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...
Artist Portraits
Jean-François Ferbos, a window open to the world
Oct 31, 2021
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5 minutes read
Interview with the artist Jean-François Ferbos. Each window that the artist opens on the world allows each viewer to draw their own stories
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Controversy over the installation of modern windows for the restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral
Jan 5, 2024
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2 minutes read
The plan to replace the historic windows of Notre-Dame de Paris with works of modern art has sparked controversy. More than 125,000 people have signed a petition opposing the removal of the original, intact 19th-century windows and replacing them with contemporary pieces.
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Claire Tabouret selected to create the new stained glass windows of Notre-Dame in Paris
Dec 20, 2024
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3 minutes read
Notre-Dame de Paris, a Gothic masterpiece, is undergoing restoration after a 2019 fire, including the design of new modern stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret, scheduled for completion in 2026. The project has sparked a debate between historic preservation and modernization, pitting advocates of change, such as Emmanuel Macron, against heritage advocates who fear it will compromise the cathedral's integrity.
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International Artist Jean-Michel Othoniel to Craft Stained Glass for Toulouse's Historic Basilica
Jan 23, 2024
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2 minutes read
Internationally renowned artist Jean-Michel Othoniel has been selected to create a stained glass window for the Saint-Sernin Basilica in Toulouse, as part of its extensive restoration. The project, blending contemporary art with the basilica's historic essence, is funded by the city and a private patron, reflecting a significant cultural investment.
Art History
Starry night by Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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18 minutes read
In the nocturnal setting of a countryside, Vincent van Gogh depicts a captivating scene. The houses come to life with illuminated windows, while a crescent moon casts its gentle glow upon an otherworldly sky filled with mesmerizing swirls.
Art History
Art on the balcony: "simple" and "complex" works
Nov 21, 2023
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9 minutes read
Perhaps even those who avidly enjoy the sun, which comes to illuminate the balcony of their home every day, remain unaware of the historical origins of this of window fitted with a parapet, conceived with both decorative and practical function...
Art History
The Significance of Icons in Christianity and Art
Mar 4, 2024
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15 minutes read
Icons hold significant spiritual importance in Christianity, serving as windows to the divine and aids for contemplative prayer. In art, they represent a unique fusion of religious devotion and aesthetic expression, conveying profound theological truths and fostering a connection between the earthly and the divine realms.
Lifestyle
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.
Art History
The Hidden Image of Cupid Revealed in a Vermeer Painting restored in Germany
Aug 26, 2021
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3 minutes read
The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Germany, launched a major restoration two years ago to reveal a Cupid that was hidden beneath layers of paint. The museum's painting gallery, Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, will host the restored canvas for the first time in September.
Artist Portraits
Éric Lespinasse: The visual poetry of a master of light
Oct 12, 2023
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3 minutes read
Éric Lespinasse is a Parisian photographer and digital artist whose work combines light, poetry, and modernity with rare elegance. His works capture the ephemeral, creating frozen moments that are both intimate and universal.
Lifestyle
In and Out - Photographing architecture: a visual exploration through the eyes of Sonia Perrin
Mar 4, 2025
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3 minutes read
The In and Out - Photographing Architecture selection, curated by Sonia Perrin, explores the duality between grandeur and decay of built spaces through photographs where light, perspective and memory converse. Each photograph captures the modernist audacity or the melancholy of forgotten places, questions time and the way in which the image immortalizes architecture.
Artist Portraits
Brushes of Solitude: The Life and Art of Ai Xuan
Oct 24, 2024
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7 minutes read
Explore the haunting realism of Ai Xuan's oil paintings, capturing melancholy and solitude in rural Tibet. Discover how his art reflects China's cultural shifts.
Art History
The world as told by Realism
Oct 12, 2022
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7 minutes read
Realism first emerged in France, during the 1850s, when, after the Revolution of 1848, with the introduction of the right to work, art began to take an interest in the working-class population, as well as its environments and scenes of daily life...
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.
Art History
Masterpieces Explained: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
Oct 15, 2021
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4 minutes read
As a symbol of a deep and melancholic America, Nighthawks is an essential monument of modern art. But why is it so famous throughout the world?
Art History
The Art and Spirituality of Pentecost
Mar 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pentecost art depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, a key event in Christianity symbolized by tongues of fire, doves and harmonious gatherings, reflecting themes of transformation and unity. These artistic representations span the centuries, enriching Christian culture and spirituality by exploring divine communication and inspiration through a variety of mediums and styles.
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An olfactory exhibition at the Prado Museum makes us discover the perfume emerging from a lush landscape by Jan Brueghel
Apr 8, 2022
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2 minutes read
Prado Museum in Madrid has recreated 10 aspects of Jan Brueghel's painting for an olfactory exhibition. Researchers discovered 80 plants and flowers in the Flemish Master's painting.
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After the Cupid hidden in the wall, Vermeer's restored painting from Dresden makes a new revelation!
Sep 10, 2021
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2 minutes read
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?
Artist Portraits
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.
Art News
UK court finds Tate Modern viewing platform inconvenient
Feb 3, 2023
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5 minutes read
Tourists have been able to see the apartments on the other side of London's most popular art museum for years from the top of the building. Soon, they might no longer be able to do that at all.
Art History
The non-color
Apr 9, 2023
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9 minutes read
The sealed windows, the ceiling that becomes a source of light and the white walls are proposed within a space, the characteristics of which promote exclusion from the outside world, as the art, which takes disposition and life within it, must be left free to express itself, avoiding those distractions of forniture...
Art History
The Religious Art of Christmas: Between Tradition and Modernity
Feb 23, 2024
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16 minutes read
Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, is at the heart of Christianity, symbolizing divine incarnation and carrying a message of hope and redemption. From the earliest centuries, the nativity inspired religious art, evolving through the ages to deeply express the spiritual significance of this event, with artists like Giotto and Caravaggio enriching the scene with their emotional realism.
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The crazy story of the two paintings of Van Gogh stolen by a drug baron
Aug 31, 2021
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4 minutes read
Raffaele Imperiale will be extradited to Italy from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He is believed to be a leader of the Amato–Pagano gang in the Camorra. The drug baron claims to have purchased Van Gogh paintings worth 20 millions EUR for their artistic value. He has been captured.
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Shocking Crash in Art Gallery Wrecks Artwork in Chicago!
Sep 5, 2023
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2 minutes read
A dramatic incident sent shockwaves through Chicago's art scene as a pickup truck careened off course, crashing into a prestigious gallery in West Town. The collision inflicted extensive damage on the gallery's structure and irreparably destroyed a significant ceramic artwork by artist Roxanne Jackson, leaving both the artistic community and the building itself reeling from the aftermath.
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Blanton Museum’s $35M Renovation: A New Era of Art and Community
Aug 8, 2024
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2 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Benjamin Shine: Sculpting Light and Form with Tulle
Aug 9, 2024
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4 minutes read
Benjamin Shine is a contemporary British artist known for his innovative use of tulle fabric to create intricate, ethereal portraits and sculptures. His work explores themes of light, form, and the interplay between material and immaterial, often blurring the lines between painting and sculpture.
Artist Portraits
Henri Matisse
Mar 15, 2023
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15 minutes read
Matisse's style was characterized by the use of bright and intense colors, as well as simplified forms and strong outlines. He was influenced by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, but he also developed his own technique of using color to create dynamic shapes and movement in his paintings.
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The police go to the art gallery to save a woman in distress, which is actually a sculpture
Dec 13, 2022
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2 minutes read
"Kristina" is a sculpture of a sleeping woman on a chair, her head on a desk. Someone called the police as someone inside the gallery appeared to have a medical emergency.
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Metaphors and Meanings: Banksy's Latest Works Spark Debate
Aug 7, 2024
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2 minutes read
Banksy's two new politically charged artworks in southwest London, depicting a teetering goat and two elephants reaching out, have sparked widespread debate and speculation amidst recent far-right riots in the U.K.
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Valencia’s Palacio Valeriola Transforms into Artistic Hub as Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero
Nov 24, 2023
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2 minutes read
After a $42 million renovation, Valencia’s 17th-century Palacio Valeriola has reopened as the Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero, showcasing 100 international artworks. This historic site, blending architectural heritage with contemporary art, reflects Hortensia Herrero's vision of cultural preservation and artistic diversity.
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Banksy’s Latest Masterpiece Vanishes
Aug 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Banksy’s latest animal-themed artwork in Peckham, a wolf howling at the moon on a satellite dish, has been swiftly removed by hooded figures in broad daylight, leaving Londoners shocked and speculating whether it was a theft or part of the artist's commentary.
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ArtMajeur Magazine No. 33
Mar 28, 2025
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2 minutes read
Art is constantly evolving, blending past influences with contemporary visions in a play of colors, textures, and emotions. From the vibrant energy of Popcorn Yellow to Laurence Jenk 's playful sculptures, Preston M. Smith 's dynamic compositions, and Isabelle Pelletane 's poetic abstractions, each work invites us to explore new artistic horizons.
Art History
Children in art
Jul 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
Since the dawn of civilisation, children have represented an extremely popular artistic subject, capable of expressing joy, love and candour, within figurative narratives aimed at illustrating not only the attitudes and psychological characteristics of the little protagonists, but also the customs and traditions of their families, as well as the different approaches to the world of childhood that have characterised the different eras...
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All Vermeer Exhibition Tickets Sold Out In Just Days
Feb 14, 2023
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2 minutes read
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam said over the weekend that there are no more tickets left for the Johannes Vermeer retrospective. This crushed the hopes of many people from all over the world who had hoped to see the first-of-its-kind show.