Art History
Celestial Journey: Exploring the Artistic Heritage of Isra and Mi'raj
Apr 17, 2024
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17 minutes read
In Islamic art, the constraints imposed by aniconism—a reluctance to represent sentient beings—have propelled calligraphy to the forefront of religious expression. This is particularly evident in the depiction of significant events like the Isra and Mi'raj...
Art History
The Difficult Distinction between Realism and Hyperrealism in Art
Jul 9, 2024
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16 minutes read
What is one of the most difficult concepts to understand in the history of art? The answer, ladies and gentlemen, lies in the complicated and at times exasperating differentiation between Realism and Hyperrealism. But fear not! We will shed light on this artistic conundrum with examples provided to us by the talented artists of Artmajeur...
Art News
Meeting with Asma Al Sharif, Organizer of World Art Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Mar 20, 2025
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6 minutes read
World Art Dubai 2025 is the largest accessible art fair in the Middle East, bringing together over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries to showcase a diversity of works ranging from $100 to $20,000. Its goal is to enhance its global visibility while supporting emerging artists through mentorship initiatives, educational programs, and digital tools that facilitate connections between artists, collectors, and businesses.
Art News
Most exciting discovery in a century of a Roman mosaic in a field
Dec 1, 2021
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3 minutes read
Mosaic is the first-ever uncovered in the UK depicting images from Homer's Iliad. It would have adorned an imposing eating and leisure hall within a big villa complex. The mosaic has been damaged by later building work and bears scorch marks from fires. The chamber was the focal point of a huge villa complex built in the late third or early fourth centuries AD
Artist Portraits
Paolo Benedetti, the technique of "Contemporary Graphics".
Dec 25, 2021
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3 minutes read
Paolo Benedetti's very personal production stands out for the use of a technique, considered by many art critics to be genuinely interesting and unique, called "Contemporary Graphics", where vibrant brushstrokes create "New Visual Suggestions "...
Artist Portraits
Ling Chang: The Art of Color
Mar 10, 2025
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3 minutes read
Ling Chang, a self-taught artist from Costa Rica, creates vibrant and emotional works exploring themes of beauty, imperfection, and the transient nature of life through a variety of techniques and a strong influence of Wabi Sabi . Investing in her work means supporting an artist whose unique and profound oeuvre is destined for growing recognition, combining authenticity and innovation.
Artist Portraits
Poptonicart: I have always been fascinated by portraits
Dec 5, 2023
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3 minutes read
"I originally attended the School of Arts and Crafts, completed several further education courses at international universities and also managed marketing & communications, branding and design departments in international companies for many years."...
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8 practical tips to start the year well by selling art
Jan 12, 2025
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3 minutes read
To kick off the year and boost your art sales, organize your activities by working on your SEO, carefully describing and photographing your artworks, and highlighting your biography and studio. Actively promote your creations on social media and through events to maximize your visibility and attract new buyers.
Art News
Giant Flowers and Psychedelic Towers: The Visual Explosion of Coachella 2025
Apr 15, 2025
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3 minutes read
At Coachella 2025, the immersive installation Le Grand Bouquet by the Uchronia collective stands out with its desert-inspired inflatable floral design, encouraging interaction and relaxation. Alongside other experimental works like Stephanie Lin's Taffy , these creations redefine the festival's artistic space by blending aesthetics, sustainability, and innovation.
Art History
The Yellow Christ (1889) by Paul Gauguin
May 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Yellow Christ is a painting by Paul Gauguin, completed in 1889. It is an oil on canvas measuring 91.1 x 73.2 cm, now in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.
Art History
Artists' love of brown
Oct 9, 2022
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7 minutes read
The presence of brown within the history of art boasts a very ancient tradition; in fact, umber, a natural clay pigment composed of iron oxide and manganese oxide, with which the aforementioned color was obtained, was used, both in prehistoric times, that is, in paintings dated 40,000 B.C., and in Upper Paleolithic art, well exemplified by the walls of the Lascaux cave, dating back some 17,300 years...
Artist Portraits
Sandro, my mind is hungry for exploration
Jun 14, 2023
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8 minutes read
It was last summer, I went to the exhibition "Roses from my Garden" by Nick Knight at the Museum of Photography in Nice...
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Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian: Collector since the age of 17
Dec 13, 2023
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8 minutes read
Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, hailing from Venezuela, embarked on her journey as an art collector at the tender age of 18...
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...
Artist Portraits
Judith Riemer: In Search of Space for My Imagination
Jun 11, 2024
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8 minutes read
"My inspiration to create art and become an artist is the result of a variety of events and emotions. I grew up in a rural environment and spent my childhood playing outside in nature, exploring everything there was to discover. However, as an only child, I was often alone, and with my sensitivity and creative imagination, I often felt different from the other children."
Artist Portraits
Hyun Ae Kang: Bridging Cultures Through Abstract Art
Jul 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
Hyun Ae Kang is a South Korean contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings that blend traditional Korean spiritual themes with Western abstract expressionism. Her work is characterized by a bold use of color and texture, setting her apart from the monochromatic style of the Dansaekhwa movement.
Artist Portraits
Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
Art News
Jessica Capra: Empowering Emerging Artists Through Community, Care, and Creativity
Feb 21, 2025
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8 minutes read
Jessica Capra is the Head of Concept and Project at The Artist and the Others (TAATO), a foundation dedicated to empowering emerging artists by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed for sustainable careers. Driven by her passion for community, care, and contemporary art, Jessica focuses on mentoring artists, organizing workshops, and developing inclusive projects—such as flexible residencies for artist-parents.
Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!
Oct 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...
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
Two archaeologists, including a Louvre curator, are detained by French authorities as part of an ongoing international art-trafficking dragnet
Jul 26, 2022
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4 minutes read
The two are accused of negligently advising the Louvre Abu Dhabi to purchase artworks with questionable provenance.
Art News
After receiving over $ 84,000 in cash to create a work of art for a Danish museum, the artist returns them two white canvases
Oct 1, 2021
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3 minutes read
A Danish museum gave an artist the equivalent of $ 84,000. He compensated with two blank canvases. "Take the Money and Run" by Jens Haaning is a new work of art. The Kunsten. Art Museum in Aalborg, Denmark, does not accept this explanation. Danish artist Jens Haaning has until Jan. 16 to return the money they paid him to create his artwork, but the museum says he has provided new and interesting artwork.
Art News
The art collection of Barbara Walters is set to be auctioned
Oct 31, 2023
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4 minutes read
The esteemed newswoman, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 93, also boasted an inner circle that included luminaries such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones...
Artist Portraits
Sonya Kertész: an artistic immersion between marine depths and human sensitivity
Apr 4, 2025
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4 minutes read
Sonya Kertész transforms her dives into powerful pictorial works, where art becomes a silent witness to the memory of the seabed. Between visual poetry and ecological awareness, her world invites reflection on our relationship with the sea and time.
Artist Portraits
Julia Kuzina, the art of telling what's important to me
May 24, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I've loved drawing for as long as I can remember. I was good at it. I drew funny pictures of my friends, drew cartoons of teachers at school, drew posters, drew creative works for myself and friends. To my shame my textbooks and notebooks were always painted."
Lifestyle
Robbie Williams: from collecting to making art
Aug 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Renowned singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and his close companion and creative collaborator, Ed Godrich, have dedicated the past five years to crafting authentic art in tandem...
Lifestyle
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!
Nov 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?
Art History
The most popular Hungarian artists
Feb 20, 2024
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8 minutes read
Most historians believe that the Hungarian people emerged around 895 AD under the leadership of Prince Árpád, a time when their earliest forms of artistic expression also developed...
Art History
Chongyang Festival in Art: Honoring Bravery and Community Spirit
Jun 14, 2024
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8 minutes read
The Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival, an ancient Chinese holiday on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month since the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD), symbolizes positive yang energy. Traditions include mountain climbing, chrysanthemum liquor, and wearing zhuyu leaves for purification. oday, it continues as a celebration of cultural heritage, inspiring artistic expressions that blend historical themes with creativity.
Artist Portraits
Mr. Brainwash: The Rise of a Street Art Phenomenon
Jul 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mr. Brainwash is a contemporary street artist known for his provocative and often satirical artworks that blend elements of pop culture and street art. He gained widespread recognition through his association with Banksy and the documentary film "Exit Through the Gift Shop."
Artist Portraits
Rashid Johnson: Exploring Identity through Art
Oct 10, 2024
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8 minutes read
Rashid Johnson is a standout artist who mixes personal stories with big ideas. Born in Chicago in 1977, he has become a key voice of his generation. His art tackles tough topics like race, class, and identity, using video, sculpture, painting, and installation...
Artist Portraits
Renato Guttuso: A Master of Italian Social Realism
Jul 4, 2024
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13 minutes read
Renato Guttuso was a prominent Italian artist known for his unique way of expressing social realism through painting. His works, characterized by a strong political and social connotation, reflect the struggles and hopes of the Italian people throughout the 20th century...
Artist Portraits
Renzo Vespignani: An Exploration of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
Jul 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Renzo Vespignani was a master at capturing the raw essence of post-war Italy through his artwork. Known for his poignant and gritty representations, Vespignani's paintings and illustrations delved deep into the human condition, reflecting the socio-political turmoil of his time...
Artist Portraits
Jasmine Roy, the love story with the subjects represented
Mar 19, 2022
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4 minutes read
Jasmine Roy's works are the result of a love affair between the artist and the subject, which is explored with a very personal composition of desaturated colors...
Art News
Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Prescribes Museum Visits to Improve Mental Health
Mar 24, 2025
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4 minutes read
Neuchâtel, Switzerland, has launched an innovative program allowing doctors to prescribe free museum visits to improve patients' mental health. Inspired by studies on the benefits of art, this project combines physical activity and cognitive stimulation to combat isolation and stress, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Leasing of works of art for lawyers: 100% tax exemption for your purchases of works of art
Mar 11, 2024
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4 minutes read
Lawyers, legal professions: bring art into your office and benefit from 100% tax exemption thanks to art leasing