Art History
Realism and Surrealism: The Human Being Between Reality and Dream
Apr 22, 2025
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7 minutes read
Realism, rooted in the 19th century, depicts the human body in real and often harsh contexts, emphasizing social injustices, as seen in Daumier’s Rue Transnonain. In contrast, 20th-century Surrealism, influenced by Freud’s psychoanalysis, uses dreams and the unconscious to transform the human body into a symbol of desires and fears...
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Royer, artistic freedom
Apr 30, 2022
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4 minutes read
The gestures that generate Jérôme Royer's paintings, derived from the martial arts, are part of a creative impulse in which the artist plays with unpredictability...
Artist Portraits
Rufino Tamayo: A Modernist Pioneer in Mexican Art
Jul 2, 2024
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11 minutes read
Rufino Tamayo, a visionary in Mexican modernist art, celebrated for blending indigenous motifs with modern sensibilities, exemplifies his cultural resonance through vibrant canvases like Nacimiento de nuestra nacionalidad and El día y la noche, while his legacy extends through cultural institutions and national recognition.
Art News
79 watercolors of Prince Charles on display at The Garrison Chapel in Chelsea, London
Jan 7, 2022
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2 minutes read
'Painting transports me into another dimension,' says Prince Charles as a full exhibition of his works opens. The Garrison Chapel in Chelsea, London, has 79 of his watercolors on display.
Artist Portraits
The Art and Influence of Ladislas Kijno
Aug 16, 2024
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5 minutes read
Ladislas Kijno was a pioneering French painter known for his innovative contributions to abstract and informal art, deeply influenced by his philosophical exploration of gesture, movement, and color.
Artist Portraits
Levan Chabukiani: I work in an improvisational style
Feb 11, 2025
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5 minutes read
"My inspiration always comes from within – from my own feelings and inner dialogues. It is a process of improvisation and self-discovery that has been with me since childhood..."
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Spring Colors: Vogue's Chromatic Choices for the 2025 Season
Mar 13, 2025
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4 minutes read
For Spring 2025, Vogue celebrates a vibrant and sophisticated palette, where each shade takes center stage in an aesthetic narrative that reflects cultural trends and contemporary moods...
Artist Portraits
Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
Artist Portraits
Georges Braque: Between Cubism and Innovation
Jul 4, 2024
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13 minutes read
Georges Braque is universally acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of Cubism, a movement that revolutionized painting and sculpture in the 20th century...
Artist Portraits
Mahjoub Ben Bella, an essential artist of contemporary art
Mar 11, 2025
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14 minutes read
Mahjoub Ben Bella is an Algerian artist whose work combines geometric abstraction, traditional influences and a profound exploration of identity and cultural memory. Internationally recognized, he has marked the art scene with his vibrant and committed works, exhibited in prestigious biennials and renowned galleries, thus affirming his essential role in contemporary art in the Maghreb and beyond.
Artist Portraits
Xaro, creation as a mental and physical necessity
Oct 8, 2022
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5 minutes read
For Xaro, artistic creation is above all a mental and physical necessity, because it is precisely giving life to works of art that means living and, at the same time, finding support and freeing oneself from one's own mental projections...
Art History
Start an Art Collection: Tips and Must-Have Pieces for a New Collector
Mar 11, 2025
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11 minutes read
Are you new to the art world and eager to start your collection but don't know where to begin? Don't worry! We've created a few profiles of novice collectors so you can identify yourself in one of them and discover your unique style...
Artist Portraits
Elena Kraft, art as a cry from the heart
Jul 16, 2022
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8 minutes read
Elena Kraft's work is literally a cry from the heart aimed at revealing the emotional state of the artist, which is expressed both in painting and in sculpture...
Artist Portraits
Andrea La Martina: my passion for visual art
Jan 24, 2024
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15 minutes read
"My artistic inspiration arose from the intersection of my career as a computer programming consultant and my passion for visual art. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the limitless possibilities that technology offers in the field of creative expression."...
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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing image editing
Aug 4, 2023
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5 minutes read
AI is revolutionizing image editing by enhancing quality, efficiency, and creativity. It's making professional editing accessible to all through tools like image upscaling, automating complex tasks, and opening new artistic possibilities. AI blends technology and art, shaping the future of digital imaging.
Artist Portraits
Ioana Baltan, inspired by simple elements of day-to-day life
May 17, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The first thing that comes to my mind is a movie about Caravaggio that I saw when I was about 13 years old. At that time I used to love old masters' works. I remember finding that movie very inspiring and I think I felt for the first time that art is a field of freedom"...
Artist Portraits
Shōichi Hasegawa: A Master of Visual Expression
Jul 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Shōichi Hasegawa is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his distinctive and captivating manner. His work blends traditional techniques with modern innovations, creating a unique visual language that invites viewers on a sensory and introspective journey...
Art History
Pop art and brands - brands and Pop art
Apr 30, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Pop art is industrial painting. I think the significance of my work is that it is industrial, that's what the whole world will become soon. Europe will be the same way, soon, it will no longer be American, it will be universal."
Art History
Dragon Boat Festival: A Canvas of Tradition and Artistry
May 17, 2024
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7 minutes read
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Jie (端午節), is a traditional holiday observed on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, blending ancient customs and communal festivities. Rooted in the tale of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister from the Chu state during the Warring States Period, it symbolizes resilience and unity.
Artist Portraits
Berlinde De Bruyckere: Exploring Vulnerability, Mythology, and the Human Condition Through Sculpture
Jan 8, 2025
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9 minutes read
Berlinde De Bruyckere is a Belgian contemporary artist known for her emotionally charged sculptures that explore themes of vulnerability, suffering, and the human condition. Her work often incorporates animal skins, wax, and other materials, blending mythological and historical references to evoke deep emotional responses.
Art History
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art History
Young Hare by Albrecht Dürer
Apr 7, 2023
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6 minutes read
Albrecht Dürer's Hare is a major work of the German Renaissance. This watercolor, made in 1502, shows a hare sitting on its hind legs, facing left. It measures 25.1 x 22.6 cm and is now kept in the Albertina Museum in Vienna.
Art History
Timeless Shades: The Impact of Neutral Colors in Art and Design
Oct 22, 2024
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9 minutes read
Neutral colors such as white, gray, brown, and black have played a central role in art, from classical sculpture to contemporary painting. White marble, used by Michelangelo in the David, expresses perfection and grace, while gray, as seen in the works of Gerhard Richter, explores the very essence of painting...
Artist Portraits
Francesco Musante: A Journey Through Imaginative Art
Jul 18, 2024
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10 minutes read
Francesco Musante is an Italian painter celebrated for his vibrant and whimsical expression. His art transports viewers to enchanted worlds filled with vivid colors and playful forms, creating a unique narrative that blends fantasy and poetry...
Artist Portraits
Fausto Pirandello: A Unique Voice in Modern Italian Painting
Jul 23, 2024
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10 minutes read
Fausto Pirandello, a prominent figure in 20th-century Italian art, is renowned for his distinctive approach to painting. His work is characterized by a profound exploration of human existence, often depicted through fragmented forms and intense, vivid colors...
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Renzo Vespignani: An Exploration of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
Jul 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Renzo Vespignani was a master at capturing the raw essence of post-war Italy through his artwork. Known for his poignant and gritty representations, Vespignani's paintings and illustrations delved deep into the human condition, reflecting the socio-political turmoil of his time...
Artist Portraits
Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary
Sep 13, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...
Artist Portraits
Magda Malkoun, the connections that are created with places
Aug 10, 2022
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10 minutes read
Magda Malkoun's work explores the psychology behind the conflicts and connections we create with the places, events, and faces we encounter while traveling. This is because the artist has always been fascinated by the infinite oscillations of the human condition, what makes us who we are, and the psychology behind each moment...
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
Artist Portraits
Jenny Saville: Redefining the Female Form in Contemporary Art
Sep 12, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jenny Saville is a British contemporary artist known for her large-scale, visceral paintings of the human body, particularly focusing on female forms and themes of imperfection, gender, and beauty. Her work challenges traditional representations of the nude, blending realism with abstraction to explore the complexities of identity and physicality.
Artist Portraits
Yuehua He: I underwent a rigorous study
Dec 3, 2024
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7 minutes read
"I have undergone rigorous basic study and training since I was a child. When I was a teenager, I drew nearly a hundred sketches of plaster statues. My method was to first spend dozens of hours on in-depth study and characterization, and then, divorced from the actual objects, I drew silently from memory."...
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Maria Esmar: I believe that every artist has a unique touch
Dec 17, 2024
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7 minutes read
"I believe that every artist has a unique touch as we all have different personalities and the way we all express ourselves is unique in every way imaginable, as each painting is driven more by our feelings and all the visual information we soak from the outside world, the paintings I create can differ in style and I even though I start a painting based on an idea the painting always takes a twist and surprises me in the becoming..."
Artist Portraits
Éric Lespinasse: The visual poetry of a master of light
Oct 12, 2023
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3 minutes read
Éric Lespinasse is a Parisian photographer and digital artist whose work combines light, poetry, and modernity with rare elegance. His works capture the ephemeral, creating frozen moments that are both intimate and universal.
Artist Portraits
Marco Lodola: A Master of Light and Color
Jul 8, 2024
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15 minutes read
Marco Lodola is an Italian artist known for his ability to express emotions through the innovative use of light and color. His works are an explosion of vitality, combining elements of pop art with a modern approach to sculpture and painting...
Artist Portraits
Aurélia Cheret, inspiration comes from everywhere
May 31, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I think it's always been part of my daily life. As a child, I saw my mother draw, paint. My sister was part of a photo club. My father-in-law is a drummer, my uncle a guitarist. For my part, I did dance."
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Chifart, drawing a new visual perception
Dec 28, 2022
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3 minutes read
Chifart's artistic journey, which began at the age of 10 and turned professional at 20, has taught him a lot. His technique is essentially based on drawing, mixed media and how he incorporates them together to achieve the desired results...