Artist Portraits
George Condo: Master of Artificial Realism and Contemporary Expression
Sep 16, 2024
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6 minutes read
George Condo is a celebrated American contemporary artist known for his distinctive style of "Artificial Realism," which fuses classical European painting techniques with modern, abstract forms. His work spans painting, drawing, and sculpture, and he played a pivotal role in the revival of painting during the 1980s.
Artist Portraits
Refat Mamutov: It often feels like everything has already been done
Nov 5, 2024
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6 minutes read
"I have drawn frequently and extensively since childhood. I enjoyed doing it, and all my relatives, friends, and acquaintances predicted an artistic career for me. I read books about the lives and works of famous artists, looked through albums with reproductions of their paintings, and visited museums."...
Artist Portraits
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."...
Art News
Three Artists Withdraw from Inaugural Exhibition at New Venice Cultural Center Amid Concerns Over Ties to Russian Oligarch
Dec 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Last week, artists Reto Pulfer from Switzerland, Maryam Hoseini from Iran, and Anna Witt from Germany requested the removal of their works from the inaugural exhibition at Scuola Piccola Zattere, a nonprofit cultural space in Venice...
Artist Portraits
Xu Bing, the artist who reinvents language and culture
Mar 18, 2025
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6 minutes read
Xu Bing is a contemporary Chinese artist whose work explores the links between writing, communication and cultural identity through iconic pieces such as Book from the Sky and Book from the Ground . Internationally acclaimed and awarded numerous prizes, he navigates between tradition and modernity, East and West, integrating calligraphy, new technologies and monumental installations to question our relationship with language.
Art History
Paul Klee
Mar 28, 2023
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15 minutes read
Klee was known for his pioneering use of color, which he used to express emotion and mood within his compositions. He was particularly interested in the properties of color and its ability to create harmony and balance within a work of art...
Lifestyle
Eduardo Costantini: A deep passion for Latin American art and culture
Dec 4, 2023
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15 minutes read
Eduardo F. Costantini develop a deep passion for advancing Latin American art and culture, stands at the age of 76. He is not only recognized for his significant contributions to real estate but also as the visionary behind the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (abbreviated as MALBA), which is supported by the foundation bearing his name...
Artist Portraits
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."
Art History
How art and video games learn from each other
Sep 14, 2022
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7 minutes read
Referring to the simplest and most accessible definition of art, found on Wikipedia, a widely circulated democratic online encyclopedia, the video game could indeed be associated with the more traditional forms of creativity, as a technological medium in which the avant-garde of science dialogues with the more usual forms of artistic expression...
Art History
Mediterranean Sea: migrant routes in art
Jun 15, 2022
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7 minutes read
Mediterranean migrations, now the focus of global media attention for some years already, have fascinated, intrigued and inspired artists around the world, who, in some cases, have focused especially on those flows directed toward Sicily (Italy), such as, for example, Mimmo Paladino, Jason deCaires Taylor, Vik Muniz and Lucy Wood...
Art History
Art that loves the sea
Jul 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
A seascape is defined as: a painting, a print or even a photograph, aimed at portraying the sea as the main subject of the work, putting in second floor, whether the human figure, boats or other subjects...
Art History
Different forms of classicism
Jul 13, 2022
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7 minutes read
Contemporary classicism is an artistic trend of our times, aimed at reinterpreting, in a novel and original way, the quest for perfection and verisimilitude, as well as the exaltation of the human figure and the investigation of the natural datum, which distinguished ancient art and its "revivals"...
Art History
Orange in art
Jul 20, 2022
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7 minutes read
The colour orange has been present in art history since the earliest civilisations. In fact, in ancient Egypt, artists used to use an orange mineral pigment, called realgar, for tomb paintings...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Gris1
May 11, 2023
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7 minutes read
Gris1 is a French artist and a member of the Da Mental Vaporz (DMV) crew. He was born in the south of France in the 1980s and discovered his passion for art while studying in 1996...
Art History
The Luncheon on the Grass by Édouard Manet
Jun 8, 2023
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7 minutes read
"The Luncheon on the Grass" by Édouard Manet is a groundbreaking and controversial painting that challenged artistic conventions with its depiction of a nude woman having a picnic with clothed men. Its provocative composition and departure from traditional norms made it a pivotal work in the history of art.
Artist Portraits
Francesco D'Adamo: My inspiration comes from painting itself
Oct 3, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Art and artist are words that sound very vague and in my language carry a kind of judgement. So I will talk about painting, which is what I do, and painter, because that is consequently what I am. "...
Artist Portraits
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."
Lifestyle
The Impact of Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani on Bangladesh's Contemporary Art Scene
Nov 29, 2023
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7 minutes read
Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani are influential Bangladeshi art collectors, and founders of the Samdani Art Foundation. Renowned for their extensive art collection, they have significantly shaped Bangladesh's contemporary art scene through initiatives like the Dhaka Art Summit and innovative art spaces like the Srihatta-Samdani Art Centre and Sculpture Park.
Lifestyle
Tanya Capriles de Brillembourg: philanthropic spirit
Jan 23, 2024
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7 minutes read
In 2005, this philanthropic spirit led Tanya Capriles de Brillembourg to establish the SaludArte foundation, where she currently serves as the Chair. This non-profit organization is dedicated to advancing educational and social integration programs through the visual and performing arts.
Artist Portraits
Olena Bratiychuk Linse: Painting is a feeling of freedom
Feb 27, 2024
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7 minutes read
"Curiosity was and is the most important basis for my artistic creation. I have tried different techniques and various motifs. It was a years-long journey. Initially, I experimented with mural painting, icon painting, and fresco painting."...
Art History
Gates of the Afterlife: Exploring the Zhongyuan Festival Through Art
Jun 12, 2024
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7 minutes read
The Ghost Festival, also called Zhongyuan or Yulanpen Festival, is observed in East and Southeast Asian cultures on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month. It centers on ancestor veneration and the cyclical nature of life and death, resonating through historical roots to modern expressions in art and rituals, offering insight into the human experience and the link between the spiritual and mundane realms.
Artist Portraits
The Colorful World of Pierre Ambrogiani
Aug 14, 2024
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7 minutes read
Pierre Ambrogiani (1907-1985) was a renowned French painter, engraver, and sculptor known for his vibrant, cubist-fauvist depictions of Mediterranean landscapes and rural life, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world with over 1,500 works.
Artist Portraits
Alfred Freddy Krupa: A Pioneer of New Ink Art and a World-Renowned Artistic Force
Aug 22, 2024
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7 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Matisse’s Journey: From Fauvism to Timeless Cut-Outs
Aug 26, 2024
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7 minutes read
Henri Matisse, born on December 31, 1869, in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, was a pioneering French artist known for his mastery of color and innovative draughtsmanship, whose work spanned over half a century, establishing him as a central figure in the evolution of modern art.
Artist Portraits
Taner Ceylan: The Hyperrealist Master Redefining Turkish Contemporary Art
Mar 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Taner Ceylan is a contemporary Turkish artist known for his emotionally charged hyperrealistic paintings that explore themes of sexuality, identity, and cultural history. His work blends technical mastery with provocative content, often challenging societal taboos and reinterpreting historical narratives through a modern, queer lens.
Artist Portraits
Néjib Belkhodja: The Architect of Maghreb Abstraction
Mar 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Néjib Belkhodja (1933-2007) is a Tunisian painter and architect whose work fuses geometric abstraction and architectural references, illustrating a modernity anchored in Maghreb heritage.
Artist Portraits
Lorenza Cavalli: The Narrative of Past Stories
Mar 18, 2025
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7 minutes read
"Rather than becoming an artist, I have always felt that I was born an artist. Undoubtedly, I had to learn how to practice the profession of an artist and navigate the delicate balance between creating works and presenting them to the world—a process that began twenty years ago and is still ongoing...
Art History
The Typical Subjects of Flemish Art Today: Still Lifes, Interiors, and Genre Scenes
Apr 1, 2025
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7 minutes read
It is therefore interesting to highlight how the influence of the iconic subjects of Flemish art extends to the present day, inspiring contemporary artists on ArtMajeur who reinterpret these traditional genres with new visual languages.
Art History
The Religious Art of Christmas: Between Tradition and Modernity
Feb 23, 2024
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16 minutes read
Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, is at the heart of Christianity, symbolizing divine incarnation and carrying a message of hope and redemption. From the earliest centuries, the nativity inspired religious art, evolving through the ages to deeply express the spiritual significance of this event, with artists like Giotto and Caravaggio enriching the scene with their emotional realism.
Artist Portraits
Salvador Dalí: Provocateur of Surrealism and Cultural Icon
Jun 19, 2024
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16 minutes read
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his meticulous draftsmanship and eccentric imagery. From his early influences by Impressionism and Renaissance masters to his embrace of Cubism and Surrealism, Dalí's career was marked by iconic works. Despite controversies over his support for Franco and commercial ventures, Dalí's legacy persists.
Art History
Skyscrapers seen in art
May 25, 2022
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7 minutes read
Skyscrapers have totally disrupted, with their height and grandeur, the contours and skies of our cities, offering us, from the heights of their structures, new and peculiar perspectives on the world. It was precisely these peculiarities that inspired and fascinated the artists of the twentieth century...
Artist Portraits
Anne Geddes: Capturing the magic of early childhood through the lens
Jul 12, 2023
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8 minutes read
Anne Geddes is a renowned photographer whose poetic images captivate the world, highlighting the beauty and innocence of early childhood. Her unique artistic work and her philanthropic commitment make Anne Geddes an inspiring figure, having left her mark on the photography industry and raised awareness of children's rights.
Art History
Hi Barbie, Hi Ken!
Jul 23, 2023
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8 minutes read
Avoiding dwelling at length on the ways in which advertisements have come to be part of our lives today, occupying them nefariously for almost every second, taking the most varied forms, it is good to reveal how man was once actually free to choose what he needed, simply by employing his brain...
Artist Portraits
Stanislav Bojankov: The beginning is always somewhere in childhood
Mar 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
"I have tried everything. At earlier stages I worked in more realistic forms and genres such as landscape, portrait and figurative, later some genre and stylistic changes began in the direction of abstraction and associativity, in the direction of musical sensations and vibrations, related to the abstract and subconscious recreation of sensations, feelings, emotions. In search of other channels of communication, expression and subjective perception"...
Art History
Digital art: history, current affairs and critical viewpoint
Sep 18, 2022
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7 minutes read
"Art is any form of activity of man as a reproof or exaltation of his inventive talent and expressive capacity." The aforementioned peculiarities also undoubtedly belong to the flair of digital art, despite the fact that, all too often, it has been criticized because, compared to more traditional artistic expressions, it uses technological tools, which, according to the most skeptical, facilitate the realization of artifacts...
Art History
Art that turns you to stone: depictions of the Medusa
Oct 23, 2022
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8 minutes read
From an art-historical point of view, the oldest depictions of Medusa date back to the 8th century B.C., when, on the roofs of Greek and Etruscan temples, her monstrous figure was used as an antefix in order to control and protect sacred buildings...