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.
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Horst Antes
Jun 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Horst Antes, born on October 28, 1936, in Heppenheim, Germany, is a renowned German artist and sculptor...
Lifestyle
Artmajeur Magazine N°30
Jun 21, 2024
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1 minutes read
Contemporary art is constantly evolving by integrating various influences, illustrating the diversity of human expressions. Artists like Moctarmast Ly, Andrii Kyrychenko, Elodie Lemerle and Ulla Kuehnle bring unique perspectives through impactful graphic works, explorations of Abstract Expressionism, poetic scenes of Paris and dynamic celebrations of sport.
Art History
The Silent Dialogue Between Technique and Instinct: Artists Compared
Sep 24, 2024
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8 minutes read
Too often, art criticism has paid little attention to meaningful comparisons between academically trained and self-taught artists. This occasion is therefore intended to break with this tradition, offering an innovative and unbiased analysis that does not seek to assert the superiority of one artistic category over the other...
Artist Portraits
Ahmed Alsoudani: Surreal Reflections of War and Identity
Jan 24, 2025
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6 minutes read
Ahmed Alsoudani, a renowned Iraqi artist, uses surrealism to explore the trauma of war and displacement, blending abstract and figurative elements with acrylic and charcoal techniques. His works, exhibited internationally, transcend cultural boundaries by transforming personal experiences into universal narratives about resilience and identity.
Artist Portraits
Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art
Sep 20, 2024
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9 minutes read
Hurvin Anderson is a prominent British painter known for his exploration of memory, identity, and cultural history, often focusing on his Jamaican heritage. His work blends abstraction and figuration, depicting spaces that reflect the complexities of diaspora life...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Shōichi Hasegawa
May 25, 2023
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8 minutes read
Moving to Paris and studying at the Hayter studio provided Hasegawa with exposure to European art and the opportunity to fuse his Japanese heritage with Western artistic influences, resulting in a unique fusion of styles and ideas...
Art History
Mocha Mousse: The Color of 2025 in Ten Contemporary Artworks
Dec 31, 2024
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15 minutes read
To celebrate the reigning shade of 2025, we have selected 10 artworks from ArtMajeur that perfectly embody the essence of Mocha Mousse. These diverse creations, analyzed through their subjects, styles, and use of color, represent a visual journey through the endless possibilities of this unique hue...
Artist Portraits
Victor Vasarely: The Grandfather of Op Art and His Lasting Legacy
Jul 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
Victor Vasarely, a Hungarian-French artist born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, is celebrated as a pioneer and leader in the Op Art movement, known for his innovative use of optical illusions and geometric abstraction, with notable works like Zebra (1937) and a legacy that continues to inspire contemporary art.
Art News
The Beetlejuice 2 movie sculpture has been stolen!
Jul 25, 2023
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2 minutes read
Strange props from the Vermont set of "Beetlejuice 2," like a 150-pound "Abstract Art Statue," have been taken by thieves. A pumpkin-decorated pole is also missing from the set.
Artist Portraits
Adrian Ghenie's Art: Blending History and Contemporary Expression
Dec 30, 2024
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8 minutes read
Adrian Ghenie is a contemporary Romanian artist known for his innovative approach to historical painting, blending expressionism with historical references and modern techniques. His works, often featuring textured surfaces and vibrant colors, explore themes of memory, suffering, and human experience, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
Art History
Double vision: the dynamics of Expressionism in Germany and Austria
May 28, 2024
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9 minutes read
A comparison of German and Austrian Expressionism, two movements that, despite having originated in similar contexts, manifest unique and distinctive nuances. Expressionism, known for its deep exploration of the human condition and manifestation of intense emotions, actually found fertile ground in both Germany and Austria...
Art History
Artists' love of brown
Oct 9, 2022
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7 minutes read
The presence of brown within the history of art boasts a very ancient tradition; in fact, umber, a natural clay pigment composed of iron oxide and manganese oxide, with which the aforementioned color was obtained, was used, both in prehistoric times, that is, in paintings dated 40,000 B.C., and in Upper Paleolithic art, well exemplified by the walls of the Lascaux cave, dating back some 17,300 years...
Lifestyle
Patricia de Cisneros and Gustavo Cisneros: Featured in the prestigious Top 200 list of art collectors
Dec 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and Gustavo A. Cisneros, prominent figures in the international business conglomerate, embarked on their art collecting journey in 1970...
Artist Portraits
Yohan Festin, Art has always attracted me
Apr 29, 2023
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4 minutes read
"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".
Art News
Pop art or how popular culture became an actual "style"
May 30, 2017
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3 minutes read
Popular art or "pop art" asserted itself by taking the opposite of abstract expressionism (action painting by Jackson Pollock, colorfield painting by Mark Rothko ...) considered too academic, esoteric and elitist.
Artist Portraits
Fintan Whelan: An Exploration of Color and Texture
Jan 9, 2025
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4 minutes read
To acquire a work by Fintan Whelan is to experience a timeless art where light, texture, and movement blend to create a profound emotional resonance. His international success and the quality of his painting techniques guarantee the longevity and continued appreciation of his work in the contemporary art world.
Artist Portraits
Alexander Calder, Pioneer of Kinetic Sculpture
Aug 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Alexander Calder, a pioneer of kinetic sculpture, transformed modern art with his innovative works that incorporated movement and environmental interaction. His legacy endures, inspiring contemporary artists and captivating audiences worldwide, while enriching our understanding of art and artistic interdisciplinarity.
Artist Portraits
Exploring Ferruccio Gard's Vibrant Artistry: Color and Geometry in Motion
Jun 21, 2024
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7 minutes read
Ferruccio Gard, a pioneer in Programmed and Kinetic Art since 1969, has globally influenced with vibrant canvases and innovative sculptures. Over five decades, he exhibited at Venice and Architecture Biennales and prestigious institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Buenos Aires and the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, showcasing mastery of color, geometric forms, and influential collaborations in neo-constructivist and kinetic art circles.
Artist Portraits
Claudia König: Even as a child, I loved doing handicrafts and painting
Apr 23, 2024
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5 minutes read
"My first works were pictures, abstract paintings, preferably on canvas or wood. More by chance, I started making papier-mâché sculptures for an exhibition."...
Artist Portraits
Hongfeng Guo: Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of Inspiration, Innovation, and Emotional Expression
Dec 17, 2024
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9 minutes read
“My art is a capture and recreation of fleeting perceptions, through the intertwining of color, form, and material, exploring the endless possibilities of emotions and dreams…”
Artist Portraits
Darryll Schiff: Blurring Realities in Contemporary Photography
Aug 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Darryll Schiff was an acclaimed American photographer known for his painterly style that blends vibrant colors, blurred motion, and layered compositions to create evocative and abstract images. His work, exploring themes of urban life and human movement, earned him recognition in prestigious collections and exhibitions worldwide.
Art History
The technique of watercolor: from William Turner to contemporary times
Nov 16, 2022
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8 minutes read
Referring to the most accessible of definitions, Wikipedia describes watercolor as a painting technique marked by the use of finely ground pigments mixed with binders, which, at a later stage are diluted in water, in order to be spread on the pictorial support, in order to create compositions from characterizing soft and delicate colors...
Art History
CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration
Apr 19, 2017
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2 minutes read
This international movement bringing together Danish (Asger Jorn), Dutch (Appel Karel), Belgian (Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky) painters and Belgian surrealist poets (Christian Dotremont and Joseph Noiret), liberated artistic expression by breaking away from opposition classic between figurative and abstract expression.
Artist Portraits
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 History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Gris1
May 11, 2023
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7 minutes read
Gris1 is a French artist and a member of the Da Mental Vaporz (DMV) crew. He was born in the south of France in the 1980s and discovered his passion for art while studying in 1996...
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Artist Portraits
Viktor Sheleg: Instinct and Color as Language
Jan 8, 2025
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3 minutes read
Viktor Sheleg is a contemporary Latvian artist whose works blend sensuality, abstraction, and color with a unique intensity. Driven by international recognition and a deeply personal style, he has established himself as a powerful voice in contemporary figurative art.
Art History
Exploring Innovation: 10 Asian Artists Not to Miss on Artmajeur
Jun 18, 2024
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11 minutes read
It's time to immerse yourself in the creations of both emerging and established artists on Artmajeur, who are continuing to redefine what it means to be an Asian artist in the contemporary scene with their particularly innovative styles...
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
Tony Cragg: A Sculptor of Boundless Creativity
Sep 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Tony Cragg is a British sculptor known for his innovative use of materials like plastic, glass, and metal to create abstract, organic forms. His work explores the relationship between the natural and industrial worlds, and he has been a leading figure in contemporary sculpture since the 1980s.
Artist Portraits
Tam Nightingale: An Eclectic Talent
Jan 7, 2025
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4 minutes read
Tam Nightingale is a British artist whose work, combining diverse styles such as Impressionism, Pop Art, and Abstraction, attracts collectors and art lovers worldwide. With growing international recognition and dynamic, timeless works, investing in his art represents a promising opportunity.
Art History
Top 10: paintings of musicians
Aug 12, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top ten paintings relate art and music in the way the former of these two forms of expression approaches the latter, immortalizing and making concrete its intangible sound. In fact, it was probably painting that first approached the abstract world of notes...
Artist Portraits
Brother X, constantly innovating
May 10, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I have been involved in art for over 30 years. At age 24, I had my first exhibition at a time when I was still working on painting, pencil drawings and abstract art..."
Artist Portraits
Preston M. Smith, waste materials turned into works of art
Jun 8, 2022
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9 minutes read
Preston M. Smith scavenge the streets of Los Angeles in order to create assemblage artworks. Infact, he painting on broken and recycled materials, such as wood, glass, screens, plexiglass, desk pieces, furniture, and more...