Art News
A doctor tries to sell an NFT X-ray of a Bataclan survivor
Jan 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
The patient survived the November 2015 Islamic State attack on Paris' Bataclan concert hall, but she never consented to the sale of an image of her wound.
Artist Portraits
Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
Luigi Veronesi, an influential figure in the realm of geometric abstraction, masterfully combined art with mathematics, music, and photography to create a unique visual language...
Artist Portraits
The Legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson: Capturing the Fleeting Essence of Life
Jul 25, 2024
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10 minutes read
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) was a pioneering photographer known for his mastery of candid photography, the "decisive moment," and early 35mm film use. His career included major photojournalistic achievements, influential exhibitions, and co-founding Magnum Photos, leaving a lasting impact on photography and cinéma vérité.
Art History
How Women Artists Are Redesigning the Artistic Landscape on Artmajeur
Jun 4, 2024
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15 minutes read
The journey of women in the art world has been long and tortuous, often hampered by socio-cultural barriers that limited their recognition until the advent of women's rights movements in the 20th century. Today, platforms such as Artmajeur celebrate and amplify female talent in a wide range of art media...
Art News
The Cat Art Show, a fourth edition that takes your breath away!
Oct 8, 2021
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3 minutes read
Cat Art Show is an exhibition of art inspired by the love of cats. The 11-day run included many cat-themed events and 140 works of art. The exhibition will showcase the work of 70+ artists from 16 countries.
Lifestyle
Allen Lin: an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art
Nov 13, 2023
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7 minutes read
Allen Lin possesses an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art, showcasing works from both emerging and established artists...
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
10 Wildlife Photographers You Should Know
Oct 10, 2023
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12 minutes read
If, like me, you used to watch wildlife documentaries with your grandmother as a child, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to read this article...
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.
Artist Portraits
Oleksandr Balbyshev, bright paintings
Aug 31, 2022
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7 minutes read
Oleksandr Balbyshev makes very bright paintings through the use of fluorescent colors, metallic and interferential paints and gold leaf...
Artist Portraits
Tetiana Bogdanova, art that gives people positive emotions
Dec 10, 2022
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7 minutes read
Art has always been a part of Tetiana's family: she and her sisters drew, her grandfather's brothers painted pictures...
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.
Art History
Imogen Cunningham
Jun 27, 2023
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8 minutes read
Imogen Cunningham, born on April 12, 1883, and passed away on June 23, 1976, was an acclaimed American photographer...
Art History
Three innovations in photographic still life
Mar 26, 2023
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8 minutes read
A small table illuminated by soft light reminds us of the inexorable precariousness of our lives, harboring on its surface wilting flowers, skulls, and a few possessions of luxuries that will prove quite useless once we cross the threshold of the beyond grave...
Artist Portraits
Irena Aizen, the psychology of human interrelationships
Jul 23, 2022
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8 minutes read
Irena Aizen's figurative production carries forward the goal of investigating subjects of personal interest to the artist. In fact, Aizen's works often analyze the psychology of human interrelationships, represented through the prism of naive and childlike perception of the world...
Artist Portraits
Aurélia Cheret, inspiration comes from everywhere
May 31, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I think it's always been part of my daily life. As a child, I saw my mother draw, paint. My sister was part of a photo club. My father-in-law is a drummer, my uncle a guitarist. For my part, I did dance."
Art History
Francisco Goya
Apr 7, 2023
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17 minutes read
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries...
Artist Portraits
Anne Geddes: Capturing the magic of early childhood through the lens
Jul 12, 2023
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8 minutes read
Anne Geddes is a renowned photographer whose poetic images captivate the world, highlighting the beauty and innocence of early childhood. Her unique artistic work and her philanthropic commitment make Anne Geddes an inspiring figure, having left her mark on the photography industry and raised awareness of children's rights.
Artist Portraits
Erwin Wurm: Austria's Thought-Provoking Artist
Dec 17, 2024
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8 minutes read
Erwin Wurm, a celebrated Austrian artist born in 1954, is renowned for his innovative and humorous approach to contemporary art. Specializing in sculpture and photography, his work explores the essence of human existence—physical, spiritual, psychological, and political—often critiquing Western society and consumer culture.
Lifestyle
Elton John: Musical Virtuoso and Art Collector Extraordinaire
Aug 21, 2023
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9 minutes read
Elton John is a renowned British musician and songwriter acclaimed for his piano prowess and captivating performances. He is also a notable art collector, curating an extensive and varied collection of artworks.
Art History
Robert Frank
Jun 27, 2023
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13 minutes read
Robert Frank, a Swiss photographer and documentary filmmaker, achieved American citizenship and is known for his remarkable contributions to the field...
Artist Portraits
Pierre Duquoc, the art of irony
Apr 6, 2022
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10 minutes read
Pierre Duquoc uses a digital camera to make photomontages, but also more "classic" photographs, which are then, depending on the result, modified on the computer to obtain the exact vision of what the artist had in mind...
Art History
A Comparative Analysis of British and American Pop Art
Sep 3, 2024
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8 minutes read
British and American Pop Art, while sharing themes and techniques, differed profoundly in their approach and aesthetics. British artists, such as Hamilton and Blake, were often more critical and detached toward mass culture...
Artist Portraits
Cassiopeia, I've always been into art in a way
Aug 15, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I've always been into art in a way. My dad was a photographer and my mom always loved painting. I grew up watching what they did and photography has always been a part of me." ..
Artist Portraits
Ahmed Alsoudani: Surreal Reflections of War and Identity
Jan 24, 2025
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6 minutes read
Ahmed Alsoudani, a renowned Iraqi artist, uses surrealism to explore the trauma of war and displacement, blending abstract and figurative elements with acrylic and charcoal techniques. His works, exhibited internationally, transcend cultural boundaries by transforming personal experiences into universal narratives about resilience and identity.
Art History
Pop art and brands - brands and Pop art
Apr 30, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Pop art is industrial painting. I think the significance of my work is that it is industrial, that's what the whole world will become soon. Europe will be the same way, soon, it will no longer be American, it will be universal."
Art History
Viva Magenta: the color of 2023
Jan 1, 2023
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9 minutes read
it is important to refer to the statements made by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, who justifies the choice of Viva Magenta 18-1750, as the color of 2023, because, this hue, rooted in nature, since it is descended from the red family, turns out to be extremely vigorous, vital, expressive, courageous, exuberant, joyful, optimistic and rebellious, that is, capable of encouraging experimentation, inclusion and unrestrained self-expression...
Artist Portraits
Ugo Nespolo: An Icon of Contemporary Italian Art
Jul 10, 2024
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8 minutes read
Ugo Nespolo, born in Mosso Santa Maria on August 29, 1941, pursued his passion for art early, studying at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin. He later expanded his intellectual scope by earning a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Turin, enriching his art with deeper thematic elements...
Art History
Top 10 Must-See Artists of the Month!
Jul 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
The Artmajeur curators, despite the summer heat, continue to work with great zeal for their most important cause: spreading art around the world! By reviewing sales results and clicks on the website, they have created three extraordinary collections that bring together the works of the most popular, trendy, best-selling and most sought-after artists of the moment....
Art News
Michelangelo's David banned in Florida schools because deemed "pornographic"!
Mar 27, 2023
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2 minutes read
The chair of the school board responded to the principal's firing over the "David" sculpture by saying it was a "nonpornographic picture" that was shown to students without warning.
Artist Portraits
Mario Schifano: A Visionary of Italian Contemporary Art
Aug 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
Mario Schifano, an Italian painter, filmmaker, and avant-garde artist, stands out as one of the most influential figures in post-war Italian art. Schifano's work is characterized by a deep exploration of contemporary culture, where he used various media to express the complexities of modern life...
Artist Portraits
Perception and Reality in the Art of René Magritte
Jun 19, 2024
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8 minutes read
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking paintings that challenge the viewer's perception of reality. His work often explored themes of perception, identity, the nature of objects, and the relationship between words and images, all presented in a surreal and enigmatic style.
Artist Portraits
Pierre-Louis Ferrer, the charm of light
May 4, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic work of Pierre-Louis Ferrer, based on infrared and ultraviolet photographic techniques, has as its main objective to offer an alternative vision of our environment, broadening the viewer's perception...
Art History
Advertising in Art
Nov 25, 2021
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5 minutes read
Art and advertising have combined since the second industrial revolution, generating works and artistic currents that have revolutionized both the world of art and that of marketing. But when was this fruitful association born and how has it evolved over the centuries?
Art News
30,000 Artworks, Poetry, and Books head to the Moon for Perpetual Preservation
Jul 31, 2023
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3 minutes read
A pioneering project, the Lunar Codex, is sending a digitized collection of art, poetry, and books to the moon, permanently installed via unmanned rockets, showcasing the creative endeavors of 30,000 artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers from 157 countries.
Art History
Contemporary Street Art: How Banksy's Little Girl with a Balloon became an icon
Sep 8, 2021
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3 minutes read
Balloon girl or Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy’s most important works. It demonstrates the graffiti stencil technique that has made Banksy famous around the globe.