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When people talk to us about Impressionism, generally, we are reminded of the image of the "typical" bearded and somewhat "clochard" French painter, who, intent on painting with his hands smeared with color, sheltering under a parasol or a hat, is ready to capture the changing seasons, lights, shadows and colors, times to manifest themselves on the same subject or multiple...

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Cildo Meireles: Brazilian Conceptual Artist and Installation Pioneer

Sep 27, 2024

9 minutes read

Cildo Meireles, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1948, is a leading figure in Brazilian conceptual and installation art. Known for his politically charged works, Meireles often explores themes of resistance against Brazil's military dictatorship and broader socio-political oppression...

Art History

2023: like Alice in Wonderland...

Jan 22, 2023

9 minutes read

In keeping with the most classic Disney quote, I refer to the image of Alice, who, lying comfortably on a meadow in the company of her cat, lets time pass lost in thought. At some point, as we all know, the maiden's attention is caught by a strangely elegant and hasty rabbit, who, erect on his two white paws is pining in order not to be late for who knows what ever appointment...

Art History

The shadow behind the brush: the most disturbing biographies in art history

Oct 29, 2024

20 minutes read

Discover the darker, more tormented side of the artists who created disturbing masterpieces. We will discuss not their works, but the troubled lives of Caravaggio, Goya, Munch, Dalí and other masters, revealing the stories of violence, anguish and madness that fueled their creative genius...

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3 Emblematic Artists who Influenced Advertising

Jun 18, 2021

9 minutes read

Art and advertising have a very close relationship. Embark with us on an artistic epic mixing fine arts and communication: when artists and their artworks offer their services to the consumer society.

Art History

Rock art: from caves to Street art

Sep 5, 2023

9 minutes read

Let's take an example: the Mona Lisa, if it had been created today, would probably have gone unnoticed, because it was intended as a simple portrait, in an age when the medium of painting has now largely detached itself from the need to faithfully represent the real thing.

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Pierre Duquoc, the art of irony

Apr 6, 2022

10 minutes read

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...

Lifestyle

Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting

Aug 11, 2023

10 minutes read

Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...

Art History

The most beautiful hairstyles of the Renaissance

Aug 26, 2023

10 minutes read

Someone has them but wants to change their color, others want them shorter, those who no longer have them cry remembering them, or opt, now resigned, for the more classic carryover or hairpiece, what am I talking about?

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Gabriel Cristian Matei: art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom

Nov 4, 2023

10 minutes read

"I believe that art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom."...

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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 Artistic Map of Human Body

Apr 9, 2024

10 minutes read

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

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Artist Biography: Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jun 18, 2024

14 minutes read

Jean-Michel Basquiat, born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, rose to prominence in the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement through his SAMO graffiti and solo exhibitions. His vibrant, symbolic art explored themes of race, class, and societal structures. Despite his death in 1988 at age 27, Basquiat's extensive body of work continues to be celebrated and cements his legacy as an iconic figure in modern art.

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Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon

Jun 24, 2024

11 minutes read

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.

Art History

Top 10 Impressionist Paintings

Nov 28, 2023

12 minutes read

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...

Lifestyle

Professionals: how to choose the right work of art?

Apr 30, 2024

7 minutes read

On the occasion of May Day, which is dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers around the world, it is possible to open a thematic food for thought aimed at bringing out how the aesthetics of an office can influence productivity, mood and professional identity...

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Yoshitomo Nara: Pop Art's Iconic Big-Headed Girls

Dec 19, 2024

15 minutes read

Yoshitomo Nara (born December 5, 1959, in Hirosaki, Japan) is a prominent Japanese artist known for his "big-headed girls" with piercing eyes, which convey childlike expressions mixed with adult emotions. His works, blending kawaii (cuteness) with dark humor and personal memories, have been exhibited globally and housed in institutions like MoMA and LACMA.

Art History

The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

Jun 21, 2023

22 minutes read

The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...

Paul Strand (October 16, 1890 – March 31, 1976) was an influential American photographer and filmmaker. He played a pivotal role, alongside notable modernist photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, in establishing photography as a recognized art form during the 20th century...

Art History

Starry night by Vincent van Gogh

Jun 15, 2023

18 minutes read

In the nocturnal setting of a countryside, Vincent van Gogh depicts a captivating scene. The houses come to life with illuminated windows, while a crescent moon casts its gentle glow upon an otherworldly sky filled with mesmerizing swirls.

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Jonathan Meese: Neo-expressionism & Performance Art

Oct 11, 2024

18 minutes read

Jonathan Meese was born in 1970. He's known worldwide for his work in many areas, like performance, video, and sculpture. His art is inspired by the 1980s neo-expressionist movement. It's known for its dramatic brushwork and bold style...

Art History

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

May 30, 2023

21 minutes read

The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.

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