Lifestyle
Christophe Lambert: Collecting with Heart and Intuition"
Nov 29, 2023
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6 minutes read
Christophe Lambert, renowned actor, reveals a monomaniacal passion for art, collecting with intense personal devotion. Despite misadventures, he remains committed to his love for art, dreaming of a public space to share his eclectic collection
Artist Portraits
Yuehua He: I underwent a rigorous study
Dec 3, 2024
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7 minutes read
"I have undergone rigorous basic study and training since I was a child. When I was a teenager, I drew nearly a hundred sketches of plaster statues. My method was to first spend dozens of hours on in-depth study and characterization, and then, divorced from the actual objects, I drew silently from memory."...
Art History
Dado: An Artist of the Imagination and Violence
Jul 2, 2024
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9 minutes read
Dado, a Montenegrin artist naturalized French, left his mark on contemporary art with his eclectic style mixing surrealism, art brut and free figuration, exploring themes of violence, monstrosity and imagination. His work, widely exhibited and criticized, continues to influence contemporary artists and fascinate the public with its emotional intensity and originality.
Art News
Camille Claudel's Lost Masterpiece Found and Sold for €3.7 Million
Feb 19, 2025
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3 minutes read
Camille Claudel's sculpture L'Âge Mûr, long thought lost, was rediscovered in a Paris apartment abandoned for 15 years by auctioneer Matthieu Semont. Sold at auction in Orléans for $3.8 million, it became the artist's second most expensive work, confirming its importance in the history of modern sculpture.
Artist Portraits
DARIO AGRIMI: No limit
Sep 24, 2019
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0 minutes read
The Italian Dario Agrimi gives himself no limits: painting, sculpture, installations, according to his inspiration and his desire to transmit an idea, an emotion.
Pop Culture
Miniaturist Artist: Her Tiny Version of Monet Reunited with the Original
Jul 21, 2023
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3 minutes read
Ana Sofía Casaverde, Peruvian artist, went to the National Gallery of Art to admire "Woman with a Parasol", a work that she had painstakingly reproduced with the help of a needle.
Artist Portraits
Romero Britto: A Master of Color and Joy
Jul 11, 2024
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16 minutes read
Romero Britto is an internationally recognized contemporary artist, renowned for his vibrant, joyful style. His artworks, distinguished by bright colors and bold forms, convey happiness and optimism. Britto's unique visual language merges elements of pop art and cubism, celebrating life and love....
Art History
5 Contemporary Works in Tribute to the Language of Georgia O’Keeffe
Apr 15, 2025
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7 minutes read
In contemporary art, the flower remains an inexhaustibly fascinating subject—a privileged vehicle for exploring the silent dialogue between realism and abstraction, a theme so dear to Georgia O’Keeffe. We have selected five floral works by artists featured on ArtMajeur, each capable of evoking—through stylistic or conceptual affinity—the refined visual universe of the American painter…
Artist Portraits
Bogdan Dide, the mystery of a woman's face
Nov 16, 2022
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3 minutes read
Bogdan Dide uses various techniques in his work, the choice of one or another depending on the goals set. The main theme is portraiture...
Art History
The Artmajeur Olympics: A Journey Between Art and Sport
Jul 23, 2024
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11 minutes read
On the occasion of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Artmajeur has decided to create a parallel and shorter event, called, with little imagination, the Artmajeur Olympics. This event celebrates not only sports, but also art...
Artist Portraits
Francis L'Huillier: The pictorial power of a contemporary look at the maritime and industrial world
Feb 20, 2025
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3 minutes read
Francis L'Huillier is a contemporary French painter whose pictorial universe blends the raw aesthetic of the industrial world with the sensory warmth of the Mediterranean. Thanks to his bold mixed techniques and mastery of gesture, his works vibrate with a visual intensity that immediately captures the eye.
Artist Portraits
Raya Sorkine: The Vibrant Celebration of Life and Memory
Aug 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
Raya Sorkine, a French-Russian artist, transforms the pain of the past into an explosion of color and life through his vibrant works, celebrating human resilience and the richness of his cultural roots. His paintings, imbued with Jewish and Slavic influences, capture the essence of mystery, celebration and memory, making him a unique figure in contemporary art.
Art History
The must-haves of the contemporary collector
Nov 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
What works of art cannot be missed in the collection of a 21st century art enthusiast? Today, contemporary collecting is being enriched by new paradigms and perspectives, favoring eco-friendly works, abstract art, modern portraits and street art...
Artist Portraits
His Dark Materials: The Unique Universe of Arnaud Feuga
Jun 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
Arnaud Feuga offers refined painting, imbued with emotion and precision, where the sea, bodies, and memory subtly interact. His works, rich in references and light, captivate discerning art lovers for a long time.
Art History
Richard Avedon
Jun 23, 2023
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11 minutes read
Richard Avedon was an influential American fashion and portrait photographer. He is renowned for his innovative and distinctive style, characterized by capturing his subjects against a plain white backdrop, emphasizing their personalities and expressions. Avedon's work transcended the boundaries of traditional fashion photography, as he explored deeper emotional and psychological dimensions through his powerful and revealing portraits.
Artist Portraits
Donatella Marraoni, The desire to tell her story
Jul 30, 2022
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5 minutes read
Donatella Marraoni, an artist who mainly uses construction materials, creates with the aim of telling her story, her past, transforming it into a pictorial narrative in constant evolution...
Art News
"Shine": the Jeff Koons exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence (Italy).
Nov 16, 2021
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8 minutes read
Jeff Koons is the protagonist of the exhibition Shine, a "blockbuster" event conceived to bring together the masterpieces of the American artist, which will be open until the end of January 2022, at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence (Italy). The exhibition, born from the collaboration of the Florentine institution with the American artist, revolves around the concept of brightness, or "shine", which characterizes most of the works on display...
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...
Artist Portraits
Dmitry Oleyn: Drawing is a part of my soul
May 14, 2024
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6 minutes read
"Drawing is a part of my soul. Without painting, I cannot see either my past or my future. When I was a child, drawings were literally everywhere—in the wallpaper of my room, in school notebooks. My parents immediately realized that they were raising an artist and supported me when I entered the Art University."...
Lifestyle
Johnny Depp, Pop-Street painter and collector
Jul 31, 2023
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12 minutes read
John Christopher Depp II, an American actor and musician, was born on June 9, 1963. He has garnered numerous awards, such as a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has been a three-time Academy Awards nominee and a two-time BAFTA nominee...
Artist Portraits
Babatunde Bakare: drawing makes me express myself
Apr 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I have really loved drawing right from my little age, it is something that, and I found joy doing it, the major event that triggers this journey started in my primary school I was the best art students among my peers and even I do usually help some of my teacher in drawing on the chalk board."...
Artist Portraits
Odile Faure: I have always been drawing
Jul 23, 2024
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5 minutes read
"This attraction to art naturally led me towards a baccalaureate in fine arts, supplemented by various evening courses at the Beaux-Arts de Lyon, which allowed me to pursue a career as a stylist-designer for different companies of silk."...
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."
Artist Portraits
Roger Quesnel: I was always a bit of a daydreamer
Apr 15, 2025
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8 minutes read
"I create all of my paintings purely from my imagination and completely intuitively as I paint. I have a general sense of the image I want to paint beforehand, but my main focus and thoughts as I paint, are more about the mood, atmosphere or the feeling I want to convey."...
Art History
Under the Eiffel Tower: French Art Movements Explored through Artmajeur
Jun 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
France has been the cradle of numerous revolutionary art movements. From the Gothic of the 12th century to the Rococo of the 18th century, these movements have transformed art and architecture. In the 19th century, the Barbizon School and Realism introduced a more realistic representation of nature and daily life. The focus of this article will be on Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Free Figuration, analyzing works present on Artmajeur...
Artist Portraits
Aleksander Kryushyn: When Painting Becomes a Symphony
Aug 2, 2024
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3 minutes read
Aleksander Kryushyn, an Impressionist painter and member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, transforms each canvas into a visual symphony where light and movement captivate the eye. His unique style, combining Impressionism and realism, makes him a sought-after artist, whose timeless works attract collectors worldwide and represent a promising artistic investment.
Art History
Representations of Yom Kippur in Art
Apr 16, 2024
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10 minutes read
The depiction of Yom Kippur in art reveals how artists have captured themes of repentance, redemption, and solemnity through various media, highlighting iconic works such as Maurycy Gottlieb's "Yom Kippur" and Micha's "Jonah." Bar-Am. These works illustrate the deep impact and spiritual significance of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Artist Portraits
Elena Raceala, a life that "breathes" through photography
Aug 6, 2022
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5 minutes read
During one of her trips to Italy, more precisely on a rainy morning in 2013, among the columns of the church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Elena Raceala took her first photo, beginning her greatest passion...
Lifestyle
The Lives of Artists on Screen: Films That Capture Creativity and Struggle
Mar 11, 2025
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6 minutes read
Artists have long fascinated filmmakers, providing rich material for stories about passion, genius, and turmoil. These films depict their artistic journeys while offering insight into their struggles and triumphs, bringing the world of art to life through figures like Van Gogh and Pollock.
Art History
Top 10: Abstract Paintings
Dec 16, 2023
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11 minutes read
Just to provide the reader with a "when" and "where": abstract art, an avant-garde art movement, was born in the early 20th century in Germany, spreading to various regions of the country that were quite distant from each other, where...
Artist Portraits
Gus, a color blind artist
Dec 18, 2021
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4 minutes read
Gus' works, sold exclusively online, come from the artist's childhood memories: video games, Japanese cartoons and hip hop, but also from his love of ecology and the animal world ...
Artist Portraits
Darryll Schiff: Blurring Realities in Contemporary Photography
Aug 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Darryll Schiff was an acclaimed American photographer known for his painterly style that blends vibrant colors, blurred motion, and layered compositions to create evocative and abstract images. His work, exploring themes of urban life and human movement, earned him recognition in prestigious collections and exhibitions worldwide.
Artist Portraits
Rufino Tamayo: A Modernist Pioneer in Mexican Art
Jul 2, 2024
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11 minutes read
Rufino Tamayo, a visionary in Mexican modernist art, celebrated for blending indigenous motifs with modern sensibilities, exemplifies his cultural resonance through vibrant canvases like Nacimiento de nuestra nacionalidad and El día y la noche, while his legacy extends through cultural institutions and national recognition.
Artist Portraits
Xavier Wttrwulghe, inspiration comes from traveling
Jul 6, 2022
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4 minutes read
Xavier Wttrwulghe is a self-taught artist, moved by a strong inspiration, which stems from his life experiences, his way of being and his travels...
Art History
World Art Dubai 2025: Art at the Heart of the World
Apr 17, 2025
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4 minutes read
World Art Dubai 2025 showcases artists from around the world, offering a diversity of artistic expression ranging from painting to sculpture to digital art. This edition promises a unique immersion in contemporary creativity through a variety of styles and techniques.
Artist Portraits
In the Realm of Joan Miró's Imagination
Jun 20, 2024
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10 minutes read
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Joan Miró, where surrealism meets abstraction in a vibrant symphony of colors and shapes. From his early influences to his iconic masterpieces like 'The Tilled Field' and 'The Birth of the World,' Miró's journey unfolds, revealing his unique perspective on the subconscious and the fantastical...