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Chronicle ToutLeco Artmajeur on France Bleue
Oct 3, 2017
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France Bleu radio broadcasts a column by journalist Ysis Percq in the TOULECO program From Monday to Friday at 6:10 am and 7:42 am
Art History
France and Italy: peaceful clash of figurative traditions!
Mar 26, 2024
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Just as happens at the World Cup or the Europeans, spectators take their seats to watch, once again, the confrontation between France and Italy, cousin countries, but very competitive with each other. What are they competing for?
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Billionaire Bernard Arnault's Money Laundering Investigation in France
Oct 3, 2023
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Billionaire collector Bernard Arnault is under a preliminary money laundering investigation in France due to his dealings with Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov. While no accusations have been made against Arnault, questions surround his acquisition of a company owned by Sarkisov and its potential role in obscuring the origin of funds.
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Samuel Charmetant: Artmajeur TV interview on France 3
Sep 26, 2017
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Interview TV at our offices in Montpellier
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The France-Brazil Cross-Year: An Exceptional Cultural Encounter
Mar 20, 2025
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France and Brazil maintain a strong cultural relationship, reinforced by events such as the Années croisées and the France-Brazil 2025 Season. The latter will celebrate their diplomatic bicentenary through numerous artistic events.
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Anselm Kiefer Sculpture Parts Worth $1M Stolen in France
Dec 5, 2023
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Approximately $1 million worth of elements from an Anselm Kiefer sculpture were stolen from his storage facility in Croissy-Beaubourg, France. The theft, which included large lead books, occurred amidst the release of a documentary on Kiefer, with past incidents suggesting the thieves target the materials rather than the art itself.
Art History
Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland
Dec 3, 2024
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"Abstract art is like drawing what you feel or imagine, without having to show something real. There are no recognizable houses or people, but shapes and colors that tell emotions or ideas. It's a bit like saying, 'I’m not showing you a tree, but what the idea of a tree makes me feel.'"...
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France buys new masterpiece for Orsay museum with LVMH gift
Jan 31, 2023
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France has added Gustave Caillebotte's "Boating Party," a stunning Impressionist masterpiece, to its national collection of art treasures. The luxury goods company LVMH gave France the 43 million euros (nearly $47 million) needed to buy the painting.
Invest in Art
How to buy works of art with corporate sponsorship in France?
Jul 13, 2023
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2 minutes read
Corporate sponsorship in France offers tax advantages to companies supporting cultural activities, including the purchase of works of art, with a tax deduction of 60% of the amount of donations or acquisitions, capped at 0.5% turnover, and the obligations of conservation and public access.
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Picasso's daughter offers France nine paintings to settle her country's estate debt
Sep 23, 2021
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France will receive nine paintings by Pablo Picasso which are donated by his daughter, Maya Ruiz-Picasso, to help pay the inheritance tax. The works will enter the national collections at the Picasso Museum in Paris and will be exhibited in 2022.
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Nude Renaissance Art in School Sparks Controversy and Strike in France
Dec 14, 2023
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A French school faced controversy and a resulting staff strike due to the display of a 17th-century nude Renaissance painting by Giuseppe Cesari, causing discomfort among students. The incident, which led to the intervention of France's Minister of Education and echoes a similar controversy in Florida earlier in the year, sparked a debate about the display of nude art in educational settings.
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Botticelli identified as the author of a painting of the Virgin in France.
Oct 1, 2024
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A painting of the Virgin Mary and Jesus in Champigny-en-Beauce, France, is attributed to Botticelli. This discovery revolutionizes the history of art.
Invest in Art
How to buy works of art with the Patronage of individuals in France?
Jul 14, 2023
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2 minutes read
Private patronage in France offers a tax reduction of 66% of the amount of the donation of an eligible work of art, within the limit of 20% of taxable income, with a five-year conservation commitment and the need to a donation certificate issued by the beneficiary organization.
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France passes a law that lets museums put back art that the Nazis stole
Jul 5, 2023
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France has passed a new law allowing museums to return stolen art from the Nazis. The new heritage code covers cultural items stolen between 1933 and 1945. President Macron has made restitution and repatriation a top goal.
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Why the Dropped Maurizio Cattelan Authorship Lawsuit Sets a New Legal Precedent in France?
Jul 22, 2022
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Daniel Druet sued to be recognized as sole creator of Maurizio Cattelan's nine wax effigies. Judges ruled against him, setting a new legal precedent in France.
Invest in Art
How to exempt from tax the purchase of a work of art in France?
Jul 17, 2023
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Different tax exemption measures exist in France for the purchase of works of art, such as the donation in payment, corporate sponsorship, private sponsorship, the Historic Monuments regime and the deferral of taxation, but they are subject to specific conditions.
Invest in Art
How to buy a work of art under the Historic Monuments regime in France?
Jul 15, 2023
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During the purchase and conservation of a work of art in a property classified or registered as a Historic Monument in France, the expenses related to the acquisition, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the work can be deducted from taxable income, under certain conditions and with a conservation commitment.
Invest in Art
How to buy a work while benefiting from the tax deferral system in France?
Jul 16, 2023
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The tax deferral system in France allows taxpayers subject to the IFI to buy a work of art and defer the taxation of its value as long as it is kept in their assets, for a fixed period, but taxation will be due if the work is sold before the end of the period.
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A painting by Brueghel the Younger found in France soon on sale at Drouot
Feb 8, 2023
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A painting by Brueghel the Younger, found in France and of an unusual size, will be auctioned in Paris for 600,000 euros. The work, which represents a scene in a village, is on sale at the Hôtel Drouot.
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Following a rift with Tate, a friend of Francis Bacon reroutes a donation to France
Apr 19, 2022
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Joule donated archive of Bacon's works to Tate in 2004. He will instead donate the masterpieces to the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
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Amazing frescoes made during the summer of 2021 in our beautiful region of Occitanie (France) where Artmajeur office is located
Sep 14, 2021
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A selection of frescoes produced in the Occitanie region or by artists from the region during the summer of 2021. An obviously non-exhaustive choice
Artist Portraits
Francesco Clemente: A Modern Visionary
Sep 5, 2024
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Francesco Clemente is a prominent Italian artist known for his eclectic and deeply expressive approach to painting. His work blends various cultural influences with a unique exploration of spirituality and the human psyche, creating pieces that are both visually striking and thought-provoking...
Artist Portraits
Francesco Musante: A Journey Through Imaginative Art
Jul 18, 2024
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Francesco Musante is an Italian painter celebrated for his vibrant and whimsical expression. His art transports viewers to enchanted worlds filled with vivid colors and playful forms, creating a unique narrative that blends fantasy and poetry...
Artist Portraits
Francesca Borgo: I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting
Oct 28, 2023
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"I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting since I was kid and kept doing it as a hobby until 6-7 years ago. Then I had a medical condition that blocked me at home for weeks."
Artist Portraits
Francesco Dezio: versatile, ironic and curious
Apr 8, 2023
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"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
Francesco D'Adamo: My inspiration comes from painting itself
Oct 3, 2023
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"Art and artist are words that sound very vague and in my language carry a kind of judgement. So I will talk about painting, which is what I do, and painter, because that is consequently what I am. "...
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The National Gallery has been criticized for restoring a Nativity scene by Piero della Francesca
Dec 21, 2022
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The National Gallery of London recently restored a 1475 painting by Piero della Francesca. Well-known critics say the restoration was "clumsy and plodding". Some parts of the Nativity scene had to be completely redone.
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French Culture Minister Advocates for Stricter Laws Against Art Activism
Jun 4, 2024
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The defacement of Monet's painting by a Riposte Alimentaire activist prompted Culture Minister Rachida Dati to advocate for tougher laws against such vandalism. This incident has reignited debates about the boundaries of protest and artistic expression in France, raising questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and upholding freedom of expression.
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The Pinault Dynasty's Next Act: A Fresh Face Takes the Helm at Christie's
Apr 8, 2024
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François Louis Nicolas Pinault, at 26, steps into the Christie's board, marking a generational shift in the Pinault family's luxury empire. This appointment signifies a broader transition within family-controlled businesses in France, reinforcing the Pinaults' influence in the art and luxury sectors.
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Charging for entry to Notre-Dame to save French churches?
Oct 29, 2024
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The Minister of Culture is proposing to charge admission to Notre-Dame to fund the preservation of French churches. The plan aims to protect religious heritage in the face of budgetary challenges.
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Environmental Protesters Target Monet's 'Spring' with Soup in Museum Incident
Feb 12, 2024
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Activists splattered soup on Claude Monet's "Le Printemps" in a museum in southeast France, part of a series of protests to highlight environmental concerns. The museum intends to pursue legal action, while the group behind the act, Riposte Alimentaire, emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change for the sake of future art and society.
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Benjamin Vautier (1935-2024): Celebrating the Playful Poet of Fluxus
Jun 10, 2024
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The art world mourns Benjamin Vautier, known as Ben, a key figure in the Fluxus movement who passed away on June 5 at 88, shortly after his wife's death. Celebrated for his whimsical and profound text-based artworks, Ben left an indelible mark on French culture and art, blending humor, satire, and reflection, and inspiring generations with his belief that "everything is art."
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2024 Paris Olympics Posters Stir Controversy Among Conservatives
Mar 7, 2024
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The official posters for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, released by France and created by Ugo Gattoni, have sparked controversy among conservatives due to missing traditional symbols like the Christian cross and French flags. Critics accuse the designs of distorting French history, while the organizing committee and Gattoni defend the artwork as a light-hearted, surrealist representation of Paris.
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French museums band together to protect Ukraine's art collections with a truckload of emergency supplies
Mar 29, 2022
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Icom France organized the delivery of 15 tonnes of donated packing and conservation materials.
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In the antiquities trafficking case, a French court upheld the charges against the former director of the Louvre
Feb 6, 2023
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This week, a French appeals court upheld the charges against Jean-Luc Martinez, the former president and director of the Louvre in Paris. Martinez is accused of being involved in the trafficking of Egyptian artifacts
Art History
Behind Masterpieces: Dante and Virgil by William Bouguereau
Nov 19, 2021
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Welcome to the Darkness, where a terrible spectacle is played out: discover a fierce fight between two bodies in tension, a scene resplendent with a cold, white light. Today, Artmajeur decrypts for you a masterpiece of dark romanticism: Dante and Virgil by William Bouguereau, painted in 1850.