Art News
Audrey Flack, Iconic Photorealist Artist, Passes Away at 93
Jul 2, 2024
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Audrey Flack, a pioneering Photorealist artist known for her detailed depictions of everyday objects, passed away on June 28 in Southampton, New York, at 93. Celebrated for her "Vanitas" series and feminist themes, Flack's work blended high and low culture, and she later transitioned to sculpture, with her memoir "With Darkness Came Stars" released this year and a survey of her art set for October at the Parrish Art Museum.
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DAG Foundation Introduces $20,000 Prize for Mid-Career Visual Artists
Jan 8, 2025
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Alyssa and Douglas Graham, American artists and patrons, are the founders of the DAG Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting contemporary art and supporting emerging and established artists. Their latest groundbreaking initiative recognizes mid-career visual artists in the United States, filling a critical gap through an inclusive and rigorous process.
Artist Portraits
Wilhelm Von Kalisz: The Contemporary Artist Who Redefines Painting
Dec 27, 2024
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Wilhelm von Kalisz's work is distinguished by a fusion of tradition and modernity, combining a timeless aesthetic with engaged reflection. His unique style, increasingly sought after by international collectors and galleries, reinforces the rarity and value of his creations on the art market.
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Jessica Capra: Empowering Emerging Artists Through Community, Care, and Creativity
Feb 21, 2025
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Jessica Capra is the Head of Concept and Project at The Artist and the Others (TAATO), a foundation dedicated to empowering emerging artists by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed for sustainable careers. Driven by her passion for community, care, and contemporary art, Jessica focuses on mentoring artists, organizing workshops, and developing inclusive projects—such as flexible residencies for artist-parents.
Art History
In which ways does African art influence contemporary artists?
Mar 23, 2022
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The fact that the most ancient origins of humankind are to be found in Africa is now irrefutable. However, this continent has also been decisive in the development of figurative arts, since African art has succeeded in shaping the culture of the world with its particular styles. But how have these influences been expressed in contemporary art?
Art News
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.
Art History
Exploring Innovation: 10 Asian Artists Not to Miss on Artmajeur
Jun 18, 2024
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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...
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Famous artist Mr. Brainwash opens his own art museum
Dec 14, 2022
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The new space, which will feature his own art, will open on December 18 in Beverly Hills, where the Paley Center for Media used to be.
Artist Portraits
Bo Kravchenko: I was born into a family of artists
Apr 8, 2025
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"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
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Miodrag Đurić (Dado)
Jul 13, 2023
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Miodrag Đurić, born on October 4, 1933, in Cetinje, Montenegro, and passed away on November 27, 2010, in Pontoise, France, was a renowned artist...
Artist Portraits
Yaroslav Kurbanov: I was born into a family of artists
Aug 6, 2024
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"I was born into a family of artists and painting became as natural for me as eating, sleeping or reading. Art in our family was the medium of existence. Painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, and eventually cinema - all these varieties of art were interesting to me."...
Artist Portraits
Idan Zareski: The Artist Behind the Bigfoot Family Project
Jul 3, 2024
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Idan Zareski is an internationally renowned sculptor best known for his Bigfoot Family Project. His dynamic, colorful sculptures explore themes of human connection and cultural unity, with the Bigfoot Family series using whimsical, oversized-foot figures to symbolize peace and a shared human experience.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: ANDY WARHOL
May 5, 2023
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Andy Warhol's work is a social critique of the industrial mass-production of supermarket products. He reproduced images of Campbell's soup cans in serial modules, which became a recurring theme in his art...
Art History
The 10 artists from Latin America who revolutionized world art
Jul 16, 2024
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Discover the ten most influential Latin American artists of all time and their impact on world art. From Frida Kahlo, famous for her emotional self-portraits, to Diego Rivera and his monumental murals that tell the Mexican story...
Art News
Will artificial intelligence replace artists after winning a competition?
Sep 2, 2022
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After winning an award at the State Fair, AI-made art goes viral.
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Artist Hugh Hayden Returns to Texas Embracing His Roots
Oct 31, 2024
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Hugh Hayden’s latest solo exhibition, Homecoming, at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, delves into themes of memory, identity, and resilience. Dallas, the city where Hayden grew up, serves as the backdrop for a nostalgic yet thought-provoking display that merges his past with his art...
Artist Portraits
Michael Ostrogorski, I was raised in a house of artists
Oct 7, 2023
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"I was raised in a house of artists. I spent my childhood and teenage years in my parents' studios, at gallery exhibitions or in the hallways of art academies."...
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Artists Gilbert and George open their own museum in London
Apr 6, 2023
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Gilbert & George, two well-known artists who say they are one artist when they work together, have opened a new gallery in London that is all about their work.
Pop Culture
Things become really strange and crazy with this artist
Jan 4, 2023
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The unusual has always fascinated Ingo Lindmeier, and his compositions often begin with this theme. With the help of Photoshop, his playful spirit may escape his thoughts and enter the vibrant world of graphics.
Art News
2024 Venice Biennale Unites 331 Artists Under 'Foreigners Everywhere' Theme
Feb 1, 2024
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The 2024 Venice Biennale, themed "Foreigners Everywhere," will feature 331 artists, exploring themes of identity, nationality, and belonging from April 20 to November 24. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, this edition emphasizes diverse narratives, from contemporary to historical, highlighting the nuanced experiences of being a foreigner in today's interconnected world.
Artist Portraits
Discover the Highly Detailed Paintings of American Artist Fred Tomaselli
Jan 7, 2025
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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...
Pop Culture
Unbelievable ! Artist reveals weird anatomy of Pikachu and Pokemon
Oct 18, 2021
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Instagram user Topher Stoll has some theories as to where Squirtle and Blastoise came from. Blastoise's characteristic water cannons are the result of an evolutionary process. Shellfish Pokémon are still a common sight in human cities, and serve police and coast guards.
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Ukraine at war: Testimonies of Ukrainian artists living under war
Jun 24, 2022
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The war in Ukraine had a profound impact on artists. Here, Artmajeur offers them the opportunity to tell us about their daily lives so that they can make their voices heard. Here are their stories.
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Artists Boycott German Institutions Over Policies Limiting Expression on Palestine
Jan 12, 2024
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Numerous artists, including prominent award winners, are boycotting German cultural institutions accused of using McCarthyist tactics to suppress pro-Palestine expressions. The controversy centers around a new funding policy in Berlin, deemed restrictive towards criticism of Israel.
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Artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol reunited in Paris
Apr 3, 2023
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Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat reunited in the 1980s, creating 160 works during their brief but productive time together. Seventy of these works will be on display at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
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Emerging Artist: 4 Tips to Boost your Online Art Sales
Jan 8, 2021
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In this delicate pandemic period, the traditional ways of artistic promotion (galleries exhibitions, art fairs, artshows) are no longer efficient enough to allow young creators to find their public and stand out from the crowd.
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Art Basel Miami beach, merchants and artists redoubled their efforts
Dec 3, 2021
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A fair with a sense of urgency and newness: despite the pandemic's ongoing struggles, dealers and artists stepped up their efforts at Art Basel in Miami Beach. At the 2021 edition of America's tentpole contemporary art festival, there is a strong desire to acquire.
Lifestyle
In Afghanistan, the first female street artist taunts the Taliban
Nov 7, 2021
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Afghanistan's first female street artist is Shamsia Hassani. The compositions of Hassani are both of women in a male-dominated culture and create an impression of the clash between light and darkness. However, she had to deal with cultural and social issues as well as a lack of spaces where graffiti could be done.
Pop Culture
Miniaturist Artist: Her Tiny Version of Monet Reunited with the Original
Jul 21, 2023
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Ana Sofía Casaverde, Peruvian artist, went to the National Gallery of Art to admire "Woman with a Parasol", a work that she had painstakingly reproduced with the help of a needle.
Artist Portraits
Sophie Dumont, I was born into a family of artists
Sep 11, 2023
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“I started with pastels and quickly moved on to oils, which I never put down. The material became more important over the years, the technique became more refined”
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Artist Nigel Sense created the first NFT car for Porsche!
Dec 16, 2021
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Nigel Sense, an Australian artist, was commissioned to create this one-of-a-kind sculpture. The artwork is part of Porsche's 70th-anniversary festivities in Australia. Three digital works of art in the form of NFT will be created from the electric art automobile.
Artist Portraits
Donald Baechler: The Artist Between Neo-Expressionism and Pop Art
Sep 11, 2024
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Donald Baechler was an influential American painter and sculptor associated with the Neo-expressionist movement of the 1980s. Raised in a Quaker family, Baechler developed an early interest in art, influenced by his maternal grandmother. After studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Cooper Union, he moved to Germany, where he embraced Neo-expressionism....
Pop Culture
Jeremy Mayer is an artist who transforms typewriters into birds
Jun 29, 2022
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Jeremy Mayer is an artist who turns old typewriters into birds. Dismantling and sorting through all of its parts, he'll create a mechanical bird-shaped collectible object. A diverse and fascinating assortment of birds, including swallows, crows, and a slew of others.
Art History
5 African Artists Shaping the Future of Art on Artmajeur
Apr 2, 2024
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Every time I approached the topic of painting, focusing on the African continent, I came across a specific type of documentation: it started from the origins, namely from rock art, and then went on to talk about sculptures, masks, ceramics, and textile art, avoiding to continue with a narrative strictly focused on the main subject of investigation...
Art History
Bitcoin and Crypto art explained by the artists of Artmajeur
Jun 18, 2023
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Collecting is a very ancient phenomenon, so much so that already in the Mesopotamian civilizations, among the royalty and elite classes of the 3rd century B.C...