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Hot air balloons: protagonists or details

Aug 15, 2023

8 minutes read

Within the narrative of the history of art, the subject of the hot air balloon has taken on the most varied meanings, tying itself, for example, to the explication of historical events, or referring, in a more or less direct way...

Art History

Invisible art : hoax or new trend of art?

Dec 11, 2017

2 minutes read

Works inaccessible, hidden, invisible or to disappear to keep only the memory, would be equally able to provide artistic emotions ?

Art History

The Crows in Art: More or Less Known Works!

Oct 14, 2023

9 minutes read

Over a field of ripe wheat flies a flock of crows, which, looking carefully at the golden mantle, seems almost to be heading for that little road, which appears in the foreground of the support, aimed at cleaving through the yellow stalks and then getting lost in nature itself...

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Googly eyes on city sculptures: playful act or vandalism?

Dec 13, 2024

2 minutes read

The city of Bend, Oregon, is facing an unusual phenomenon: oversized bulging eyes are being glued to public sculptures, sparking debates over humor and respect for art. City officials are decrying the costs and damage caused, while calling for an end to the vandalism.

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Pop art or how popular culture became an actual "style"

May 30, 2017

3 minutes read

Popular art or "pop art" asserted itself by taking the opposite of abstract expressionism (action painting by Jackson Pollock, colorfield painting by Mark Rothko ...) considered too academic, esoteric and elitist.

Art History

CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration

Apr 19, 2017

2 minutes read

This international movement bringing together Danish (Asger Jorn), Dutch (Appel Karel), Belgian (Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky) painters and Belgian surrealist poets (Christian Dotremont and Joseph Noiret), liberated artistic expression by breaking away from opposition classic between figurative and abstract expression.

Art History

Are you a fan of the shower or the bathtub?

Aug 29, 2023

9 minutes read

I imagine the opposite poles of the world idelely inhabited by species with conflicting views to say the least, for example, the one by life forms who love cats, while the other by those who side with dogs...

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Art or Crime? Ilê Sartuzi’s Heist at the British Museum

Jul 16, 2024

1 minutes read

Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi executed a controversial heist at the British Museum, stealing a 17th-century coin, replacing it with a replica, and presenting the act as a conceptual artwork in his MFA thesis exhibition.

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Art leasing: lease works of art with or without purchase option

Dec 13, 2023

4 minutes read

Leasing works of art through Artmajeur offers businesses an advantageous investment method. This option allows for tax optimization, with deductible payments, and easier access to quality art without tying up significant capital. A strategic choice to enrich and enhance the professional environment.

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Ralph Hackeland, I often get ideas in dreams or in meditative states

Jun 3, 2023

6 minutes read

"There was no specific inspiration or initial spark that brought me to artistic work. Rather, it was ingrained in me from childhood, an urge to create that was naturally just there and has been with me ever since at various stages, shaping my life"...

Art History

Art brut or Outsider art : when non-professional artists shake up official art

Apr 25, 2017

2 minutes read

Defined in 1945 by Jean Dubuffet as a simple and natural art, executed by non-professionals, having neither artistic culture nor cultural pretension or approach, it is a spontaneous, impulsive art, leaving room for invention, techniques and non-academic materials.

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Ambre Kalène, one does not become an artist, one is or one is not

Sep 2, 2023

6 minutes read

"I think you don't become an artist, you either are or you aren't. Then, the circumstances of life give you, or not, the freedom to create works to exhibit. I've always been drawing. "

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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Jesús Tejedor, inspired by the reading of an article, a book or a piece of music

Oct 29, 2022

8 minutes read

Jesús Tejedor decided to dedicate himself to art at the age of four, when he painted a nude that his family censored. From that moment on, his interest in art was kindled...

Art History

Painting bought at a flea market: Van Gogh or work by an unknown Danish artist?

Mar 3, 2025

3 minutes read

A painting purchased at a flea market and attributed to Van Gogh by Lookout Mountain International (LMI) is being disputed by experts, who believe it is a work by Danish painter Henning Elimar. To defend its attribution, LMI purchased and analyzed another Elimar painting ( Bridge and Stream ) to prove that Elimar does not fit the Danish artist's style, but the debate remains open.

The colour orange has been present in art history since the earliest civilisations. In fact, in ancient Egypt, artists used to use an orange mineral pigment, called realgar, for tomb paintings...

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BENOIT PONSOLLE: from origami to scalpel

Sep 19, 2019

1 minutes read

I have always had this passion for paper. I remember my passion for origami in my childhood. As I grew older it evolved a bit. I used to have fun creating paper creations with a scalpel during some boring lessons.

Art News

A Polish museum has fired its director in favor of someone who promises to steer clear of 'pro-environmental, gender, or queer art'

Apr 29, 2022

2 minutes read

According to Gazeta Prawna, Jarosaw Suchan, interim director of Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź, has been fired amid a larger crisis confronting Poland's museums.

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Jan 18, 2016

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Artist Portraits

Christine Orihuela, art that saves life

Dec 7, 2021

3 minutes read

Paintings by Christine Orihuela are most often created on impulse, as a kind of release from the pains that plague human life.

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Oriol Jolonch, the current of Surrealism

Jul 8, 2023

7 minutes read

Inspiration usually comes from a variety of sources, which could include personal experiences, observation of the world around me, exploration of specific themes and of course the connection to other artists ...

Art News

Jean-Michel Basquiat's sisters organized an exhibition in New York

Apr 12, 2022

2 minutes read

Jean-Michel Basquiat's sisters have organized an exhibition of his work. They wanted to reclaim their brother as one of their own. The pop-up mini-museum and biographical reliquary is called King Pleasure. It'll be open through the summer.

Art History

Cubism: from its origins to contemporary art

Jul 6, 2022

7 minutes read

«The fact that for a long time Cubism has not been understood and that even today there are people who cannot see anything in it means nothing. I do not read English, an English book is a blank book to me. This does not mean that the English language does not exist. Why should I blame anyone but myself if I cannot understand what I know nothing about?»...

Art News

The origin of the world, Another paving stone in the pond!

Mar 6, 2015

1 minutes read

In 2011, without notice or explanation, Facebook deactivated the account of one of its subscribers, accusing him of having posted Gustave Courbet's table The Origin of the World on his page. Facebook's lawyer explains that in the general conditions of use, in the event of a dispute, only a court in the state of California is competent and can in no way fall under French law.

Art News

Controversial MF Husain paintings seized following court order in India

Jan 23, 2025

2 minutes read

MF Husain, a key figure in modern Indian art, has left his mark on his era with vibrant works that blend mythology, culture and emotions, while also sparking controversy for their audacity. Recently, an Indian court ordered the seizure of two of his paintings deemed offensive, rekindling the debate between artistic freedom and respect for public sensibilities.

Art News

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.

Art News

Activists Arrested for Spraying Orange Paint on Stonehenge

Jun 20, 2024

1 minutes read

Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested for spraying orange powder paint on Stonehenge to pressure the UK government into committing to a fossil fuel phase-out by 2030. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned the act, while English Heritage investigates potential damage to the monument.

Artist Portraits

Be-Me-L by Kristin Bemelmans, art that combines order and chaos

Mar 16, 2022

3 minutes read

Be-Me-L By Kristin Bemelmans' work is characterized by a very special painting technique. The artist paints on the back of plexiglass, creating works that summarize life, love and chaos....

Art News

Justin Sun Eats Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2 Million Banana, Orders 100,000 More

Dec 2, 2024

2 minutes read

Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a banana taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, who ate it to embody the concept of the work. The story also highlighted Shah Alam, a New York fruit vendor, who sold the original banana for just 35 cents, unaware of its future symbolic value.

Art History

The history of Portuguese art: from its origins to contemporary times

Jul 10, 2022

7 minutes read

The history of Portuguese art represents a narrative that harks back to multiple cultures and influences; in fact, primarily responsible for the birth, and establishment, of sculpture and painting in this country were the French and Dutch artistic traditions, as well as Spanish and Italian...

Art News

The Vatican will officially open the NFT gallery in order to 'democratize art'

May 5, 2022

2 minutes read

The Vatican will open a non-fungible token (NFT) gallery later this year. Sensorium, a virtual reality startup, and Humanity 2.0, a Vatican-led NGO are working on the project. The gallery will be accessible via virtual reality headsets as well as desktop computers.

Art News

Meeting with Asma Al Sharif, Organizer of World Art Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Mar 20, 2025

6 minutes read

World Art Dubai 2025 is the largest accessible art fair in the Middle East, bringing together over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries to showcase a diversity of works ranging from $100 to $20,000. Its goal is to enhance its global visibility while supporting emerging artists through mentorship initiatives, educational programs, and digital tools that facilitate connections between artists, collectors, and businesses.

Art News

Art Museum of the Americas Cancels Exhibitions Following Trump's Orders

Feb 27, 2025

3 minutes read

The Art Museum of the Americas has canceled two exhibitions featuring Black and LGBTQ+ artists to comply with the Trump administration’s new guidelines against funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The controversial decision has sparked strong opposition in the art world and raised concerns about the future of cultural institutions in the face of political pressure.

Art News

In Milan, the SalvArti exhibition presents 80 works of art seized from organized crime

Dec 6, 2024

2 minutes read

The "SalvArti" exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan highlights more than 80 works of art confiscated from Italian mafia groups, transforming these pieces into symbols of the fight against organized crime and cultural renewal.

Lifestyle

Discover original paintings and photos that sublime Ireland!

May 14, 2020

2 minutes read

From Dublin to Connemara, from Londonderry to Cork, Ireland is an island with special colors.

Art News

Orlando Museum of Art placed on probation after Basquiat fakes scandal

Jan 25, 2023

3 minutes read

If the museum loses its American Alliance of Museums accreditation, which it has had since 1971, it could make it harder to do things like borrow art from other places.

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