Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
Artist Portraits
Michael Cheung, My View on Beauty
Feb 18, 2023
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2 minutes read
"I always liked to fantasize when I was little, I comforted myself with crayons, my grandfather saw in my drawings something different from other children's drawings, he thought I had a talent for drawing, and from that moment on I took private drawing lessons"
Artist Portraits
Dominique Kleiner: A Pop Artist on the Rise
Jan 23, 2025
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3 minutes read
Dominique Kleiner, a passionate painter, revisits Japanese animation icons from the 70s and 90s with a modern and nostalgic touch through a style that blends Pop Art, street art, and digital collage. His growing success and the rising popularity of his works reflect the enthusiasm for retro culture and the revival of contemporary Pop Art.
Art History
The most popular artists of 2023
Jan 23, 2024
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12 minutes read
Who are some of Artmajeur's most popular artists in 2023? Find out in this story, which talks about contemporary artists by contextualizing them within the long narrative of art history!
Artist Portraits
Chiara Napolitano, the art that allows you to breathe
Nov 9, 2022
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7 minutes read
The 'juxtaposition of the decorative motifs of the papers, which Chiara Napolitano uses in her paintings is never' chosen at random, but thought out, as the artist spends a lot of time deciding which pattern might look best in the context in which she is going to paint...
Lifestyle
Lenny Kravitz: Music, Fashion, Art, and Design
Sep 5, 2023
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7 minutes read
Lenny Kravitz, a celebrated American musician famous for his eclectic music and unique style, is not only a music icon but also a passionate art collector and designer.
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Artist Portraits
Vincent Sabatier (VerSus), inspired by pop culture
Mar 1, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I am directly inspired by pop art and pop culture of the 80s. I work a lot on the characters and personalities that marked my childhood and that of many people. Often the objects and figurines included in the resin are the same than those I played with as a child. I also tackle more recent subjects, even current ones, but always in a pop and retro trend".
Artist Portraits
Francesco Dezio: versatile, ironic and curious
Apr 8, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I come from technical studies, so my training is self-taught. As a boy I always loved to draw, imitating the style of some Marvel illustrators or, growing up, that of the Argentine school of authors such as Enrique Breccia, Juan Zanotto, Juan Giménez"...
Artist Portraits
Ralph Hackeland, I often get ideas in dreams or in meditative states
Jun 3, 2023
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6 minutes read
"There was no specific inspiration or initial spark that brought me to artistic work. Rather, it was ingrained in me from childhood, an urge to create that was naturally just there and has been with me ever since at various stages, shaping my life"...
Artist Portraits
Robert Doisneau
Jul 5, 2023
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9 minutes read
Robert Doisneau, an emblematic French photographer of the 20th century, captured the scenes of everyday life with tenderness and poetry through his famous black and white photographs, becoming one of the most influential artists in humanist photography.
Artist Portraits
Raymond Pettibon: California Punk Rock Art Pioneer
Nov 25, 2024
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14 minutes read
Raymond Pettibon (born June 16, 1957) is an American artist based in New York City. He gained prominence in the early 1980s within the southern California punk rock scene, creating posters and album art for bands on SST Records, owned by his brother Greg Ginn...
Art News
May the Force be with Art: Artistic Celebration of Star Wars Day
Apr 28, 2025
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7 minutes read
ArtMajeur presents a selection of contemporary works inspired by Star Wars, combining digital art, painting, and collage to revisit the saga's icons from new perspectives. Each creation pays homage to George Lucas's universe while exploring current themes such as duality, consumerism, and artistic reinvention.
Art History
Route 66: the legend told by art
May 15, 2022
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7 minutes read
Artworks by Artmajeur's artists, created through multiple viewpoints and techniques, such as oil on canvas, digital photomontage and photography, take us on a tour of some of Route 66's most iconic places, such as the Cadillac Ranch installation in Amarillo (Texas), the Palo duro canyon (Texas), the town of Seligman (Arizona), the Wigwam Motel (Arizona), the Mojave desert (California) and the Santa Monica pier (California)...
Artist Portraits
Peter Halley: Pioneering Neo-Conceptual Art Since 1980
Nov 5, 2024
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15 minutes read
Peter Halley, born in 1953, is a prominent American artist recognized as a key figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement that emerged in the 1980s. Renowned for his vibrant Day-Glo geometric paintings, Halley is also a writer and previously the publisher of index Magazine.