emmanuel Passeleu's preferred medium is photography, oriented, to varying degrees, towards architecture. The purpose of this creation is to see the spectators project themselves into the photos, into a parallel world, created by the artist...
Artist Portraits
Oriol Jolonch, the current of Surrealism
Jul 8, 2023
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7 minutes read
Inspiration usually comes from a variety of sources, which could include personal experiences, observation of the world around me, exploration of specific themes and of course the connection to other artists ...
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Jesús Tejedor, inspired by the reading of an article, a book or a piece of music
Oct 29, 2022
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8 minutes read
Jesús Tejedor decided to dedicate himself to art at the age of four, when he painted a nude that his family censored. From that moment on, his interest in art was kindled...
Art History
Olympic posters: the secrets and meanings of their graphics
Feb 4, 2022
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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...
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How to Take Great Photos of your Artworks?
Feb 26, 2021
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6 minutes read
Throughout this article, we will therefore answer a seemingly simple yet rather complex question: How do I get quality images of my artwork?
Artist Portraits
Monumental Sculptures by Poetic Artist Jaume Plensa
Jan 10, 2025
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8 minutes read
Jaume Plensa is a renowned Spanish sculptor known for his large-scale public installations that explore themes of language, spirituality, and human connection. His works, often incorporating materials like stone, steel, and light, are exhibited in prominent cultural venues globally.
Artist Portraits
Irena Aizen, the psychology of human interrelationships
Jul 23, 2022
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8 minutes read
Irena Aizen's figurative production carries forward the goal of investigating subjects of personal interest to the artist. In fact, Aizen's works often analyze the psychology of human interrelationships, represented through the prism of naive and childlike perception of the world...
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Anish Kapoor: Redefining Contemporary Sculpture Through Reflection and Form
Sep 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
Sir Anish Kapoor, a British-Indian sculptor born in Mumbai in 1954, is celebrated for his groundbreaking installations like Cloud Gate and ArcelorMittal Orbit. Trained in the UK, Kapoor’s innovative use of material and space has earned him the Turner Prize, a knighthood, and global acclaim. His personal life, including multiple marriages, reflects his evolving journey alongside his profound artistic legacy.
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Andreas Gursky, capturing the monumental scale of the modern world
Jul 13, 2023
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8 minutes read
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer, famous for his large format images that vividly capture the scale and essence of our contemporary society. His methodical approach and visually powerful aesthetic make him one of the most influential artists in contemporary photography.
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Merche Moriana: I tend to be very attentive to everything that happens around me
Dec 24, 2024
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9 minutes read
"When I was just 16 years old, I went to study photography in Málaga. I started studying analog photography, spending an entire year focused on taking and developing photographs with film..."
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Konrad Ziolkowski, each artist is unique
Feb 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
"Each artist is unique and has features, both in themselves and in their work, that distinguish them. It's hard for me to say what is unique about my art, I would like it more for the recipient to evaluate it."...
Artist Portraits
Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon
Jun 24, 2024
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11 minutes read
Banksy, a pseudonymous British street artist and filmmaker, gained global prominence since the 1990s with provocative, politically charged artworks. Known for his satirical street art and social commentary through stencils, he challenges norms on capitalism, conflict, and societal injustice, blurring the line between vandalism and high art, disrupting established institutions.
Artist Portraits
The Legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson: Capturing the Fleeting Essence of Life
Jul 25, 2024
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10 minutes read
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) was a pioneering photographer known for his mastery of candid photography, the "decisive moment," and early 35mm film use. His career included major photojournalistic achievements, influential exhibitions, and co-founding Magnum Photos, leaving a lasting impact on photography and cinéma vérité.
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Rinetta Feliz: I do what was inside me
Dec 2, 2024
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15 minutes read
"I think calling my creative path "artistic past" is too "loud", rather it is some life experience, observations of life events, relationships between people, interactions of physical and chemical ordinary objects..."
Lifestyle
Tobey Maguire: Spider-Man is a collector!
Oct 10, 2023
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16 minutes read
Tobey, a close companion of Leo, is well-acquainted with the art scene as well. He has been spotted attending the New York Armory Show and Art Basel Miami...
Artist Portraits
Romero Britto: A Master of Color and Joy
Jul 11, 2024
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16 minutes read
Romero Britto is an internationally recognized contemporary artist, renowned for his vibrant, joyful style. His artworks, distinguished by bright colors and bold forms, convey happiness and optimism. Britto's unique visual language merges elements of pop art and cubism, celebrating life and love....
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Yannick Aaron: everyone is born as an Artist
Jan 6, 2024
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15 minutes read
"I think that everyone comes into the world as an Artist, as soon as we have it, the opportunity, we start to construct, and to deconstruct, it's the same process."...