Art News
Picasso Forgeries Unveiled at Mona Museum: A New Controversy
Jul 11, 2024
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1 minutes read
Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart is embroiled in controversy for displaying forged Picasso artworks created by Kirsha Kaechele, wife of the museum's owner, following earlier backlash for its gender-exclusive “Ladies Lounge” installation.
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Uncovering a $200 Million Art Forgery Ring in Italy
Nov 13, 2024
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2 minutes read
Italian Carabinieri have dismantled an art counterfeiting network in Europe, seizing more than 2,100 works worth €200 million and arresting 38 suspects. The operation uncovered workshops producing replicas of works by famous artists such as Banksy and Picasso, as well as exhibits and certificates to authenticate the fakes.
Artist Portraits
Emilio Mortini: The contemporary alchemist between matter and emotion
Aug 20, 2024
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3 minutes read
Emilio Mortini is a Franco-Italian artist whose contemporary sculptures capture the spirit of our times by blending industrial materials with popular cultural references. His powerful and unique work attracts both art lovers and major international galleries.
Artist Portraits
Filppo Pietro Castrovinci, sculptures that aspire to perfection
Jun 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
Filppo Pietro Castrovinci creates complex sculptures with great naturalness. He began to create works using the forge technique and then experimented with welding, molding, polishing, brazing...
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An Andy Warhol valued at $ 20,000 for sale for only $ 250
Oct 26, 2021
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4 minutes read
MSCHF, a collective of artists, has pulled another prank. Original Andy Warhol drawing being sold alongside 999 high-quality forgeries. Collectors will be able to purchase one of the 1,000 pieces starting Monday for $250. MSCHF seeks to make Warhol's art available to those who might not otherwise be able to buy it.
Art History
Diego Velázquez: top 10 works of art
Sep 8, 2023
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15 minutes read
Therefore, my top 10, as well as many others in circulation, will necessarily be introduced by a brief presentation of the Spanish master, capable of bringing out his stylistic peculiarities, etc
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A Florida dealer has been charged with selling allegedly fake art by Basquiat and Warhol
Jun 1, 2022
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2 minutes read
Daniel Elie Bouaziz allegedly sold reproductions of artworks stamped with forged authenticity seals. He also sold forgeries of works by Banksy, Henri Matisse, Frederick Hundertwasser, Keith Haring, and others.
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Paris Unveils the Genius of Brâncuși: A Rare Exhibition of Sculptural Mastery
Mar 29, 2024
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A rare and extensive exhibition of Constantin Brâncuși, a pioneer of modern sculpture, has opened at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, featuring over 120 sculptures, along with sketches, paintings, and documents. This retrospective, the first of its magnitude in nearly 30 years, celebrates Brâncuși's radical approach to sculpture and his significant impact on 20th-century art movements, despite the logistical challenges of transporting his works.
Artist Portraits
Laurence JENK: My inquisitive mind has led me to experiment beyond convention
Mar 26, 2024
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9 minutes read
“My artistic journey, entirely self-taught, took off during an intimate moment in my life: the prospect of motherhood.”....
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FBI arrests artist Christian Rosa accused of selling fakes of Raymond Pettibon
Oct 15, 2021
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4 minutes read
A Federal Indictment Christian Rosa was charged with attempting to defraud art buyers by selling four pieces allegedly created by Raymond Pettibon.
Artist Portraits
Sonya Kertész: an artistic immersion between marine depths and human sensitivity
Apr 4, 2025
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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.
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Giacometti Sculpture Dispute: Justin Sun Sues David Geffen for Fraud
Feb 6, 2025
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2 minutes read
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against David Geffen over his purchase of Giacometti's The Nose , claiming that provenance documents were forged. The case, which could have major repercussions for the art market, highlights the issues of transparency and authenticity in art transactions.
Artist Portraits
Pere Lluís León: The charm of poetic realism at the service of the imagination
Mar 28, 2025
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4 minutes read
Pere Lluís León is a unique Catalan artist whose work combines the precision of scientific illustration with the poetry of symbolism. His paintings, rich in mystery and intensity, invite slow contemplation, conducive to emotion and reflection.
Art History
Diego Velázquez
Apr 20, 2023
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9 minutes read
Diego Velázquez was a Spanish painter who lived from 1599 to 1660. He is considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Western art and is best known for his portraits of the Spanish royal family...
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Art Fair Tokyo 2025: Twenty Years of Connections Between East and West
Mar 7, 2025
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5 minutes read
From March 7 to 9, 2025, the beating heart of the art world reignites at the Tokyo International Forum with the new edition of Art Fair Tokyo, Japan's largest art fair and the oldest in Asia. Founded in 2005, this event has become a reference point for galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe....
Art History
Basquiat painting Warhol and the contrary...
May 14, 2023
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8 minutes read
It is often thought that it was only the paintbrush, chisel, etc. that forged the narrative of art history, forgetting that the latter is primarily made up of people and, consequently, of fruitful encounters, without which the innovations of a single genius would surely not have found the deserved understanding and success...
Lifestyle
Adolpho Leirner: a collection of Brazilian constructive artworks
Jan 15, 2024
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Adolpho Leirner, a textile engineer educated in London with Polish heritage, possesses a collection of Brazilian constructive artworks...
Artist Portraits
Charles Arnoldi: Innovating Abstract Art Through Material and Form
Sep 4, 2024
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5 minutes read
Charles Arnoldi is an American contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings, sculptures, and prints, utilizing a diverse range of materials including sticks, wood, and bronze. His innovative approach blends painting and sculpture, often exploring the boundaries between these mediums through dynamic, textured compositions.
Lifestyle
Oprah Winfrey: Media Mogul and Passionate Art Collector
Aug 31, 2023
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6 minutes read
Oprah Winfrey is an influential American media mogul known for her iconic talk show and philanthropic endeavors. She is also an avid art collector, curating a diverse collection that spans various styles and artists, showcasing her deep appreciation for the world of art.
Artist Portraits
Philippe Rude, the inspiration that comes from the joyful quality of boredom
Dec 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
Philippe Rude is a ceramic sculptor from northern France who, since 2014, has been committed to giving shape to his intuitive emotions and feelings....
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French Recovery of Stolen Russian Avant-Garde paintings
Apr 3, 2024
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French officials have confiscated over 100 Russian avant-garde artworks, suspected stolen, including pieces by Kandinsky, Malevich, and Goncharova. This seizure, part of a broader effort to reclaim lost treasures, highlights the complex battle against art theft and forgery.
Artist Portraits
Christophe Stephan Durand: At 9 years old I started drawing seriously
Nov 14, 2023
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5 minutes read
"My artistic experience began very young. My father painted forgeries of masters. I remained in awe of his copies for a long time. At 9 years old I began to draw seriously. "...
Artist Portraits
Yancho Sabev: I've been captivated by the multifaceted beauty of the world
Jan 21, 2025
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16 minutes read
"My journey began as a response to the silent poetry of the world, sparked by fleeting moments and the endless emotions they carried. It was in the relation of light and shadow, the interplay of colors and contrasts, I hope, that I found the means to transcribe the intangible into tangible expressions of beauty and meaning."
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Questions of Authenticity: LACMA's Korean Exhibition Faces Backlash
Jul 5, 2024
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LACMA is under fire after Korean art experts declared several paintings in its “Korean Treasures” exhibition as forgeries, leading to the cancellation of the catalogue and raising questions about the museum's vetting process.
Artist Portraits
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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Oscars 2025: When Cinema Meets Art – A Visual Dialogue Between Award-Winning Films and Contemporary Works
Mar 3, 2025
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8 minutes read
Cinema and figurative art share the power to tell stories and explore the human condition through light, shadow, and color. In this spirit, an experiment has paired five of the best award-winning films from the 2025 Oscars with artworks featured on ArtMajeur By YourArt…
Art History
Masterpieces dressed in purple
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
There are three masterpieces in the history of art, placed between the pictorial and photographic worlds, aimed at immortalizing the same subject, staring confidently at the viewer, while wearing a detail, the coloring of which is the subject of the discussion at hand: purple...
Art History
Double vision: the dynamics of Expressionism in Germany and Austria
May 28, 2024
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A comparison of German and Austrian Expressionism, two movements that, despite having originated in similar contexts, manifest unique and distinctive nuances. Expressionism, known for its deep exploration of the human condition and manifestation of intense emotions, actually found fertile ground in both Germany and Austria...
Art History
Francisco Goya
Apr 7, 2023
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17 minutes read
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries...
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
It's all about money: wealth flaunted by art
Jan 15, 2023
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9 minutes read
To talk about money, or simply take the trouble to flaunt it in a showy and elitist manner, it is not necessary to open your mammoth wallet in front of the bus stop in order to flaunt the renowned American Express Centurion Card to your waiting neighbor...
Artist Portraits
Gérard Esquerre, the inspiration that comes from a perceptual state
Mar 30, 2022
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5 minutes read
The work of Gérard Esquerre, pioneer of digital art and multi-faceted artist, stems from an almost permanent state of perception...
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"Biggest art fraud in world history" found by Canadian police
Mar 10, 2023
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3 minutes read
An investigation into fake paintings by the Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau led to the arrest of eight people and the seizure of more than 1,000 works.
Artist Portraits
Mané Katz: The Vibrant Voice of Jewish Heritage in Modern Art
Aug 16, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mané Katz, originally named Emanuel Katz, was born in 1894 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. He is widely recognized as a pivotal figure in the early 20th-century art scene. Katz’s production showcases his profound connection to his heritage, often depicting religious scenes, festivals, and traditional figures...
Art History
How was Impressionism born?
Jul 22, 2021
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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.
Lifestyle
Bernardo Paz: Art holds greater power than technology
Jan 8, 2024
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12 minutes read
Bernardo Paz, a prominent figure in the Brazilian steel industry and an avid art collector, established the Instituto Inhotim in the 1980s...