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As Valentine's Day approaches, art reminds us of the depth of human emotion. Love, a universal and timeless theme, has inspired artists across ages and cultures. From ancient frescoes to urban graffiti, each art form seeks to capture the essence of this complex sentiment.

Fintan Whelan: An Exploration of Color and Texture

Jan 9, 2025

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To acquire a work by Fintan Whelan is to experience a timeless art where light, texture, and movement blend to create a profound emotional resonance. His international success and the quality of his painting techniques guarantee the longevity and continued appreciation of his work in the contemporary art world.

Tomoya Nakano: my artworks materialize what I imagine

Apr 27, 2025

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"Basically, my artworks materialize what I imagine, regardless of the subject matter. Also, I use a variety of techniques in my artworks, ranging from traditional oil painting to more modern approaches, depending on what I want to paint."

Winter landscapes in art

Dec 7, 2021

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Winter is the season in which the most important holiday is celebrated: Christmas! In this regard, the most famous artists in the history of art have not shirk from depicting the cold landscapes typical of this time of year, sometimes even through the use of allegories. The success of this topic is still found today, in fact, many works of contemporary art have often depicted snowy views...

The human body in Italian art after Michelangelo

Apr 8, 2025

Looking at the works of Michelangelo, whether carved in marble or frescoed on ceilings and walls, what immediately strikes one is the extraordinary depiction of the human body: taut muscles, natural poses, veins, tendons, joints that seem to pulse under the marble skin...

Robert Combas and the Free Figuration Movement

Jul 11, 2024

Robert Combas, born May 25, 1957, in Lyon, co-founded the free figuration movement with Hervé Di Rosa. Known for his bold, graphic style blending comics, pop culture, and personal mythology, Combas is celebrated as a leading contemporary artist in France.

The must-haves of the contemporary collector

Nov 12, 2024

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...

Mahjoub Ben Bella, an essential artist of contemporary art

Mar 11, 2025

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Mahjoub Ben Bella is an Algerian artist whose work combines geometric abstraction, traditional influences and a profound exploration of identity and cultural memory. Internationally recognized, he has marked the art scene with his vibrant and committed works, exhibited in prestigious biennials and renowned galleries, thus affirming his essential role in contemporary art in the Maghreb and beyond.

Renato Guttuso: A Master of Italian Social Realism

Jul 4, 2024

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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...

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John Michael Armleder: Pioneer of Fluxus and art Installations

Oct 9, 2024

Explore the innovative installations of John Michael Armleder, his creations, and contemporary works. Discover the biography of this influential Swiss artist.

Jenny Saville: Redefining the Female Form in Contemporary Art

Sep 12, 2024

Jenny Saville is a British contemporary artist known for her large-scale, visceral paintings of the human body, particularly focusing on female forms and themes of imperfection, gender, and beauty. Her work challenges traditional representations of the nude, blending realism with abstraction to explore the complexities of identity and physicality.

Tam Nightingale: An Eclectic Talent

Jan 7, 2025

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Tam Nightingale is a British artist whose work, combining diverse styles such as Impressionism, Pop Art, and Abstraction, attracts collectors and art lovers worldwide. With growing international recognition and dynamic, timeless works, investing in his art represents a promising opportunity.

Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art

Jul 26, 2024

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Valerio Adami, an eminent Italian painter, is celebrated for his distinctive style that combines elements of Pop Art, surrealism, and figurative art. His bold use of color and sharp lines create striking images that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Adami’s work often explores themes of human existence, mythology, and literature, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art...

Peter Halley: Pioneering Neo-Conceptual Art Since 1980

Nov 5, 2024

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Peter Halley, born in 1953, is a prominent American artist recognized as a key figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement that emerged in the 1980s. Renowned for his vibrant Day-Glo geometric paintings, Halley is also a writer and previously the publisher of index Magazine.

Representations of Yom Kippur in Art

Apr 16, 2024

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.

René Daniëls: The Visionary Painter Who Bridged Abstraction and Language

Mar 24, 2025

René Daniëls is a Dutch painter known for his conceptual and expressive approach to painting, blending art history, literature, and cultural references with wit and ambiguity. Emerging in the late 1970s, he gained international recognition in the 1980s and remains influential in contemporary art, with works housed in major museums worldwide.

Sandro Chia: Icon of the Italian Transavanguardia Movement

Sep 6, 2024

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Sandro Chia is a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, recognized for his vibrant and expressive style that blends figurative elements with bold color schemes. He gained prominence as a leading figure in the Transavanguardia movement, which emerged in the late 1970s, advocating for a return to traditional painting techniques and figurative art...

Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary

Sep 13, 2024

Chicano Treasures: Cheech Marin's Passionate Collection

Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...

Lifestyle

Aug 8, 2023

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Cheech Marin's passionate collection of Chicano art has been exhibited in major exhibitions and published in various books. Its collection, rich in more than 700 works, represents the largest collection of Chicano art in private or public hands.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: by means of this numerical climax that goes by the name of top 10, aimed at placing the most relevant collages in the history of art one after the other, in order of relevance, I want to bring the reader closer to the knowledge of an artistic technique that is often sidelined, in the face of the more popular painting, sculpture and photography...

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MIART 2025: Celebrating Art, Connection, and Rauschenberg’s Vision

Mar 11, 2025

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...

Matisse's style was characterized by the use of bright and intense colors, as well as simplified forms and strong outlines. He was influenced by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, but he also developed his own technique of using color to create dynamic shapes and movement in his paintings.

Paul Cézanne was a French artist and painter who lived from 1839 to 1906. He was known as a Post-Impressionist artist whose work introduced new forms of representation and influenced the artistic movements of the early 20th century...

The color grey in art history

Sep 11, 2022

Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...

Rashid Johnson: Exploring Identity through Art

Oct 10, 2024

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...

Alfred Freddy Krupa: A Pioneer of New Ink Art and a World-Renowned Artistic Force

Aug 22, 2024

Alfred Freddy Krupa is a renowned Croatian contemporary painter and master draughtsman, celebrated for his contributions to the New Ink Art movement, which fuses traditional Eastern ink techniques with Western modernism. As the author of the "New Ink Art Manifesto," he is recognized as a pioneering figure in this movement and a leading representative of modern European ink painting.

The Art of Karl Lagasse: From 'One Dollar' to Iconic Film Festival Trophies

Aug 19, 2024

Karl Lagasse, born April 4, 1981, in Paris, is a renowned French artist celebrated for his innovative work across sculpture, painting, installation, and photography, notably recognized for his "One Dollar" sculptures and his design of the Deauville American Film Festival trophy.

In the mirror: African sculpture of yesterday and today

Apr 12, 2023

Pursuing the aim of finding, within the art of today, the reminiscences, hints and allusions to the works of times past, creating also a kind of romantic tale aimed at celebrating the immutable essence of the human being, I wanted to reconstruct a "figurative bridge"...

Claudia König: Even as a child, I loved doing handicrafts and painting

Apr 23, 2024

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"My first works were pictures, abstract paintings, preferably on canvas or wood. More by chance, I started making papier-mâché sculptures for an exhibition."...

5 Contemporary Works in Tribute to the Language of Georgia O’Keeffe

Apr 15, 2025

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…

A Comparative Analysis of British and American Pop Art

Sep 3, 2024

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...

Fausto Pirandello: A Unique Voice in Modern Italian Painting

Jul 23, 2024

Frieze London does not experience the economic recession for young artists

Fausto Pirandello, a prominent figure in 20th-century Italian art, is renowned for his distinctive approach to painting. His work is characterized by a profound exploration of human existence, often depicted through fragmented forms and intense, vivid colors...

Art News

Oct 13, 2022

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Prices at auctions have gone up, which shows that people want to buy new works by young artists at the fair.

Lifestyle

How to decorate your office

Jan 23, 2022

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Decorating your office with artwork is a time-consuming and tricky business, where often the efforts do not correspond to obvious results. In reality, there are a few simple tips that will help you to valorise the most your workplace!

5 Most Emblematic Artworks of Pop Art

Mar 12, 2021

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Come on board with us to discover 5 artworks that laid the foundations of an innovative and still profoundly current artistic movement: today, it's Pop!

Exploring KAWS: From Graffiti Roots to Global Influence

Jun 28, 2024