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The Best Art Schools in the World: An Overview
Feb 26, 2025
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12 minutes read
Global art education is evolving towards increased integration of new technologies and a stronger connection with industry, while valuing local cultural heritage. When choosing an art school, it is essential to consider one's personal and professional aspirations, as well as the specificities of each institution according to one's artistic project.
Art History
Pollock's dripping in the artworks of Artmajeur's artists
Nov 19, 2021
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6 minutes read
Action Painting, an artistic form of Abstract Expressionism, has valued for the first time in the history of art the phase of creation of the works, that is, the creative act. The latter is highlighted because it represents the pure expression of the artist's psyche, emotions and vital energies. The "dripping" is a painting technique very dear to the Action Paintig, that Jackson Pollock did not invent, but perfected...
Artist Portraits
Jean-Paul Fermet, a strong natural need to express himself
Jul 6, 2023
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6 minutes read
Nothing pushed me to create or to become an artist, it's only a strong natural need to express myself, to exteriorize and to materialize my own emotions...
Art History
The art of recycling
Jan 16, 2022
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6 minutes read
Artistic trends that involved the use of waste, recycled objects and poor materials in their creative process have been popular since the early 20th century and are still popular today....
Art History
Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History
May 15, 2021
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6 minutes read
To celebrate the International Day of Families, we decided to make you discover 8 particularly curious family portraits. Through centuries and emotions, browse with us these different cocoons that will make you, for some, relativize your situation.
Artist Portraits
Suzanne Duchamp-Crotti: A Pioneering Force in Dada and Avant-Garde Art
Jul 23, 2024
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6 minutes read
Suzanne Duchamp-Crotti (1889–1963) was a groundbreaking French Dadaist and modernist whose innovative work in painting, collage, and sculpture significantly impacted early 20th-century art, challenging traditional norms and exploring themes of gender and societal upheaval, while her legacy continues to inspire through her unique contributions to the Dada movement and avant-garde art.
Artist Portraits
Lita Cabellut: A Visionary Artist Rooted in Tradition and Innovation
Jan 27, 2025
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6 minutes read
Lita Cabellut (born in 1961) is a Spanish artist known for her multidisciplinary approach. Based in The Hague, Netherlands, she creates on a grand scale, employing a modern adaptation of the traditional fresco technique...
Art History
The Representation of Women in Art Across Continents and Cultures
Mar 4, 2025
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13 minutes read
March 8th is not just a day of celebration, but also an opportunity to reflect on how the female figure is perceived, narrated, and represented around the world. Art, in all its forms—from painting to sculpture, from photography to drawing—is a powerful mirror of society, capable of revealing the multiple nuances of the female condition in different cultural contexts...
Lifestyle
Miuccia Prada: the collection of Fondazione Prada
Sep 13, 2023
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10 minutes read
Miuccia Prada is most renowned for her iconic fashion label bearing her name, but she has also left a significant imprint on the Italian art scene...
Art History
Greek sculpture: contemporary interpretations
Mar 30, 2022
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6 minutes read
The sculpture of ancient Greece represents an essential point of reference for the study of the realistic rendering of the human body, in fact, it has indelibly marked the history of Western art in its most varied currents and manifestations. But what are the contemporary interpretations of the Greek model?
Artist Portraits
Tehos, I was born an artist
Jan 18, 2023
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7 minutes read
"I was born an artist, it has always been in me. It was not my activity in the first period of my life, but at the age of 40 I stopped everything to make it my main activity"...
Artist Portraits
Maria&Vadim Lipovsky, A long search began
Jun 28, 2023
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6 minutes read
My name is Maria Lipovskaya. I was born and raised in a dynasty of architects, and I could not imagine any other destiny than to follow in the footsteps of my family...
Lifestyle
David Bowie: A Cultural Connoisseur of Music and Art
Aug 18, 2023
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7 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Richard Orlinski: Redefining Contemporary Art with Vibrant Sculptures
Jul 3, 2024
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6 minutes read
Richard Orlinski, born in 1966, is a leading figure in contemporary art known for vibrant sculptures influenced by pop culture, featuring animals symbolizing power and freedom, exhibited globally and collected widely, despite legal challenges, shaping modern art with innovative craftsmanship and a profound cultural impact.
Artist Portraits
Bosco Sodi: The Artist of Material and Essence
Sep 4, 2024
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6 minutes read
Bosco Sodi is a Mexican contemporary artist celebrated for his focus on raw materials and their inherent beauty. His works explore texture, form, and the unpredictability of natural processes. By using materials like clay, sawdust, and pure pigments, Sodi creates paintings and sculptures that emphasize the physicality of the medium, embracing imperfection and the uncontrolled forces of nature...
Artist Portraits
Miquel Barceló: A Visionary of Contemporary Art
Sep 12, 2024
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6 minutes read
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...
Artist Portraits
Andreas Gursky: Virtuoso of Large-Scale Photography and Digital Manipulation
Sep 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer known for his large-scale, digitally manipulated images that explore themes of globalization, architecture, and contemporary society. His work often features expansive views from elevated perspectives and achieves some of the highest auction prices in the world of photography.
Artist Portraits
Carol Bove: A Journey Through Sculpture, Materiality, and Public Spaces
Jan 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
Carol Bove is an American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations that explore materiality and space. Her work often combines diverse materials, such as steel, concrete, and organic elements, challenging traditional notions of display and reinterpreting historical artistic strategies.
Art News
Photo London 2025: A Decade of Excellence in Photography
Apr 28, 2025
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6 minutes read
Photo London 2025 celebrates its 10th anniversary at Somerset House, featuring a dynamic blend of international galleries, emerging photographers, and innovative exhibitions. Highlights include the "London Lives" exhibition, which explores the vibrancy of London through photography, and the Discovery section, showcasing fresh perspectives from new talent.
Art News
Over 150 artists have been named for the long-awaited Okwui Enwezor–Conceived 2023 Edition of the Sharjah Biennial
Apr 20, 2022
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2 minutes read
The Sharjah Biennale nominates over 150 artists for the long-awaited 2023 edition which will run from February 7 to June 11, 2023.
Art History
Under the Eiffel Tower: French Art Movements Explored through Artmajeur
Jun 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
France has been the cradle of numerous revolutionary art movements. From the Gothic of the 12th century to the Rococo of the 18th century, these movements have transformed art and architecture. In the 19th century, the Barbizon School and Realism introduced a more realistic representation of nature and daily life. The focus of this article will be on Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Free Figuration, analyzing works present on Artmajeur...
Artist Portraits
Marlène Dumas: Portraits That Reveal Emotional States
Nov 12, 2024
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15 minutes read
Marlene Dumas, born in 1953 in Cape Town, South Africa, grew up amid apartheid, deeply aware of social divides. She moved to the Netherlands in 1976, studying at Ateliers 63, where she found her creative voice despite initial isolation...
Art News
The Golden Thread 2: A Celebration of Textile Art
Apr 24, 2025
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4 minutes read
The Golden Thread 2 explores contemporary textile art through over 100 vibrant and immersive works by over 60 international artists. This exhibition questions artistic hierarchies while highlighting the expressive richness and cultural dimensions of textiles.
Art History
MOMA Masterpieces: Contemporary Interpretations
Feb 23, 2022
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7 minutes read
The iconic institution of New York's MOMA is home to such timeless works of art as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Jasper Johns' Flag. Such masterpieces continue to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists around the world, who have re-interpreted them into original, modern, current and sometimes ironic pieces of art...
Art News
MIART 2025: Celebrating Art, Connection, and Rauschenberg’s Vision
Mar 11, 2025
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7 minutes read
From April 4 to 6, 2025, Allianz MiCo will become the beating heart of contemporary art with the 29th edition of miart, Milan’s international fair dedicated to modern and contemporary art. This year, the event draws inspiration from the figure and legacy of Robert Rauschenberg...
Art History
How art and video games learn from each other
Sep 14, 2022
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7 minutes read
Referring to the simplest and most accessible definition of art, found on Wikipedia, a widely circulated democratic online encyclopedia, the video game could indeed be associated with the more traditional forms of creativity, as a technological medium in which the avant-garde of science dialogues with the more usual forms of artistic expression...
Artist Portraits
Philippe Rude, the inspiration that comes from the joyful quality of boredom
Dec 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
Philippe Rude is a ceramic sculptor from northern France who, since 2014, has been committed to giving shape to his intuitive emotions and feelings....
Lifestyle
Charles Saatchi's Impact on Contemporary Art
Oct 25, 2023
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7 minutes read
Charles Saatchi is a British art collector and former advertising executive known for his extensive contemporary art collection and patronage of the Young British Artists (YBAs). He co-founded the prominent advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi and established the influential Saatchi Gallery in London.
Art History
Mosaic: history, techniques, and contemporary examples
Jan 6, 2024
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7 minutes read
The history of mosaic art begins with the earliest civilizations, such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and the people of the Minoan-Mycenaean region, who used this technique to adorn their buildings, sarcophagi, and floors...
Art History
The Art of Sukkot and its Cultural Evolution
Apr 18, 2024
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7 minutes read
Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, is a tradition-rich Jewish celebration, where temporary sukkahs and the four species symbolize dependence on and gratitude to God for protection and harvests. Sukkot art, through illustrations, installations and digital works, serves not only to educate but also to strengthen cultural identity by interpreting these ancestral themes in a modern and inclusive way.
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
Exploring KAWS: From Graffiti Roots to Global Influence
Jun 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, is an American artist whose eclectic blend of high art and pop culture has resonated globally since the 1990s. From graffiti roots to monumental sculptures and collaborations with brands like Dior and Supreme, KAWS has redefined contemporary art, provoking both acclaim and controversy while maintaining a significant influence in the art market and beyond.
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
Artist Portraits
Anselm Kiefer: Confronting History Through Art
Sep 16, 2024
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7 minutes read
Anselm Kiefer, born March 8, 1945, is a distinguished German artist known for his use of unconventional materials to explore themes of history and memory, particularly the Holocaust and Nazi legacy, earning major accolades and international recognition.
Artist Portraits
Mark Grotjahn: A Visionary of Abstract Expression
Sep 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
Mark Grotjahn, an influential American artist born in 1968, is renowned for his bold abstract and geometric paintings. Known for his meticulous exploration of perspective, his work often draws from modernist movements like cubism and minimalism.
Artist Portraits
Julian Opie, Renowned Minimalist and Pop Art Visionary
Feb 10, 2025
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7 minutes read
Julian Opie is a British contemporary artist known for his distinctive minimalist style, which simplifies figures, portraits, and landscapes into bold lines and flat colors. His work, influenced by pop art and digital technology, spans paintings, sculptures, and LED installations, with pieces in major museums like Tate, MoMA, and the National Portrait Gallery.