Art News
Magritte’s Masterpiece Set to Break Records at Christie’s Auction
Sep 19, 2024
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2 minutes read
A rare painting from René Magritte’s L'empire des lumières series is set to go under the hammer at Christie’s New York this autumn, with an estimated sale price exceeding $95 million. This sale could break the artist’s auction record, marking a major triumph for the auction house amid a challenging market...
Art News
Meeting with Asma Al Sharif, Organizer of World Art Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Mar 20, 2025
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6 minutes read
World Art Dubai 2025 is the largest accessible art fair in the Middle East, bringing together over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries to showcase a diversity of works ranging from $100 to $20,000. Its goal is to enhance its global visibility while supporting emerging artists through mentorship initiatives, educational programs, and digital tools that facilitate connections between artists, collectors, and businesses.
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The art collection of Barbara Walters is set to be auctioned
Oct 31, 2023
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4 minutes read
The esteemed newswoman, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 93, also boasted an inner circle that included luminaries such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones...
Artist Portraits
Karlijn Surminski, a story behind every artwork
Feb 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
Behind each of Karlijn Surminski's works is a story, told through the power of images, created by a painting rich in themes, subjects and points of view.
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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!
Artist Portraits
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
Maria Esmar: I believe that every artist has a unique touch
Dec 17, 2024
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7 minutes read
"I believe that every artist has a unique touch as we all have different personalities and the way we all express ourselves is unique in every way imaginable, as each painting is driven more by our feelings and all the visual information we soak from the outside world, the paintings I create can differ in style and I even though I start a painting based on an idea the painting always takes a twist and surprises me in the becoming..."
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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.
Artist Portraits
Judith Riemer: In Search of Space for My Imagination
Jun 11, 2024
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8 minutes read
"My inspiration to create art and become an artist is the result of a variety of events and emotions. I grew up in a rural environment and spent my childhood playing outside in nature, exploring everything there was to discover. However, as an only child, I was often alone, and with my sensitivity and creative imagination, I often felt different from the other children."
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 News
From Blueprints to Bytes: How Aruna A. Das Is Revolutionizing Urban Design with VR
Feb 12, 2022
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6 minutes read
Aruna A. Das, an urban designer at HOK, is revolutionizing urban design through the use of virtual reality (VR) to create immersive, 3D spaces. With a global education and expertise in sustainability, Das integrates concepts from the Japanese Metabolism movement into her innovative projects, aiming to reshape modern cities.
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New artists to discover and follow - March 2020
Mar 24, 2020
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2 minutes read
NEW ARTISTS TO DISCOVER AND FOLLOW, Week of March 9 to 20, 2020
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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.
Art News
Beyonce moved to a Prada "fake boutique" in the middle of the desert
Nov 12, 2021
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2 minutes read
Beyonce and the Simpsons are fascinated by the Prada store located in the middle of the Texas desert, which has become a cult destination. The "Prada store" presents 20 pairs of heels and six handbags from the Prada 2005 collection. The fake Prada store in Marfa is in fact a permanent work of art created by two Scandinavian artists.
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The Best European Art Schools - Part One
Feb 19, 2025
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8 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Europe, from Germany to Norway. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Lifestyle
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!
Nov 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?
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The Best European Art Schools - Part Two
Feb 19, 2025
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8 minutes read
Discover the best art schools in Europe, from the Netherlands to Sweden. These prestigious institutions train the artists and designers of tomorrow through programs of excellence.
Artist Portraits
Odile Guichard: Hand-sewn emotion
Jul 16, 2024
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4 minutes read
Odile Guichard transforms antique thread and fabrics into poetic works, subtly merging embroidery and painting. Her delicate art, both tactile and visual, creates a profound connection between memory, material, and emotion.
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Ronald Hunter: I have always cherished the desire to create a product that I could sell online
Mar 19, 2024
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9 minutes read
"My interest ranged from furniture and accessories to clothing, even to a lingerie line. Throughout all that time, I was involved in painting, but the idea of turning it into a profitable business never occurred to me."
Art History
Gustav Klimt
Mar 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was widely recognized as one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, known for his highly decorative and ornate style, use of gold leaf, and sensual subject matter. He was one of the leading figures of the Viennese Secession, a movement that sought to break away from traditional academic art and create a new, modern style.
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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.
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Alex Loskutov, computer collages
Oct 5, 2022
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5 minutes read
Alex Loskutov's figurative investigation, belonging to the computer collage pointillism style, is distinguished by the unprecedented technique resulting from the "assemblage" of car license plates or music albums...
Art History
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...
Art History
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
"Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette" is a famous painting by Auguste Renoir. Made in 1876, it depicts a lively and joyful scene at an open-air ball at the famous Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris.
Artist Portraits
Svetlana Iskoskikh, my parents encouraged my talent in every way
Jul 29, 2023
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5 minutes read
When I was in kindergarten I already knew that I would be an artist, all my free time I painted. My parents encouraged my talent in every way. The walls of my children's room were completely covered with my drawings...
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...
Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!
Oct 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...
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Rinetta Feliz: I do what was inside me
Dec 2, 2024
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15 minutes read
"I think calling my creative path "artistic past" is too "loud", rather it is some life experience, observations of life events, relationships between people, interactions of physical and chemical ordinary objects..."
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Sterling Ruby: Art, Psychology & Social Commentary
Oct 29, 2024
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11 minutes read
Sterling Ruby, born on January 21, 1972, is a versatile American artist known for his work across multiple media, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, and textiles. His art is often displayed in expansive, intricate installations that draw on a wide array of influences, such as urban culture, mental health themes, and social issues like globalization and American decline...
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting
Aug 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...
Artist Portraits
Ielizaveta Portnova: It's a choice I made in my early childhood
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
"It all started with drawing and painting, then in art school I had the chance to try tapestry and fabric printing [batik]. I quickly specialized in ceramics and pottery while trying other art forms such as watercolor, linocut or calligraphy."....
Art History
Top 10: collages
Jul 12, 2023
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12 minutes read
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: by means of this numerical climax that goes by the name of top 10, aimed at placing the most relevant collages in the history of art one after the other, in order of relevance, I want to bring the reader closer to the knowledge of an artistic technique that is often sidelined, in the face of the more popular painting, sculpture and photography...
Art History
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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13 minutes read
Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...