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Chen Yifei, a major figure in contemporary Chinese art, left his mark on his era with a unique style that blended romantic realism, Western aesthetics, and Chinese traditions. From his official debut under Mao to his international recognition, his career reflects a rich, diverse body of work that remains highly sought after on the art market.

Roger Quesnel: I was always a bit of a daydreamer

Apr 15, 2025

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."...

Shall we sunbathe with Edward Hopper?

May 3, 2023

The invitation that resonates in my title will not surprise Edward Hopper aficionados, who will surely have noticed the accuracy by which the American master, by way of cinematic framing, skillfully arranges the light within his paintings...

A popular pictorial format of the Renaissance

Apr 5, 2023

When Art meets Crime: 3 creepy stories about Art and Crime

Certainly, within the immense breadth of the narrative of art history, works of rectangular or square format stand out in popularity and recurrence, which have often overshadowed the less common round or, even other shaped media.

Pop Culture

May 28, 2021

Today Artmajeur takes you into the depths of human mind, where reason becomes clouded in favor of selfishness or madness. Hang on and join us to discover these three sordid and fascinating stories that mix torture, sequestration, murder and... Art.

The colors of parrots: Albrecht Dürer, the nude and the contemporary

May 28, 2023

8 minutes read

Rather than listing masterpieces aimed at immortalizing parrots, I want to contextualize the subject of my discussion through the figure of the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer...

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Victor Vasarely

Jun 7, 2023

Victor Vasarely, originally named Győző Vásárhelyi, was a Hungarian visual artist born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Austria-Hungary. He later became a French citizen in 1961. Regarded as the father of optical art, he passed away on March 15, 1997, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France...

Pollution in art: Turner, Monet and Boccioni "forerunners" of environmental art

Feb 5, 2023

The nineteenth- and twentieth-century reality, as told by artists, who, like Turner, Monet and Boccioni, documented, without any pretense of ecological denunciation, worthy of the more contemporary Environmental Art, Land Art and Ecological Art...

Art quiz: guess the art technique!

Feb 8, 2023

Every time we read a book about art, go to a museum, exhibition or gallery, we can admire, live or on paper, a varying number of works of art, which is always accompanied by the name of the author, the title of the work, the year of execution, the technique, the measurements and the place of preservation...

The Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh

Jul 2, 2023

The charm of Provence can be described in words, in poems, sometimes in music, as well as through the silent, but certainly impactful and highly expressive, medium of painting, aimed at tinging the colors of a land kissed by the sun...

Double vision: the dynamics of Expressionism in Germany and Austria

May 28, 2024

A comparison of German and Austrian Expressionism, two movements that, despite having originated in similar contexts, manifest unique and distinctive nuances. Expressionism, known for its deep exploration of the human condition and manifestation of intense emotions, actually found fertile ground in both Germany and Austria...

The most representative pictorial examples for each landscape subject featured on ArtMajeur

Feb 18, 2025

A researcher, lost in thoughts and coffee, finds inspiration where she least expects it: on ArtMajeur, a world of landscapes that goes beyond the classic flower-filled fields. Mountains, deserts, forests, seascapes, and cities intertwine in a visual narrative that reveals the extraordinary diversity of nature and contemporary art...

International Dance Day Celebrated with 5 Masterpieces of Ancient Art

Apr 28, 2025

On April 29, the world celebrates International Dance Day, established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee (CID) within the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, to honor all forms and cultures of dance...

Pierre Duquoc, the art of irony

Apr 6, 2022

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...

Some symbols of New York "translated" by art

Jan 25, 2023

Beginning after the Second World War, the center of world art, the hothouse of all new trends, as well as the creative market, has gradually shifted from Paris to New York, therefore, an art historian from the old continent like me, cannot escape from pretending to ask for the fateful working vacations...

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was an Italian painter who is best known for his portraits made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and animals...

Hanukkah: Artistic Celebrations of the Festival of Lights

Mar 14, 2024

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. In contemporary art, Hanukkah often serves as a theme exploring identity, tradition, and resilience through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations.

The Artistic Map of Human Body

Apr 9, 2024

The brush soaked in flesh-colored paint, or the "colder" camera, are used to explore the human body in its fragments...

Inside Jeff Koons' World: From Balloon Dogs to Record Auction Sales

Jul 10, 2024

Jeff Koons, born in 1955, is a renowned American artist famous for creating monumental sculptures from everyday objects, with record-breaking auction sales like Balloon Dog (Orange) and Rabbit, challenging artistic norms and influencing contemporary art globally.

Emilio Scanavino: A Journey Through Creativity and Innovation

Jul 23, 2024

Emilio Scanavino was a prominent Italian artist renowned for his unique approach to abstract expressionism. His work is characterized by an intense exploration of form and space, often using bold lines and dramatic contrasts to convey deep emotional and philosophical themes. Scanavino's artistic expression is both dynamic and thought-provoking, making him a significant figure in the contemporary art scene...

Isa Genzken's Take on Modern Consumer Culture Through Art

Nov 18, 2024

Isa Genzken is a groundbreaking German contemporary artist known for her innovative sculptures, installations, and multimedia works that explore themes of modernity, urban life, and consumer culture. Her art is characterized by the use of diverse materials and found objects, often blending high and low culture to create thought-provoking, avant-garde pieces.

Julie Mehretu: Ethiopian American Artist's Modern Landscapes

Dec 3, 2024

Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian American contemporary artist, is celebrated for her large-scale, multi-layered abstract paintings that reflect urban and sociopolitical changes. Recognized in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, she has secured her place as a groundbreaking Black female painter.

Love in Art History: From the Renaissance to Pop Art

Feb 5, 2025

Christophe Cherix appointed director of MoMA

From the ethereal sculptures of ancient Greece to the passionate expressions of the Baroque, and on to the bold transformations of Cubism and Pop Art, love is analyzed and dissected through various artistic movements that have captured and reinterpreted its changing essence...

Art News

Apr 1, 2025

3 minutes read

Christophe Cherix has been named director of MoMA, taking up his duties in September 2025 after more than 16 years with the institution. A curator renowned for his international vision and landmark exhibitions, he succeeds Glenn Lowry with the mission of guiding the museum into a new era while honoring its legacy.

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Ed Sheeran: Art is meant to be appreciated

Nov 6, 2023

During the show, Sheeran also discussed his deep affection for visual art, a passion instilled in him at a young age by his father, who happens to be an art historian and curator...

Paula Solís Burgos: the passion of oil on canvas

Nov 7, 2023

I always had an attraction for the plastic arts, since I was very young -at least that is what my mother tells me-, I liked to draw the caricatures I saw on television...

Top 10: Banquets in Art History

Dec 30, 2023

The banquet, unlike the more informal dinner, is a culinary event that takes place at a table, attended by a predetermined number of people gathered to celebrate a special day. For this reason, my top 10 paintings inspired by the atmosphere of the upcoming New Year's Eve dinner...

Exploring Innovation: 10 Asian Artists Not to Miss on Artmajeur

Jun 18, 2024

It's time to immerse yourself in the creations of both emerging and established artists on Artmajeur, who are continuing to redefine what it means to be an Asian artist in the contemporary scene with their particularly innovative styles...

Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon

Jun 24, 2024

Banksy, a pseudonymous British street artist and filmmaker, gained global prominence since the 1990s with provocative, politically charged artworks. Known for his satirical street art and social commentary through stencils, he challenges norms on capitalism, conflict, and societal injustice, blurring the line between vandalism and high art, disrupting established institutions.

The Great Masters of Portraiture: Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and English Traditions

Feb 4, 2025

The Art Investor's Radar: Styles and Artists to Watch This Spring

Ah, the portrait! An art form that captures beauty, power, and personality, revealing who we were and who we aspired to be. From the elegance of the Italian Renaissance to the meticulous detail of Dutch Flemish painting, from the theatricality of Spain's Siglo de Oro to the social refinement of Neoclassical England, each tradition tells the story of an era and its dreams...

Invest in Art

Apr 16, 2025

In the spring of 2025, three major trends will influence the art market: eco-responsibility with organic forms, the importance of storytelling in artworks, and the rise of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. These trends are transforming not only artistic aesthetics, but also the way investors can anticipate market developments and seize sustainable and cutting-edge investment opportunities.

Sculpting Identity: Subodh Gupta and the Power of Everyday Objects

Apr 14, 2025

Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!

Subodh Gupta is an acclaimed contemporary Indian artist known for his large-scale sculptures, installations, and paintings that incorporate everyday objects. His work often explores themes of identity, globalization, and the intersection of traditional Indian culture with modern consumerism.

Lifestyle

Oct 18, 2023

Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...

Top 10 Impressionist Paintings

Nov 28, 2023

How did Impressionism come into being? Like all things, it started with an idea! The artists in question decided to paint the reality around them in a very simple way, leaving aside the more complex and well-trodden historical and mythological subjects...

The most popular artists of 2023

Jan 23, 2024

Who are some of Artmajeur's most popular artists in 2023? Find out in this story, which talks about contemporary artists by contextualizing them within the long narrative of art history!