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Louis Vuitton Reboots Murakami Collaboration with Zendaya

Dec 30, 2024

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Louis Vuitton is relaunching its iconic collaboration with Takashi Murakami after two decades of success, creating a new collection of more than 200 pieces, including City Bags, scarves and accessories.

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Gérard Esquerre, the inspiration that comes from a perceptual state

Mar 30, 2022

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The work of Gérard Esquerre, pioneer of digital art and multi-faceted artist, stems from an almost permanent state of perception...

Art History

Saturn Devouring His Son by Francisco Goya

Apr 7, 2023

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"Saturn Devouring His Son" is a painting by Francisco Goya that is part of his series of murals known as the Black Paintings...

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Exploring Innovation: 10 Asian Artists Not to Miss on Artmajeur

Jun 18, 2024

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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...

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Sterling Ruby: Art, Psychology & Social Commentary

Oct 29, 2024

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Sterling Ruby, born on January 21, 1972, is a versatile American artist known for his work across multiple media, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, and textiles. His art is often displayed in expansive, intricate installations that draw on a wide array of influences, such as urban culture, mental health themes, and social issues like globalization and American decline...

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

Apr 16, 2025

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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.

Art History

AI: as of today, is painting dead?

Jul 5, 2023

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Do you remember when the French painter born in 1797 Paul Delaroche, faced with the rise of the photographic medium, declared: as of today, painting is dead?...

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: LUC PEIRE

May 16, 2023

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Luc Peire's "Hoef M65" silkscreen print holds both artistic and historical significance. The limited edition of 75 copies, plus the numbered copies from A to Z with 6 off-the-shelf copies, was published by the Dobbelhoef Gallery in Kessel specifically for the 1979/4 S exhibition in Kessel.

Art History

Bitcoin and Crypto art explained by the artists of Artmajeur

Jun 18, 2023

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Collecting is a very ancient phenomenon, so much so that already in the Mesopotamian civilizations, among the royalty and elite classes of the 3rd century B.C...

"As every year, for centuries, probably since the dawn of time that no one remembers, autumn is back, once again, a season accompanied by the colors of brown, red and yellow, which stick on the skin of leaves, trees and soil."...

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The Lantern Festival's Influence on Art

May 23, 2024

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Explore the evolution of the Lantern Festival through contemporary art, witnessing a fusion of ancient customs with modern creativity. From innovative lantern designs to large-scale public installations and international collaborations, discover how this age-old celebration continues to shine brightly in the world of art.

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Victor Vasarely: The Grandfather of Op Art and His Lasting Legacy

Jul 29, 2024

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Victor Vasarely, a Hungarian-French artist born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, is celebrated as a pioneer and leader in the Op Art movement, known for his innovative use of optical illusions and geometric abstraction, with notable works like Zebra (1937) and a legacy that continues to inspire contemporary art.

Art History

The Revenge of Women in Abstract Art: 10 Artists to Discover

Oct 8, 2024

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Abstract art is often associated with great male masters like Pollock, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, but women artists have also made revolutionary contributions, despite being less well-known. This exploration finally brings to light some of the most important female figures in the movement...

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Andrea La Martina: my passion for visual art

Jan 24, 2024

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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ANDRÉ NADAL: The poetry of geometric figures

Oct 10, 2019

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The shapes are most often very simple: circles, rectangles, intersections of straight lines. The colors are just as reduced: from white to black, passing through the whole range of grays. In this rigorous scheme, André Nadal succeeds in creating a very personal universe where geometry is seen as an open door to harmony.

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Paintings in a subway tunnel in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood anger people

Jan 27, 2023

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People in Washington Heights are angry that the Department of Transportation painted over murals and graffiti on a subway tunnel. The DOT says they will issue a Request for Proposals for a new project to "transform" the tunnel, with $25 million allocated for the project.

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Mind-Blowing Artistic Genius: Otobong Nkanga Wins a Whopping $100,000 Prize!

Oct 6, 2023

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Otobong Nkanga, an artist based in Antwerp, has won the Nasher Prize for Sculpture, along with a $100,000 award and a future exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. The museum has also decided to present the award biennially for better preparation and communication.

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Googly eyes on city sculptures: playful act or vandalism?

Dec 13, 2024

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The city of Bend, Oregon, is facing an unusual phenomenon: oversized bulging eyes are being glued to public sculptures, sparking debates over humor and respect for art. City officials are decrying the costs and damage caused, while calling for an end to the vandalism.

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Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(S), the art that arises from a totally instinctive approach

Apr 9, 2022

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The artistic production of Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(s), totally instinctive and dominated by color, is the result of an abstract dialogue that has developed between "floating" paper collages and ceramic sculptures...

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Barbsie: I’ve always been interested in painting

Apr 2, 2024

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"I’ve always been interested in painting and I love the process but the decision to become an artist came after my psychological transformation. I realized art possess the power of to make changes in someone’s life."...

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Kristin Baker – The colorful explosion of contemporary painting

Feb 18, 2025

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Kristin Baker is an American contemporary painter , known for her dynamic and abstract compositions that capture the energy of movement. Her unique style, combining acrylic paint on PVC , bold colors and layering, has earned her a prominent place in contemporary art . Her work is inspired by futurism , pop art and geometric abstraction.

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Kader Attia: Exploring Identity, History, and the Art of Repair

Sep 23, 2024

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Kader Attia is a French-Algerian contemporary artist known for exploring themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and repair through diverse mediums like sculpture, installation, and video. His work often addresses the lasting impact of colonial history on non-Western societies, focusing on concepts of trauma, memory, and healing.

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Oscar Murillo: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Art

Dec 19, 2024

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Oscar Murillo is a contemporary Colombian artist known for his exploration of migration, globalization, and cultural identity through diverse mediums like painting, installation, and performance. His work has been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London, and in 2019, he co-won the Turner Prize, cementing his place among leading international artists.

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4 promising painters: An analysis for art investors

Mar 19, 2024

10 minutes read

Discovering the vast collection of artworks on Artmajeur is a fascinating experience, an endless journey through the countless facets of human creativity. But it's easy to get lost in this wealth of talent, isn't it? ...

Art History

The must-haves of the contemporary collector

Nov 12, 2024

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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...

Art History

Viva Magenta: the color of 2023

Jan 1, 2023

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it is important to refer to the statements made by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, who justifies the choice of Viva Magenta 18-1750, as the color of 2023, because, this hue, rooted in nature, since it is descended from the red family, turns out to be extremely vigorous, vital, expressive, courageous, exuberant, joyful, optimistic and rebellious, that is, capable of encouraging experimentation, inclusion and unrestrained self-expression...

Art History

Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet

Jun 13, 2023

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"Impression, Sunrise" is a famous painting by Claude Monet and a significant work within the Impressionist movement. Created in 1872, it played a crucial role in shaping the direction of modern art.

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Social media and apps enter art...

Sep 2, 2023

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Surely social media was not intended for the circulation of quality information, ready to promote the betterment of consciousness development, but each of us, free to act, could actually make an effort to spread and create something meaningful...

Art History

Bridges: Differences Between Reality and Painting

Feb 14, 2024

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The urban landscape genre often features various infrastructures, among which the bridge, a civil engineering masterpiece designed to overcome obstacles, both natural and artificial, to ensure continuous communication, is extremely popular...

Art History

The Silent Dialogue Between Technique and Instinct: Artists Compared

Sep 24, 2024

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Too often, art criticism has paid little attention to meaningful comparisons between academically trained and self-taught artists. This occasion is therefore intended to break with this tradition, offering an innovative and unbiased analysis that does not seek to assert the superiority of one artistic category over the other...

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Andrii Kyrychenko: I am passionate about art and ceramics

Oct 15, 2024

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"Since childhood, I have been passionate about art and ceramics, but fate has made me end up studying engineering. I think that, in a way, it is this technical approach to life that made me want to return to art."...

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Brent Wadden: Weaving Modernism into the Threads of Craft

Apr 7, 2025

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Brent Wadden creates abstract woven works that merge painting, design, craft, and folk art. By mounting his handwoven textiles on canvas, he blurs the boundaries between craft and painting. His use of repetition through warp and weft welcomes imperfections and variations, highlighting subtle disruptions in line, color, and form...

Art News

Police are making progress in the case of the theft of Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet

Aug 30, 2023

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After nearly four years, British police announce a major breakthrough in the case of the theft of Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, but doubts persist over its recovery. Police submitted a case to the Public Prosecution Service, but given the value of the gold coin, its original shape may have been altered.

Art History

The Artistic Majesty of Mawlid: An Odyssey Through Islamic Calligraphy and Visuals

Apr 3, 2024

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Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration that highlights the rich artistic heritage of the Islamic world. Central to this celebration are two significant forms of Islamic art...

Art History

Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024

Oct 1, 2024

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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.

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Romero Britto: A Master of Color and Joy

Jul 11, 2024

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....

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