Art History
Art history: interiors with windows
Oct 3, 2023
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8 minutes read
The above is followed by an art-historical study regarding the window, aimed at highlighting how, within some masterpieces of art history, its depiction has not only been linked to figures with an attitude akin to Madame Bovary's...
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HOW DID EMMA "MEXICANIZE" HER INTERIOR?
Mar 24, 2020
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2 minutes read
Charlotte is fed up with Scandinavian decoration. Her cold, pale and bland tones are no longer made for her. Charlotte, what she likes are the warm interiors, flooded with color, the summer atmospheres. Since his trip to Tijuana, azure blues, fuchsia pinks and spicy yellows have marked his heart forever. But how to give this Mexican "warmth" without redoing the apartment from top to bottom?
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Why do many interiors appear so cheap? How can it be remedied ?
Jul 20, 2023
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7 minutes read
Many interiors appear low-end due to a lack of attention to detail, excessive use of serial reproductions, and lack of character in the chosen works. To remedy this, it is essential to favor quality works, to opt for unique pieces and to pay particular attention to colors, dimensions and styles.
Art History
The Typical Subjects of Flemish Art Today: Still Lifes, Interiors, and Genre Scenes
Apr 1, 2025
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7 minutes read
It is therefore interesting to highlight how the influence of the iconic subjects of Flemish art extends to the present day, inspiring contemporary artists on ArtMajeur who reinterpret these traditional genres with new visual languages.
Artist Portraits
Rudi Cotroneo, absent protagonists
Mar 15, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Everything started with me when I saw in London in a museum store a book by the artist Richard Hamilton. It was the work "Interior IV"."
Artist Portraits
Johannes Vermeer
Apr 21, 2023
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16 minutes read
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
Mocha Mousse: The Color of 2025 in Ten Contemporary Artworks
Dec 31, 2024
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15 minutes read
To celebrate the reigning shade of 2025, we have selected 10 artworks from ArtMajeur that perfectly embody the essence of Mocha Mousse. These diverse creations, analyzed through their subjects, styles, and use of color, represent a visual journey through the endless possibilities of this unique hue...
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Artmajeur Magazine N°29
Mar 28, 2024
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1 minutes read
Contemporary art, constantly evolving thanks to innovative artists and cities like Dubai, The contemporary art scene, marked by artists such as Nataliya Bagatskaya and Carlos Canet Fortea, is a melting pot of diversity and innovation. Dubai, with its futuristic luxury landscape, has become an essential hub for global art, fostering a rich dialogue between cultures and creations.
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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.
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The public will be able to visit Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral again at the end of 2024
Mar 8, 2023
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2 minutes read
The Notre Dame Cathedral will be open to the public again in late 2024, more than five years after its famous spire and roof fell in a fire.
Artist Portraits
Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art
Sep 20, 2024
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9 minutes read
Hurvin Anderson is a prominent British painter known for his exploration of memory, identity, and cultural history, often focusing on his Jamaican heritage. His work blends abstraction and figuration, depicting spaces that reflect the complexities of diaspora life...
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Purchase of works of art on leasing: energize your work space by benefiting from financial advantages
Jan 13, 2024
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4 minutes read
Artmajeur, a pioneer in online art sales for 20 years, facilitates art leasing from 2000 euros. Connecting businesses to over 250,000 artists and galleries around the world, the service offers flexible contracts from 13 to 60 months, with the option to purchase forward. Take advantage of tax advantages while enriching your interior with art: Discover the elegance of art in your business with leasing purchase on Artmajeur!
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Luciano Basile: A Personal Interpretation of Post-Impressionism
Feb 6, 2025
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4 minutes read
Luciano Basile, a contemporary Italian painter, roots his art in the great tradition of Post-Impressionism, reinterpreting its principles with a personal and distinctive style. Through a painting technique characterized by vibrant brushstrokes and luminous colors, Basile brings to life works that convey emotion, warmth, and a sense of universal intimacy...
Art History
Celebrating Tradition: Exploring the Artistry of Simchat Torah
May 14, 2024
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5 minutes read
Simchat Torah, a Jewish celebration, marks the culmination of the annual Torah-reading cycle and the beginning of a new one. Rich in tradition and symbolism, it is celebrated with exuberant dancing, singing, and the joyful procession of Torah scrolls. Artists have long been inspired by the themes of renewal and continuity inherent in Simchat Torah, creating diverse works that reflect the essence of this festive holiday.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Ferrero, photography to describe the world
Dec 19, 2021
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5 minutes read
Photography allows Roberto Ferrero to tell, through images, his way of seeing life and the world. Indeed, according to the artist, making art is above all a personal experience, an interior dialogue, made up of questions and answers ...
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When will the restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral, at a cost of 846 million euros, reopen to the public?
Aug 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
An important date has been set for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris!
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The Best Art Schools in the Middle East
Feb 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Turkey. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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Christine Barth Mroz: When light becomes emotion on canvas
Mar 1, 2025
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3 minutes read
Christine Barth Mroz offers a luminous and emotional painting style, where each gesture conveys a sensation. Her work, rich in transparency and texture, captivates with its sincerity and constitutes a unique artistic investment.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Matta: Bridging Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism
Jul 17, 2024
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8 minutes read
Roberto Matta, born in 1911 in Santiago, Chile, became a pivotal figure in 20th-century art through his mastery of abstract expressionism and surrealism, transitioning from architecture to painting and earning international acclaim for his innovative techniques and profound exploration of cosmic themes, influencing artists globally until his death in 2002.
Art History
Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History
May 15, 2021
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6 minutes read
To celebrate the International Day of Families, we decided to make you discover 8 particularly curious family portraits. Through centuries and emotions, browse with us these different cocoons that will make you, for some, relativize your situation.
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Andreas Gursky, capturing the monumental scale of the modern world
Jul 13, 2023
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8 minutes read
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer, famous for his large format images that vividly capture the scale and essence of our contemporary society. His methodical approach and visually powerful aesthetic make him one of the most influential artists in contemporary photography.
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Maria&Vadim Lipovsky, A long search began
Jun 28, 2023
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6 minutes read
My name is Maria Lipovskaya. I was born and raised in a dynasty of architects, and I could not imagine any other destiny than to follow in the footsteps of my family...
Artist Portraits
Andreas Gursky: Virtuoso of Large-Scale Photography and Digital Manipulation
Sep 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer known for his large-scale, digitally manipulated images that explore themes of globalization, architecture, and contemporary society. His work often features expansive views from elevated perspectives and achieves some of the highest auction prices in the world of photography.
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Eric Ullrich, incessant research
Jan 21, 2023
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4 minutes read
"What I took for a game when I was a child by mimicking my architect-sculptor grandfather and my painter uncle ended up becoming a reason for living."
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The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?
Sep 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
Matte finishes provide a non-reflective, soft look, ideal for detailed artwork in brightly lit spaces, while glossy finishes offer a shiny, vibrant appearance, perfect for colorful, high-contrast pieces in dimly lit rooms. Choose based on lighting, artwork style, and desired visual effect.
Art History
The Artistic Map of Human Body
Apr 9, 2024
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10 minutes read
The brush soaked in flesh-colored paint, or the "colder" camera, are used to explore the human body in its fragments...
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Detroit Institute of Arts Tops US Rankings Again!
Mar 14, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the best art museum in America for the second year running in USA Today's 2024 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The museum is celebrated for its extensive collection and currently features the special exhibition "Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898 – 1971."
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The famous polka dots of Yayoi Kusama are all over Louis Vuitton stores around the world
Jan 18, 2023
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2 minutes read
Louis Vuitton has redecorated its stores around the world in honor of Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist is famous for her work with polka dots. In Paris, a large balloon portrait of Kusama was put on the outside of the store.
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From Paris Streets to Global Art Scenes: The Story of Onemizer’s Art
Jul 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Onemizer is a contemporary French artist who brings the energy of street art into the gallery space, combining vibrant graffiti techniques with pop culture influences. His work explores themes of expression and social commentary through dynamic, colorful creations.
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The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
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The color silver in art: from Verrocchio to Jeff Koons
Nov 9, 2022
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8 minutes read
Taking a purely chromatic point of view, silver represents a shiny gray-metallic color, found in nature through the observation of silver fish, silver birch trees, and the metal from which it inherited its very name...
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The renewal of the portrait: exceptional portraits to discover urgently!
Mar 22, 2020
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2 minutes read
Long official practice, the portrait has gradually fallen into oblivion. As it evolves, the portrait becomes less and less academic and opens up to new forms and styles of art such as digital art or street art.
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The best art schools in Africa
Feb 21, 2025
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5 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Africa, from South Africa to Morocco. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
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Gismonda by Alfons Maria Mucha
May 25, 2023
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11 minutes read
Alfons Maria Mucha, internationally known as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who resided in Paris during the Art Nouveau era...
Artist Portraits
Karin Mamma Andersson: Swedish Contemporary Painter
Oct 1, 2024
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8 minutes read
Karin Mamma Andersson is a renowned Swedish contemporary artist known for her unique style, blending textured brushstrokes, loose washes, and graphic lines to evoke nostalgia and deep reflection. Her work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, and she has won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Art Award, highlighting her significant influence on modern art.
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Chen Yifei: Between Chinese tradition and international modernity
Apr 15, 2025
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9 minutes read
Chen Yifei, a major figure in contemporary Chinese art, left his mark on his era with a unique style that blended romantic realism, Western aesthetics, and Chinese traditions. From his official debut under Mao to his international recognition, his career reflects a rich, diverse body of work that remains highly sought after on the art market.