Recent Articles

Artist Portraits
Exploring Takashi Murakami's Superflat Universe
Jun 26, 2024
|
9 minutes read
Born in Tokyo in 1962, Takashi Murakami is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for his diverse practice in painting, sculpture, fashion, and animation. Blurring the lines between high and low art, he draws from Japan's aesthetic traditions and postwar culture. His influential "Superflat" theory, introduced in 2000, critiques Japanese consumer culture through flattened forms, merging traditional and contemporary art.
Art History
Dado: An Artist of the Imagination and Violence
Jul 2, 2024
|
9 minutes read
Dado, a Montenegrin artist naturalized French, left his mark on contemporary art with his eclectic style mixing surrealism, art brut and free figuration, exploring themes of violence, monstrosity and imagination. His work, widely exhibited and criticized, continues to influence contemporary artists and fascinate the public with its emotional intensity and originality.
Art History
Under the Eiffel Tower: French Art Movements Explored through Artmajeur
Jun 25, 2024
|
15 minutes read
France has been the cradle of numerous revolutionary art movements. From the Gothic of the 12th century to the Rococo of the 18th century, these movements have transformed art and architecture. In the 19th century, the Barbizon School and Realism introduced a more realistic representation of nature and daily life. The focus of this article will be on Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Free Figuration, analyzing works present on Artmajeur...
Artist Portraits
Ya Tsai Chiu: The poetic imprint of a contemporary Taiwanese master
Apr 4, 2025
|
7 minutes read
Ya Tsai Chiu, a Taiwanese artist born in 1949 and who died in 2013, established himself on the international scene with his unique style combining sculpture, drawing and painting, with emblematic works such as The Dance of Flames and Vital Energy . His popularity has continued to grow, and his creations are now highly sought after, testifying to the importance of his legacy in contemporary Asian art.

ArtMajeur

Receive our newsletter for art lovers and collectors