Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...
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Love: from figurative to abstraction
Feb 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
When we come to the month of February, especially in the vicinity of the fourteenth, the many types of people in existence, whom we can imagine meeting at the bar, can be roughly summed up in four different human categories, such as: the perfect sweethearts, the love haters, the lonely hearts, the weeping widowers and those "strange" characters...
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
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Harold Ancart: Architectural Abstraction in Nature
Oct 8, 2024
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5 minutes read
Explore Harold Ancart's unique blend of abstraction, landscapes, vibrant colors, minimalism, and architecture. Discover how he transforms nature into striking contemporary art.
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Elisabeth Laplante, the freedom of abstraction
May 14, 2022
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8 minutes read
Surrealist practice taught Elisabeth Laplante to let go. This peculiarity did not leave the artist when, later, his work evolved towards abstraction...
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Sergej Jensen: Minimalist Fabric Art & Abstraction
Oct 16, 2024
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7 minutes read
Sergej Jensen is a Danish contemporary artist known for his minimalist, abstract works that incorporate unconventional materials like burlap, canvas, and textiles. His art emphasizes texture and surface, often using techniques like sewing and staining to create raw, distressed compositions that challenge traditional painting methods.
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Néjib Belkhodja: The Architect of Maghreb Abstraction
Mar 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Néjib Belkhodja (1933-2007) is a Tunisian painter and architect whose work fuses geometric abstraction and architectural references, illustrating a modernity anchored in Maghreb heritage.
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Carroll Dunham: Bridging Abstraction and Figuration Art
Nov 28, 2024
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9 minutes read
Carroll Dunham is a contemporary American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figurative imagery, often featuring surreal, cartoonish forms and bold colors. His work explores themes like gender, psychology, and human nature, frequently incorporating nude figures and surreal landscapes.
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
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Kumi Sugai: Transforming Abstraction and Influencing Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Kumi Sugai was a renowned Japanese painter and printmaker known for his dynamic evolution from lyrical abstraction to hard-edge abstraction. His innovative work, marked by a deep engagement with both avant-garde and contemporary art, left an enduring legacy in the art world.
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Ivan Gritsanchuk: The Translucent Gaze of Contemporary Abstraction
Mar 26, 2025
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3 minutes read
Ivan Gritsanchuk is an artist who transforms the visible into pure emotion through intuitive, vibrant, and poetic painting. His work, at the intersection of abstraction and sensitivity, represents a wonderful opportunity for collectors seeking authenticity.
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Natalia Ostapenko, a touch of abstraction in figuration
Oct 21, 2021
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1 minutes read
Natalia Ostapenko focuses on a geometric approach to subjects. The artist attributes it to an artistic journey started from his childhood at the Beaux-Arts in Kiev.
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Man Ray: The Fusion of Abstraction, Eroticism, and Innovation
Aug 2, 2024
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6 minutes read
Man Ray, born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia on August 27, 1890, was a pioneering artist who profoundly impacted modern art through his contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements, innovative photographic techniques like "rayographs," and groundbreaking experimental films and light paintings, with his legacy further solidified by record-breaking sales and enduring influence in the art world.
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Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
Luigi Veronesi, an influential figure in the realm of geometric abstraction, masterfully combined art with mathematics, music, and photography to create a unique visual language...
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Evgeny Chubarov: A Journey from Figurative Art to Monumental Abstraction
Sep 18, 2024
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5 minutes read
Evgeny Chubarov (1934–2012) was a Russian painter and sculptor, renowned for his transition from figurative art to pure abstraction, which he developed over decades while working in Moscow, Berlin, and New York. His dynamic compositions, filled with bold lines and intense brushstrokes, challenge traditional artistic norms and reflect his deep engagement with the expressive potential of abstract art.
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...
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René Daniëls: The Visionary Painter Who Bridged Abstraction and Language
Mar 24, 2025
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8 minutes read
René Daniëls is a Dutch painter known for his conceptual and expressive approach to painting, blending art history, literature, and cultural references with wit and ambiguity. Emerging in the late 1970s, he gained international recognition in the 1980s and remains influential in contemporary art, with works housed in major museums worldwide.
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Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary
Sep 13, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...
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Jean-Humbert Savoldelli: The pictorial struggle of a master of expressive abstraction
Mar 19, 2025
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4 minutes read
Jean-Humbert Savoldelli is a contemporary French painter with a powerful and recognizable style, blending geometric abstraction, textures, vibrant colors, and human silhouettes. Born from a radical transformation in 2013, his work captivates with its expressive power and represents a promising artistic investment.
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Beatriz Milhazes: Vibrant Abstractions and the Fusion of Brazilian Culture and Modernism
Nov 4, 2024
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8 minutes read
Beatriz Milhazes is a Brazilian contemporary artist celebrated for her vibrant, colorful abstractions that merge Brazilian cultural motifs with modernist influences. Her work, characterized by intricate patterns, floral designs, and layered compositions, captures a dynamic fusion of global and local aesthetics.
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The Anka Girls: Art at the Crossroads of Abstraction and Art Brut
Sep 9, 2024
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3 minutes read
The Anka Girls , a duo of visual artists from Champagne, merge abstraction, outsider art, and street art to explore questions of gender and identity through vibrant and impactful works, combining painting and monumental sculptures. Their bold artistic approach, in tune with contemporary concerns, makes them a promising investment in the art market.
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Christopher Wool: Language, Abstraction, and the Raw Edge of Contemporary Art
Apr 15, 2025
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7 minutes read
Christopher Wool (born in 1955) is an American artist whose work, since the 1980s, has explored themes related to post-conceptualism...
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Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(S), the art that arises from a totally instinctive approach
Apr 9, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic production of Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(s), totally instinctive and dominated by color, is the result of an abstract dialogue that has developed between "floating" paper collages and ceramic sculptures...
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Peter Nottrott: The brilliance of the sea and the power of abstraction
Mar 24, 2025
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3 minutes read
Peter Nottrott is a German contemporary artist renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings, inspired by the sea and nature, blending energy, light, and emotion. With a career spanning over 30 years and a strong international presence, his works are prized by both collectors and art lovers seeking an aesthetically pleasing and lasting investment.
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Exploring the Tension of Abstraction and Figuration: The Artistic Journey of Nigel Cooke
Sep 17, 2024
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6 minutes read
Nigel Cooke is a prominent British artist known for his ability to merge abstraction with figuration in his large-scale, multi-layered paintings. His work reflects a deep exploration of the natural world, human experience, and philosophical ideas, creating compositions that invite viewers to engage with mystery, time, and memory...
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The line: basis of figurativism, meaning of abstractionism
Jun 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Introducing the subject of "linear" with the above definition, I proceed by adding that the above-mentioned geometric figure represents a fundamental dynamic element of visual communication, having the function of shaping...
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Jason Martin: Contemporary Artist & Monochromatic Painter
Oct 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jason Martin, born in Jersey in 1970 and based between London and Portugal, explores minimalist painting through controlled yet expansive use of color, brushwork, and medium. His works range from vibrant, swirling compositions to muted, carefully blended abstractions...
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Redefining Contemporary Art: Josh Smith’s Journey
Nov 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
Josh Smith, born in 1976, is a Brooklyn-based artist known for his innovative work in painting and various mediums. He gained early recognition with canvases featuring his name, exploring abstraction and creativity.
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Luc Peire: The Vertical Visionary
Jul 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
Luc Peire was a distinguished Belgian artist renowned for his vertical abstraction style. His production, characterized by elongated forms and a profound sense of spatial depth, reflects a unique exploration of human existence and architectural forms. Peire's minimalist approach and innovative techniques have solidified his place in the annals of modern art...
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Exploring Modernism and Space: The Abstract Art of Günther Förg
Oct 24, 2024
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8 minutes read
Günther Förg was a German artist recognized for his diverse body of work that spanned painting, photography, and sculpture. His work explored themes of modernism, abstraction, and architecture, particularly through geometric compositions, monochrome surfaces, and the use of unconventional materials like lead and aluminum.
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Arturo Herrera: Mastering Rhythmic Visual Collage Art
Nov 19, 2024
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10 minutes read
Arturo Herrera, a Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based artist (b. 1959), is known for his collage-rooted works blending pop iconography, abstraction, and figuration. His art explores ambiguity through fragmentation, repetition, and dislocation, engaging memory and fantasy...
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Kreminskii: A painter, a vision, a legacy
Mar 31, 2025
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3 minutes read
Andrei Kreminskii is a Ukrainian artist at the intersection of classicism and modern abstraction, renowned for his profound and poetic works. His powerful, symbolically charged visual world appeals to collectors and art lovers seeking a sincere and unique perspective on the contemporary world.
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Sabrina Seck: Color at the service of the soul
May 8, 2024
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4 minutes read
Sabrina Seck is a contemporary German artist whose works, blending abstraction and figuration, celebrate nature, freedom, and the connection between humans and animals. Her unique style, deeply emotional and committed, makes her an emerging figure in the world of contemporary art.
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Mahjoub Ben Bella, an essential artist of contemporary art
Mar 11, 2025
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14 minutes read
Mahjoub Ben Bella is an Algerian artist whose work combines geometric abstraction, traditional influences and a profound exploration of identity and cultural memory. Internationally recognized, he has marked the art scene with his vibrant and committed works, exhibited in prestigious biennials and renowned galleries, thus affirming his essential role in contemporary art in the Maghreb and beyond.
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Vsevolod Salishev: The Artist of Sensual Love
Feb 13, 2025
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4 minutes read
Vsevolod Salishev is an erotic artist from St. Petersburg who explores the subtle interaction between the human body and nature through works imbued with sensuality and abstraction. His concept of "double vision" and his suggestive paintings have earned him international recognition, with over 500 works in private collections.
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Viktor Sheleg: Instinct and Color as Language
Jan 8, 2025
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3 minutes read
Viktor Sheleg is a contemporary Latvian artist whose works blend sensuality, abstraction, and color with a unique intensity. Driven by international recognition and a deeply personal style, he has established himself as a powerful voice in contemporary figurative art.