Lifestyle
Visionaries of Modern Art: The Remarkable Legacy of the Cone Sisters
Oct 13, 2023
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7 minutes read
The Cone sisters, Claribel and Etta Cone, were prominent American art collectors and patrons who are best known for their extensive collection of modern art, particularly works by European and American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Art News
The statue of Queen Elizabeth II will not be put on Trafalgar Square any time soon
Sep 30, 2022
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3 minutes read
London's mayor says temporary modern art commissions will continue as planned, with the most recent piece showing anti-colonialist revolt.
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Horst Antes
Jun 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Horst Antes, born on October 28, 1936, in Heppenheim, Germany, is a renowned German artist and sculptor...
Lifestyle
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo: Count and collector
Sep 22, 2023
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10 minutes read
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo was a prominent modern art collector in Italy during the second half of the 20th century...
Art News
Erick Calderon, artist and CEO made $1.4 billion selling generative art
Dec 6, 2022
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5 minutes read
Algorithmic art is going against the market trend of NFTs going down, and Art Blocks, which has been around for five years, is one of the most popular platforms for this kind of work. Erick Calderon, an artist and CEO, is one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 because of this.
Artist Portraits
Donald Baechler: The Artist Between Neo-Expressionism and Pop Art
Sep 11, 2024
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5 minutes read
Donald Baechler was an influential American painter and sculptor associated with the Neo-expressionist movement of the 1980s. Raised in a Quaker family, Baechler developed an early interest in art, influenced by his maternal grandmother. After studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Cooper Union, he moved to Germany, where he embraced Neo-expressionism....
Artist Portraits
Matisse’s Journey: From Fauvism to Timeless Cut-Outs
Aug 26, 2024
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7 minutes read
Henri Matisse, born on December 31, 1869, in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, was a pioneering French artist known for his mastery of color and innovative draughtsmanship, whose work spanned over half a century, establishing him as a central figure in the evolution of modern art.
Art History
Pop art that narrates the genre of the portrait
Oct 26, 2022
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8 minutes read
In order to narrate how Pop art interpreted portraiture, a genre with remote origins dating back even to ancient Egypt, it is possible to refer to the work of three iconic masters of the movement, namely Andy Warhol, Richard Hamilton and Yayoi Kusama...
Artist Portraits
Roni Horn: Perception, Identity, and the Fluidity of Art
Apr 1, 2025
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8 minutes read
Roni Horn is an American contemporary artist known for her work in sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation art, often exploring themes of identity, perception, and environmental influence. Her art challenges traditional classifications, blending Minimalism with personal and environmental connections, particularly influenced by Iceland.
Art History
Bacchus by Caravaggio
Apr 12, 2023
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8 minutes read
Caravaggio's Bacchus is a masterpiece of Baroque painting, depicting the Roman god of wine and fertility reclining on a bed of grapes and holding a goblet of wine in his left hand. The painting is notable for its striking use of light and shadow, and its intense emotional impact.
Artist Portraits
Jacques Monory: A Cinematic Visionary in Modern Art
Jul 26, 2024
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8 minutes read
Jacques Monory, a pivotal figure in the Figuration Narrative movement, was renowned for his distinctive monochrome and cinematic style that critiqued contemporary society, leaving a lasting legacy through his impactful artworks and extensive exhibition history.
Art History
Flemish proverbs
Feb 24, 2023
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9 minutes read
Brueghel painted this painting to illustrate Flemish proverbs because the "images" that emerge are vivid and for many understandable: "Bumping your head against the walls" or "Being armed to the teeth" ....
Lifestyle
Madonna: art lover and a supporter of contemporary art
Aug 24, 2023
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10 minutes read
Madonna is a globally renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress who has left an indelible mark on the music and entertainment industry. Beyond her musical career, she is also recognized as an avid art collector, amassing a valuable and diverse collection of artworks spanning various styles and mediums.
Art History
Top 10 art luncheon
May 24, 2023
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14 minutes read
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...
Art History
The 13 Essential Artists of Impressionism
Aug 27, 2021
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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.
Art History
The Card Players (1890-95) by Paul Cézanne
May 19, 2023
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21 minutes read
Paul Cézanne, born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839 and died in 1906, was part of the post-Impressionist movement and laid the groundwork for many avant-garde movements of the 20th century, especially in terms of formal simplification...