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Monumental Street Art: Klaus Dauven creates amazing and environmentally responsible frescos on a dam!
Oct 22, 2021
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2 minutes read
A massive fresco is being painted atop the enormous Vouglans dam in the Jura. Cleaning the dam resulted in the creation of a fresco. An innovative project created by french electricity company, a huge cleaning company, and german artist Klaus Dauven.
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Michel Haas: The Art of Transcending Tradition
Aug 6, 2024
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6 minutes read
Michel Haas was a French painter, engraver, and illustrator known for his innovative approach to art, focusing on the materiality of his medium and capturing the transient beauty of everyday life. His work gained recognition from major galleries and collectors, marking a significant impact on contemporary art.
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From Blueprints to Bytes: How Aruna A. Das Is Revolutionizing Urban Design with VR
Feb 12, 2022
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6 minutes read
Aruna A. Das, an urban designer at HOK, is revolutionizing urban design through the use of virtual reality (VR) to create immersive, 3D spaces. With a global education and expertise in sustainability, Das integrates concepts from the Japanese Metabolism movement into her innovative projects, aiming to reshape modern cities.
Artist Portraits
Peter Knapp: The Art of Capturing Time
Mar 24, 2025
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9 minutes read
Peter Knapp has made his mark on the history of photography and design with major exhibitions around the world, notably on fashion and human representation, from Paris to Geneva, Barcelona, and New York. His influence endures, and his works are held in prestigious institutions, testifying to his lasting impact on the art world.
Artist Portraits
Tancara, the art that reveals fears and hopes
Feb 23, 2022
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2 minutes read
Tancara's paintings arise from the artist's strong desire to capture the images that appear before his eyes, to bring out the fears and hopes that are in each of us...
Art History
Artists who marked 2024: 10 must-sees
Dec 24, 2024
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13 minutes read
With the end of 2024 just around the corner, it is time to reflect on the artists who made their mark on the year. ArtMajeur, a reference platform for online art, has highlighted the emerging trends and the names most popular with the public in terms of sales and consensus...
Art History
Mario Testino
Jun 28, 2023
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10 minutes read
Mario Testino is a highly acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer known for his iconic images capturing the essence of beauty, glamour, and allure. With his distinctive style and creative vision, he has worked with renowned celebrities, fashion brands, and publications, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photography.
Art History
Steve McCurry
Jul 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
Steve McCurry is a renowned American photojournalist recognized for his captivating and emotive images. He is best known for his iconic photograph "Afghan Girl" taken in 1984, which became one of the most recognizable images in the world.
Art History
France and Italy: peaceful clash of figurative traditions!
Mar 26, 2024
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10 minutes read
Just as happens at the World Cup or the Europeans, spectators take their seats to watch, once again, the confrontation between France and Italy, cousin countries, but very competitive with each other. What are they competing for?
Artist Portraits
The Rhythms of Modernity: Piet Mondrian's Artistic Evolution
Jul 3, 2024
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10 minutes read
Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter, is best known for his pioneering role in abstract art. His work is characterized by a reduction of form and color, focusing on straight lines, geometric shapes, and primary colors...
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Discovered Beneath a Van Gogh Painting is a Self-Portrait
Jul 18, 2022
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3 minutes read
X-rays performed on a Van Gogh painting revealed a previously undiscovered self-portrait on the reverse. A bearded man's face was discovered beneath layers of glue and cardboard on the back of an early work.
Art History
Contemporary Street Art: How Banksy's Little Girl with a Balloon became an icon
Sep 8, 2021
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3 minutes read
Balloon girl or Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy’s most important works. It demonstrates the graffiti stencil technique that has made Banksy famous around the globe.
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Mind-Blowing Court Verdict Unleashes Artistic Mayhem!
Aug 11, 2023
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3 minutes read
Court decision empowers Barnes Foundation to lend its revered collection, defying historical restrictions, enabling artworks to be displayed beyond Pennsylvania. Long-held vision of founder realized as iconic pieces find new audiences through selective loans to external exhibitions.
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Tracey Emin Makes History as the First Female Artist Appointed as a Trustee of the British Museum
Nov 16, 2023
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3 minutes read
English visual artist Tracey Emin is set to become a trailblazer by joining the Board of Trustees at the British Museum...
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Diriyah Art Futures: The New Epicenter of Digital Art in the Middle East
Dec 16, 2024
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3 minutes read
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) is a pioneering digital art institute in Saudi Arabia, located in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its state-of-the-art facilities and role as the region’s leading new media hub, DAF supports local artists while attracting international talent, redefining artistic practices globally.
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Pia Andersen: I always wanted to be an artist
Dec 26, 2023
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7 minutes read
"I always wanted to be an artist. My father encouraged me to draw and paint. When I was 10 years old, he gave me a small easel and a box of oil colors. Ever since I have been addicted to painting."...
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Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art
Jul 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Valerio Adami, an eminent Italian painter, is celebrated for his distinctive style that combines elements of Pop Art, surrealism, and figurative art. His bold use of color and sharp lines create striking images that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Adami’s work often explores themes of human existence, mythology, and literature, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art...
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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...
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The SEC is targeting NFT creators and marketplaces over ICO-like sales, according to a new report
Apr 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
As part of its investigation, the SEC is said to have issued subpoenas.
Artist Portraits
Umberto Bottoni, the passion for conceptual art
Apr 16, 2022
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3 minutes read
Umberto Bottoni's conceptual art, simple in form and rich in color, is characterized by the use of different materials, intended to convey a precise meaning...
Lifestyle
The Museum of Bad Art has a lot of really great art
Aug 22, 2022
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3 minutes read
There is a lot of great art in the Museum of Bad Art. Its goal is to "celebrate the work of artists whose work would not be seen and appreciated anywhere else." The museum has over 700 pieces of art that are "too bad to be ignored." "Bad" is, however, a matter of opinion, and some of this art to be much more interesting to look at than a lot of the modern art that is shown in popular museums today.
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Artist challenges copyright rejection for AI-generated work
Oct 7, 2024
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American artist Jason M. Allen had to fight the denial of copyright for an AI-made artwork. The artwork won first prize at the Colorado State Fair . But, the organizers refused to give him the prize. They said AI was used in the creation of the artwork.
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Art and science united for the planet: an innovative project in Finland
Feb 18, 2025
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3 minutes read
In Finland, the Climate Clock Oulu project brings together artists and scientists to raise awareness about climate change through an immersive public art trail , which will be inaugurated in June 2026 as part of Oulu 2026, European Capital of Culture.
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Philippe Casaubon, a painting that deals above all with emotions
Dec 13, 2021
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3 minutes read
Philippe Casaubon, who has always been surrounded by images throughout his life, has developed a very personal artistic research in which works of art escape comparison, intention, imitation, repetition , modeling and compensation to favor pure instinct ...
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Yass Aliguliyeva: Hollywood's Vibrant Imprint on the Contemporary Art Scene
Mar 15, 2025
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3 minutes read
Yass is establishing himself on the international art scene thanks to growing recognition at prestigious fairs and a unique aesthetic that blends vintage nostalgia with chromatic modernity, appealing to a wide audience. His mastery of mediums and his original positioning give him strong potential for valuation, attracting collectors seeking a promising emerging artist.
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Anna Delvey, an imprisoned scammer, is'reinventing' herself by minting NFTs
Jun 17, 2022
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3 minutes read
Anna Delvey is currently serving time for defrauding the rich and famous. Each NFT depicts a stylized version of an episode from Delvey's own life.
Artist Portraits
Dirk Krull : Art, Plastic Waste & Nature
Oct 22, 2020
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3 minutes read
An army of plastics to assault the most beautiful landscapes on the planet!
Art History
How art and video games learn from each other
Sep 14, 2022
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Referring to the simplest and most accessible definition of art, found on Wikipedia, a widely circulated democratic online encyclopedia, the video game could indeed be associated with the more traditional forms of creativity, as a technological medium in which the avant-garde of science dialogues with the more usual forms of artistic expression...
Art History
Different forms of classicism
Jul 13, 2022
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Contemporary classicism is an artistic trend of our times, aimed at reinterpreting, in a novel and original way, the quest for perfection and verisimilitude, as well as the exaltation of the human figure and the investigation of the natural datum, which distinguished ancient art and its "revivals"...
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The Best Art Schools in North America
Feb 21, 2025
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Discover the best art schools in North America, from the United States to Canada. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Art History
Gustav Klimt
Mar 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was widely recognized as one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, known for his highly decorative and ornate style, use of gold leaf, and sensual subject matter. He was one of the leading figures of the Viennese Secession, a movement that sought to break away from traditional academic art and create a new, modern style.
Art History
Top ten fashion photographers
Sep 30, 2023
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12 minutes read
This article is dedicated to all those who want to know about photography but are too lazy to commit to study. This article is made for all those who are bored of reading Wikipedia, because beyond the list of dates or a rather cold interpretation, they urgently need to be stimulated, entertained and accompanied in learning...
Art History
Top 10: Abstract Paintings
Dec 16, 2023
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11 minutes read
Just to provide the reader with a "when" and "where": abstract art, an avant-garde art movement, was born in the early 20th century in Germany, spreading to various regions of the country that were quite distant from each other, where...
Artist Portraits
Vala, paintings that capture the moment
Jan 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
Vala's painting captures the form and colors of fleeting, fluid, intangible moments, like jazz music ...
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Karin Vermeer: The alchemy between digital and material
Mar 17, 2025
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3 minutes read
Karin Vermeer is a Dutch artist who combines digital art and traditional painting to create recomposed portraits and deeply sensory abstract works. Her work is distinguished by a unique technique, rich textures, and a strong aesthetic that appeals to art lovers and collectors alike.
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Giant Flowers and Psychedelic Towers: The Visual Explosion of Coachella 2025
Apr 15, 2025
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At Coachella 2025, the immersive installation Le Grand Bouquet by the Uchronia collective stands out with its desert-inspired inflatable floral design, encouraging interaction and relaxation. Alongside other experimental works like Stephanie Lin's Taffy , these creations redefine the festival's artistic space by blending aesthetics, sustainability, and innovation.