Artist Portraits
The Artistic Vision of Karin Kneffel
Jan 29, 2025
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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...
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Art Fair Tokyo 2025: Twenty Years of Connections Between East and West
Mar 7, 2025
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5 minutes read
From March 7 to 9, 2025, the beating heart of the art world reignites at the Tokyo International Forum with the new edition of Art Fair Tokyo, Japan's largest art fair and the oldest in Asia. Founded in 2005, this event has become a reference point for galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe....
Artist Portraits
Vincent Sabatier (VerSus), inspired by pop culture
Mar 1, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I am directly inspired by pop art and pop culture of the 80s. I work a lot on the characters and personalities that marked my childhood and that of many people. Often the objects and figurines included in the resin are the same than those I played with as a child. I also tackle more recent subjects, even current ones, but always in a pop and retro trend".
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A very original new mini golf course created by an artist for the Cranbrook Art Museum!
May 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
A new miniature golf course designed by an artist on the grounds of the Cranbrook Art Museum aims to bring more metro Detroiters to a pristine, underutilized greenspace in Bloomfield Hills.
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Paris Art Scene on Fire: Explosive Growth at Paris+ Art Basel!
Oct 19, 2023
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2 minutes read
Despite challenging circumstances, Paris+ Art Basel's second edition is bringing excitement to the French art market, with galleries confident in showcasing masterpieces and foreign collectors showing strong interest. However, questions remain about the market's long-term growth and competitiveness compared to other global art hubs.
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Art Meets Censorship: Stedelijk Blocks Ahmet Öğüt's Work
Nov 6, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Stedelijk Museum declined to loan Ahmet Öğüt's artwork "Bakunin’s Barricade," citing the need to protect students involved in protests in Amsterdam. This decision has sparked debate over artistic freedom and institutional responsibility regarding politically charged works.
Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
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...
Lifestyle
Professionals: how to choose the right work of art?
Apr 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
On the occasion of May Day, which is dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers around the world, it is possible to open a thematic food for thought aimed at bringing out how the aesthetics of an office can influence productivity, mood and professional identity...
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Angelina Jolie will move into the New York apartment and studio of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jul 10, 2023
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2 minutes read
Angelina Jolie, an actress and humanitarian, will take over the house in Manhattan where Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked.
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Censored Art: Turkish Government Intervenes in Transgender Exhibition
Jul 22, 2024
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2 minutes read
Turkish authorities banned the exhibition Turn and See Back: Revisiting Trans Revolutions in Turkey at Depo Istanbul, alleging it incited public hatred, as part of a broader crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community under President Erdoğan, who has intensified his anti-LGBTQ+ stance, leading to increased censorship and pressure on LGBTQ+ representation in Turkey.
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Is Art Basel Paris the only fair of Parisian Art Week?
Oct 17, 2024
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5 minutes read
Discover Art Basel Paris 2024 and explore other renowned art fairs like Art Shopping, AKAA and Paris Internationale. Your guide to buying art in the City of Lights.
Lifestyle
Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
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Cj Hendry enchants Brooklyn with her immersive exhibition "Keff Joons"
Apr 14, 2025
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4 minutes read
Cj Hendry transforms a Brooklyn gallery into a playful and immersive universe with Keff Joons, an exhibition inspired by Jeff Koons' balloon sculptures. Through interactive and nostalgic works, it explores themes of joy, fragility, and collective memory.
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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.
Artist Portraits
Monumental Sculptures by Poetic Artist Jaume Plensa
Jan 10, 2025
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8 minutes read
Jaume Plensa is a renowned Spanish sculptor known for his large-scale public installations that explore themes of language, spirituality, and human connection. His works, often incorporating materials like stone, steel, and light, are exhibited in prominent cultural venues globally.
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Climate protester who spray painted artwork accused of terrorism
Apr 25, 2023
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2 minutes read
A climate activist in Australia is fighting a counter-terrorism charge she got for spray-painting an artwork at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth in January.
Art History
Arte povera: a poetic and visionary art
Apr 4, 2017
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2 minutes read
Arte Povera, originally an artistic guerrilla based on a formal radicalism and an economy of means, has never been so topical.
Artist Portraits
Hector Acevedo, inspiration that comes from dreams
Oct 22, 2022
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5 minutes read
Hector Acevedo's work is a reflection of his life experience. During these long years of painterly experimentation, he has achieved a peculiar handling of color; through glazing that has led to the achievement of greater intensity, luminosity and expressive power of color...
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...
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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...
Artist Portraits
Rudi Cotroneo, absent protagonists
Mar 15, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Everything started with me when I saw in London in a museum store a book by the artist Richard Hamilton. It was the work "Interior IV"."
Artist Portraits
Sergej Jensen: Minimalist Fabric Art & Abstraction
Oct 16, 2024
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7 minutes read
Sergej Jensen is a Danish contemporary artist known for his minimalist, abstract works that incorporate unconventional materials like burlap, canvas, and textiles. His art emphasizes texture and surface, often using techniques like sewing and staining to create raw, distressed compositions that challenge traditional painting methods.
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ARCOmadrid 2025: Innovation, Dialogue, and Creativity in the 44th Edition
Mar 5, 2025
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4 minutes read
ARCOmadrid 2025 places the Amazon at the center of its 44th edition, exploring the visionary concept of Amazofuturism through the curated program "Wametisé: Ideas for an Amazofuturism."
Artist Portraits
Andreas Gursky, capturing the monumental scale of the modern world
Jul 13, 2023
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8 minutes read
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer, famous for his large format images that vividly capture the scale and essence of our contemporary society. His methodical approach and visually powerful aesthetic make him one of the most influential artists in contemporary photography.
Artist Portraits
Ellen Gallagher: Afrofuturism and Identity in Art
Oct 10, 2024
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9 minutes read
Ellen Gallagher is an American contemporary artist known for her multimedia works that explore themes of race, identity, and history, often blending abstraction with cultural narratives. Her art spans painting, works on paper, film, and video, and is featured in major museum collections worldwide.
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The Peril of Selfies in Museums: A Growing Concern for Art Preservation
Feb 21, 2024
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2 minutes read
Insurance companies highlight a trend where selfies in museums lead to artwork damage, prompting calls for stricter protective measures.
Artist Portraits
Amaya F Fariza, an inner feeling
Apr 26, 2023
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13 minutes read
"It's an inner feeling. Every day I look at the things that surround me, the things that contemporary artists do, the landscape of my city, the people, the light... The grandeur that Nature offers, which the classics admired so much".
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
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Art Advisor Lisa Schiff Pleads Guilty to $6.5M Fraud
Oct 22, 2024
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2 minutes read
Art advisor Lisa Schiff pleads guilty to wire fraud, deceiving clients of $6.5 million in auction-related schemes. Explore the shocking betrayal that rocked the art world.
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Untitled Art: Contemporary Art Fair Coming to Houston in 2025
Nov 22, 2024
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2 minutes read
The contemporary art fair Untitled Art , founded by Jeffrey Lawson, will make its Houston debut September 19-21, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, a venue modernized to accommodate this major event. This inaugural edition, showcasing established galleries, emerging artists, and local collaborations, reflects Houston’s expanding, vibrant art scene and aims to cement its status as a premier cultural hub.
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Restoration of anti-femicide fresco in Rome marks International Women's Day
Mar 10, 2025
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2 minutes read
The mural against femicide, located in Via dei Lucani in Rome, is being restored thanks to a mobilization of over 30 artists and activists, supported by the Feminist Art Coalition (FAC) . This symbolic act, carried out on the occasion of International Women's Day , aims to preserve the memory of the victims and raise awareness against gender violence.
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Emanuela Tarizzo appointed Director of Frieze Masters
Mar 26, 2025
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2 minutes read
Emanuela Tarizzo has been appointed director of Frieze Masters, the London art fair dedicated to works created before the 21st century. Drawing on her experience at Christie's and Galerie Tomasso, she will bring an innovative vision blending tradition and modernity to the 2025 edition.
Artist Portraits
Sophie Dumont, I was born into a family of artists
Sep 11, 2023
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4 minutes read
“I started with pastels and quickly moved on to oils, which I never put down. The material became more important over the years, the technique became more refined”
Artist Portraits
Thomas Brémaud (La Pointe): the wire-to-point technique
Jun 18, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with the wire-to-point technique, exploring my imagination and my thirst for escape. Over time, my daring creativity led me to face the canvas, revealing a remarkable artistic evolution." ..
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
Art History
A Home That Speaks of You: Art as a Mirror of Your Emotions
Jan 21, 2025
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9 minutes read
Buying art is not just an aesthetic act, but a deeply personal choice, driven by the desire to surround oneself with what nourishes the soul. We therefore present some types of artworks, each designed to meet the different emotional needs of four types of art lovers...