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Picasso Forgeries Unveiled at Mona Museum: A New Controversy
Jul 11, 2024
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Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart is embroiled in controversy for displaying forged Picasso artworks created by Kirsha Kaechele, wife of the museum's owner, following earlier backlash for its gender-exclusive “Ladies Lounge” installation.
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Thierry Corpet, Resilience
Feb 1, 2023
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7 minutes read
"As far back as I can remember, I have always been enthusiastic about drawing and painting, but my very first encounter with art was decisive"...
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Antoni Dragan, I am self taught
Jun 17, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I loved painting since I remember myself. As a child, still at school in Germany, I participated in several local painting contests for kids, where I won several small presents (watches, books, pens..)."
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Maria&Vadim Lipovsky, A long search began
Jun 28, 2023
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6 minutes read
My name is Maria Lipovskaya. I was born and raised in a dynasty of architects, and I could not imagine any other destiny than to follow in the footsteps of my family...
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Martin Zanollo: The creative process is a value for me
Nov 19, 2024
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7 minutes read
“I started painting and drawing a little before I began my studies in architecture. It has always been for me a way of thinking about reality and expressing my own being in every moment...”....
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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."...
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Stephan Balkenhol – The artist who restores humanity to sculpture
Feb 20, 2025
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Stephan Balkenhol is a contemporary sculptor known for his human figures in wood, exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums in Paris, Berlin, New York and London. His work, blending tradition and modernity, explores the history of art and the human condition through a raw and timeless aesthetic.
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Ramona Zordini: I want to make the two-dimensional three-dimensional
Mar 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
My educational background is in graphic design, drawing, and photography. I started with drawing and photography, then experimented with sculpture and set design, engraving, sewing and embroidery, video, and electromyography. I have worked with paper and wood, resin, and fabric. I have explored many techniques, and there is still so much I want to learn.
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Interview | Gustaf Tidholm: I grew up with creativity
May 20, 2025
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7 minutes read
"I grew up with creativity and artistic expression in my family. My mom painted, my aunt and uncle were an artist and a writer, and my grandma was a journalist, and so on. I was encouraged by both my mom and dad, as well as my grandma, to truly nurture my talent."...
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Mark Tansey: The Visual Philosopher of Contemporary Art
Jun 19, 2025
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6 minutes read
Mark Tansey is a contemporary artist celebrated for his intellectually layered paintings that combine precise imagery with themes of perception, history, and language. His work challenges traditional representation by embracing ambiguity, encouraging viewers to actively interpret and reflect.
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Julia Dogan: Art has always been my way of communicating
Apr 1, 2025
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21 minutes read
"Art has always been my way of communicating with the world—when words fall short, my paintings speak. I’ve experienced so much in life that demanded expression: moments of joy, pain, freedom, and longing. Every shift, every challenge, every moment of growth has added layers to my artistic voice."
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Artmajeur Magazine N°30
Jun 21, 2024
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Contemporary art is constantly evolving by integrating various influences, illustrating the diversity of human expressions. Artists like Moctarmast Ly, Andrii Kyrychenko, Elodie Lemerle and Ulla Kuehnle bring unique perspectives through impactful graphic works, explorations of Abstract Expressionism, poetic scenes of Paris and dynamic celebrations of sport.
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Urban Wildlife in Art: Argote's Colossal Pigeon Sculpture Lands in NYC
Aug 5, 2024
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This autumn, New York City will welcome a 16-foot-tall hyperrealist aluminium sculpture of a pigeon titled Dinosaur by Iván Argote on the High Line Plinth, paying homage to the city's thriving pigeon population and drawing parallels to the bird's prehistoric ancestors while adding a thought-provoking piece to the urban landscape.
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Blanton Museum’s $35M Renovation: A New Era of Art and Community
Aug 8, 2024
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The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin has undergone a $35 million renovation led by Snøhetta, transforming its grounds into a vibrant communal space with three major site-specific installations, including Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin and Carmen Herrera's mural, while blending contemporary and historic design elements to enhance community engagement and connectivity with its surroundings.
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Giancarlo Morandi, an artifact that looks like a drawing
May 6, 2023
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4 minutes read
I am Italian, born in 1952 in Cremona, the city of the Torrazzo and the great violin makers. The passion for beauty arose in me as a boy, in the years of attending the Liceo artistico Toschi in Parma and then the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano...
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Death of Charles Csuri, the precursor of computer art
Mar 9, 2022
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Charles Csuri died on Sunday at the age of 99. He was a professor of art education and computer science at Ohio State University. Historians dubbed him the "father of computer art" in several works.
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Michael Ostrogorski, I was raised in a house of artists
Oct 7, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I was raised in a house of artists. I spent my childhood and teenage years in my parents' studios, at gallery exhibitions or in the hallways of art academies."...
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Benjamin Shine: Sculpting Light and Form with Tulle
Aug 9, 2024
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4 minutes read
Benjamin Shine is a contemporary British artist known for his innovative use of tulle fabric to create intricate, ethereal portraits and sculptures. His work explores themes of light, form, and the interplay between material and immaterial, often blurring the lines between painting and sculpture.
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The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?
Sep 12, 2024
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Matte finishes provide a non-reflective, soft look, ideal for detailed artwork in brightly lit spaces, while glossy finishes offer a shiny, vibrant appearance, perfect for colorful, high-contrast pieces in dimly lit rooms. Choose based on lighting, artwork style, and desired visual effect.
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Laurence JENK: My inquisitive mind has led me to experiment beyond convention
Mar 26, 2024
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9 minutes read
“My artistic journey, entirely self-taught, took off during an intimate moment in my life: the prospect of motherhood.”....
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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.
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Merche Moriana: I tend to be very attentive to everything that happens around me
Dec 24, 2024
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"When I was just 16 years old, I went to study photography in Málaga. I started studying analog photography, spending an entire year focused on taking and developing photographs with film..."
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Hongfeng Guo: Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of Inspiration, Innovation, and Emotional Expression
Dec 17, 2024
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9 minutes read
“My art is a capture and recreation of fleeting perceptions, through the intertwining of color, form, and material, exploring the endless possibilities of emotions and dreams…”
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Andrea La Martina: my passion for visual art
Jan 24, 2024
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15 minutes read
"My artistic inspiration arose from the intersection of my career as a computer programming consultant and my passion for visual art. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the limitless possibilities that technology offers in the field of creative expression."...
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These surrealist optical illusions are created by Mimi Choi, a makeup artist using her own face as a canvas
Mar 31, 2022
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Mimi Choi is a makeup artist based in Vancouver, Canada. She creates surrealist optical illusions using her own face as a canvas. Many of her makeup looks are inspired by her experiences with sleep paralysis.
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Jonah Dillon, is a painter who creates works of art in his wheelchair
Nov 17, 2021
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Jonah Dillon was born with muscular dystrophy, a congenital disorder characterized by a loss of muscle mass. His disease had progressed to the point where he could no longer sketch with his hands. He now paints canvases using the wheels on his wheelchair.
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Dior's Parisian Runway Shines with Isabella Ducrot's Textile Artistry
Jan 26, 2024
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Isabella Ducrot, a renowned textile artist, brought her unique fabric art to Dior's latest Paris fashion show. Her collaboration with Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri added a touch of historical textile elegance to the contemporary runway.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: David Gerstein
Jun 2, 2023
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David (Dudu) Gerstein, born on 14th November 1944, is an accomplished Israeli artist known for his prowess in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking...
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Artmajeur offers a reinterpretation of the key themes of Art Basel 2024
Jun 11, 2024
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Artmajeur offers a reinterpretation of the key themes of Art Basel 2024 through the works of its artists. Once again, the concepts of ecology, intimacy, history and politics emerge as central fulcrums, offering new perspectives and interpretations that enrich the cultural dialogue established by the fair.
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Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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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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10 Reasons Why browsing art on Instagram Is Therapeutic
May 19, 2022
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Research shows that about 60% of people who had attended a cultural place or event 12 months earlier were more likely to report good health. The same process occurs when browsing Art daily on Instagram. The question is, how and why is art able to influence our well being? Let's find out.
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Francesca Borgo: I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting
Oct 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
"I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting since I was kid and kept doing it as a hobby until 6-7 years ago. Then I had a medical condition that blocked me at home for weeks."
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Exploring KAWS: From Graffiti Roots to Global Influence
Jun 28, 2024
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Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, is an American artist whose eclectic blend of high art and pop culture has resonated globally since the 1990s. From graffiti roots to monumental sculptures and collaborations with brands like Dior and Supreme, KAWS has redefined contemporary art, provoking both acclaim and controversy while maintaining a significant influence in the art market and beyond.
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Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
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Mark Grotjahn: A Visionary of Abstract Expression
Sep 30, 2024
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Mark Grotjahn, an influential American artist born in 1968, is renowned for his bold abstract and geometric paintings. Known for his meticulous exploration of perspective, his work often draws from modernist movements like cubism and minimalism.
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Milena Paladino: In Search of Beauty
Mar 18, 2025
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7 minutes read
"Creativity has always been one of the main traits of my personality. I looked for beauty in everything around me."