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Emanuela Tarizzo appointed Director of Frieze Masters
Mar 26, 2025
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Emanuela Tarizzo has been appointed director of Frieze Masters, the London art fair dedicated to works created before the 21st century. Drawing on her experience at Christie's and Galerie Tomasso, she will bring an innovative vision blending tradition and modernity to the 2025 edition.
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Affordable Art Fair Berlin 2025: accessible art returns to the German capital
Mar 21, 2025
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After the great success of its inaugural edition in 2024, the Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns for its second edition in June 2025, reaffirming itself as an unmissable event for contemporary art lovers...
Lifestyle
Why everyone should buy art: the health benefits of art
Jun 21, 2022
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Art can be very good for your health and help you feel happier and healthier in general. A piece of art may speak to anyone. Thousands of years ago, people communicated stories by painting drawings on the interior walls of caves. Recent studies show that beauty and health go hand in hand in the world of art.
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Santicri: Creating is my passion
May 7, 2024
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Creating has always been my passion since childhood. After my studies, I found myself working as a resin craftsman, coming into close contact with sculptures and design elements...
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Rainer Fetting: Mastering Figurative Power in Neo-Expressionism
Oct 15, 2024
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Rainer Fetting is a renowned contemporary German artist internationally recognized for his extensive body of expressive figurative paintings, which encompass a wide range of subjects, as well as his numerous bronze sculptures.
Art History
The Four Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as Sources of Inspiration
Mar 18, 2025
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Art has always found nature to be one of its greatest sources of inspiration, and the four elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water – have been represented throughout the centuries with profound symbolic and expressive meanings...
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Cyprien Gaillard: Decay, Architecture, and the Poetics of Urban Transformation
Mar 10, 2025
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Cyprien Gaillard is a French contemporary artist known for his exploration of urban decay, architecture, and the relationship between nature and human impact. Through mediums like film, sculpture, photography, and installation, he examines the inevitable process of entropy and the tension between preservation and destruction in both historical and modern landscapes.
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Jackson Pollock's NFTs caused a stir with $100,000 in one-day sales
Jul 20, 2023
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Jackson Pollock's collection of NFTs, based on sections of his studio floor, achieved sales of $100,000 in one day, supporting the preservation of his artistic legacy. This collaboration between the Jackson Pollock Studio and Iconic offers collectors the opportunity to own a piece of Pollock's unique creative history.
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ODL - Olivier Durand Lailler Interview
Sep 7, 2017
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Art has no borders and Artmajeur allows me to present my works to the whole world
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Keiko Minami
Jul 14, 2023
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10 minutes read
Keiko Minami, born in 1911 in the Imizu District of Toyama Prefecture, faced a challenging upbringing. Orphaned at a young age, she and her sisters were taken in and raised by their uncle...
Art History
Love in Art History: From the Renaissance to Pop Art
Feb 5, 2025
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From the ethereal sculptures of ancient Greece to the passionate expressions of the Baroque, and on to the bold transformations of Cubism and Pop Art, love is analyzed and dissected through various artistic movements that have captured and reinterpreted its changing essence...
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JEAN-MARIE GITARD (Mr STRANGE): the aptly named
Sep 12, 2019
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The unusual is obvious, and we do not really know what guided the artist: the desire to make visuals collide or the undisguised pleasure of illustrating a play on words, an expression, of showing that the absurd is nestled everywhere, in experience, words or images.
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Why is it important to post a photo of your studio?
Jul 19, 2022
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To properly promote your work on the internet, you need to enrich your profile with a nice photo of you working in your workshop.
Art News
Staff Mistakenly Disposes of Museum's Beer Can Artwork
Oct 9, 2024
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A museum faces a unique dilemma as beer can artwork gets tossed in a cleanup mishap due to a staff mistake. Read the full story.
Lifestyle
David Bowie: A Cultural Connoisseur of Music and Art
Aug 18, 2023
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David Bowie was a British musician and cultural icon known for his innovative music and eclectic personas. Beyond music, he was also a dedicated art collector, amassing a diverse collection that spanned various styles and periods, reflecting his creative curiosity and avant-garde sensibilities.
Lifestyle
Visionaries of Modern Art: The Remarkable Legacy of the Cone Sisters
Oct 13, 2023
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The Cone sisters, Claribel and Etta Cone, were prominent American art collectors and patrons who are best known for their extensive collection of modern art, particularly works by European and American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Art History
Reflecting on Tradition: Contemporary Art's Homage to the Mid-Autumn Festival
May 27, 2024
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The Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration rooted in over 3,000 years of Chinese tradition, has evolved from ancient harvest rituals to a cherished occasion symbolizing unity and familial ties. From moon worship to lantern displays, its themes resonate in contemporary art, bridging tradition with modern aesthetics.
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Julia Dogan: Art has always been my way of communicating
Apr 1, 2025
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"Art has always been my way of communicating with the world—when words fall short, my paintings speak. I’ve experienced so much in life that demanded expression: moments of joy, pain, freedom, and longing. Every shift, every challenge, every moment of growth has added layers to my artistic voice."
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Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist is said to have vandalized an emblematic painting by Asger Jorn
May 3, 2022
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Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist, was arrested Friday in connection with the vandalism of a famous painting by Asger Jorn, one of the most famous Danish artists of the last century. The damage is currently being assessed by experts at the Museum Jorn in Silkeborg, Denmark, where the painting is permanently housed.
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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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As part of its investigation, the SEC is said to have issued subpoenas.
Art News
A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to $12.5 million will be auctioned off to benefit Ukraine
Jun 10, 2022
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A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to £10 million ($12.5 million) will be auctioned off this month to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
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Climate activist pleads guilty to vandalizing Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art
Dec 19, 2023
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A climate activist named Joanna Smith has admitted guilt for defacing Edgar Degas's renowned ballerina sculpture exhibited at the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC...
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Desert X 2025: An Open-Air Art Gallery in the Coachella Valley
Mar 17, 2025
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Desert X 2025 features 11 free site-specific installations in the Coachella Valley, created by artists from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The exhibition showcases innovative works that combine 3D-printed architecture, industrial materials, and native vegetation, while exploring human impact and the resilience of nature.
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Blockbuster Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome Unveils Lost Masterpiece
Mar 7, 2025
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The blockbuster 2025 exhibition at the Palazzo Barberini in Rome will celebrate Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a master of chiaroscuro, with over 50 works, including the "Portrait of Maffeo Barberini" , recently rediscovered after 400 years. This major event explores Caravaggio's artistic evolution and his connection to Maffeo Barberini, offering a unique immersion into the legacy of the Baroque painter.
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Andrea Vandoni: An Exploration of Beauty in Everyday Life
Feb 1, 2025
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Andrea Vandoni was born in 1972 in Novara, close to Milan, and has made a mark in the contemporary art world with his unique interpretation of realism, which he defines as "super realism."...
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Alain Rouschmeyer, A special look at everyday life
Oct 30, 2021
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Interview with the artist Alain Rouschmeyer. His paintings, thanks to a particular framing, sublimate the banal moments of our daily life.
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Signature Fine Art: interview with Natacha Goubin
Dec 11, 2023
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"The gallery was created by Natacha Goubin who still runs it. Our journey into the art world began with a passion for contemporary works and a desire to create a space where new talents can coexist with established names. "...
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Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale
Apr 22, 2024
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Archie Moore from Australia has clinched the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Foreigners Everywhere, April 20 - November 24)...
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The Anka Girls: Art at the Crossroads of Abstraction and Art Brut
Sep 9, 2024
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The Anka Girls , a duo of visual artists from Champagne, merge abstraction, outsider art, and street art to explore questions of gender and identity through vibrant and impactful works, combining painting and monumental sculptures. Their bold artistic approach, in tune with contemporary concerns, makes them a promising investment in the art market.
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Erró: A Life in Color and Collage
Aug 6, 2024
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Erró, born Guðmundur Guðmundsson on July 19, 1932, in Iceland, is a celebrated painter and printmaker known for his role in the narrative figuration movement, his integration of surrealism and pop art, and his extensive international exhibition history.
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Legacy of a Visionary: Franz Priking's Influence on Contemporary Art
Aug 9, 2024
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Franz Priking, a prominent German painter and lithographer born in 1929, is celebrated for his evolution from Expressionism to a symbolic and structurally complex style, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art through his innovative and original work showcased in prestigious international exhibitions.
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Luca Pignatelli: An Artist Bridging Past and Present
Oct 3, 2024
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Luca Pignatelli (born 22 June 1962 in Milan) is an Italian artist known for his work that blends classical and contemporary imagery, creating a "Theatre of Memory." His art draws on a vast archive of historical and modern symbols, featuring Roman and Greek statues, mythological figures, and icons of modernity like WWII planes and skyscrapers...
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The Best Art Schools in the Middle East
Feb 24, 2025
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Discover the best art schools in the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Turkey. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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World Art Day: A Global Celebration of Art
Apr 2, 2025
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World Art Day 2025, established by the International Association of Art (IAA) in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, celebrates the transformative power of art across the globe. This year’s event highlights emerging technologies, cultural exchange, and the role of art in education, while honoring both traditional and innovative artistic expressions.
Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran: Art is meant to be appreciated
Nov 6, 2023
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During the show, Sheeran also discussed his deep affection for visual art, a passion instilled in him at a young age by his father, who happens to be an art historian and curator...
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...