Art News
A unique sculpture transforms Times Square
Apr 30, 2025
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Thomas J. Price's monumental sculpture, installed in Times Square, reimagines public art by depicting an ordinary, accessible Black female figure at street level. It is accompanied by digital animations from the Man Series that transform the space into a place of reflection and inclusivity.
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Second vandalism to George Floyd statue in Union Square
Oct 5, 2021
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Second vandalism to George Floyd statue in Union Square. A white supremacist group's logo was spray-painted on the sculpture after it was unveiled in Brooklyn. Since then, the sculpture has undergone a thorough cleaning and restoration. The piece is now on display alongside busts of Breonna Taylor and John Lewis.
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The statue of Queen Elizabeth II will not be put on Trafalgar Square any time soon
Sep 30, 2022
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3 minutes read
London's mayor says temporary modern art commissions will continue as planned, with the most recent piece showing anti-colonialist revolt.
Sell Art
How to write a good description for your artwork?
Jun 20, 2022
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4 minutes read
The description of your works is fundamental to sell and promote your work. Learn simple tips and tricks for presenting a good description.
Art History
The timeless popularity of geometric abstraction
Mar 27, 2022
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6 minutes read
Geometric Abstraction is still very popular today, both in terms of the art scene and the market, as evidenced by the numerous exhibitions dedicated to this movement, organized by the world's most important institutions, museums and galleries...
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A Russian artist prosecuted for a giant poo!
Jan 20, 2022
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2 minutes read
A Russian artist left a massive poop sculpture on a sacred burial ground in St. Petersburg—and now he's in big trouble...
Art History
Piet Mondrian: for a correct interpretation
Dec 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
The interpretation of an abstract work of art is, for the viewer, more complex and less intuitive than its figurative counterpart, so much so that if we look at a portrait, thanks also to the information drawn from its title, it is possible to understand both the identity of the sitter and his or her relationship with the artist, which is often the reason behind the creation of the masterpiece itself...
Art History
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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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...
Art History
Photographs and celebrities: a long love story
Feb 9, 2022
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6 minutes read
The link between photography and celebrity is historic and unbreakable, never more so than today, thanks to the advent of the Internet and platforms like Facebook and Instagram, our understanding of famous people is shaped through photographic images...
Artist Portraits
The Rhythms of Modernity: Piet Mondrian's Artistic Evolution
Jul 3, 2024
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10 minutes read
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...
Lifestyle
Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
Lifestyle
Giant Footprint by Artist The Krank at Paxos Biennale Reflects Humanity's Destructive Ecological Footprint
Jun 14, 2022
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Greek visual artist The Krank has completed a 1,000 square-meter land art project near Greece's Mongonissi bay for the Paxos Biennale 2022. The large-scale installation is a poignant metaphor for humanity's ongoing and devastating impact on ecological systems around the world.
Artist Portraits
Manuel Di Chiara
Jul 26, 2023
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8 minutes read
I consider myself lucky because I had good art teachers from the very first schools, and they are the ones who always encouraged me to pursue art studies.
Art News
A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to $12.5 million will be auctioned off to benefit Ukraine
Jun 10, 2022
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A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to £10 million ($12.5 million) will be auctioned off this month to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Art News
Activists Deface a Picasso in Bold Protest Against Israel's Arms Sales to Gaza
Oct 10, 2024
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Activists target a Picasso artwork at the National Gallery in a striking protest over Israel's arms sales to Gaza.
Lifestyle
Josh grew up too fast !
May 8, 2020
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Josh has grown up. You may not have noticed, but he has. This morning at breakfast, he said he was sick of his "baby" bed, his teddy bear and balloon decor. It's a shock. It's time to remove the wall paper and start painting his bedroom.
Artist Portraits
Marina Rusalka, painting is a life experience
Mar 12, 2022
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4 minutes read
Marina Rusalka's art is inspired by what the artist sees and learns, so that it is never monotonous and deals with multiple topics...
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The Met Reopens European Art Galleries After Five-Year Renovation
Nov 20, 2023
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopens its 45 European art galleries after a five-year renovation, showcasing iconic works in improved lighting conditions. This renovation, the largest in the museum's history, brings significant improvements in lighting and energy efficiency.
Artist Portraits
Rafferoico, the compositional balance
Nov 23, 2022
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9 minutes read
In the beginning, creating works was not a deliberate decision for Rafferoico; in fact, he only followed up an involuntary and spontaneous aptitude, which manifested itself in his childhood with drawing, even before it could be conceived of as "art."...
Art History
Piet Mondrian
Apr 6, 2023
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11 minutes read
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was a Dutch artist and a pioneer of abstract art. He was closely associated with the De Stijl movement, a Dutch artistic and design movement founded on principles of simplicity and harmony. His signature style, characterized by a grid of vertical and horizontal lines and blocks of primary colors, became the hallmark of the movement.
Artist Portraits
Michaela Haider, the surreal photography
Jul 2, 2022
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Michaela Haider has experimented with drawing, oil painting and photography. From classical photography she quickly moved to fine art and surreal photography through the images of other artists, such as Brooke Shaden...
Lifestyle
Eugenio López Alonso: He now owns a 3,000-work collection
Dec 19, 2023
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Eugenio López Alonso, the sole heir to the Jumex fruit-juice empire, is widely recognized as a patron of the arts. His foundation generously sponsors contemporary art exhibitions in Mexico, Latin American art courses at colleges and art schools in the United States...
Artist Portraits
Pierre Ittner: Art for processing emotions
Oct 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
“Art offers me the opportunity to process emotions, question things and see the world from a new perspective.”
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"Delivered in an Ikea tote": Art investigator retrieves Van Gogh masterpiece pilfered from Dutch museum
Sep 13, 2023
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2 minutes read
Three years in the past, 'The Parsonage garden at Nuenen in Spring' was snatched during a swift and sudden heist in Laren...
Artist Portraits
Odile Faure: I have always been drawing
Jul 23, 2024
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"This attraction to art naturally led me towards a baccalaureate in fine arts, supplemented by various evening courses at the Beaux-Arts de Lyon, which allowed me to pursue a career as a stylist-designer for different companies of silk."...
Artist Portraits
Eduardo Kobra: The Vibrant Voice of Urban Art
Aug 2, 2024
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6 minutes read
Eduardo Kobra is a contemporary Brazilian street artist known for his large-scale murals that burst with vibrant colors and intricate details. His work often pays homage to historical figures and events, reimagining them through a kaleidoscopic lens....
Lifestyle
Eli and Edythe Broad: postwar and contemporary art collection
Oct 26, 2023
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13 minutes read
The Broad, situated on Grand Avenue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, stands as a modern art museum...
Art News
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Expands in Boston
Oct 18, 2024
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In Boston's Fenway neighborhood, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has made a big move. It bought a $22.8 million, 62-unit apartment building next to its new wing designed by Renzo Piano. This move is part of the museum's long-term plan. It not only grows the museum but also protects the area from future development...
Art News
Minimalist Art Innovator Carl Andre Passes Away at 88
Jan 25, 2024
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Carl Andre, a key figure in Minimalist sculpture, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of innovative, industrial material-based art. His career, spanning nearly seven decades, was marked by both acclaim for his minimalist works and controversy surrounding the death of his partner, Ana Mendieta.
Artist Portraits
Christine Orihuela, art that saves life
Dec 7, 2021
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Paintings by Christine Orihuela are most often created on impulse, as a kind of release from the pains that plague human life.
Artist Portraits
Bosco Sodi: The Artist of Material and Essence
Sep 4, 2024
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6 minutes read
Bosco Sodi is a Mexican contemporary artist celebrated for his focus on raw materials and their inherent beauty. His works explore texture, form, and the unpredictability of natural processes. By using materials like clay, sawdust, and pure pigments, Sodi creates paintings and sculptures that emphasize the physicality of the medium, embracing imperfection and the uncontrolled forces of nature...
Artist Portraits
Alain Rouschmeyer, A special look at everyday life
Oct 30, 2021
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3 minutes read
Interview with the artist Alain Rouschmeyer. His paintings, thanks to a particular framing, sublimate the banal moments of our daily life.
Lifestyle
DISCOVER THE ARTISTS - STOPOVER IN FRENCH BRITTANY
Mar 29, 2020
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Prefecture of the Brittany region, the city of Rennes and the department of Ille-et-Vilaine are located in the west of France and bring together more than 600 artists on Artmajeur. Here is a non-exhaustive overview of Bretillian creation.
Artist Portraits
Vala, paintings that capture the moment
Jan 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
Vala's painting captures the form and colors of fleeting, fluid, intangible moments, like jazz music ...
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Six new never-before-seen Banksy works believed to belong to his ex-girlfriend
Oct 21, 2022
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A woman who says she was Bansky's ex-girlfriend is showing six early works by the artist that have never been seen before. In the 1990s, she says she went out with the artist for four years.
Artist Portraits
Althea, the passion for acrylic
Jun 11, 2022
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4 minutes read
Althea is a self-taught painter, who started with the watercolor technique, then painted in oil and finally found her happiness with acrylic...