Artist Portraits
Luciano Basile: A Personal Interpretation of Post-Impressionism
Feb 6, 2025
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4 minutes read
Luciano Basile, a contemporary Italian painter, roots his art in the great tradition of Post-Impressionism, reinterpreting its principles with a personal and distinctive style. Through a painting technique characterized by vibrant brushstrokes and luminous colors, Basile brings to life works that convey emotion, warmth, and a sense of universal intimacy...
Artist Portraits
Elena Done: Painting for me is a natural occurrence
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
"What is painting for me? Painting for me is a natural occurrence. Painting for me is a preconceived ability. I started drawing from the age of 2-3, so drawing for me is a natural thing, and creating art is a seventh sense."...
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Gagosian gallery uses ChatGPT to announce a new show
May 5, 2023
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1 minutes read
The writing for Alex Israel's show in Rome was said to have been written by an AI chat bot.
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Indiana's Valparaiso University wants to sell Georgia O'Keeffe painting to fund work
Feb 13, 2023
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4 minutes read
Museum groups and the former head of the art department at the university have spoken out against the planned sale.
Art History
From Da Vinci to Degas, how the vision problems of famous painters may have influenced their work
Oct 3, 2021
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4 minutes read
From 1860 to 1910 Degas' vision deteriorated, and his style gradually became harsh as his eye condition worsened. Likewise, was the genius of Leonardo da Vinci helped by a blurred vision? Recent research makes these assumptions.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring the Heart of the Family
Apr 24, 2025
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4 minutes read
Mother’s Day is a global celebration honoring the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers and maternal figures, rooted in both ancient traditions and modern history. Beyond gifts and ceremonies, it’s a heartfelt reminder to express daily appreciation for the women who shape our lives.
Art History
Artistic Expressions of Faith: Eid al-Adha's Religious Heritage
Mar 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
Religious art plays a pivotal role in expressing the cultural and spiritual significance of Eid al-Adha. Through intricate calligraphy, vivid paintings, and symbolic motifs, artists convey the essence of sacrifice, faith, and community unity associated with this auspicious occasion...
Art History
Sacred Scenes: Visualizing Maha Shivaratri Through Art
May 10, 2024
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10 minutes read
Art plays a crucial role in the celebration of Maha Shivaratri, serving both as a mode of worship and a medium for storytelling. Temples and homes are decorated with vibrant motifs and scenes from Lord Shiva's life...
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Artmajeur magazine N ° 17 Spring 2021
Apr 5, 2021
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1 minutes read
Contents of this issue:Sam dougadosBicyclesIt's springRegis GomezEtretat
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Patrick Sun: A Connoisseur of Art and LGBTQ+ Advocate
Dec 8, 2023
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5 minutes read
Patrick Sun is a Hong Kong-born collector known for his significant art collection, particularly emphasizing LGBTQ+ themes. He gained recognition for founding the Sunpride Foundation in 2014, dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ artists in Asia.
Art News
Exhibit of Art Created Only by AI Opens in San Francisco
Nov 9, 2022
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5 minutes read
Artificial Imagination is the first exhibition based on the DALL-E film to feature videos, photos, and sculptures made by artificial intelligence.
Art History
Gismonda by Alfons Maria Mucha
May 25, 2023
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11 minutes read
Alfons Maria Mucha, internationally known as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who resided in Paris during the Art Nouveau era...
Art History
Top 10 American Painters
Oct 24, 2023
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11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...
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Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is reinterpreted in digital format for a new exhibition in Madrid
Oct 19, 2021
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5 minutes read
Adaptations of Triptych from the twenty-first century address issues such as consumerism, sex, and the environment
Artist Portraits
Evelyn La Starza: painting is a necessity
Jun 25, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I studied art history in school but as an artist I am completely self-taught, I started experimenting with materials and techniques at a young age."...
Artist Portraits
Chad Cantcolor: The Dynamic Visionary of Contemporary Pop Art
Jul 16, 2024
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5 minutes read
Chad Carothers, widely recognized as Chad Cantcolor, is an acclaimed American contemporary freehand painter and designer known for his vibrant and dynamic artworks that blend bold colors and intricate patterns, reflecting a unique fusion of street art and fine art, and capturing the essence of modern pop culture.
Artist Portraits
Auguste Renoir, an impressionist fascinated by the human
May 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement. He is best known for his portraits, genre scenes and nudes, characterized by a vivid and luminous color palette as well as a fluid, gestural touch.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: David Gerstein
Jun 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
David (Dudu) Gerstein, born on 14th November 1944, is an accomplished Israeli artist known for his prowess in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking...
Art History
Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri
Apr 29, 2024
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13 minutes read
Navaratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival, rich in tradition and mythology, not only marks the change of seasons but also encapsulates the triumph of good over evil...
Art History
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art News
Yves Saint Laurent exhibits his creations inspired by works of art in six Parisian museums
Feb 1, 2022
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Yves Saint Laurent drew influence from a wide range of painters throughout history, from Picasso and Matisse to Lichtenstein and Warhol, and the art world has always adored him for it. The first retrospective of a live haute couture designer, shown at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983, set the way for innumerable subsequent fashion-related shows at art museums throughout the world in the decades thereafter.
Artist Portraits
Sergey Sovkov, Color as a reference point
Aug 28, 2022
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6 minutes read
Oil painting has always been the preferred technique of Sergey Sovkov, who, when creating each painting, always tries to improve it in order to find new creative expressions...
Art History
Qingming Festival: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression
May 22, 2024
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6 minutes read
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, celebrated across ethnic Chinese communities, intertwines rich traditions of tomb-sweeping with vibrant cultural expressions. Through paintings like "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and literary works, Qingming's essence of reverence and renewal is vividly captured, resonating across generations.
Artist Portraits
Svetlana Shavrina: my painting Focuses on the good things
Jun 17, 2024
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6 minutes read
"I believe that my painting Focuses on the good things I write and brings people positive thoughts . I usually use bright and light colours for oil works."...
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Philippe Pasqua: Confronting Identity and Mortality with Raw Artistic Expression
Jul 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Philippe Pasqua is a contemporary French artist known for his provocative and often unsettling portraits, which explore themes of identity, mortality, and the human condition. His work combines elements of painting and sculpture, frequently featuring raw and intense imagery.
Artist Portraits
Glenn Brown: Master of Visual Metamorphosis
Sep 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
Glenn Brown is a highly acclaimed British contemporary artist celebrated for his intricate reimagining of art historical references, pushing the boundaries of painting and sculpture through bold appropriation and transformation. Renowned for his detailed, often surreal works, Brown has exhibited at prestigious institutions worldwide, and his pieces are held in major public collections such as the British Museum, Tate, and MoMA.
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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...
Lifestyle
Feel Like an Artist: Turn Your Memories into Works of Art
Mar 31, 2025
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5 minutes read
Through art people possess the exceptional ability to convey feelings while maintaining recollection and developing original products. The process of expressing your personal memories through art becomes simultaneously satisfying when combined with its deep personal significance regardless of art experience.
Art History
Losar: A Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Artists
Jun 10, 2024
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13 minutes read
Losar, the Tibetan New Year festival, has ancient roots in Bon traditions and harvest festivals, highlighting its cultural and spiritual significance. Rituals and elemental celebrations are central to its observance. Contemporary artworks inspired by Losar explore themes of resilience and cultural identity, affirming its dynamic cultural status.
Lifestyle
Abstract art: a "must" for the home!
Feb 16, 2022
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5 minutes read
Abstract art, a great protagonist of the contemporary art market, is perfect to decorate any environment, thanks to its indefinite, timeless, versatile, colorful and polysemantic charm, extremely meaningful and emotional...
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Artūras Tamašauskas, metals living a second life
Jun 29, 2022
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6 minutes read
Artūras Tamašauskas, after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, had the opportunity to work as a metal engraver: it was then that he became acquainted with the subtleties of this material and an understanding of its potential applications...
Art History
Vanity: a pictorial genre
Jul 24, 2022
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6 minutes read
Vanity refers to a specific type of still life, which, through the inclusion of characteristic symbolic objects, such as, for example, skulls, hourglasses, and luxury goods, aims to remind the viewer, both of the inexorable passing of time, and the future advent of death, and, consequently, also of the futility of ephemeral earthly goods and pleasures...
Art History
The representation of time passing in Art
Oct 21, 2020
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6 minutes read
The theme of time has often been approached in painting from the angle of the different ages of man, to which many paintings are devoted.
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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6 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Guillaume Corneille: A Vibrant Visionary of Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Guillaume Corneille, a pivotal figure in modern art, is celebrated for his vibrant and imaginative works that burst with color and emotion. His unique expression blends abstraction with figurative elements, creating a distinct style that captivates viewers with its exuberance and depth...