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Art Advisor Lisa Schiff Pleads Guilty to $6.5M Fraud
Oct 22, 2024
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Art advisor Lisa Schiff pleads guilty to wire fraud, deceiving clients of $6.5 million in auction-related schemes. Explore the shocking betrayal that rocked the art world.
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machOne, art should be emotional
Dec 23, 2022
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machOne believes that art should be emotional: it should provoke a reaction, a thought or a conversation. machOne often tries to paint expressions of emotion, or suggestions of sexuality...
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Yusaku Maezawa, the famous art collector, has chosen artists for the SpaceX lunar mission
Dec 12, 2022
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Yusaku Maezawa, a well-known art collector, picked DJ Steve Aoki and BIGBANG's Top for SpaceX's moon mission.
Lifestyle
Arts and Culture in Chicago: 7 Must-See Attractions
Nov 15, 2022
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Chicago is well known for being the setting of numerous tv shows, and the home of its style of deep-dish pizza. But it's much more famous for its art and cultural attractions.
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Yohan Festin, Art has always attracted me
Apr 29, 2023
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"Art has always attracted me, especially street art and music. In my teens, I tried my hand at graffiti on my notebooks and drawing sheets. I always had this need for creativity, to make something with my hands. I started to paint on different mediums, met artists. It made me want to be even more creative and to do it seriously".
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All AI-made art is banned at the Animé Los Angeles convention
Nov 16, 2022
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All AI-made art is banned at the Animé Los Angeles convention, which will be held in early 2023. They leave the door slightly open for a highly theoretical, utopian version of AI art that is open and honest about how it was trained. This is a big "no thank you" for AI art as it is today.
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Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Jun 25, 2024
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Born in 1944 in Jerusalem, David Gerstein revolutionized contemporary art with his shift from figurative painting to dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. Influenced by pop art icons like Lichtenstein and Hockney, Gerstein blends vibrant colors with industrial materials like steel and aluminum. His 40+ global public sculptures emphasize accessibility and impact, cementing his profound influence on contemporary art and public installations worldwide.
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Miami Beach: The Global Capital of Art and Creativity
Nov 26, 2024
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Miami Art Week 2024 will bring together major art fairs like Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and Art Miami, showcasing international galleries, bold design pieces, and exceptional artistic diversity.
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Art Confronts a Tragic Shooting
Mar 18, 2024
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"Echoes of Resilience" unveils artists' reflections on a devastating racist mass shooting, explored through the Buffalo AKG Art Museum's latest exhibition. The show features poignant works that confront community grief and systemic racism, fostering a dialogue on healing and awareness.
Art History
The Typical Subjects of Flemish Art Today: Still Lifes, Interiors, and Genre Scenes
Apr 1, 2025
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It is therefore interesting to highlight how the influence of the iconic subjects of Flemish art extends to the present day, inspiring contemporary artists on ArtMajeur who reinterpret these traditional genres with new visual languages.
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Art Fair Tokyo 2025: Twenty Years of Connections Between East and West
Mar 7, 2025
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From March 7 to 9, 2025, the beating heart of the art world reignites at the Tokyo International Forum with the new edition of Art Fair Tokyo, Japan's largest art fair and the oldest in Asia. Founded in 2005, this event has become a reference point for galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe....
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Perfect Gifts: Unique Works of Art for Any Occasion
Apr 28, 2025
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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.
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Diriyah Art Futures: The New Epicenter of Digital Art in the Middle East
Dec 16, 2024
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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.
Art History
What is kinetic art?
May 11, 2022
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Kinetic Art, or Programmed Art, was born after World War II in concomitance with the decline of geometric abstraction. It is an artistic current whose purpose is to illustrate the study of the mechanisms of vision, aspiring to a rendering in pictorial and plastic terms of dynamism, optical phenomena and light...
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Dallas Art Fair 2025: A Premier Showcase of Contemporary Art
Mar 24, 2025
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The 17th edition of the Dallas Art Fair, taking place from April 10–13, 2025, at the Fashion Industry Gallery, will showcase 90 exhibitors from over 20 countries, uniting established and emerging artists with global collectors. With a strong mix of international and Texas-based galleries and dynamic programming, the event continues to solidify Dallas as a major player in the contemporary art scene.
Art History
Dance in art history
Dec 13, 2021
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Dance, an intense and passionate art form, has been very probably present in all human cultures, in fact, among the first works of art that portray it we find the paintings of ancient Egypt. The representation of this topic has also characterized the most popular artistic currents between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, so that great masters such as, Degas, Renoir, Munch, Toulouse Lautrec, and Matisse have depicted it...
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Arturo Herrera: Mastering Rhythmic Visual Collage Art
Nov 19, 2024
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Arturo Herrera, a Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based artist (b. 1959), is known for his collage-rooted works blending pop iconography, abstraction, and figuration. His art explores ambiguity through fragmentation, repetition, and dislocation, engaging memory and fantasy...
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The Big Frieze London Contemporary Art Mass is back and we're all excited!
Oct 14, 2021
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Frieze London & Frieze Masters from October 13 to 17, 2021 in London. Check out the highlights of Frieze London 2021, which will return to Regent's Park with a focus on technology.
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Art leasing: lease works of art with or without purchase option
Dec 13, 2023
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Leasing works of art through Artmajeur offers businesses an advantageous investment method. This option allows for tax optimization, with deductible payments, and easier access to quality art without tying up significant capital. A strategic choice to enrich and enhance the professional environment.
Art History
The Art of Decorating: Sculptures Designed for Every Room of the House
Jan 7, 2025
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A protagonist in search of identity transforms an anonymous house into a personal and unique space through sculptural works that enrich gardens, desks, bookshelves, and walls. Inspired by great collectors like Peggy Guggenheim and Jacques Doucet, they embark on a creative journey of study, experimentation, and refinement, ultimately revealing the secrets to decorating spaces that truly reflect who we are...
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Roni Horn: Perception, Identity, and the Fluidity of Art
Apr 1, 2025
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Roni Horn is an American contemporary artist known for her work in sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation art, often exploring themes of identity, perception, and environmental influence. Her art challenges traditional classifications, blending Minimalism with personal and environmental connections, particularly influenced by Iceland.
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Korakrit Arunanondchai: Multimedia & Spiritual Tech Art
Oct 10, 2024
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Explore Korakrit Arunanondchai's captivating fusion of multimedia, technology, spirituality, and immersive video in his groundbreaking art installations and exhibitions.
Lifestyle
Cate Blanchet, dreaming of an art gallery
Aug 2, 2023
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Catherine Elise Blanchett, born on May 14, 1969, is an accomplished Australian actress and producer. Widely recognized as one of the finest talents of her generation, she has showcased her incredible versatility across various genres...
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting
Aug 11, 2023
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Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...
Lifestyle
Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
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EmotionAir: A Sensory Journey Through Inflatable Art in San Francisco
Apr 3, 2025
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The Balloon Museum's EmotionAir exhibition transforms the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco into a unique sensory journey, combining inflatable art, light, sound, and interaction to bring art to life in a new way. Led by 22 international artists, this immersive experience invites the public to feel, explore, and interact with monumental installations designed to awaken emotions through all the senses.
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Art Brussels 2025: A Global Convergence of Artists and Collectors
Mar 11, 2025
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From April 24 to 27, 2025, Art Brussels celebrates its 41st edition, reaffirming its status as a must-attend event in the contemporary art scene. With over 160 international galleries, unique artistic projects, and an outdoor sculpture parcours, the fair remains a key reference point for collectors, artists, and enthusiasts.
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Eduardo Kobra: The Vibrant Voice of Urban Art
Aug 2, 2024
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Eduardo Kobra is a contemporary Brazilian street artist known for his large-scale murals that burst with vibrant colors and intricate details. His work often pays homage to historical figures and events, reimagining them through a kaleidoscopic lens....
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Pope Francis, who modernized sacred art, dies at 88
Apr 22, 2025
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Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88, redefined sacred art by integrating contemporary creativity, ecology, and inclusion. His artistic legacy continues to transform the dialogue between faith, society, and visual expression.
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Thomas Schütte: A Master of Monumental Art and Cultural Reflection
Sep 25, 2024
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Thomas Schütte is a renowned German contemporary artist known for his wide-ranging work in sculpture, printmaking, drawing, architecture, and installations. His art explores themes of cultural memory, human shelter, and the human condition, often combining individual experiences with broader societal narratives.
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Antony Gormley: Sculpting the Human Experience
Mar 17, 2025
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Antony Gormley is a British sculptor known for his explorations of the human form, space, and materiality, often using cast iron and steel to create life-sized body sculptures. His work challenges the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own physical presence in the world.
Lifestyle
Angelina Jolie: A Multifaceted Journey through Film, Art, and Philanthropy
Oct 30, 2023
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Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian known for her extensive film career, humanitarian efforts, and her deep interest in art. She has a diverse art collection, appreciating contemporary art in various forms, and has actively incorporated art themes into her work, both as an actress and a filmmaker.
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Inaugural Art Week Tokyo aims to unify and internationalise the city's art scene
Nov 4, 2021
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Inaugural Art Week Tokyo aims to unify and internationalise the city's art scene. The event, featuring 50 of the Japanese capital's galleries and museums, soft launches this November. It is supported by Art Basel and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. Six museums are participating, with Mori Art Museum showing 16 groundbreaking women artists from around the world. Commercial galleries include Taka Ishii, Ota, SCAI the Bathhouse and Mujin-to Production.
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Kader Attia: Exploring Identity, History, and the Art of Repair
Sep 23, 2024
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Kader Attia is a French-Algerian contemporary artist known for exploring themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and repair through diverse mediums like sculpture, installation, and video. His work often addresses the lasting impact of colonial history on non-Western societies, focusing on concepts of trauma, memory, and healing.
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The First AI Art Museum Opening in 2025
Sep 27, 2024
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Refik Anadol will open DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art, in 2025 at the Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. The museum will feature immersive, data-driven exhibits, including the Large Nature Model, and will blend cutting-edge technology with artistic innovation.
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Peter Halley: Pioneering Neo-Conceptual Art Since 1980
Nov 5, 2024
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Peter Halley, born in 1953, is a prominent American artist recognized as a key figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement that emerged in the 1980s. Renowned for his vibrant Day-Glo geometric paintings, Halley is also a writer and previously the publisher of index Magazine.