Artist Portraits
Adam Lobazanov: The painter of memory and light
May 17, 2024
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4 minutes read
Adam Lobazanov is a Russian-Belgian artist whose luminous and poetic work reflects a life marked by exile, resilience, and a love of place. His sensitive watercolors, now exhibited and collected, make him a must-see and a promising artistic investment.
Artist Portraits
Masa Zodros: I wanted to cause a total break between stereotypes
Jan 23, 2024
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4 minutes read
"It was after years in the field of training that I decided to devote myself full time to my passion, photography and the fine arts."...
Art News
Expansion work allows the creation of a rare work of land art!
Jul 6, 2023
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2 minutes read
The outdoor installation was first considered in 2003, but it was not built until the Italian artist reached the age of 90.
Lifestyle
Johnny Depp, Pop-Street painter and collector
Jul 31, 2023
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12 minutes read
John Christopher Depp II, an American actor and musician, was born on June 9, 1963. He has garnered numerous awards, such as a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has been a three-time Academy Awards nominee and a two-time BAFTA nominee...
Artist Portraits
Walerij Baranow: the desire to become a painter has always been in me
Feb 19, 2025
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5 minutes read
"I work mainly with oil and spatula technique, but also with the classic brush technique. As far as the topics go, it is mainly history, religion, current social issues, the meaning of life and now and again philosophical questions that I deal with artistically"...
Art History
The must-haves of the contemporary collector
Nov 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
What works of art cannot be missed in the collection of a 21st century art enthusiast? Today, contemporary collecting is being enriched by new paradigms and perspectives, favoring eco-friendly works, abstract art, modern portraits and street art...
Art News
Artists Gilbert and George open their own museum in London
Apr 6, 2023
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3 minutes read
Gilbert & George, two well-known artists who say they are one artist when they work together, have opened a new gallery in London that is all about their work.
Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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10 minutes read
Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Art History
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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22 minutes read
The painting known as The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510. It is painted with oil on oak panels and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain...
Art News
Banksy's Renowned Artwork Undergoes Second Title and Date Change Following Auction Drama
Jan 24, 2024
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2 minutes read
Banksy's artwork, originally titled "Girl with Balloon" and later renamed "Love is in the Bin" following its partial shredding at a 2018 auction, has undergone a second title and date change. The piece, now called "Girl Without Balloon," was re-dated to 2021 after fetching a record-breaking sum at a subsequent auction.
Artist Portraits
Elena Done: Painting for me is a natural occurrence
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
"What is painting for me? Painting for me is a natural occurrence. Painting for me is a preconceived ability. I started drawing from the age of 2-3, so drawing for me is a natural thing, and creating art is a seventh sense."...
Art History
Landscape of Illusion
Oct 31, 2023
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8 minutes read
When we have the time to daydream a bit with our minds, I mean, on those rare occasions when we are not working, not in the company of people, or not glued to compulsive and intrusive electronic devices filled with images or videos...
Art History
The human body in Italian art after Michelangelo
Apr 8, 2025
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7 minutes read
Looking at the works of Michelangelo, whether carved in marble or frescoed on ceilings and walls, what immediately strikes one is the extraordinary depiction of the human body: taut muscles, natural poses, veins, tendons, joints that seem to pulse under the marble skin...
Artist Portraits
Jonathan Wateridge: Figuring the Unreal in Contemporary Life
Apr 22, 2025
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7 minutes read
Jonathan Wateridge, born in 1972, is a British artist known for his work in the Postwar and Contemporary painting scene. His art is currently on view at the Green Family Art Foundation in Dallas, and his work has previously been showcased by leading galleries and institutions, including GRIMM in London...
Artist Portraits
Régis Gomez, The World of Cans
Oct 28, 2021
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1 minutes read
The World of Cans which brings together the artist's passion for the world of miniatures and his sensitivity to the environment.
Artist Portraits
Zora - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Jun 14, 2022
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2 minutes read
Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Zora from Drogobych (Ukraine)
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.
Art History
Halloween: the devil, Rosso Fiorentino and Albrecht Dürer
Oct 30, 2022
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8 minutes read
Despite the Church's iconic aversion to the devil, this great protagonist of Halloween costumes has often been depicted by Christian artists, who have used his figure to frighten the faithful into better conduct...
Art History
The apple in art
Feb 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
When I say apple, we think of both the taste of its tender and sweet flesh and the story of iconic characters who have tasted it, like those in fairy tales, myths, legends, and the Bible...
Art History
Behind Masterpieces: Dante and Virgil by William Bouguereau
Nov 19, 2021
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6 minutes read
Welcome to the Darkness, where a terrible spectacle is played out: discover a fierce fight between two bodies in tension, a scene resplendent with a cold, white light. Today, Artmajeur decrypts for you a masterpiece of dark romanticism: Dante and Virgil by William Bouguereau, painted in 1850.
Artist Portraits
Be-Me-L by Kristin Bemelmans, art that combines order and chaos
Mar 16, 2022
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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....
Lifestyle
Michael Xufu Huang: collecting and museums
Feb 9, 2024
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9 minutes read
Michael Xufu Huang, born in 1994, is a prominent figure in China's art scene, known both as an art collector and a socialite...
Art History
Unlocking the Secret: How did 5 Artmajeur artists achieve success on Instagram?
Apr 23, 2024
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8 minutes read
Social media has revolutionized art by providing a global platform for artists, democratizing art consumption and appreciation, while successful Instagram artist profiles showcase high-resolution images, creative storytelling, and thematic coherence, engaging audiences and elevating unknown artists to stardom....
Art History
The Artistic Majesty of Mawlid: An Odyssey Through Islamic Calligraphy and Visuals
Apr 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration that highlights the rich artistic heritage of the Islamic world. Central to this celebration are two significant forms of Islamic art...
Artist Portraits
Robert Combas and the Free Figuration Movement
Jul 11, 2024
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10 minutes read
Robert Combas, born May 25, 1957, in Lyon, co-founded the free figuration movement with Hervé Di Rosa. Known for his bold, graphic style blending comics, pop culture, and personal mythology, Combas is celebrated as a leading contemporary artist in France.
Art History
The colors of parrots: Albrecht Dürer, the nude and the contemporary
May 28, 2023
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8 minutes read
Rather than listing masterpieces aimed at immortalizing parrots, I want to contextualize the subject of my discussion through the figure of the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer...
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...
Art History
Surrealism Turns One Hundred Years Old: The Forgotten Works
Oct 14, 2024
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16 minutes read
The year 2024 marks the centenary of Surrealism, a revolutionary art movement founded by André Breton that explored the unconscious and irrational through works by artists such as Dalí, Magritte, and Ernst. To mark this anniversary, Artmajeur celebrates with a selection of lesser-known works...
Artist Portraits
Ioana Baltan, inspired by simple elements of day-to-day life
May 17, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The first thing that comes to my mind is a movie about Caravaggio that I saw when I was about 13 years old. At that time I used to love old masters' works. I remember finding that movie very inspiring and I think I felt for the first time that art is a field of freedom"...
Art News
Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is reinterpreted in digital format for a new exhibition in Madrid
Oct 19, 2021
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5 minutes read
Adaptations of Triptych from the twenty-first century address issues such as consumerism, sex, and the environment
Art History
Hieronymus Bosch
Jun 21, 2023
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26 minutes read
Hieronymus Bosch, also known as Jheronimus van Aken, was a renowned Dutch painter from Brabant who lived from around 1450 to August 9, 1516...
Art History
Top 10: Paintings of the Italian Renaissance
Dec 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
Can we talk about the Renaissance? The subject matter overwhelms me, the grandeur of the Renaissance painters terrifies me to the point of feeling overwhelmed...
Art History
The success of the flamingo in contemporary art
Feb 20, 2022
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6 minutes read
The flamingo has been a protagonist of art history since ancient times, but within contemporary art this animal has taken on new positive values, related to love, cheerfulness, sensitivity and elegance, which have made it a very popular subject...
Artist Portraits
Bill Hammond: New Zealand’s Iconic Zoomorphic Paintings
Nov 14, 2024
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7 minutes read
Bill Hammond was a renowned New Zealand artist known for his dreamlike paintings that often explored the relationship between humanity and nature, inspired by his visit to the remote Auckland Islands. His work is characterized by a unique blend of intricate detail, flattened landscapes, and symbolic figures, addressing themes of cultural identity and the consequences of human impact on the environment.
Artist Portraits
Simonida Djordjevic, freedom of expression
Oct 19, 2022
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7 minutes read
At first, Simonida Djordjevic painted on wooden panels, where she made the drawing with a paste she made herself, and I painted with oil...
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All you need to know about NFTs
Apr 16, 2021
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7 minutes read
If you're here, it's probably because, like us, you're very intrigued by these stories of NFT, crypto-art and blockchain. These complicated terms are full of wealth and curiosities, so don't panic: we'll explain.