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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.

Miquel Barceló: A Visionary of Contemporary Art

Sep 12, 2024

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Miquel Barceló is a leading figure in contemporary Spanish art, known for his innovative use of diverse materials and his distinct ability to capture the primal forces of nature and human emotion. His work spans a variety of mediums, including painting, ceramics, and sculpture, often blending the abstract and the figurative in ways that challenge traditional boundaries...

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...

Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art

Aug 2, 2024

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...

By Czech art history, we mean the entire complex of visual arts that were conceived and subsequently took shape and life in both the Czech Republic itself and in the various states that were part of it in previous centuries, serving as a home to memorable artists who, in the most famous examples, will be explored later.

Rock art: from caves to Street art

Sep 5, 2023

Let's take an example: the Mona Lisa, if it had been created today, would probably have gone unnoticed, because it was intended as a simple portrait, in an age when the medium of painting has now largely detached itself from the need to faithfully represent the real thing.

Gary Hume: Modern Art Through Everyday Objects

Dec 3, 2024

Gary Hume is a British contemporary artist renowned for his minimalist, high-gloss paintings and bold use of color, often blending abstraction and figurative elements. A key figure in the Young British Artists (YBA) movement, he gained prominence with his Door Paintings and continues to explore themes of form, light, and surface in his work.

CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration

Apr 19, 2017

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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.

World Art Dubai 2025: Art at the Heart of the World

Apr 17, 2025

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World Art Dubai 2025 showcases artists from around the world, offering a diversity of artistic expression ranging from painting to sculpture to digital art. This edition promises a unique immersion in contemporary creativity through a variety of styles and techniques.

Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(S), the art that arises from a totally instinctive approach

Apr 9, 2022

The artistic production of Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(s), totally instinctive and dominated by color, is the result of an abstract dialogue that has developed between "floating" paper collages and ceramic sculptures...

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...

Camille Sanchez, art to represent life

Mar 26, 2022

Nichole Galicia: Between Cinema, Fashion and Passion for Contemporary Art

Camille Sanchez's art stems from her love of nature, which drives her to represent life and everything related to it...

Lifestyle

Aug 14, 2023

11 minutes read

Nichole Galicia, a multidisciplinary artist between cinema and fashion, embodies a deep passion for contemporary art, collecting works by renowned artists while promoting the emergence of new talents. Her philanthropic commitment and her role as an inspiration reflect her desire to create bridges between diverse artistic worlds.

JonOne: Evolution from Harlem to Paris

Jul 4, 2024

JonOne, born John Andrew Perello in 1963, transitioned from exploring graffiti art in Harlem to becoming a globally recognized figure based in Paris, blending street art with abstract expressionism and showcasing his vibrant works in prestigious galleries worldwide, thereby solidifying his legacy in contemporary urban art.

Carroll Dunham: Bridging Abstraction and Figuration Art

Nov 28, 2024

Carroll Dunham is a contemporary American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figurative imagery, often featuring surreal, cartoonish forms and bold colors. His work explores themes like gender, psychology, and human nature, frequently incorporating nude figures and surreal landscapes.

Adrian Ghenie's Art: Blending History and Contemporary Expression

Dec 30, 2024

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.

Unfortunately, our art historical past has often eclipsed, omitted and concealed the importance, and weight, exerted by the "fairer sex" within it. In this context, it seems necessary to bring to light, and thus to memory, the work of women in the art world, with the purpose of making it finally, or further, visible and recognized...

When Street art meets Abstraction

May 7, 2023

As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...

Ali Banisadr: A Journey Through Chaos and Harmony in Art

Sep 10, 2024

Ali Banisadr is an Iranian-American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figuration, creating paintings that reflect both chaos and order. His work is deeply influenced by his sensory experiences, particularly synesthesia, which allows him to “hear” colors and “see” sounds...

Stanislav Bojankov, art as an intimate and intuitive personal journey

Jan 5, 2022

The art of the Bulgarian painter Stanislav Bojankov, inspired by nature, human relations, culture, history and the different forms of artistic communication, aims to express an intimate and personal vital path...

Timeless Shades: The Impact of Neutral Colors in Art and Design

Oct 22, 2024

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...

Frédéric Menguy: A Master of Color and Imagination in 20th-Century French Art

Aug 19, 2024

Perfect Gifts: Unique Works of Art for Any Occasion

Frédéric Menguy was a French painter and lithographer associated with the School of Paris, known for his vibrant, figurative works that blend abstraction with colorful, dynamic compositions. He gained recognition for his whimsical depictions of femininity, circus themes, and abstract landscapes, and was a prominent figure in the 20th-century French art scene.

Art News

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Redefining Contemporary Art: Josh Smith’s Journey

Nov 27, 2024

4 promising painters: An analysis for art investors

Josh Smith, born in 1976, is a Brooklyn-based artist known for his innovative work in painting and various mediums. He gained early recognition with canvases featuring his name, exploring abstraction and creativity.

Invest in Art

Mar 19, 2024

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Discovering the vast collection of artworks on Artmajeur is a fascinating experience, an endless journey through the countless facets of human creativity. But it's easy to get lost in this wealth of talent, isn't it? ...

Roy Lichtenstein: Icon of Pop Art and Cultural Transformation

Jun 28, 2024

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Roy Lichtenstein was a pivotal American artist known for pioneering the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. His work often featured bold, comic book-inspired imagery rendered with Ben-Day dots, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low culture.

Art in stripes: an explanation by Barnett Newman, Sean Scully and Agnes Martin

Nov 20, 2022

Referring to the Google dictionary definition provided by Oxford Languages, the term strip stands for "the region of plane between two parallel lines," i.e., that elongated subject, which has often claimed its starring presence predominantly within abstract or minimalist works...

Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art

Sep 20, 2024

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...

Karin Vermeer: The alchemy between digital and material

Mar 17, 2025

Karin Vermeer is a Dutch artist who combines digital art and traditional painting to create recomposed portraits and deeply sensory abstract works. Her work is distinguished by a unique technique, rich textures, and a strong aesthetic that appeals to art lovers and collectors alike.

Tony Soulié: The Fusion of Nature, Urban Life, and Human Experience in Contemporary Art

Aug 14, 2024

Tony Soulié is a French multidisciplinary artist renowned for his work in painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation art, and photography. He gained prominence in the Nouvelle Abstraction movement during the 1970s and 1980s, and his work has been exhibited worldwide, with pieces housed in major public and private collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and the Utsunomiya Museum of Art....

Kristin Baker – The colorful explosion of contemporary painting

Feb 18, 2025

Offering the Gift of Art this Christmas: The Elegance of Artmajeur Gift Cards for the Discerning Art Lover

Kristin Baker is an American contemporary painter , known for her dynamic and abstract compositions that capture the energy of movement. Her unique style, combining acrylic paint on PVC , bold colors and layering, has earned her a prominent place in contemporary art . Her work is inspired by futurism , pop art and geometric abstraction.

Lifestyle

Dec 13, 2023

2 minutes read

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gift becomes a paramount concern, particularly for those with a refined taste in art. For the seasoned art lover, what could be more thoughtful than the gift of choice in the world of art? This year, consider the elegance and sophistication of offering a gift card from Artmajeur, a platform renowned for its vast collection of contemporary art.

Preston M. Smith, waste materials turned into works of art

Jun 8, 2022

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...

Peter Nottrott: The brilliance of the sea and the power of abstraction

Mar 24, 2025

Peter Nottrott is a German contemporary artist renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings, inspired by the sea and nature, blending energy, light, and emotion. With a career spanning over 30 years and a strong international presence, his works are prized by both collectors and art lovers seeking an aesthetically pleasing and lasting investment.

Ling Chang: The Art of Color

Mar 10, 2025