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Top 10: Mustaches in Art History

Nov 18, 2023

12 minutes read

The ancient italian proverb "A mustached woman has always been popular," originally perhaps more as "A PAUNCHY woman has always been popular," gives us an idea of the popularity of the mustache, even among representatives of the fairer sex...

Art History

Shepard Fairey: Art for Social Change

Jul 5, 2024

14 minutes read

Shepard Fairey, aka "Obey," revolutionized urban art with his impactful and engaged works, tackling themes of social justice and anti-consumerism. Through his mixed media and international collaborations, he continues to prove that art can be a powerful vehicle for social and cultural change.

Don McCullin is an acclaimed British photojournalist, known for his impactful photographs of conflict zones around the world. Her committed and emotionally powerful work has earned her international recognition and helped raise awareness of the devastating consequences of war and social injustice.

Artist Portraits

Karin Vermeer: The alchemy between digital and material

Mar 17, 2025

3 minutes read

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.

Art News

Art Community in Paris Struggles with Olympic Security Measures

Jul 23, 2024

1 minutes read

Many galleries in Paris’s Saint Germain des Près area were forced to close due to unexpected security measures for the upcoming Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, causing significant disruption and financial strain for dealers and clients, exacerbated by poor communication, access issues, and a lack of compensation guidance.

Art News

Istanbul Biennial Director Steps Down Amid 2024 Curator Selection Controversy

Dec 28, 2023

1 minutes read

Bige Örer, director of the Istanbul Biennial since 2008, resigns amidst a controversy over the selection process for the 2024 curator. The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts faces criticism and pledges transparency for future selections, while maintaining Iwona Blazwick as the appointed 2024 curator.

Artist Portraits

Henri Dauman: A Life Behind the Lens of Iconic Moments

Aug 20, 2024

10 minutes read

Henri Dauman (1933-2023) was a renowned French-American photographer whose impactful photojournalism, including the iconic image of Jacqueline Kennedy at JFK's funeral, gained posthumous acclaim through major retrospectives and the documentary Looking Up, solidifying his legacy in modern visual culture.

Artist Portraits

Hetty Hameleers: When photography becomes a breath of soul and nature

Jan 17, 2025

3 minutes read

Hetty Hameleers creates powerful works that blend photography and digital art to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of the animal world. Produced in museum-quality limited editions, her portraits are deeply moving and represent a meaningful artistic investment.

Artist Portraits

Viktor Sheleg: Instinct and Color as Language

Jan 8, 2025

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

Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History

May 15, 2021

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.

Art News

The Rencontres d'Arles 2025: An Unmissable Photography Festival at the Heart of Contemporary Creation

Apr 16, 2025

6 minutes read

The Rencontres d'Arles is a major event in contemporary photography, bringing together artists and professionals from around the world each year. The 2025 edition is distinguished by its emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on Australia and Brazil through group exhibitions.

Art History

Top 8 of the Most Emblematic Kisses in the Art History

Feb 5, 2021

8 minutes read

A sweet and romantic subject for some, fiery and passionate for others, embark with us in the delicate universe of love and tenderness.

Artist Portraits

Yancho Sabev: I've been captivated by the multifaceted beauty of the world

Jan 21, 2025

16 minutes read

"My journey began as a response to the silent poetry of the world, sparked by fleeting moments and the endless emotions they carried. It was in the relation of light and shadow, the interplay of colors and contrasts, I hope, that I found the means to transcribe the intangible into tangible expressions of beauty and meaning."

Art History

Photographs and celebrities: a long love story

Feb 9, 2022

6 minutes read

The link between photography and celebrity is historic and unbreakable, never more so than today, thanks to the advent of the Internet and platforms like Facebook and Instagram, our understanding of famous people is shaped through photographic images...

Art News

Marianna De Marzi: Being a curator allows me to feed my many curiosities

Mar 28, 2025

9 minutes read

"Being a curator allows me to feed my many curiosities by exploring diverse fields—from science to anthropology, including literature, philosophy, and politics. We find ourselves at the heart of contemporary questions, revealed by the sensitivity of artists and their works."

Pop Culture

Art historical figures distorted in abstract marble sculptures

Mar 18, 2022

1 minutes read

French artist Léo Caillard's sculptures are often anachronistic. His statues of Aphrodite, Laocoön, and Venus appear to have warped, glitched, or transformed into a tight spiral. Caillard is part of a new generation of artists influenced by the advent of the digital age.

Art News

He Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Art Because He Was "Mad At His Girlfriend"!

Jun 8, 2022

1 minutes read

Because he was "mad at his girl," a man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art and destroyed several ancient Greek artifacts.

Art News

Artmajeur magazine N ° 17 Spring 2021

Apr 5, 2021

1 minutes read

Contents of this issue:Sam dougadosBicyclesIt's springRegis GomezEtretat

Art History

The Representation of Women in Art Across Continents and Cultures

Mar 4, 2025

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...

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The Artistic Vision of Karin Kneffel

Jan 29, 2025

11 minutes read

Born in 1957 in Marl, Germany, Kneffel pursued studies at the University of Münster and the Comprehensive University of Duisburg before transitioning to the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. There, between 1981 and 1987, she studied under Johannes Brus, Norbert Tadeusz, and Gerhard Richter, eventually becoming a master student of Richter...

Art News

Rome's Paola Egonu Mural Defaced in Act of Racist Vandalism

Aug 28, 2024

1 minutes read

A mural of Olympic volleyball champion Paola Egonu, created by street artist Laika, was defaced, sparking renewed debates on racism and integration in Italy, with political figures expressing outrage and Laika proposing to repaint the entire wall in defiance.

Art History

The Smile of Pop Art: Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist and Yue Minjun

Dec 20, 2022

8 minutes read

Have you ever thought about the fact that the greatest masterpieces in the history of art do not smile, or, at most, show only a slight flexing of the muscles at the sides of the mouth? The above can be well exemplified by iconic works, such as, for example, the Mona Lisa, the Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Lady with an Ermine, etc.

Art History

New interpretations of Berlin's most iconic graffiti

Jan 29, 2023

9 minutes read

Assuming that Berlin, since the era after the fall of the wall, has become one of the most important capitals of world street art, it is important to highlight how, within the most disparate neighborhoods of the German city, the works of famous artists, such as, to give an example, Herakut, Rosco, Dr. Drax...

Art History

In the mirror: African sculpture of yesterday and today

Apr 12, 2023

8 minutes read

Pursuing the aim of finding, within the art of today, the reminiscences, hints and allusions to the works of times past, creating also a kind of romantic tale aimed at celebrating the immutable essence of the human being, I wanted to reconstruct a "figurative bridge"...

Art History

Artistic Representations of Tisha B'Av Tragedies

May 24, 2024

7 minutes read

Tisha B'Av, a solemn Jewish day, commemorates tragedies like the destruction of the Temples and subsequent exiles, shaping observances with fasting and lamentations, while contemporary art explores themes of mourning and resilience, fostering dialogue about historical trauma and social justice.

Art News

Artmajeur magazine N° 15 Fall 2020

Oct 5, 2020

1 minutes read

Contents of this issue:Bubble gumVenusTokyoDirk Krullflying machines

Artist Portraits

Manuel, the medium of oil painting

Dec 14, 2022

11 minutes read

At first, Manuel was more of a draftsman than a painter, then he experimented with acrylic paint, which he didn't like (quick drying, lack of shadows, etc.). Subsequently, the artist discovered oil painting and its secrets in 2010, and was immediately convinced that this technique would suit him...

Art History

A Renaissance against racism...

Feb 22, 2023

10 minutes read

Larsen's novel seems to continue in the point of view expressed, roughly thirty years later, by Jacob Lawrence's painting, which, titled Taboo (1963), is one of the many works created by the artist during the civil rights movement, aimed at expressing, through the depiction of two mixed couples intent on getting married, all the aversion felt by the master to taboos concerning marriages between people of different races...

Lifestyle

Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting

Aug 11, 2023

10 minutes read

Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...

Art History

France and Italy: peaceful clash of figurative traditions!

Mar 26, 2024

10 minutes read

Just as happens at the World Cup or the Europeans, spectators take their seats to watch, once again, the confrontation between France and Italy, cousin countries, but very competitive with each other. What are they competing for?

Art History

Hanukkah: Artistic Celebrations of the Festival of Lights

Mar 14, 2024

10 minutes read

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. In contemporary art, Hanukkah often serves as a theme exploring identity, tradition, and resilience through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations.

Art News

Tunisia's Bardo Museum Reopens Amidst Resilience and Renewal

Dec 27, 2023

1 minutes read

The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia, renowned for its historical and cultural treasures, has reopened after overcoming challenges such as political upheaval, a terrorist attack, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This reopening marks a significant revival of Tunisian heritage, symbolizing resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

Artist Portraits

Marina Rusalka, painting is a life experience

Mar 12, 2022

4 minutes read

Marina Rusalka's art is inspired by what the artist sees and learns, so that it is never monotonous and deals with multiple topics...

Artist Portraits

Benjamin Shine: Sculpting Light and Form with Tulle

Aug 9, 2024

4 minutes read

Benjamin Shine is a contemporary British artist known for his innovative use of tulle fabric to create intricate, ethereal portraits and sculptures. His work explores themes of light, form, and the interplay between material and immaterial, often blurring the lines between painting and sculpture.

Art History

Is it possible to compare Banksy with "more traditional" art?

Jan 4, 2023

9 minutes read

Banksy, an underground artist originally from the Bristol, UK scene, has been spreading his politicized, subversive and daring graffiti since the 1990s, although, only since 2005, has media interest become aware of the value of his point of view, made extremely fascinating also by the willingness of the "controversy artist" himself to conceal his identity, an action that seems to us to conform to the most natural attitude of superheroes...

Art News

A painting of the robot Ai-Da sold for over $1.3 million!

Nov 12, 2024

2 minutes read

A painting by robot Ai-Da, titled AI God. Portrait of Alan Turing , has sold at Sotheby's for over $1.3 million, far exceeding its initial estimate. Created by Aidan Meller and AI experts, Ai-Da created the portrait using digital and physical art techniques, marking a significant step forward in the influence of AI on contemporary art.

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