Artist Portraits
Remigijus Januskevicius Interview
Jan 19, 2017
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3 minutes read
Artmajeur is a highly Internationally oriented platform
Artist Portraits
Val Escoubet, the monochrome that remains perceptible
Nov 19, 2022
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3 minutes read
The artistic environment in which Val Escoubet grew up was the breeding ground for his passion for art. She always had pencils and colors at her disposal...
Art News
German Museum Scraps Candice Breitz Show Over Gaza Remarks
Nov 29, 2023
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2 minutes read
A German museum canceled a 2024 exhibition by artist Candice Breitz due to her controversial statements about the violence in Gaza. Breitz criticized the decision, highlighting a trend in Germany of quick judgments and accusations of antisemitism without due process.
Artist Portraits
Matthias Kreher, I have been painting since I can remember
Sep 23, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I have been painting since I can remember. In my main profession I am a musician (instrumentalist, arranger, composer), but throughout my life I have also been involved in painting."
Art News
Hungary Removes Museum Director Over LGBTQ+ Image Display
Nov 7, 2023
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The director of Hungary's National Museum was dismissed over the display of LGBTQ+ images at the World Press Photo exhibition, citing alleged violations of Hungary's law restricting such content to those under 18.
Art News
Bangkok Hotel's Demon Statue Removed After Public Dispute
Jan 2, 2024
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A giant statue of a mythical demon at Bangkok's Bazaar Hotel sparked controversy among locals, leading to its removal. The hotel faced a fine for violating building regulations and the statue was relocated to a less visible area.
Art News
The Controversial Removal of Prince Philip's 'Poorest Quality' Statue in Cambridge
Mar 28, 2024
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A Cambridge council has ordered the removal of a faceless, statue of the late Prince Philip, criticized as "possibly the poorest quality work" ever submitted to the council. Erected without permission and intended to honor Philip's tenure as Cambridge University's chancellor, the statue's removal has sparked a debate over public art and urban development practices.
Art News
Australia's Richest Woman Demands National Gallery Remove Her Portrait
May 16, 2024
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Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, has requested the National Gallery of Australia to remove an "unflattering" portrait of her by Aboriginal artist Vincent Namatjira. The gallery declined, emphasizing the importance of public dialogue about their collection and displays.
Invest in Art
Why do many interiors appear so cheap? How can it be remedied ?
Jul 20, 2023
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7 minutes read
Many interiors appear low-end due to a lack of attention to detail, excessive use of serial reproductions, and lack of character in the chosen works. To remedy this, it is essential to favor quality works, to opt for unique pieces and to pay particular attention to colors, dimensions and styles.
Art News
They paid over $240,000 to have a Banksy painting removed!
May 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
"A living nightmare," said the couple who had a painting of Banksy on the wall of their home. For them, having a Banksy was more of a curse than a gift.
Art News
The Louvre remains the most visited art museum in the world
Mar 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
Once again, a Paris museum has the most visitors, and the other museums in the city also do well.
Art History
The remake of Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez
Nov 11, 2021
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7 minutes read
Las Meninas by Velázquez, a Spanish masterpiece from the seventeenth-century, which has been reinterpreted by many famous painters, including Goya and Picasso, is still an object of investigation by artists from all over the world, such as those in our collection.
Artist Portraits
Rémy Tassou, an incentive for selective sorting
Nov 16, 2021
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1 minutes read
Rémy Tassou has made recycling the basis of his artistic approach and takes the opportunity to encourage selective sorting. He gives them a second life by reusing them to create sculptures based on calculators, CD-ROMs, computers, cell phones ...
Lifestyle
Visionaries of Modern Art: The Remarkable Legacy of the Cone Sisters
Oct 13, 2023
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7 minutes read
The Cone sisters, Claribel and Etta Cone, were prominent American art collectors and patrons who are best known for their extensive collection of modern art, particularly works by European and American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Art News
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.
Lifestyle
Michelangelo's "David" in flesh and bone at "Saturday Night Live" to remove censorship
Apr 5, 2023
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The Renaissance sculpture "David" by Michelangelo made an unexpected appearance on "Saturday Night Live" to end the censorship debate, leading to the firing of a Florida principal.
Art News
Discover Rembrandt's "The Night's Watch" at the Rijksmuseum as you've never seen it before
Nov 9, 2021
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The Rijksmuseum's Operation Night Watch program has reached its conclusion. Researchers are now inspecting the back of The Night Watch painting. Measurements will be made using light or sound waves to determine how well the support canvas is attached to the original on which Rembrandt painted.
Art News
A massive mural on a California dam may be removed if legal protections are not obtained
May 2, 2022
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The 80,000-square-foot 'Bicentennial Freedom Mural' had been designated for removal due to lead levels in the paint used to create it and its deteriorating condition.
Art News
Rediscovered Rembrandt Masterpiece: From Obscurity to $18.4 Million Triumph
Oct 9, 2023
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A recently rediscovered Rembrandt masterpiece, previously attributed to his circle, is expected to fetch an impressive $18.4 million at Sotheby's. This remarkable reattribution and surge in value follows an 18-month research effort and reflects the enduring allure of Rembrandt's work in the art world.
Art News
Two lost Rembrandt portraits soon to be sold at Christie's
May 16, 2023
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Christie's will sell two portraits by Rembrandt that haven't been seen in almost 200 years.
Art News
Netherlands ready to spend $ 198m on Rothschild-owned Rembrandt self-portrait
Dec 13, 2021
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The Netherlands is willing to spend $198 million to permanently return a Rembrandt Self-Portrait to the Netherlands. Since 1844, the picture has belonged to the French Rothschild family. The purchase has not yet been completed because the Dutch government is awaiting parliament approval.
Art News
"The Standard Bearer" by Rembrandt goes on display at the Rijksmuseum for free
Jun 20, 2023
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The Standard Bearer (1636), a painting by Rembrandt, was shown for the first time at the Rijksmuseum on Thursday. On Saturday, there will be no charge to get into the museum because of the event