Art History
The Nativity in the history of art
Dec 20, 2021
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7 minutes read
Christmas, or the day celebrating the birth of Jesus, has been immortalized by many famous works of art depicting the Nativity, among which are noteworthy those made by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Giotto, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, El Greco and Caravaggio. It is important to underline, however, that this theme has also been dealt with in a profane context, such as in the births painted by Chagall and Dali...
Art History
Architecture captured by art
Aug 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
The marriage of painting and architecture is very ancient, so much so that it is possible to see Italian frescoes dating as far back as the first century B.C., aimed at imitating the marble columns of buildings...
Art News
Vandals destroy a work by the leader of Arte Povera
Jul 13, 2023
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3 minutes read
A man has been arrested after the life-size version of Michelangelo Pistoletto's 'Ragged Venus' was smashed. City officials said the artwork would be reinstalled.
Art News
"Forever is Now," Egypt's first contemporary art exhibition at the foot of the pyramids
Nov 9, 2021
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2 minutes read
The exhibition, which depicts "the merger of art, history, and heritage," was organized by the private Egyptian company Art d'Egypte in collaboration with the government and Unesco.
Art News
A man paid $ 30 for a drawing worth $ 50 million!
Nov 23, 2021
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3 minutes read
A Massachusetts man paid $30 for a drawing. It could be a genuine Dürer worth $50 million. The artwork is now on display at Agnews Gallery, which is looking for purchasers. A former curator of German Prints and Drawings at The British Museum agrees the drawing is genuine. Experts believe it is a copy of Dürer's The Virgin among a multitude of animals.
Artist Portraits
Hennie van de Lande, intuition painting
Mar 13, 2022
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3 minutes read
Hennie van de Lande's art stems from the need to express her feelings, through works that are the pure expression of an almost meditative insight...
Art News
All 10,000 BAYC NFTs are turned into machine-made art by Google AI
Aug 4, 2022
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3 minutes read
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs were transformed into machine-made paintings by Google cloud computing AI.
Art News
Record! Sale of the Paul Allen collection worth a billion dollars
Aug 26, 2022
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The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the art collection of tech mogul Paul Allen, who died in 2018 at age 65 and was a co-founder of Microsoft, will be sold at Christie's. It will be one of the most expensive single-owner sales ever.
Invest in Art
New artists to discover and follow - March 2020
Mar 24, 2020
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NEW ARTISTS TO DISCOVER AND FOLLOW, Week of March 9 to 20, 2020
Art News
The Louvre Museum has obtained a rare Cimabue painting, which was rescued from being discarded, three years after losing it at an auction
Nov 17, 2023
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3 minutes read
A Cimabue painting, originally discovered above a kitchen stove in France and subsequently sold at auction for €24 million (equivalent to $26 million today), has finally found its way to the Louvre Museum in Paris after a three-year delay due to a rival bidder...
Art History
Winter landscapes in art
Dec 7, 2021
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6 minutes read
Winter is the season in which the most important holiday is celebrated: Christmas! In this regard, the most famous artists in the history of art have not shirk from depicting the cold landscapes typical of this time of year, sometimes even through the use of allegories. The success of this topic is still found today, in fact, many works of contemporary art have often depicted snowy views...
Art History
Tango no Sekku: Historical Evolution and Artistic Representations
Jun 5, 2024
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Tango no Sekku, initially an imperial court ceremony on May 5, evolved from a home purification festival to one celebrating samurai boys and all children, featuring symbols like iris leaves, samurai armor, and carp streamers. Artistic works painting connect these historical traditions with modern expressions, highlighting themes of strength, perseverance, and protection.
Artist Portraits
Wade Guyton: Technology Meets Abstract Art
Oct 11, 2024
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7 minutes read
Wade Guyton is an American post-conceptual artist known for his innovative use of digital printing techniques to create abstract, minimalist works. He is recognized for blending technology with traditional art forms, particularly through his use of inkjet printers to produce striking pieces on canvas.
Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...
Lifestyle
Alain Delon: The collection of a movie star
Oct 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
The art collection of Alain Delon, the iconic film star of the 1960s and 1970s and one of the most enduring sex symbols in cinematic history, went under the hammer at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris...
Art History
Top 10 Must-See Artists of the Month!
Jul 30, 2024
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The Artmajeur curators, despite the summer heat, continue to work with great zeal for their most important cause: spreading art around the world! By reviewing sales results and clicks on the website, they have created three extraordinary collections that bring together the works of the most popular, trendy, best-selling and most sought-after artists of the moment....
Art News
Sarah Księska artwork worth $20,000 stolen during Frieze London
Oct 19, 2022
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During Frieze London, someone stole a painting from a group show at the New York gallery Ramiken Crucible.
Art News
Camille Claudel's Lost Masterpiece Found and Sold for €3.7 Million
Feb 19, 2025
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Camille Claudel's sculpture L'Âge Mûr, long thought lost, was rediscovered in a Paris apartment abandoned for 15 years by auctioneer Matthieu Semont. Sold at auction in Orléans for $3.8 million, it became the artist's second most expensive work, confirming its importance in the history of modern sculpture.
Art News
SMAC and Fiorucci Foundation: Venice Redefines its Cultural Future
Apr 29, 2025
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In Venice, the San Marco Art Centre and the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation are ushering in a new cultural era by combining historical heritage and contemporary art. These two centers are creating an artistic corridor between San Marco and Dorsoduro, energizing the city with immersive exhibitions, artist residencies, and international programming.
Art History
The 13 Essential Artists of Impressionism
Aug 27, 2021
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17 minutes read
Without them, Impressionism would never have existed. With them, classical art took an unexpected turn. Artmajeur looks back at 13 painters who left their mark on art history with the thrilling stroke of their brush.
Art News
After more than 90 years, an Egon Schiele painting of his uncle has been rediscovered
May 6, 2022
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The portrait, which was last seen in 1930, will be displayed in Vienna and will also be part of a collection of non-fungible tokens.
Art News
The famous artist Miss Tic died at the age of 66
May 23, 2022
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3 minutes read
The street artist never stopped creating her legend on Paris's walls, on dilapidated facades, under a street lamp, on a dead end, or a poorly lit pavement.
Lifestyle
A Spanish artist brings embroidery to the streets
Jan 12, 2023
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3 minutes read
Raquel Rodrigo, an artist from Valencia, says that the huge cross-stitch pieces she has put on buildings are a statement of a feminine art.
Pop Culture
AI artist mixes renaissance clothes with Nike streetwear
Nov 28, 2022
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3 minutes read
Str4ngeThing is an artist and creator who works with artificial intelligence. He imagines modern NIKE clothing as digital art from the Renaissance. His art collection is called "WR0ng ER4".
Art News
Veronica Ryan, wins the Turner Prize
Dec 8, 2022
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On Wednesday, Britain's most important art award went to an artist from New York who showed work at this year's Whitney Biennial.
Art News
The art collection of Alain Delon is going to be sold at auction
Jun 1, 2023
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3 minutes read
The collection of the French star of "The Leopard" could bring as much as €5 million at Bonhams in Paris.
Art News
Tate brings art to Liverpool in a truck to make art accessible to all
Feb 27, 2023
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The new Art Explora "Mobile Museum" is touring the north of England for ten weeks to make art more accessible.
Art News
Renzo Piano has been selected to create a performing-arts facility in Southern Florida
Sep 7, 2023
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The architectural firm led by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect, which typically limits itself to just two projects annually, has decided to undertake the design of the upcoming Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton...
Art News
Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale
Apr 22, 2024
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Archie Moore from Australia has clinched the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Foreigners Everywhere, April 20 - November 24)...
Art News
Artist Hugh Hayden Returns to Texas Embracing His Roots
Oct 31, 2024
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Hugh Hayden’s latest solo exhibition, Homecoming, at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, delves into themes of memory, identity, and resilience. Dallas, the city where Hayden grew up, serves as the backdrop for a nostalgic yet thought-provoking display that merges his past with his art...
Artist Portraits
Oleksandr Balbyshev, bright paintings
Aug 31, 2022
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Oleksandr Balbyshev makes very bright paintings through the use of fluorescent colors, metallic and interferential paints and gold leaf...
Art History
The Typical Subjects of Flemish Art Today: Still Lifes, Interiors, and Genre Scenes
Apr 1, 2025
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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.
Artist Portraits
Vinko Hlebs: In memory of the painter who passed away
Mar 17, 2025
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Vinko Hlebš's daughter, Marijana Hlebš Radžo, responded to inquiries about him. The painter passed away on July 2nd 2022 as a result of a tragic traffic accident in which his wife, Francka Hlebš, also lost her life. He was highly popular and respected, having held over 90 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 150 group exhibitions...
Art News
Orlando Museum of Art placed on probation after Basquiat fakes scandal
Jan 25, 2023
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3 minutes read
If the museum loses its American Alliance of Museums accreditation, which it has had since 1971, it could make it harder to do things like borrow art from other places.
Artist Portraits
Salvo Veneziano, photography to get to know people
Jan 19, 2022
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3 minutes read
Salvo Veneziano is an Italian photographer who, attracted by chance and errors, uses his art as a tool for investigating human personality ...
Art News
Buy an NFT from Frank Stella and 3D print it
Aug 18, 2022
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3 minutes read
You can 3D print Frank Stella's art if you buy one of his new NFTs.