Artist Portraits
François Miquel: I am a self-taught painter
Jan 31, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I have been interested in art, and more particularly in painting since my adolescence but the desire to paint myself only came later. The discovery of certain artists, of certain more striking works undoubtedly triggered this desire to “try”. Practice then always pushes you a little further.”...
Artist Portraits
Shōichi Hasegawa: A Master of Visual Expression
Jul 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Shōichi Hasegawa is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his distinctive and captivating manner. His work blends traditional techniques with modern innovations, creating a unique visual language that invites viewers on a sensory and introspective journey...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: David Gerstein
Jun 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
David (Dudu) Gerstein, born on 14th November 1944, is an accomplished Israeli artist known for his prowess in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking...
Art History
Precious Materials in Contemporary Art: Bronze, Glass, and Marble
Jan 14, 2025
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12 minutes read
Contemporary art continues to experiment with precious and ancient materials, giving new life and meaning to millennia-old traditions. We will explore the history and evolution of three fundamental mediums: bronze, glass, and marble...
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Hong Kong: the new art market
Apr 20, 2022
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5 minutes read
The Covid-19 pandemic has damaged, and transformed forever, the Western art market, leading to the cancellation of important fairs and events, as well as the inevitable closure of some galleries. In this context, however, the Asian world has shown all its strength and resilience, imposing itself in the global market...
Art History
The history of Polish art: traditions halfway between Europe and Russia
May 8, 2022
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6 minutes read
Polish art, while maintaining its own peculiarities of genre and style, has often reflected the figurative trends expressed by the movements of neighboring countries and continents, such as Russia and Europe. This is due to the fact that, at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Poland did not yet exist as a state, since it was divided between Austria, Russia and Prussia, countries from which it drew obvious artistic contaminations...
Artist Portraits
Jean Luc Michon, each artist has his own story
Mar 18, 2023
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6 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with studies in applied arts and fine arts, which gave me the technical bases necessary to explore different forms of visual expression. I then worked as an artistic director in an agency advertising, where I developed my skills in visual creation for advertising campaigns".
Artist Portraits
Shirin Donia, Art and creative work have always been a part of me
Jul 15, 2023
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6 minutes read
Art and creative work have always been a part of me. Growing up in an unconventional, international family, I was surrounded by paint pots, brushes and canvases as a child...
Art History
Street artists: from vandals to artists!
Jan 26, 2022
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6 minutes read
Street art has become a high form of artistic expression, so much so that the work of its major exponents has become a mainstream commercial product, but has it always been this way?
Art News
Meeting with Asma Al Sharif, Organizer of World Art Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Mar 20, 2025
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6 minutes read
World Art Dubai 2025 is the largest accessible art fair in the Middle East, bringing together over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries to showcase a diversity of works ranging from $100 to $20,000. Its goal is to enhance its global visibility while supporting emerging artists through mentorship initiatives, educational programs, and digital tools that facilitate connections between artists, collectors, and businesses.
Lifestyle
P. Diddy, from Hip-Hop to Record-Breaking Art Collection
Aug 8, 2023
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6 minutes read
"Past Times" is set to become a notable addition to the extensive collection of contemporary art amassed by the entrepreneur who transitioned from the world of rap...
Lifestyle
Oprah Winfrey: Media Mogul and Passionate Art Collector
Aug 31, 2023
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6 minutes read
Oprah Winfrey is an influential American media mogul known for her iconic talk show and philanthropic endeavors. She is also an avid art collector, curating a diverse collection that spans various styles and artists, showcasing her deep appreciation for the world of art.
Lifestyle
Solita Cohen: Art is a family passion
Jan 11, 2024
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6 minutes read
Art enthusiast Solita Cohen fondly recalls the enduring influence of her parents, Sadie and Simy Cohen, in sparking her interest in art during her childhood in Caracas, Venezuela...
Artist Portraits
Kumi Sugai: Transforming Abstraction and Influencing Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Kumi Sugai was a renowned Japanese painter and printmaker known for his dynamic evolution from lyrical abstraction to hard-edge abstraction. His innovative work, marked by a deep engagement with both avant-garde and contemporary art, left an enduring legacy in the art world.
Artist Portraits
Tim Burton: A Master of Dark Fantasy in Film and Visual Art
Aug 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Tim Burton is an American filmmaker and visual artist known for his distinctive gothic style, blending dark fantasy with quirky humor in films like “Edward Scissorhands” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. His artistic work, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, reflects the same whimsical yet eerie aesthetic that defines his cinematic creations.
Artist Portraits
Lita Cabellut: A Visionary Artist Rooted in Tradition and Innovation
Jan 27, 2025
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6 minutes read
Lita Cabellut (born in 1961) is a Spanish artist known for her multidisciplinary approach. Based in The Hague, Netherlands, she creates on a grand scale, employing a modern adaptation of the traditional fresco technique...
Art News
The Rencontres d'Arles 2025: An Unmissable Photography Festival at the Heart of Contemporary Creation
Apr 16, 2025
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6 minutes read
The Rencontres d'Arles is a major event in contemporary photography, bringing together artists and professionals from around the world each year. The 2025 edition is distinguished by its emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on Australia and Brazil through group exhibitions.
Art History
Peter Paul Rubens
Apr 27, 2023
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14 minutes read
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, and diplomat. He is considered one of the most important artists of his time and one of the most influential in European art history...
Art History
Paul Gauguin
May 5, 2023
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14 minutes read
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French post-impressionist painter who is well-known for his use of bold colors, simplified forms, and his incorporation of themes from indigenous cultures in his work. He was born in Paris and worked as a stockbroker before devoting himself to painting...
Artist Portraits
Man Ray, the visionary artist who revolutionized photography
Jul 11, 2023
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13 minutes read
Man Ray, visionary artist of the 20th century, marked the history of art with his innovative approach to photography and his contribution to surrealist aesthetics, pushing the limits of artistic creativity.
Art History
J. M. W. Turner
Mar 30, 2023
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13 minutes read
J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter. Turner's work is characterized by bold colors, loose brushwork, and innovative compositions. He was particularly interested in capturing light and atmospheric effects in his paintings and is renowned for his ability to convey the beauty and power of nature.
Art History
Losar: A Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Artists
Jun 10, 2024
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13 minutes read
Losar, the Tibetan New Year festival, has ancient roots in Bon traditions and harvest festivals, highlighting its cultural and spiritual significance. Rituals and elemental celebrations are central to its observance. Contemporary artworks inspired by Losar explore themes of resilience and cultural identity, affirming its dynamic cultural status.
Artist Portraits
Keith Haring: The Vibrant Voice of Street Art
Jun 24, 2024
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14 minutes read
Keith Haring was an iconic American artist known for his vibrant, bold, and energetic artwork that often featured a mix of symbols, figures, and patterns. His unique style transcended traditional art boundaries, transforming everyday urban spaces into dynamic canvases...
Art History
The Revenge of Women in Abstract Art: 10 Artists to Discover
Oct 8, 2024
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13 minutes read
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...
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
Art History
The iconic artists of German art
Apr 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
The history of German art perfectly exemplifies the ability, and perseverance, of a people who have always wanted to distinguish themselves from the figurative work of neighboring nations. This desire stems from a strong sense of identity and a quest for uniqueness, which, all German, has promoted its artistic heritage as a source of intimate and personal pride...
Art History
Food in art
Dec 2, 2021
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6 minutes read
Christmas is getting closer and closer, and with it, also the big binges! In the figurative arts, the association between food and art has lasted for centuries, so much so that the most famous artists of all time, including Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Giorgio Morandi and Renato Guttuso, have not spared themselves from facing this topical...
Art History
Photographs and celebrities: a long love story
Feb 9, 2022
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6 minutes read
The link between photography and celebrity is historic and unbreakable, never more so than today, thanks to the advent of the Internet and platforms like Facebook and Instagram, our understanding of famous people is shaped through photographic images...
Artist Portraits
Sabrina Seck, artworks that have a soul
Sep 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
The artistic production of Sabrina Seck combines the abstract with the concrete, rendering it through pop colors that, distributed in a unique and unprecedented way on the substrate, give the images a soul...
Lifestyle
Kong Karoon Sosothikul: Between Music, Fashion and Artistic Passion
Aug 9, 2023
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7 minutes read
Kong Karoon Sosothikul, Thai actor and singer, embodies a fusion of music, fashion and artistic passion. Having become famous in the field of entertainment, he shares his love for contemporary art through the EchoOne Nanzuka initiative, linking his fame to a creative and enriching platform.
Lifestyle
Lenny Kravitz: Music, Fashion, Art, and Design
Sep 5, 2023
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7 minutes read
Lenny Kravitz, a celebrated American musician famous for his eclectic music and unique style, is not only a music icon but also a passionate art collector and designer.
Art History
Celebrating Growth: Exploring Shichi-Go-San Through Art
May 28, 2024
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6 minutes read
Shichi-Go-San, a Japanese tradition dating back to the Heian period, celebrates the growth of young children, marked by rituals for three-, five-, and seven-year-olds. Through symbolic ceremonies and attire, it honors cultural heritage and familial unity, inspiring contemporary art that explores themes of tradition, growth, and cultural identity, bridging the past with modern interpretations of this cherished rite of passage.
Artist Portraits
José Roberto Teixeira Leite Junior: I've been involved in the world of the arts since I was a child
Jul 2, 2024
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7 minutes read
"Ever since I was a child, I've been involved in the world of the arts, especially the plastic arts, as I'm the son of an art critic and writer who is highly respected in Brazil, as well as being his fourth child, all of whom have had a lot of art in their lives, in the most varied conceptions"...
Artist Portraits
Yaroslav Kurbanov: I was born into a family of artists
Aug 6, 2024
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6 minutes read
"I was born into a family of artists and painting became as natural for me as eating, sleeping or reading. Art in our family was the medium of existence. Painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, and eventually cinema - all these varieties of art were interesting to me."...
Artist Portraits
Jenny Saville: Redefining the Female Form in Contemporary Art
Sep 12, 2024
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7 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Miquel Barceló: A Visionary of Contemporary Art
Sep 12, 2024
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6 minutes read
Miquel Barceló is a leading figure in contemporary Spanish art, known for his innovative use of diverse materials and his distinct ability to capture the primal forces of nature and human emotion. His work spans a variety of mediums, including painting, ceramics, and sculpture, often blending the abstract and the figurative in ways that challenge traditional boundaries...