Artist Portraits
Nicolas Monjo, the charm of narrow spaces
Jun 25, 2022
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4 minutes read
The figures superimposed in narrow spaces, which characterize Nicolas Monjo's pictorial research, stem from the idea of an art aimed at telling about society and, in particular, the difficulties of individuals...
Artist Portraits
Sarah Morris: Abstract Geometric Art & Cinematic Spaces
Nov 7, 2024
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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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Jellyfish balloons launched by artists into space for the first time
Oct 28, 2021
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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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Jisbar: From Pop Art to Space - The Artist’s Evolution
Jul 24, 2024
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5 minutes read
Jisbar is a French pop-street artist renowned for his vibrant reinterpretations of classic artworks, including his notable "Mona Lisa" series, which blends graffiti with contemporary motifs. His distinctive style has earned him recognition in the global art scene and led to high-profile exhibitions and collaborations.
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Judith Riemer: In Search of Space for My Imagination
Jun 11, 2024
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8 minutes read
"My inspiration to create art and become an artist is the result of a variety of events and emotions. I grew up in a rural environment and spent my childhood playing outside in nature, exploring everything there was to discover. However, as an only child, I was often alone, and with my sensitivity and creative imagination, I often felt different from the other children."
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Angelina Jolie's New Space Facade Gets Splashed with Pink Paint
Aug 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
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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Carol Bove: A Journey Through Sculpture, Materiality, and Public Spaces
Jan 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
Carol Bove is an American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations that explore materiality and space. Her work often combines diverse materials, such as steel, concrete, and organic elements, challenging traditional notions of display and reinterpreting historical artistic strategies.
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Exploring Modernism and Space: The Abstract Art of Günther Förg
Oct 24, 2024
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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.
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Kanye West owes nearly $150,000 in rent to a Miami art space
Oct 31, 2022
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2 minutes read
A new civil complaint says that Kanye West owes more than $100,000 in rent to a Miami art space.
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Robert Irwin: Visionary Sculptor of Light and Space, Passes Away at 95
Oct 26, 2023
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2 minutes read
Robert Irwin, a transformative figure in the Light and Space art movement, has passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of minimalist installations that play with perception and space. Known for his subtle and elegant works that incorporate elements like light tubes and scrims, Irwin’s art challenged and redefined viewer experiences, creating a unique visual language that remained active and influential until the end of his life.
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The Art of Ephemeral Spaces: Ernest Pignon-Ernest’s Impact on Urban Art
Aug 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Ernest Pignon-Ernest, born in 1942, is a pioneering French urban artist renowned for his ephemeral, site-specific art that engages with social and historical themes, capturing the human condition and societal struggles through large-scale, evocative works integrated into public spaces.
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Galerie Rachel Hardouin: a modernist space located in the heart of Paris
Mar 9, 2024
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7 minutes read
"The Rachel Hardouin Gallery was born in March 2018. Its particularity: a gallery located on the 4th floor of a modernist building ideally located in the heart of Paris, between the very lively Faubourg Saint-Denis, Faubourg Saint-Poissonnière, the legendary Grand Rex and the magnificent Gare de l'Est"...
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Purchase of works of art on leasing: energize your work space by benefiting from financial advantages
Jan 13, 2024
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4 minutes read
Artmajeur, a pioneer in online art sales for 20 years, facilitates art leasing from 2000 euros. Connecting businesses to over 250,000 artists and galleries around the world, the service offers flexible contracts from 13 to 60 months, with the option to purchase forward. Take advantage of tax advantages while enriching your interior with art: Discover the elegance of art in your business with leasing purchase on Artmajeur!
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Jeff Koons's Lunar Art Takes Flight with SpaceX
Feb 16, 2024
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1 minutes read
Jeff Koons's 125 lunar sculptures were launched to the moon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a historic art mission. This venture, blending physical sculptures with NFTs, represents a pioneering fusion of art, space exploration, and digital innovation.
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Yusaku Maezawa, the famous art collector, has chosen artists for the SpaceX lunar mission
Dec 12, 2022
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4 minutes read
Yusaku Maezawa, a well-known art collector, picked DJ Steve Aoki and BIGBANG's Top for SpaceX's moon mission.
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Jeff Koons is planning to launch sculptures to the moon
Apr 12, 2022
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3 minutes read
Jeff Koons will send some of his sculptures to the moon. Afterward, they will be sold on Earth as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are digital assets that are shaking the contemporary art market. The specifics of the project have yet to be released. Private US company Intuitive Machines will launch the spacecraft.
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New private art club opens in London's hippest new neighborhood
Mar 2, 2023
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2 minutes read
Shoreditch Arts Club will open on March 7 with an exhibition program, meeting rooms, a movie theater, and a restaurant.
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Paul Allen: From Microsoft Corporation to art
Oct 6, 2023
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11 minutes read
An auction featuring dozens of artworks by renowned artists like Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh has culminated in an astonishing total of $1.5 billion...
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Houston's Famous Orange Show Center Expands 2 Acres to Show More Parade Cars
Nov 19, 2021
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3 minutes read
The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art is expanding. The new campus will be eight acres (3,2 ha) when it's complete. An 800-foot ramp that winds its way across the campus, past art cars and an open workshop, is one of the highlights. The Orange Show Foundation and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art are expanding their presence in Houston.
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Invader: The Visionary Transforming Cities with Pixelated Mosaics and Urban Art
Aug 1, 2024
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6 minutes read
Invader is a French street artist renowned for his pixelated mosaics inspired by 8-bit video game graphics, which he installs in urban spaces worldwide. His iconic project, "Space Invaders," involves placing these mosaics in public areas, transforming city landscapes into interactive art experiences.
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Gagosian bids farewell to 980 Madison Avenue with final Picasso exhibition
Mar 27, 2025
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3 minutes read
Gagosian Gallery closes its iconic space at 980 Madison Avenue in New York City with a final exhibition dedicated to Picasso, marking the end of an era for contemporary art on the Upper East Side. While bowing out of this historic location, Gagosian continues its international expansion with new spaces in Paris and Rio.
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The Museum of the Future, Dubai's latest architectural marvel
Mar 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
At Dubai's newest architectural marvel, the Museum of the Future, take an elevator all the way 'into space.'
Art History
Perfect works for lovers of art, animals, music and travel
Dec 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
Discover how an art enthusiast can turn their space into a personal museum, an animal lover into a sanctuary of connection with nature, a music devotee into an environment that resonates with their melodies, and a traveler into a safe harbor for their memories and dreams. A journey through passions and design to inspire your ideal space...
Art History
The Art of Decorating: Sculptures Designed for Every Room of the House
Jan 7, 2025
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10 minutes read
A protagonist in search of identity transforms an anonymous house into a personal and unique space through sculptural works that enrich gardens, desks, bookshelves, and walls. Inspired by great collectors like Peggy Guggenheim and Jacques Doucet, they embark on a creative journey of study, experimentation, and refinement, ultimately revealing the secrets to decorating spaces that truly reflect who we are...
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Angelina Jolie Transforms the Iconic Warhol-Basquiat Studio into a New Creative Haven
Apr 10, 2025
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4 minutes read
Angelina Jolie is transforming a famous New York studio with deep ties to art history into Atelier Jolie, a creative space that honors legacy while fostering collaboration and inclusion. With this bold move, she’s not only preserving a cultural landmark but redefining what an art studio can mean today.
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30,000 Artworks, Poetry, and Books head to the Moon for Perpetual Preservation
Jul 31, 2023
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3 minutes read
A pioneering project, the Lunar Codex, is sending a digitized collection of art, poetry, and books to the moon, permanently installed via unmanned rockets, showcasing the creative endeavors of 30,000 artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers from 157 countries.
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Antony Gormley: Sculpting the Human Experience
Mar 17, 2025
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8 minutes read
Antony Gormley is a British sculptor known for his explorations of the human form, space, and materiality, often using cast iron and steel to create life-sized body sculptures. His work challenges the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own physical presence in the world.
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Hurvin Anderson: Exploring Identity and Place Through Art
Sep 20, 2024
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9 minutes read
Hurvin Anderson is a prominent British painter known for his exploration of memory, identity, and cultural history, often focusing on his Jamaican heritage. His work blends abstraction and figuration, depicting spaces that reflect the complexities of diaspora life...
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Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire collector, has purchased his second Venetian palace
Mar 17, 2022
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3 minutes read
Palazzo Diedo, which is set to open in 2024, will house an exhibition and artist residency space.
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Amsterdam Unveils Edgy New Art Hub: DRIFT Museum
Nov 3, 2023
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2 minutes read
Amsterdam will soon host the Drift Museum, a new home for groundbreaking sculptures and performances, set to open in 2025. This innovative space is the brainchild of artist duo Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, known for blending art with technology.
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The expansion of the São Paulo Museum of Art: A new cultural beacon
Nov 28, 2024
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3 minutes read
The new Pietro building will increase MASP’s surface area by 66%, to 17,680 m², with five exhibition galleries and two multi-purpose spaces. Incorporating sustainable solutions, the project aims for LEED certification and plans to welcome up to 2 million visitors per year.
Lifestyle
The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?
Sep 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
Matte finishes provide a non-reflective, soft look, ideal for detailed artwork in brightly lit spaces, while glossy finishes offer a shiny, vibrant appearance, perfect for colorful, high-contrast pieces in dimly lit rooms. Choose based on lighting, artwork style, and desired visual effect.
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From Blueprints to Bytes: How Aruna A. Das Is Revolutionizing Urban Design with VR
Feb 12, 2022
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6 minutes read
Aruna A. Das, an urban designer at HOK, is revolutionizing urban design through the use of virtual reality (VR) to create immersive, 3D spaces. With a global education and expertise in sustainability, Das integrates concepts from the Japanese Metabolism movement into her innovative projects, aiming to reshape modern cities.
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$600,000 for a giant statue of Elon Musk as a goat
Nov 29, 2022
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2 minutes read
Crypto entrepreneurs just spent $600,000 to send a giant statue of Elon Musk as a goat to Tesla's headquarters. Musk's successful marketing of Dogecoin may have been the inspiration for the marketing stunt.
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Three Artists Withdraw from Inaugural Exhibition at New Venice Cultural Center Amid Concerns Over Ties to Russian Oligarch
Dec 26, 2024
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6 minutes read
Last week, artists Reto Pulfer from Switzerland, Maryam Hoseini from Iran, and Anna Witt from Germany requested the removal of their works from the inaugural exhibition at Scuola Piccola Zattere, a nonprofit cultural space in Venice...
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Thaddaeus Ropac to open new gallery in Milan
Jan 10, 2025
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2 minutes read
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery will open its seventh contemporary art space in the Palazzo Belgioioso in Milan in the fall of 2025, under the direction of Elena Bonanno di Linguaglossa. Part of a booming art market, the new gallery will strengthen Ropac’s expansion in Europe while building on the city’s vibrant artistic history.