Art News
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.
Artist Portraits
Perception and Reality in the Art of René Magritte
Jun 19, 2024
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8 minutes read
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking paintings that challenge the viewer's perception of reality. His work often explored themes of perception, identity, the nature of objects, and the relationship between words and images, all presented in a surreal and enigmatic style.
Artist Portraits
Andrei Buryak: As a child, I loved to look at illustrations
Jul 9, 2024
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5 minutes read
"The first profession I wanted to master was that of an illustrator. In 1980 I entered an art college, where, in addition to drawing and painting, I learned about the history of world art, and my desires gained new horizons - I wanted to become an artist!"
Art History
Pollution in art: Turner, Monet and Boccioni "forerunners" of environmental art
Feb 5, 2023
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9 minutes read
The nineteenth- and twentieth-century reality, as told by artists, who, like Turner, Monet and Boccioni, documented, without any pretense of ecological denunciation, worthy of the more contemporary Environmental Art, Land Art and Ecological Art...
Artist Portraits
Wolfgang Pohn, I could never really express myself with words
Aug 26, 2023
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3 minutes read
"First comes the work on the portraits, the brushstroke is more intuitive and can take some time until I feel a great satisfaction inside ....this can consume up to 10 paintings until one is right"
Artist Portraits
Antony Gormley: Sculpting the Human Experience
Mar 17, 2025
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8 minutes read
Antony Gormley is a British sculptor known for his explorations of the human form, space, and materiality, often using cast iron and steel to create life-sized body sculptures. His work challenges the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own physical presence in the world.
Art News
Artmajeur magazine N ° 19 Fall 2021
Oct 12, 2021
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1 minutes read
Contents of this issue:Karen axikyanMusical instrumentsCanadaIsabelle PelletaneTextile artAnsatasia Kuznetsova ...
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
Gaetano Ligrani: The artist of introspection and serenity
Dec 27, 2024
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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.
Art History
Monet against all!
Feb 1, 2023
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9 minutes read
When people talk to us about Impressionism, generally, we are reminded of the image of the "typical" bearded and somewhat "clochard" French painter, who, intent on painting with his hands smeared with color, sheltering under a parasol or a hat, is ready to capture the changing seasons, lights, shadows and colors, times to manifest themselves on the same subject or multiple...
Art News
Brussels Marks Surrealism's Centenary with Two Key Exhibitions
Feb 27, 2024
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2 minutes read
Brussels is commemorating the 100th anniversary of surrealism with significant exhibitions at the Bozar Brussels Arts Centre and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, showcasing Belgian and international surrealists. These events highlight the movement's impact on art and culture, coinciding with Belgium's presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Art History
Art that loves the sea
Jul 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
A seascape is defined as: a painting, a print or even a photograph, aimed at portraying the sea as the main subject of the work, putting in second floor, whether the human figure, boats or other subjects...
Artist Portraits
Irina Greciuhina: One does not become an artist; one is born an artist!
May 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
" I have always drawn, but not quite like I do now. As an architect, at some point, I felt an inner calling that led me to spend nights in the office, focusing on painting with a more serious approach, on larger formats. These larger formats became extremely important to me."...
Artist Portraits
"l/indien": the stripes of Liberty
Nov 23, 2020
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3 minutes read
The Indian considers himself a self-taught artist. And in fact, after this passage to the Fine Arts, he decides to stop his artistic practice. The artist uses the lines as a vector of passing time. The artist of L / Indien, Anne-Dévailloye Texte, is interested in my practice of Street-art: the consumption of art and information to mix the two.
Artist Portraits
Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
Art History
Mountains, Compulsivity, Religion, and Nudes
Jan 9, 2024
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9 minutes read
Let's let the brushes speak. Let the brushes that painted the mountains reveal the relationship the artists developed with them, a landscape element capable of unveiling their passions, interests, and favorite subjects...
Artist Portraits
Roger Quesnel: I was always a bit of a daydreamer
Apr 15, 2025
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8 minutes read
"I create all of my paintings purely from my imagination and completely intuitively as I paint. I have a general sense of the image I want to paint beforehand, but my main focus and thoughts as I paint, are more about the mood, atmosphere or the feeling I want to convey."...
Art History
Munch's Scream: yesterday and today
Jun 14, 2023
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8 minutes read
Let's face it, art history books in which, in order to talk about the figurative evolution of a particular country, a tedious succession of names, definitions and dates are listed, turn out to be rather sterile in terms of learning...
Artist Portraits
Jack Pierson: A Journey Through Memory, Identity, and Contemporary Art
Dec 27, 2024
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4 minutes read
Jack Pierson (b. 1960, Plymouth, Massachusetts) is an American visual artist and photographer. Recognized for his diverse body of work, including photography, collages, text-based sculptures, installations, drawings, and artist publications...
Art History
Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
Jun 13, 2023
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9 minutes read
"Impression, Sunrise" is a famous painting by Claude Monet and a significant work within the Impressionist movement. Created in 1872, it played a crucial role in shaping the direction of modern art.
Artist Portraits
Thomas Brémaud (La Pointe): the wire-to-point technique
Jun 18, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with the wire-to-point technique, exploring my imagination and my thirst for escape. Over time, my daring creativity led me to face the canvas, revealing a remarkable artistic evolution." ..
Lifestyle
Adrian Cheng: the visionary behind K11
Feb 5, 2024
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9 minutes read
Adrian Cheng is recognized as the visionary behind K11, an enterprise that encompasses a diverse range of commercial, cultural, and residential projects...
Art History
The most representative pictorial examples for each landscape subject featured on ArtMajeur
Feb 18, 2025
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9 minutes read
A researcher, lost in thoughts and coffee, finds inspiration where she least expects it: on ArtMajeur, a world of landscapes that goes beyond the classic flower-filled fields. Mountains, deserts, forests, seascapes, and cities intertwine in a visual narrative that reveals the extraordinary diversity of nature and contemporary art...
Art News
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....
Artist Portraits
Ewa Rzeznik: The poetry of everyday life in color
Oct 14, 2023
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4 minutes read
Ewa Rzeznik tenderly paints the beauty of everyday life through luminous and sincere scenes, bathed in emotion. Her art, universal and profoundly human, warms the eye as much as it touches the heart.
Lifestyle
Nichole Galicia: Between Cinema, Fashion and Passion for Contemporary Art
Aug 14, 2023
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11 minutes read
Nichole Galicia, a multidisciplinary artist between cinema and fashion, embodies a deep passion for contemporary art, collecting works by renowned artists while promoting the emergence of new talents. Her philanthropic commitment and her role as an inspiration reflect her desire to create bridges between diverse artistic worlds.
Lifestyle
Miuccia Prada: the collection of Fondazione Prada
Sep 13, 2023
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10 minutes read
Miuccia Prada is most renowned for her iconic fashion label bearing her name, but she has also left a significant imprint on the Italian art scene...
Art History
Warm and Cool Colors in Art
Mar 5, 2024
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10 minutes read
Warm and cool colors will be showcased within the narrative of art history, following two basic intentions: the first is to juxtapose classic masterpieces with contemporary works from Artmajeur, while the other consists of comparing two types of writing...
Artist Portraits
Alexander Calder, Pioneer of Kinetic Sculpture
Aug 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Alexander Calder, a pioneer of kinetic sculpture, transformed modern art with his innovative works that incorporated movement and environmental interaction. His legacy endures, inspiring contemporary artists and captivating audiences worldwide, while enriching our understanding of art and artistic interdisciplinarity.
Art History
Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland
Dec 3, 2024
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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.'"...
Invest in Art
How to invest in art? The 6 most important elements
May 31, 2022
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5 minutes read
As the number of accessible works of art increases, so does the interest in investing in art for those looking to expand their financial portfolio. However, caution should be exercised when it comes to this form of financial pleasure.
Artist Portraits
Alex Loskutov, computer collages
Oct 5, 2022
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5 minutes read
Alex Loskutov's figurative investigation, belonging to the computer collage pointillism style, is distinguished by the unprecedented technique resulting from the "assemblage" of car license plates or music albums...
Lifestyle
Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
Lifestyle
Kim Chang-il: First Korean on the World's Top 100 Collectors List
Jan 18, 2024
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5 minutes read
Kim Chang-il, a prominent figure in the Korean art scene, is an acclaimed art collector, gallerist, artist, and businessman. With a consistent presence on ARTnews top 200 list for nine years and acknowledged among the world's 100 top collectors by Art Review, he possesses one of the world's largest contemporary art collections.
Art History
Top 10 Impressionist Paintings
Nov 28, 2023
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12 minutes read
How did Impressionism come into being? Like all things, it started with an idea! The artists in question decided to paint the reality around them in a very simple way, leaving aside the more complex and well-trodden historical and mythological subjects...