Artist Portraits
Emilio Mortini: The contemporary alchemist between matter and emotion
Aug 20, 2024
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3 minutes read
Emilio Mortini is a Franco-Italian artist whose contemporary sculptures capture the spirit of our times by blending industrial materials with popular cultural references. His powerful and unique work attracts both art lovers and major international galleries.
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...
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"...
Artist Portraits
Paul Laurenzi: Art is an escape
Feb 26, 2025
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8 minutes read
"As a child, I drew a lot. It was a good way for me to escape. I also liked looking at art books. I felt close to these famous artists who had followed their path."
Art History
Robert Mapplethorpe
Jul 17, 2023
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17 minutes read
Robert Mapplethorpe was a renowned American photographer known for his provocative and controversial works that explored themes of sexuality, identity, and beauty. His photographs often challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression.
Lifestyle
Cate Blanchet, dreaming of an art gallery
Aug 2, 2023
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10 minutes read
Catherine Elise Blanchett, born on May 14, 1969, is an accomplished Australian actress and producer. Widely recognized as one of the finest talents of her generation, she has showcased her incredible versatility across various genres...
Art News
A jury found that the NFTs of "MetaBirkins" by artist Mason Rothschild violate the rights of the Hermès brand
Feb 9, 2023
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4 minutes read
A New York jury rules against Mason Rothschild for selling digital copies of the famous bags from the fashion house.
Artist Portraits
Hu/Lie, seeks differentiation
Jan 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Hu/Lie was completely fascinated by the culture of skateboarding and hip-hop in the 1990s. He saw in it a lifestyle made up of freedom, self-transcendence, transgression and creativity...
Artist Portraits
Gelu Stanculescu
Aug 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
I have always had an openness to art and philosophy. I also studied philosophy because of this. I am absolutely fascinated by what the human mind can create and by the diversity of ways artists express themselves....
Artist Portraits
René Daniëls: The Visionary Painter Who Bridged Abstraction and Language
Mar 24, 2025
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8 minutes read
René Daniëls is a Dutch painter known for his conceptual and expressive approach to painting, blending art history, literature, and cultural references with wit and ambiguity. Emerging in the late 1970s, he gained international recognition in the 1980s and remains influential in contemporary art, with works housed in major museums worldwide.
Artist Portraits
Olga Volodina, humans and their vices
Sep 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
The subjects that Olga Volodina likes to work with are humans and their vices: stupidity, cruelty, violence, and greed. She is also concerned about the manipulation of the masses, propaganda, nationalism, and all kinds of intolerances and rights inequalities...
Art History
Egon Schiele's self-portraits: a figurative biography
Oct 19, 2022
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8 minutes read
Schiele's work fine-tuned an expressive approach marked by contorted figures and "sharp" brushstrokes that, extremely charged with emotional energy, still represent a powerful symbol of psychological, emotional and sexual expression...
Art History
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting
Mar 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
The way the painting is put together is similar to other works of art from the time. It uses diagonal lines to show off the woman and show how she is moving both toward the canvas and away from it...
Artist Portraits
Mr. Brainwash: The Rise of a Street Art Phenomenon
Jul 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mr. Brainwash is a contemporary street artist known for his provocative and often satirical artworks that blend elements of pop culture and street art. He gained widespread recognition through his association with Banksy and the documentary film "Exit Through the Gift Shop."
Artist Portraits
Gérard Garouste: An Exploration of the French Painter
Aug 8, 2024
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8 minutes read
Gérard Garouste is a renowned French painter and sculptor, celebrated for his unique approach that blends classical themes with contemporary expression. His production is deeply rooted in mythology, literature, and cultural history, often presenting a rich tapestry of allegorical and fantastical imagery...
Artist Portraits
Karin Mamma Andersson: Swedish Contemporary Painter
Oct 1, 2024
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8 minutes read
Karin Mamma Andersson is a renowned Swedish contemporary artist known for her unique style, blending textured brushstrokes, loose washes, and graphic lines to evoke nostalgia and deep reflection. Her work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, and she has won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Art Award, highlighting her significant influence on modern art.
Artist Portraits
Adrian Ghenie's Art: Blending History and Contemporary Expression
Dec 30, 2024
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8 minutes read
Adrian Ghenie is a contemporary Romanian artist known for his innovative approach to historical painting, blending expressionism with historical references and modern techniques. His works, often featuring textured surfaces and vibrant colors, explore themes of memory, suffering, and human experience, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
Artist Portraits
Antony Gormley: Sculpting the Human Experience
Mar 17, 2025
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8 minutes read
Antony Gormley is a British sculptor known for his explorations of the human form, space, and materiality, often using cast iron and steel to create life-sized body sculptures. His work challenges the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own physical presence in the world.
Art News
The Spanish government has granted protection status to a potential Caravaggio put up for auction at 1,500 euros
Dec 24, 2021
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2 minutes read
The Spanish government gave protected protection to a small oil painting believed by some experts to be the work of the Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio. The painting's new protected status as a work of cultural interest will offer specialists more time to study it in the hopes of identifying its genuine authorship, as it was previously thought to be a copy.
Artist Portraits
Yancho Sabev: I've been captivated by the multifaceted beauty of the world
Jan 21, 2025
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16 minutes read
"My journey began as a response to the silent poetry of the world, sparked by fleeting moments and the endless emotions they carried. It was in the relation of light and shadow, the interplay of colors and contrasts, I hope, that I found the means to transcribe the intangible into tangible expressions of beauty and meaning."
Art News
Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Prescribes Museum Visits to Improve Mental Health
Mar 24, 2025
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4 minutes read
Neuchâtel, Switzerland, has launched an innovative program allowing doctors to prescribe free museum visits to improve patients' mental health. Inspired by studies on the benefits of art, this project combines physical activity and cognitive stimulation to combat isolation and stress, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Art News
The crazy story of the two paintings of Van Gogh stolen by a drug baron
Aug 31, 2021
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4 minutes read
Raffaele Imperiale will be extradited to Italy from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He is believed to be a leader of the Amato–Pagano gang in the Camorra. The drug baron claims to have purchased Van Gogh paintings worth 20 millions EUR for their artistic value. He has been captured.
Art News
Egon Schiele Works Are Returned to the Heirs of a Jewish Art Collector Following a New York Investigation
Sep 21, 2023
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4 minutes read
The heirs of a Jewish art patron who died in a concentration camp in 1941 recently received seven Egon Schiele pieces that were just returned to them by the Manhattan District Attorney's office...
Artist Portraits
Marc Mugnier: the sculptor of nature and earthly memory
Jun 15, 2024
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4 minutes read
Marc Mugnier is a contemporary French sculptor who shapes stone, wood, and metal to create powerful and poetic works deeply connected to nature and the memory of the earth. His work, exhibited in France and internationally, embodies a lasting and sensitive aesthetic, making him an artist with strong investment potential.
Art News
Joan Mitchell lights up the Tate Modern thanks to the historic gift from the Pérez family
Apr 4, 2025
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4 minutes read
Tate Modern has received Iva , a monumental work by Joan Mitchell, from collectors Jorge and Darlene Pérez—the largest art donation since 1969. This gesture strengthens the visibility of underrepresented artists and highlights the growing role of private collectors in public access to art.
Artist Portraits
Lucian Tidorescu: A unique vision of the world, between satire, poetry and visual audacity
May 9, 2024
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4 minutes read
Lucian Tidorescu is a Romanian painter whose works combine vibrant colors, visual narrative, and a critical outlook on the world. His unique style is as compelling for its graphic beauty as it is for the depth of its subject matter.
Art History
Is it possible to use the word kitsch without offending art?
Jul 16, 2023
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9 minutes read
The term kitsch indicates a particular way of producing objects, sometimes even of presumed artistic value, which are in reality characterized by excessive, cheap, banal and, consequently, bad taste ornamentation...
Art History
From the eyes to the hands to the mouth: painting and food!
Jul 26, 2023
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9 minutes read
In the center of the canvas is arranged a realistic woven wicker cenestra, intent on "caring for," as well as "cradling," the roughly twelve specimens of fruit of various kinds, which it jealously guards inside, depicted with the intention of showing them to the viewer, who, in any case, must limit himself only to looking at...
Art History
The Fascinating History of Monochromes
Apr 9, 2021
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8 minutes read
For some, monochromes are the pure and perfect expression of an artist's talent, for others, they are yet another scam stamped as contemporary art. One thing is certain, the history of these curious genre paintings is captivating, and opens the way to many debates.
Artist Portraits
Antonio Seguí: A Legacy of Humor, Irony, and Urban Expression in Modern Art
Jul 25, 2024
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9 minutes read
Antonio Seguí, painter and engraver, was born on January 11, 1934, in Córdoba, Argentina. From a young age, he showed a deep connection to his country's vibrant culture and political climate...
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Orozco: Redefining Contemporary Art Through Everyday Encounters
Feb 11, 2025
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9 minutes read
Gabriel Orozco is a prominent Mexican contemporary artist known for his innovative use of sculpture, photography, and painting, often exploring themes of space, perception, and transformation. His work combines everyday objects and geometric forms, challenging conventional boundaries between art, nature, and the human experience.
Artist Portraits
Ahmed Alozade, digital painting
Jan 15, 2022
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4 minutes read
Ahmed Alozade's digital painting is characterized by elements of artistic style, creativity, emotion and imagination. This work is inspired by the world of feelings, the observation of reality, artistic and scientific information and the personal aesthetic taste of the artist ...
Art News
Famous artist Mr. Brainwash opens his own art museum
Dec 14, 2022
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4 minutes read
The new space, which will feature his own art, will open on December 18 in Beverly Hills, where the Paley Center for Media used to be.
Art News
According to Bloomberg, NFTs are nothing more than a Ponzi scheme
Oct 26, 2022
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4 minutes read
Bloomberg's long article about crypto calls NFTs nothing but a Ponzi scheme.
Artist Portraits
Bogdan Shiptenko - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Jun 13, 2022
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4 minutes read
Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Bogdan Shiptenko from Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine).
Artist Portraits
Margarita Ivanova, I use different styles
Mar 4, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I have always been drawing, from early childhood and could not imagine myself without it. Of course, there were different periods of life, and in the end I received an architectural education. But soon painting took over and became my main and only profession. Art has always been with me".