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Kazuhiro Higashi, shapes and colors

Nov 25, 2021

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Each work of Kazuhiro Higashi shows that the artist is in search of an endlessly renewed harmony. He has no precise technique. Sometimes he just starts off with images that spring to mind.

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Contemporary art AGAINST the canons of feminine beauty

Mar 8, 2022

6 minutes read

It is irrefutable: our society is literally obsessed with the size and shape of the human body, which are also considered, unjustifiably and superficially, a sort of mirror of personal identity. But has it always been so? Surely contemporary art has rebelled against this mechanism?

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The Rhythms of Modernity: Piet Mondrian's Artistic Evolution

Jul 3, 2024

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Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter, is best known for his pioneering role in abstract art. His work is characterized by a reduction of form and color, focusing on straight lines, geometric shapes, and primary colors...

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Senecio (1922) by Paul Klee

Mar 29, 2023

11 minutes read

"Senecio" is a painting created by Paul Klee in 1922. It is a portrait of a face, created using geometric shapes and bold colors...

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Harold Ancart: Architectural Abstraction in Nature

Oct 8, 2024

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Explore Harold Ancart's unique blend of abstraction, landscapes, vibrant colors, minimalism, and architecture. Discover how he transforms nature into striking contemporary art.

Art History

All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur

May 7, 2024

13 minutes read

Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...

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Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland

Dec 3, 2024

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.'"...

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Philippe Rude, the inspiration that comes from the joyful quality of boredom

Dec 3, 2022

7 minutes read

Philippe Rude is a ceramic sculptor from northern France who, since 2014, has been committed to giving shape to his intuitive emotions and feelings....

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The new OCMA Art Museum is filled with poor workmanship. His detractors call him Frankenstein!

Dec 15, 2022

6 minutes read

This $94 million gallery is open to the public, if they can find their way in, and has an ambitiously broken shape, but its parts are far from finished.

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The Guggenheim Museum is making a commitment to the burgeoning field of technology-based art

Jun 3, 2022

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LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative was announced on Wednesday. Curatorial position will be dedicated to art that engages with virtual and augmented reality.

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Victor Vasarely

Jun 7, 2023

9 minutes read

Victor Vasarely, originally named Győző Vásárhelyi, was a Hungarian visual artist born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Austria-Hungary. He later became a French citizen in 1961. Regarded as the father of optical art, he passed away on March 15, 1997, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France...

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Has the Rijksmuseum published a 'fake image' of French President Macron?

Apr 19, 2023

4 minutes read

During President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Amsterdam, a photo published by the Rijksmuseum sows doubt about the President's actual visit to the Vermeer exhibition.

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In the Realm of Joan Miró's Imagination

Jun 20, 2024

10 minutes read

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Joan Miró, where surrealism meets abstraction in a vibrant symphony of colors and shapes. From his early influences to his iconic masterpieces like 'The Tilled Field' and 'The Birth of the World,' Miró's journey unfolds, revealing his unique perspective on the subconscious and the fantastical...

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Carroll Dunham: Bridging Abstraction and Figuration Art

Nov 28, 2024

9 minutes read

Carroll Dunham is a contemporary American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figurative imagery, often featuring surreal, cartoonish forms and bold colors. His work explores themes like gender, psychology, and human nature, frequently incorporating nude figures and surreal landscapes.

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Charles Arnoldi: Innovating Abstract Art Through Material and Form

Sep 4, 2024

5 minutes read

Charles Arnoldi is an American contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings, sculptures, and prints, utilizing a diverse range of materials including sticks, wood, and bronze. His innovative approach blends painting and sculpture, often exploring the boundaries between these mediums through dynamic, textured compositions.

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Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring the Heart of the Family

Apr 24, 2025

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Mother’s Day is a global celebration honoring the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers and maternal figures, rooted in both ancient traditions and modern history. Beyond gifts and ceremonies, it’s a heartfelt reminder to express daily appreciation for the women who shape our lives.

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Lorenza Cavalli: The Narrative of Past Stories

Mar 18, 2025

7 minutes read

"Rather than becoming an artist, I have always felt that I was born an artist. Undoubtedly, I had to learn how to practice the profession of an artist and navigate the delicate balance between creating works and presenting them to the world—a process that began twenty years ago and is still ongoing...

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Jellyfish balloons launched by artists into space for the first time

Oct 28, 2021

5 minutes read

A unique test flight was conducted by a group of artists who used a colorful craft resembling a jellyfish to launch into space.

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Safwan Dahoul: A Life in Art

Jan 27, 2025

8 minutes read

With over three decades of artistic practice, Safwan Dahoul has become a prominent figure both regionally and globally. As one of the leading painters in the Arab world, he has consistently shown how contemporary figuration can reflect the psychological and emotional landscapes of a region in perpetual transformation...

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Sarah Morris: Abstract Geometric Art & Cinematic Spaces

Nov 7, 2024

8 minutes read

Sarah Morris is an American contemporary artist famous for her abstract paintings and films that explore urban environments, architecture, and cultural symbols through bold geometric patterns and vibrant color palettes. Her work examines the psychological and social structures of cities, merging elements of modernism, pop culture, and cinematic aesthetics.

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Abdulnasser Gharem: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Saudi Arabian Art

Apr 7, 2025

11 minutes read

Abdulnasser Gharem is a contemporary Saudi Arabian artist known for his thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity, transformation, and cultural heritage. His art often blends traditional elements with modern practices, reflecting the complexities of navigating personal and collective identities in a rapidly changing globalized world.

Art History

A work, a story: Christian Girault, "The only difference between me and the surrealists is that I am a surrealist"

Sep 14, 2015

2 minutes read

It was in 1995 that Christian Girault visited the south of Bolivia where the desert landscapes are sometimes mind-blowing. He didn't know it at the time, but part of these deserts is called the Dali Desert, due to the improbable shapes of its rocks, reminiscent of elements from Salvador's paintings.

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Gabriel Orozco: Redefining Contemporary Art Through Everyday Encounters

Feb 11, 2025

9 minutes read

Gabriel Orozco is a prominent Mexican contemporary artist known for his innovative use of sculpture, photography, and painting, often exploring themes of space, perception, and transformation. His work combines everyday objects and geometric forms, challenging conventional boundaries between art, nature, and the human experience.

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Taner Ceylan: The Hyperrealist Master Redefining Turkish Contemporary Art

Mar 4, 2025

7 minutes read

Taner Ceylan is a contemporary Turkish artist known for his emotionally charged hyperrealistic paintings that explore themes of sexuality, identity, and cultural history. His work blends technical mastery with provocative content, often challenging societal taboos and reinterpreting historical narratives through a modern, queer lens.

Art News

World Art Day: A Global Celebration of Art

Apr 2, 2025

7 minutes read

World Art Day 2025, established by the International Association of Art (IAA) in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, celebrates the transformative power of art across the globe. This year’s event highlights emerging technologies, cultural exchange, and the role of art in education, while honoring both traditional and innovative artistic expressions.

Art History

The Dance by Henri Matisse

Mar 16, 2023

5 minutes read

The dancers are stylized and simplified, with clean outlines and shapes that give them a sense of movement and rhythm. They are painted in ultramarine blue, a deep shade that contrasts with the white background of the painting.

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Christine Ay Tjoe: A Visionary of Indonesian Contemporary Art

Feb 5, 2025

5 minutes read

Christine Ay Tjoe is an Indonesian contemporary visual artist and painter who challenges the codes of abstract art. Her work is a fusion of deep emotional and abstract expressionism, capturing the complexity of human feelings through bold shapes and colors.

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Arturo Herrera: Mastering Rhythmic Visual Collage Art

Nov 19, 2024

10 minutes read

Arturo Herrera, a Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based artist (b. 1959), is known for his collage-rooted works blending pop iconography, abstraction, and figuration. His art explores ambiguity through fragmentation, repetition, and dislocation, engaging memory and fantasy...

Art History

Composition VII by Wassily Kandinsky

Apr 26, 2023

8 minutes read

"Composition VII" is a painting by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1913. The painting is considered a masterpiece of abstract art and is renowned for its use of color, texture, and movement. Kandinsky believed that art should be a means of expressing the inner, spiritual world, and "Composition VII" is seen as a reflection of this philosophy.

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Exploring Modernism and Space: The Abstract Art of Günther Förg

Oct 24, 2024

8 minutes read

Günther Förg was a German artist recognized for his diverse body of work that spanned painting, photography, and sculpture. His work explored themes of modernism, abstraction, and architecture, particularly through geometric compositions, monochrome surfaces, and the use of unconventional materials like lead and aluminum.

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.

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Maria Tuzhilkina: Artificial intelligence is entering our modern life!

Aug 16, 2024

5 minutes read

"I have been drawing since childhood, I cannot imagine my life without paints, canvas, paper, pencils, the material is not important - the main thing is to draw. For me it’s like breathing, I throw out my emotions, on the contrary, I relax and fill up."...

Matisse's style was characterized by the use of bright and intense colors, as well as simplified forms and strong outlines. He was influenced by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, but he also developed his own technique of using color to create dynamic shapes and movement in his paintings.

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Marc Mugnier: the sculptor of nature and earthly memory

Jun 15, 2024

4 minutes read

Marc Mugnier is a contemporary French sculptor who shapes stone, wood, and metal to create powerful and poetic works deeply connected to nature and the memory of the earth. His work, exhibited in France and internationally, embodies a lasting and sensitive aesthetic, making him an artist with strong investment potential.

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Alexander Calder, Pioneer of Kinetic Sculpture

Aug 8, 2024

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.

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Ali Banisadr: A Journey Through Chaos and Harmony in Art

Sep 10, 2024

5 minutes read

Ali Banisadr is an Iranian-American artist known for his dynamic blend of abstraction and figuration, creating paintings that reflect both chaos and order. His work is deeply influenced by his sensory experiences, particularly synesthesia, which allows him to “hear” colors and “see” sounds...

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