Art History
Portuguese Street Artist Challenges Lavish Papal Visit with €500 Notes Installation
Aug 1, 2023
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Portuguese street artist Bordalo II protests the costly papal visit in Portugal with an installation made of giant €500 notes, criticizing the use of public funds for the religious event. The artwork, titled "The Walk of Shame," draws attention to economic hardships and misplaced spending priorities amid the estimated €161 million expense of the visit.
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A former worker at the Art Institute of Chicago has admitted that he stole $2 million from the museum
Apr 14, 2023
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Michael Maurello, a former payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago, pleaded guilty to fraud for stealing $2 million from the museum over a 13-year period. He was able to hide the stolen money by using spreadsheets and notes in the museum's payroll system.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: David Gerstein
Jun 2, 2023
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David (Dudu) Gerstein, born on 14th November 1944, is an accomplished Israeli artist known for his prowess in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking...
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La Psyché': London's National Gallery obtains its first Eva Gonzalès Impressionist painting
Apr 19, 2024
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The acquisition, occurring just a month before the museum's 200th anniversary, marks Gonzalès as only the 20th female artist whose work is included in the collection...
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Top 10: paintings of musicians
Aug 12, 2023
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My top ten paintings relate art and music in the way the former of these two forms of expression approaches the latter, immortalizing and making concrete its intangible sound. In fact, it was probably painting that first approached the abstract world of notes...
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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.
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Steve Martin: obsessive collector
Sep 11, 2023
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Not widely recognized is the fact that Steve Martin, the renowned Hollywood actor and comedian, is a dedicated connoisseur of art. He is a frequent patron of art galleries and the global art fair scene, and his passion for collecting art dates back to his early years...
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How to invest in art? The 6 most important elements
May 31, 2022
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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.
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Tauba Auerbach: Math-Inspired Visual Language
Oct 25, 2024
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Tauba Auerbach is a contemporary American artist known for her interdisciplinary approach that merges art, mathematics, and science to explore themes of dimensionality and perception. Her work, spanning painting, sculpture, and bookmaking, often challenges traditional understandings of space and visual language through innovative use of geometry and optical illusion.
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Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Jun 25, 2024
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Born in 1944 in Jerusalem, David Gerstein revolutionized contemporary art with his shift from figurative painting to dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. Influenced by pop art icons like Lichtenstein and Hockney, Gerstein blends vibrant colors with industrial materials like steel and aluminum. His 40+ global public sculptures emphasize accessibility and impact, cementing his profound influence on contemporary art and public installations worldwide.
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Henri Eisenberg Interview
Sep 26, 2017
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I am fortunate to have recently sold one of my paintings to a London amateur
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DISCOVER THE ARTISTS - STOPOVER IN FRENCH BRITTANY
Mar 29, 2020
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Prefecture of the Brittany region, the city of Rennes and the department of Ille-et-Vilaine are located in the west of France and bring together more than 600 artists on Artmajeur. Here is a non-exhaustive overview of Bretillian creation.
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The Regatta on the Grand Canal by Canaletto
Mar 13, 2023
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This work is particularly remarkable for its precision and exceptional technical quality. Canaletto has managed to capture the vibrant atmosphere of daily life on the Grand Canal, with its majestic palaces, imposing churches and colorful boats criss-crossing the waters
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Labour's Victory: A New Dawn for the British Art Market?
Jul 19, 2024
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The Labour party's landslide victory in the UK's general election signals significant changes for the art trade, potentially impacting wealthy buyers due to tax shifts, though experts like Martin Wilson of BAMF remain optimistic about growth, while Paul Hewitt and Eva Langret are cautiously optimistic amid concerns over new import restrictions.
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Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax
May 21, 2024
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A viral video that seemingly promoted Billie Eilish's new album at the Louvre was revealed to be a digitally altered hoax. The video misled viewers into believing a spectacular projection had occurred at the famous museum.
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EXHIBIT 90 DAYS AT ARTEXPO 2015 MILANO DURING WORLD EXPO 2015 MILANO
Feb 8, 2015
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Artmajeur has negotiated a special rate for your adhesion at ArtExpo 2015 Milano.
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Jerome Royer Interview
Nov 19, 2016
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2 minutes read
My sales on artmajeur have always gone well, my prices are displayed and via the site's order form, everything is clear and simple for me and for the buyer.
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4 promising painters: An analysis for art investors
Mar 19, 2024
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10 minutes read
Discovering the vast collection of artworks on Artmajeur is a fascinating experience, an endless journey through the countless facets of human creativity. But it's easy to get lost in this wealth of talent, isn't it? ...
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A very original new mini golf course created by an artist for the Cranbrook Art Museum!
May 25, 2022
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A new miniature golf course designed by an artist on the grounds of the Cranbrook Art Museum aims to bring more metro Detroiters to a pristine, underutilized greenspace in Bloomfield Hills.
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Dmitry Oleyn: Drawing is a part of my soul
May 14, 2024
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"Drawing is a part of my soul. Without painting, I cannot see either my past or my future. When I was a child, drawings were literally everywhere—in the wallpaper of my room, in school notebooks. My parents immediately realized that they were raising an artist and supported me when I entered the Art University."...
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How to buy works of art with corporate sponsorship in France?
Jul 13, 2023
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2 minutes read
Corporate sponsorship in France offers tax advantages to companies supporting cultural activities, including the purchase of works of art, with a tax deduction of 60% of the amount of donations or acquisitions, capped at 0.5% turnover, and the obligations of conservation and public access.
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How to buy a work of art under the Historic Monuments regime in France?
Jul 15, 2023
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During the purchase and conservation of a work of art in a property classified or registered as a Historic Monument in France, the expenses related to the acquisition, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the work can be deducted from taxable income, under certain conditions and with a conservation commitment.
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Discover original paintings and photos that sublime Ireland!
May 14, 2020
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2 minutes read
From Dublin to Connemara, from Londonderry to Cork, Ireland is an island with special colors.
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You have just purchased an artwork? Artmajeur offers you a second one!
Apr 24, 2020
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Each week, one original or limited edition artwork to be won. Submit a photo of your artwork in your home and send it to [email protected]. Every Friday, during lockdown, the most original photo will be rewarded and its author will receive an artwork by an artist.
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Florida Department of Education Says Michelangelo's David Has 'Artistic Value'
Apr 7, 2023
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The marble statue of David by Michelangelo is back in the news because the Florida Department of Education says it has "artistic" and "historical" value.
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Angelina Jolie's New Space Facade Gets Splashed with Pink Paint
Aug 31, 2023
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Angelina Jolie's recently established space has undergone a striking transformation as its facade is now coated in vibrant pink paint, marking a departure from its previous appearance. The change has generated intrigue and speculation about the motives behind this colorful shift.
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Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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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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Richard Prince: an acclaimed American painter and photographer
Mar 24, 2025
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Richard Prince, an acclaimed American painter and photographer born on August 6, 1949, initially created drawings and collages in the mid-1970s which he later rejected. He gained notable recognition for "Untitled (Cowboy)", a rephotograph of a Sam Abell image from a cigarette ad, which became the first of its kind to sell for over $1 million at a Christie's New York auction in 2005...
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French museums band together to protect Ukraine's art collections with a truckload of emergency supplies
Mar 29, 2022
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2 minutes read
Icom France organized the delivery of 15 tonnes of donated packing and conservation materials.
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Leonardo da Vinci: unveiled portrait of Federico da Montefeltro
May 30, 2023
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During the International Conference "Leonardo The Immortal Light" in Ancona, it was revealed that Leonardo da Vinci had encountered Federico da Montefeltro and created a sanguine sketch of him in profile...
Art History
The Revenge of Women in Abstract Art: 10 Artists to Discover
Oct 8, 2024
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Abstract art is often associated with great male masters like Pollock, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, but women artists have also made revolutionary contributions, despite being less well-known. This exploration finally brings to light some of the most important female figures in the movement...
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Cars & art
Apr 24, 2022
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7 minutes read
The link between artists and the automobile is evident in the greatest masterpieces of art of all time, namely in sculptures, paintings, photographs and prints, which have immortalized this iconic means of locomotion, following multiple points of view and figurative techniques...
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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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How to obtain tax benefits when purchasing artworks in Spain?
Jul 19, 2023
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2 minutes read
In Spain, there is no specific tax exemption for artwork purchases, but factors such as personal use, capital gains tax, inheritance and gift tax, and cultural heritage deductions can potentially reduce the tax burden, and consulting a tax advisor is advisable to navigate the complex regulations and explore potential benefits.
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A hidden sketch in Rembrandt's The Night Watch has been discovered by researchers
Dec 15, 2021
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Researchers uncover sketch in Rembrandt's The Night Watch. The sketch is part of a larger study at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Researchers hope to restore the painting to its original state by next year. It's considered a crowning achievement of the Dutch Golden Age.
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This year's Glastonbury Festival in England will see the debut of Ai Weiwei and Ai-Da the robot
Jun 24, 2022
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The Chinese dissident artist is showing a movie about his family's experience as political prisoners of conscience at the Somerset music festival.