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Picasso Artwork Allegedly Bought with 1MDB Funds Seized by US
Jul 25, 2024
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US officials have recovered a $1.2 million Picasso drawing, Trois femmes nues et buste d'homme (1969), allegedly bought with embezzled funds from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, as part of efforts to recover assets from a $4.5 billion corruption scandal involving Jho Low and former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
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Pharrell Williams Pays Tribute to Black Femininity at Perrotin
Apr 2, 2025
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The exhibition FEMMES , curated by Pharrell Williams at Galerie Perrotin Paris from March 20 to April 19, 2025, pays tribute to Black womanhood through the works of nearly 40 international artists. Exploring themes such as identity, lineage, and textile art, it celebrates the diversity of Black voices and challenges traditional narratives of art history.
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Sotheby's staged a special event in Las Vegas for Steve Wynn's Picasso collection, selling 11 lots for $109 million
Nov 3, 2021
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Former casino boss Steve Wynn's Picasso collection sells for $109 million. Sotheby's held a special event in Las Vegas for the sale. Top lot by far was a 1938 portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Femme au béret rouge-orange. Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (1962) achieved $2.1 million, more than four times its $500,000 high estimate.
Artist Portraits
Man Ray: The Fusion of Abstraction, Eroticism, and Innovation
Aug 2, 2024
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Man Ray, born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia on August 27, 1890, was a pioneering artist who profoundly impacted modern art through his contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements, innovative photographic techniques like "rayographs," and groundbreaking experimental films and light paintings, with his legacy further solidified by record-breaking sales and enduring influence in the art world.
Art News
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' Auctions for $139M Record
Nov 9, 2023
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Pablo Picasso's 1932 painting "Woman with a Watch" sold for a record $139 million at Sotheby's, becoming the year's most valuable auctioned artwork. It is the second-highest price ever fetched for a Picasso, after "The Women of Algiers" in 2015.
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Galerie Rachel Hardouin: a modernist space located in the heart of Paris
Mar 9, 2024
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"The Rachel Hardouin Gallery was born in March 2018. Its particularity: a gallery located on the 4th floor of a modernist building ideally located in the heart of Paris, between the very lively Faubourg Saint-Denis, Faubourg Saint-Poissonnière, the legendary Grand Rex and the magnificent Gare de l'Est"...
Art History
To avoid the guillotine, the famous painter David hid the external signs of Lavoisier's wealth in his portrait
Sep 8, 2021
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How the painter David concealed the external signs of wealth of the Lavoisier couple in his famous painting "Portrait d'Antoine‑Laurent Lavoisier et de sa Femme" (the portrait of Antoine‑Laurent Lavoisier and his wife) - one of the most famous paintings of the French Riviera's elite from the 1770s to the 18th Century.
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Philippe Pasqua: Confronting Identity and Mortality with Raw Artistic Expression
Jul 26, 2024
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Philippe Pasqua is a contemporary French artist known for his provocative and often unsettling portraits, which explore themes of identity, mortality, and the human condition. His work combines elements of painting and sculpture, frequently featuring raw and intense imagery.
Art History
The color red in Artmajeur photographs
Dec 9, 2023
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Let's start by saying that there are two ways to make you understand that I am talking about the color red, one simple, visual, and intuitive, the other complex, scientific, and educational...
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#artistsupportpledge: artists who have sold get involved
Apr 21, 2020
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#ArtistsSupportPledge is an idea of solidarity between creatives. The artists engage in a spiral of solidarity: each time they sell 5 works, they have a turn to buy a work from another artist.
Artist Portraits
Serge Assaf, the art of "letting go"
Feb 20, 2022
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Serge Assaf's work comes from "letting go", that is to say letting oneself be carried away by what inspiration offers, in moments of intense "harmonious meditation"...
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A Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol could fetch a record-breaking $200 million
Mar 23, 2022
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One of Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits could fetch $200 million. The Pop artist created dozens of images of the Hollywood star in the 1960s. The 40-square-inch "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" will be auctioned in New York this May.
Art News
World Record: Andy Warhol's Portrait of Marilyn Monroe Sold for $195 Million
May 10, 2022
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Andy Warhol's 1964 silkscreen portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million. It is the most expensive work by a twentieth-century artist ever sold at auction. The painting was bought by Larry Gagosian, who was present at the auction in New York.
Lifestyle
Eric Clapton: A Richter for $35 million
Oct 11, 2023
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In 2022, Christie's auctioned a large Gerhard Richter painting titled "Abstraktes Bild" for a minimum of $35 million...
Art History
Motherhood: sacred and profane
Apr 19, 2023
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My impulse to write is purely dictated by the desire to show you two parallel realities of art, through which two visions of motherhood par excellence have now overlapped, in each case made explicit through the iconic image of a mother caught in the company of her tender child...
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Valérie Jayat: a vital need to create
Oct 24, 2023
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"My style is identified immediately, and that's the hardest thing to achieve. A certain poetry, sometimes tinged with humor, a grating language at times. My colors are very particular to me."
Art History
The Dance by Henri Matisse
Mar 16, 2023
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The dancers are stylized and simplified, with clean outlines and shapes that give them a sense of movement and rhythm. They are painted in ultramarine blue, a deep shade that contrasts with the white background of the painting.
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Valerie Andriantsiferana, experimentation and curiosity
Mar 8, 2023
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"I remember my first real drawing around the age of 10. Sitting at my little desk, a pencil, a sheet of paper and a mirror, I drew a self-portrait, which I still have"...
Artist Portraits
Enki Bilal: A Master of Dystopian Visions and Visual Storytelling
Sep 24, 2024
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Enki Bilal is a visionary artist and storyteller, known for his distinctive ability to blend graphic novel aesthetics with deep social, political, and philosophical commentary. His works span across various media, but he is most famous for his contributions to the world of graphic novels and cinema...
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Yves Saint Laurent exhibits his creations inspired by works of art in six Parisian museums
Feb 1, 2022
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Yves Saint Laurent drew influence from a wide range of painters throughout history, from Picasso and Matisse to Lichtenstein and Warhol, and the art world has always adored him for it. The first retrospective of a live haute couture designer, shown at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983, set the way for innumerable subsequent fashion-related shows at art museums throughout the world in the decades thereafter.
Art History
Pride Month: 4 Legendary Artists Who Questioned Identity and Gender
Jun 11, 2021
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To celebrate Pride Month 2021, Artmajeur has decided to honor legendary artists and their artworks that explore questions of gender and identity.
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The Rencontres d'Arles 2025: An Unmissable Photography Festival at the Heart of Contemporary Creation
Apr 16, 2025
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The Rencontres d'Arles is a major event in contemporary photography, bringing together artists and professionals from around the world each year. The 2025 edition is distinguished by its emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on Australia and Brazil through group exhibitions.
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Paul G. Allen's $1.5 billion sale broke world auction record
Nov 10, 2022
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In a two-part charity sale, masterworks from the collection of the man who helped start Microsoft are being sold. Five made more than $100 million.
Art History
Monsters in Art: 3 Scary Myths to Celebrate Halloween
Oct 28, 2021
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Halloween is the perfect occasion to look back at various deeply terrifying mythological and religious legends that have marked generations of contemplators. Evil monsters, cannibalism, and hallucinatory visions: follow the guide!
Lifestyle
Beyond the Spotlight: Brad Pitt's Passion for Art Collecting
Aug 16, 2023
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Brad Pitt is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer known for his versatile performances in numerous films. Apart from his successful career in entertainment, Pitt has a deep passion for collecting art and has curated an impressive and diverse art collection, showcasing his appreciation for both established and emerging contemporary artists.
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Guillaume Corneille: A Vibrant Visionary of Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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Guillaume Corneille, a pivotal figure in modern art, is celebrated for his vibrant and imaginative works that burst with color and emotion. His unique expression blends abstraction with figurative elements, creating a distinct style that captivates viewers with its exuberance and depth...
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Henri Matisse
Mar 15, 2023
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Matisse's style was characterized by the use of bright and intense colors, as well as simplified forms and strong outlines. He was influenced by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, but he also developed his own technique of using color to create dynamic shapes and movement in his paintings.
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Johannes Vermeer
Apr 21, 2023
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Johannes Vermeer is a 17th century Dutch painter, born in 1632 in Delft and died in 1675. He is best known for his scenes of everyday life, often depicting women in bright and calm interiors. Despite his short career and the small number of works he produced, Vermeer is today considered one of the most important and talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
Art History
Sculpture and painting: Modigliani and African art
Nov 2, 2022
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Many great masters in the history of art have expressed their views on reality by experimenting, both pictorial and sculptural art, just like Pablo Picasso, Umberto Boccioni, Max Ernst, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró and others...
Art History
6 Things to Know about Berthe Morisot
Sep 24, 2021
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Independent and indispensable to Impressionism, Berthe Morisot is an UFO in the history of Art. Like Frida Kahlo, Niki de Saint Phalle, Artemisia Gentileschi or Suzanne Valandon, she’s a woman in a men’s world, who managed to impose herself and convert the difficulties of her existence into creative gunpowder.
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Ghada Amer: The Intersection of Feminism and Embroidery in Contemporary Art
Sep 6, 2024
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Ghada Amer, born May 22, 1963, in Cairo, is a pioneering Egyptian-American artist renowned for her exploration of gender and sexuality through mediums like her distinctive embroidered paintings. Her innovative work has earned her numerous awards and global recognition, cementing her role as a key figure in contemporary art and feminist discourse.
Art History
The geisha: history and evolution of an art subject
Jun 4, 2023
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From a historical point of view, however, the geisha woman was preceded in the early days of Japanese history by the figure of the saburuko...
Art History
Is it possible not to mention Degas's ballerinas?
Feb 26, 2023
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Having come to compulsively study the history of art, devouring books, online articles, manuals, treatises, etc., I ask myself the question of the "century": is it possible to talk about Degas without dwelling on the multi-discussed and illustrated ballerinas?...
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Peter Knapp: The Art of Capturing Time
Mar 24, 2025
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Peter Knapp has made his mark on the history of photography and design with major exhibitions around the world, notably on fashion and human representation, from Paris to Geneva, Barcelona, and New York. His influence endures, and his works are held in prestigious institutions, testifying to his lasting impact on the art world.
Pop Culture
When Comics pays tribute to Masterpieces of Art History
May 7, 2021
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Art and Comics, two disciplines that share as many common points as divergences. Let's discover together the borders that distinguish them and the bridges that bring them together: we take you on a great illustrated adventure.
Art History
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
May 12, 2023
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"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is a famous painting created by the French artist Georges Seurat. Completed in 1884, it is considered one of the most iconic examples of the technique known as pointillism.