Art News
The MSCHF group made a Louis Vuitton handbag visible with a microscope
Jul 3, 2023
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1 minutes read
Designers say that the bright green accessory is a criticism of the fashion business.
Art News
After the Cupid hidden in the wall, Vermeer's restored painting from Dresden makes a new revelation!
Sep 10, 2021
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Following the extensive restoration of Vermeer's painting "La Liseuse à la lettre", a large Roemer glass discovered on the bottom of the painting, it had been hidden behind a green curtain. Why did the artist choose to hide this glass of wine whose contents we can still guess?
Art News
Yuga Labs says it has no copyright registration for Bored Ape Yacht Club images
Jan 30, 2023
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5 minutes read
In a new court filing, Yuga Labs, the company that owns Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that it does not have "copyright registrations" for the 10,000 images that make up the popular NFT collection.
Art History
Winter landscapes in art
Dec 7, 2021
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6 minutes read
Winter is the season in which the most important holiday is celebrated: Christmas! In this regard, the most famous artists in the history of art have not shirk from depicting the cold landscapes typical of this time of year, sometimes even through the use of allegories. The success of this topic is still found today, in fact, many works of contemporary art have often depicted snowy views...
Art News
A very original new mini golf course created by an artist for the Cranbrook Art Museum!
May 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
A new miniature golf course designed by an artist on the grounds of the Cranbrook Art Museum aims to bring more metro Detroiters to a pristine, underutilized greenspace in Bloomfield Hills.
Art News
Blanton Museum’s $35M Renovation: A New Era of Art and Community
Aug 8, 2024
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The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin has undergone a $35 million renovation led by Snøhetta, transforming its grounds into a vibrant communal space with three major site-specific installations, including Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin and Carmen Herrera's mural, while blending contemporary and historic design elements to enhance community engagement and connectivity with its surroundings.
Art History
The Yellow Christ (1889) by Paul Gauguin
May 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Yellow Christ is a painting by Paul Gauguin, completed in 1889. It is an oil on canvas measuring 91.1 x 73.2 cm, now in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.
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New artists to discover and follow - March 2020
Mar 24, 2020
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NEW ARTISTS TO DISCOVER AND FOLLOW, Week of March 9 to 20, 2020
Art News
Spain's Prince Charles and Queen Letizia Visit an Art Exhibition Together
Apr 6, 2022
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Prince Charles and Queen Letizia visited an art exhibition in Bishop Auckland, England. They met at Auckland Castle to see Francisco de Zurbarán's new exhibition of Spanish art. Since 1756, Auckland Castle has housed twelve of the thirteen canvases from "Jacob and His Twelve Sons".
Art News
10 giant skulls take to the streets of Houston to commemorate the Day of the Dead
Oct 29, 2021
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Day of the Dead in Houston Brings Out 10 Giant Painted Skulls on the Streets. Urban art collective Mexicráneos created a public art installation called Celebración de Vida. The exhibit will be up until November 7.
Artist Portraits
André Schulze, a surrealist universe
Oct 12, 2021
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2 minutes read
The artist André Schulze, formed in 1982 in Dresden, works on a surrealist universe of buildings of which we hardly know what their function is.
Art News
"Several million euros" worth of Celtic gold coins were stolen from a German museum
Nov 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
In Manching, Bavaria, a heist in which phone and internet connections were "cut off" led to the theft of coins from the third century.
Art History
Portraits of powerful people and celebrities
Jan 5, 2022
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8 minutes read
Art, since ancient times, has always immortalized prominent personalities, mostly belonging to the world of politics and religion. Since the fifties of the twentieth century, however, join the above categories also those of the characters of show business...
Art History
Dragons Everywhere!
Feb 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
As we will illustrate later, according to the Chinese calendar, 2024 is the year of the dragon, a 12-month time span during which zodiac signs will be more or less benefited by the presence of this animal...
Lifestyle
How did the spicy yellow immerse Louise's living room?
Aug 31, 2021
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2 minutes read
Mustard, vanilla, turmeric or cinnamon, yellow in a spicy version is definitely trendy in 2020. Louise has just changed the sofa and this bold, warm and sunny color inspires her to redecorate her living room.
Lifestyle
Allen Lin: an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art
Nov 13, 2023
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Allen Lin possesses an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art, showcasing works from both emerging and established artists...
Art History
Artists' love of brown
Oct 9, 2022
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7 minutes read
The presence of brown within the history of art boasts a very ancient tradition; in fact, umber, a natural clay pigment composed of iron oxide and manganese oxide, with which the aforementioned color was obtained, was used, both in prehistoric times, that is, in paintings dated 40,000 B.C., and in Upper Paleolithic art, well exemplified by the walls of the Lascaux cave, dating back some 17,300 years...
Art History
American Landscapes in Painting and Photography: Collection of Ten Masterpieces
Aug 27, 2024
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11 minutes read
An imaginary journey through the beautiful landscapes of the United States, immortalized by some of the most iconic painters and photographers of the "New World"...
Art History
All You Need to Know About Georgia O'Keeffe
Dec 17, 2021
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8 minutes read
Fascinating, free and inspiring, she’s the most photographed woman artist in the world: she has turned her lifestyle into a complete work of art, from her behavior to her dress style, including the design of her resorts. With Georgia O'Keeffe, nothing is left to chance: but why is she so important to the history of American art, and more broadly to the world?
Art History
Advertising in Art
Nov 25, 2021
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5 minutes read
Art and advertising have combined since the second industrial revolution, generating works and artistic currents that have revolutionized both the world of art and that of marketing. But when was this fruitful association born and how has it evolved over the centuries?
Artist Portraits
Keith Haring: The Vibrant Voice of Street Art
Jun 24, 2024
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14 minutes read
Keith Haring was an iconic American artist known for his vibrant, bold, and energetic artwork that often featured a mix of symbols, figures, and patterns. His unique style transcended traditional art boundaries, transforming everyday urban spaces into dynamic canvases...
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Musée d'Orsay Exhibition Illuminates Van Gogh's Final Months
Oct 16, 2023
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The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing Vincent van Gogh's last two months of artistic output, highlighting 48 paintings and 25 drawings created before his tragic death in July 1890. The exhibition explores his time in Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, and his relationship with Dr. Paul Gachet, offering a unique perspective on the artist's final creative phase
Artist Portraits
David Mwayila, creating a better future
Feb 25, 2023
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4 minutes read
"First, it was in primary school that my teacher had oriented me to do art, and afterwards I felt obliged to do art, in order to denounce the injustices that we, the children of Congolese soldiers, undergo".
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Switching to the HTTPS protocol: Security first
Jan 13, 2017
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The HTTPS protocol is a little heavier, its deployment on the whole platform can slow down very slightly the speed of loading of the pages, but this is largely compensated by the advantages brought.
Art History
Double vision: the dynamics of Expressionism in Germany and Austria
May 28, 2024
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A comparison of German and Austrian Expressionism, two movements that, despite having originated in similar contexts, manifest unique and distinctive nuances. Expressionism, known for its deep exploration of the human condition and manifestation of intense emotions, actually found fertile ground in both Germany and Austria...
Art History
The color red in Artmajeur photographs
Dec 9, 2023
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9 minutes read
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...
Pop Culture
Art historical figures distorted in abstract marble sculptures
Mar 18, 2022
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French artist Léo Caillard's sculptures are often anachronistic. His statues of Aphrodite, Laocoön, and Venus appear to have warped, glitched, or transformed into a tight spiral. Caillard is part of a new generation of artists influenced by the advent of the digital age.
Art News
Banksy Confirms Authorship of North London Mural
Mar 19, 2024
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Banksy confirmed as creator of a North London mural, showcasing his signature style. The artwork garners praise and cultural significance, with local authorities opting to preserve it.
Art History
Warm and Cool Colors in Art
Mar 5, 2024
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10 minutes read
Warm and cool colors will be showcased within the narrative of art history, following two basic intentions: the first is to juxtapose classic masterpieces with contemporary works from Artmajeur, while the other consists of comparing two types of writing...
Art News
$4 Vase Sells for $107,000 at Auction
Dec 21, 2023
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Jessica Vincent bought a vase for $4 at a thrift store, which turned out to be a rare Carlo Scarpa Murano glass piece. It was later auctioned in New York for an astonishing $107,100.
Pop Culture
How did David Zinn appropriate the street to transform every corner into a work of art?
Feb 22, 2022
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2 minutes read
With whimsical chalk drawings, the street artist David Zinn transforms the entire city into his personal canvas.
Art News
Louis Vuitton announces a global polka dot invasion by collaborating with artist Yayoi Kusama
May 18, 2022
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Louis Vuitton announced a collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama on Monday. The pair will work on a series of leather goods for the brand's 2023 cruiseline collection. This is the second time the Maison has worked with the acclaimed artist, who is known for her repetitive use of polka dots.
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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12 minutes read
The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
Artist Portraits
Aspencrow, hijacks pop culture
Oct 19, 2021
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2 minutes read
Aspencrow uses elements of pop culture but diverts them to a darker universe than usual.
Art History
Abstract autumn
Sep 20, 2023
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8 minutes read
"As every year, for centuries, probably since the dawn of time that no one remembers, autumn is back, once again, a season accompanied by the colors of brown, red and yellow, which stick on the skin of leaves, trees and soil."...
Art History
5 African Artists Shaping the Future of Art on Artmajeur
Apr 2, 2024
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Every time I approached the topic of painting, focusing on the African continent, I came across a specific type of documentation: it started from the origins, namely from rock art, and then went on to talk about sculptures, masks, ceramics, and textile art, avoiding to continue with a narrative strictly focused on the main subject of investigation...