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2023: like Alice in Wonderland...

Jan 22, 2023

9 minutes read

In keeping with the most classic Disney quote, I refer to the image of Alice, who, lying comfortably on a meadow in the company of her cat, lets time pass lost in thought. At some point, as we all know, the maiden's attention is caught by a strangely elegant and hasty rabbit, who, erect on his two white paws is pining in order not to be late for who knows what ever appointment...

The artist, who paints with both his left and right hands, then alternates brushstrokes and work with a spatula: the brush for calm and soft elements and the spatula for energy and dynamism.

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Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland

Dec 3, 2024

12 minutes read

"Abstract art is like drawing what you feel or imagine, without having to show something real. There are no recognizable houses or people, but shapes and colors that tell emotions or ideas. It's a bit like saying, 'I’m not showing you a tree, but what the idea of a tree makes me feel.'"...

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Gaetano Ligrani: The artist of introspection and serenity

Dec 27, 2024

4 minutes read

Gaetano Ligrani, an Italian artist who combines design, architecture, and visual art, creates surreal and meditative works that explore the relationship between space, light, and solitude. His art, marked by a fusion of geometry and nature, offers an aesthetic and introspective depth, making him a must-see artist in the contemporary art world.

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Manuel Leonardi Interview

Nov 21, 2016

1 minutes read

You still do a good job

The concept of night is vividly portrayed in classical paintings, then reimagined in the contemporary works of Artmajeur's artists. This theme extends beyond painting, enriching the worlds of sculpture and poetry with its unique allure...

Art History

Traditional Chinese Landscapes

Jan 9, 2022

6 minutes read

Landscape painting, known as Shan shui (mountain and water), deals with the highest, most widespread and appreciated theme of traditional Chinese art, in order to express the artist's feelings, ideas and spiritual conception, rather than a faithful reproduction of nature...

Art History

The Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign

Jan 28, 2025

9 minutes read

The year 2025, the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, promises to be a period of profound transformation, a quest for inner balance, and both personal and collective evolution. The Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and resilience, also inspires the world of art. This theme will guide a fascinating journey through the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, each paired with a representative artwork...

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Francesca Borgo: I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting

Oct 28, 2023

7 minutes read

"I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting since I was kid and kept doing it as a hobby until 6-7 years ago. Then I had a medical condition that blocked me at home for weeks."

Lifestyle

Professionals: how to choose the right work of art?

Apr 30, 2024

7 minutes read

On the occasion of May Day, which is dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers around the world, it is possible to open a thematic food for thought aimed at bringing out how the aesthetics of an office can influence productivity, mood and professional identity...

Art News

MUAC Shuts Down Ana Gallardo Exhibit Amid Graffiti Scandal: Art or Provocation?

Oct 15, 2024

2 minutes read

MUAC closed Ana Gallardo's exhibition after a controversy surrounding a piece about a sex worker and the defacement of the artwork with graffiti. The incident sparked discussions on censorship, art, and the limits of provocation in public spaces.

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France buys new masterpiece for Orsay museum with LVMH gift

Jan 31, 2023

2 minutes read

France has added Gustave Caillebotte's "Boating Party," a stunning Impressionist masterpiece, to its national collection of art treasures. The luxury goods company LVMH gave France the 43 million euros (nearly $47 million) needed to buy the painting.

Lifestyle

Abstract art: a "must" for the home!

Feb 16, 2022

5 minutes read

Abstract art, a great protagonist of the contemporary art market, is perfect to decorate any environment, thanks to its indefinite, timeless, versatile, colorful and polysemantic charm, extremely meaningful and emotional...

Art History

A Home That Speaks of You: Art as a Mirror of Your Emotions

Jan 21, 2025

9 minutes read

Buying art is not just an aesthetic act, but a deeply personal choice, driven by the desire to surround oneself with what nourishes the soul. We therefore present some types of artworks, each designed to meet the different emotional needs of four types of art lovers...

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Christophe Verot, the importance of details

Apr 27, 2022

2 minutes read

Christophe Verot's work finds resonance in Asian arts and particularly in Japanese culture and art of living. He is particularly interested in asymmetry, the ephemeral aspect of things, the taste for detail and the captivating beauty that emerges from scenes plunged into shadow. A chiaroscuro in which imagination and dreams can flourish...

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Michelangelo's three 'pietas' came together for the first time in history

Feb 24, 2022

3 minutes read

Michelangelo's 'Pieta' is regarded as one of the most beautiful depictions of maternal mourning in the world. The original "Bandini" will be on display at the Tuscan museum, alongside casts from the Vatican Museums' "Pietas" and "Rondanini"

Lifestyle

How to decorate your office

Jan 23, 2022

5 minutes read

Decorating your office with artwork is a time-consuming and tricky business, where often the efforts do not correspond to obvious results. In reality, there are a few simple tips that will help you to valorise the most your workplace!

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Valeria Feliù, a new art project...

Sep 14, 2022

3 minutes read

Valeria Feliù, an Argentinian contemporary artist born in 1970, driven by a strong passion for painting, which has accompanied her since her earliest age, wants to tell us about her new series of artworks, titled "Anthropocene Guardian Keepers"...

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Riina Sirel, art as a channel of emotions

Dec 20, 2022

3 minutes read

For Riina Sirel art has always been a way to channel her emotions—not a means to an end, but the end in itself. Art is liberation, her internal quest for freedom in a monotonous world. As such, she doesn't approach it in any particular way, she just put her feelings on paper.

Art History

How do you tell a story with a happy ending?

Mar 15, 2023

8 minutes read

A nineteenth-century cultural, literary and artistic movement, which, revealed only later in its identity, will illustrate to us, through some of its masterpieces, the metaphor of life in which each of us has stumbled, aimed at taking on the guise of a figurative tale, intent on facing the darkness of temptation and the limitations of vanitas...

Art History

The color grey in art history

Sep 11, 2022

8 minutes read

Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...

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Aurélien Merlhès: Emotion in motion, between shadow and light

Nov 13, 2024

3 minutes read

Aurélien Merlhès creates an organic and vibrant style of painting, informed by his background in cinema and an instinctive gesture. Each canvas invites an emotional immersion, making his universe a captivating space that resonates with our times.

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Sonya Kertész: an artistic immersion between marine depths and human sensitivity

Apr 4, 2025

4 minutes read

Sonya Kertész transforms her dives into powerful pictorial works, where art becomes a silent witness to the memory of the seabed. Between visual poetry and ecological awareness, her world invites reflection on our relationship with the sea and time.

Art History

Snow in Flemish Painting

Dec 19, 2023

8 minutes read

Flemish masters such as Jacob Grimmer, influenced by the art of Bruegel the Elder, painted snowy landscapes with skaters and hunters...

As we will illustrate later, according to the Chinese calendar, 2024 is the year of the dragon, a 12-month time span during which zodiac signs will be more or less benefited by the presence of this animal...

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Luigi M. Verde: My passion for photography was born in college

Jun 4, 2024

10 minutes read

"One of the earliest childhood memories that often come back to me is of my sister and me, standing still, curious and in religious silence-despite the age of revelry-on the edge of my father's desk, while he quietly tinkers with canvases, paints, tubes, rags, palettes and brushes. "...

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Jasmine Roy, the love story with the subjects represented

Mar 19, 2022

4 minutes read

Jasmine Roy's works are the result of a love affair between the artist and the subject, which is explored with a very personal composition of desaturated colors...

Art History

Minimalist photography: the landscape genre

Jan 18, 2023

9 minutes read

Before coming to the artistic investigation promoted by the photographic medium, it seems obvious to refer to that pictorial tradition, which, over the centuries, has sponsored the birth, development and affirmation of the best-known artistic genres, including the unfailing landscape theme...

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Guillaume Brun, inspired by the audiovisual arts

Jan 28, 2023

9 minutes read

"As far as I can go back in my memories, drawing has always been present. His interest was transmitted to me by my mother who, at the time, painted portraits"...

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.

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Stefano Mazzolini: When matter becomes mystical – An artist to absolutely collect

Mar 21, 2025

4 minutes read

Stefano Mazzolini is a contemporary Italian artist with a unique style, blending painting, collage, and sculpture to explore identity, metamorphosis, and the sacred. Present in major online galleries, his powerful and cohesive work makes him a strategic choice for discerning collectors.

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Anastasiia Alokhina: When classic beauty meets contemporary elegance

Mar 11, 2025

4 minutes read

Anastasiia Alokhina creates floral works of rare finesse, combining the pictorial tradition of the great masters with a subtle modernity. Her luminous and emotive painting captivates with its technical refinement and the serenity it inspires.

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Gavin Tu: I have always been interested in creating with my hands

Nov 17, 2023

4 minutes read

"I am inspired by everyday objects. I could recall how I started using wire mesh to create sculptures: it was after the photoshoot of an architectural project I was involved in, the photographer used a piece of wire mesh to defuse spotlights for the shoot. "...

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Szilvia Banki: I have always loved drawing and painting

Jan 28, 2025

4 minutes read

"I graduated from art school in Budapest and was taught by renowned painters. I also studied painting techniques that I hope I have retained. My absolute favourite paint is oil paint, which in my opinion is the most malleable. Lately I have started to experiment and work with acrylic colours and acrylic textured paints..."

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Vanya Georgieva: The Song of the Soul on Canvas

Dec 4, 2024

4 minutes read

Vanya Georgieva is a Bulgarian artist with a luminous and unique style, founder of the “Rainbow Art” movement, whose oil works radiate positive energy thanks to her butterfly touch technique. Her art, recognized for its emotional and visual power, represents an excellent investment due to its unique signature and growing value.

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Vsevolod Salishev: The Artist of Sensual Love

Feb 13, 2025

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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