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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...

Niki de Saint Phalle: A Trailblazer of 20th-Century Feminist Art

Aug 5, 2024

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Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was a groundbreaking Franco-American artist known for her vibrant sculptures, including the Nanas and Tirs series, which combined bold social commentary with artistic innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and popular culture.

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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.

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat

May 12, 2023

"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.

The characteristics of autumn as told by works of art

Sep 21, 2022

The main, as well as the most classic and celebrated peculiarities of autumn, which have become the quintessential symbol of the season are: the falling leaves, the strong concentration in nature of brown and reddish colors, the abundant rains, and the typical fruit of the season. All these distinctive elements have been immortalized by the greatest painters of all time...

Robert Doisneau, an emblematic French photographer of the 20th century, captured the scenes of everyday life with tenderness and poetry through his famous black and white photographs, becoming one of the most influential artists in humanist photography.

Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. He is best known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and his innovative approach to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his works.

The Art of Ephemeral Spaces: Ernest Pignon-Ernest’s Impact on Urban Art

Aug 8, 2024

Ernest Pignon-Ernest, born in 1942, is a pioneering French urban artist renowned for his ephemeral, site-specific art that engages with social and historical themes, capturing the human condition and societal struggles through large-scale, evocative works integrated into public spaces.

Auguste Renoir, an impressionist fascinated by the human

May 22, 2023

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement. He is best known for his portraits, genre scenes and nudes, characterized by a vivid and luminous color palette as well as a fluid, gestural touch.

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Françoise Gilot, artist and lover of Picasso, died at the age of 101

Jun 7, 2023

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She was a good painter and writer in her own right. She was his lover for a long time until she did something none of his other mistresses had ever done: she left.

Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art

Jul 26, 2024

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Valerio Adami, an eminent Italian painter, is celebrated for his distinctive style that combines elements of Pop Art, surrealism, and figurative art. His bold use of color and sharp lines create striking images that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Adami’s work often explores themes of human existence, mythology, and literature, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art...

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Keiko Minami

Jul 14, 2023

Keiko Minami, born in 1911 in the Imizu District of Toyama Prefecture, faced a challenging upbringing. Orphaned at a young age, she and her sisters were taken in and raised by their uncle...

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a renowned Dutch painter who gained immense fame and influence in the history of Western art after his death...

Aurélia Cheret, inspiration comes from everywhere

May 31, 2023

"I think it's always been part of my daily life. As a child, I saw my mother draw, paint. My sister was part of a photo club. My father-in-law is a drummer, my uncle a guitarist. For my part, I did dance."

Pointillism in contemporary artistic language

Sep 28, 2022

The peculiarities of pointillism are the fruit of the positivist climate of the late 19th century, which, indelibly marked by the prevailing idea of the triumph of progress, as well as the extreme faith in technique and science, came to charge with rationality even the art world, previously dominated by the "romanticism" of the Impressionists...

Who inspired the Impressionists?

Jul 7, 2021

First episode of our series dedicated to the Impressionist epic: Discover with us the instigators of a revolutionary movement. Who impressed the Impressionists?

The 13 Essential Artists of Impressionism

Aug 27, 2021

17 minutes read

Without them, Impressionism would never have existed. With them, classical art took an unexpected turn. Artmajeur looks back at 13 painters who left their mark on art history with the thrilling stroke of their brush.

5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists

May 21, 2021

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This article is dedicated to art and travel enthusiasts. Through artworks of legendary artists - Van Gogh, Munch, Hopper, Monet and Friedrich - go on an adventure along new trails that will make you discover or rediscover high places of Art History.

The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism

Jan 11, 2023

"Here the boy, exhausted by the exertions of the hunt and the heat, came to lie down, attracted by the beauty of the place and the spring, but, as he tries to quench his thirst, another thirst arises: enraptured in posing to drink from the image he sees reflected, he falls in love with a chimera"...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Mar 3, 2023

Henri-Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa, better known as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, was born on November 24, 1864 in Albi. He comes from a family of the oldest provincial nobility. On September 9, 1901, he died at the Malromé estate in Gironde, owned by his mother.

The Legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson: Capturing the Fleeting Essence of Life

Jul 25, 2024

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) was a pioneering photographer known for his mastery of candid photography, the "decisive moment," and early 35mm film use. His career included major photojournalistic achievements, influential exhibitions, and co-founding Magnum Photos, leaving a lasting impact on photography and cinéma vérité.

4 Extraordinarily Badass Women Who Changed the (Very Patriarchal) History of Art

Mar 5, 2021

13 minutes read

Let's look back at four particularly inspiring artists' trajectories through different eras, and different conceptions of female emancipation.

How was Impressionism born?

Jul 22, 2021

12 minutes read

Second episode of our series dedicated to the Impressionist saga: Today, we take a look at the birth of a movement in brutal opposition with its time. 1860: between conservative academicism and disruptive impressionism: nothing goes right in the Art World.

Brassaï, born Gyula Halász on September 9, 1899, and passed away on July 8, 1984, was a photographer, sculptor, medalist, writer, and filmmaker...

Top 10 Impressionist Paintings

Nov 28, 2023

12 minutes read

How did Impressionism come into being? Like all things, it started with an idea! The artists in question decided to paint the reality around them in a very simple way, leaving aside the more complex and well-trodden historical and mythological subjects...

If you have ever woken up with a jolt in the middle of the night, remembering with great accuracy the details of the rich courses of lunch, which you have just finished dreaming about, you could decide, in addition to wanting to prepare a succulent banquet for the same day...