Art History
How do you distinguish sunrise from sunset?
Jul 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
I begin with a question that is little exploited, overlooked, and often taken for granted, both in general terms and within the analysis of many masterpieces of art history, where the titles of the works themselves often resolve dilemmas degrees...
Lifestyle
Patrick Sun: A Connoisseur of Art and LGBTQ+ Advocate
Dec 8, 2023
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5 minutes read
Patrick Sun is a Hong Kong-born collector known for his significant art collection, particularly emphasizing LGBTQ+ themes. He gained recognition for founding the Sunpride Foundation in 2014, dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ artists in Asia.
Art News
Giacometti Sculpture Dispute: Justin Sun Sues David Geffen for Fraud
Feb 6, 2025
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2 minutes read
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against David Geffen over his purchase of Giacometti's The Nose , claiming that provenance documents were forged. The case, which could have major repercussions for the art market, highlights the issues of transparency and authenticity in art transactions.
Art News
Justin Sun Eats Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2 Million Banana, Orders 100,000 More
Dec 2, 2024
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2 minutes read
Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a banana taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, who ate it to embody the concept of the work. The story also highlighted Shah Alam, a New York fruit vendor, who sold the original banana for just 35 cents, unaware of its future symbolic value.
Art History
Shall we sunbathe with Edward Hopper?
May 3, 2023
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9 minutes read
The invitation that resonates in my title will not surprise Edward Hopper aficionados, who will surely have noticed the accuracy by which the American master, by way of cinematic framing, skillfully arranges the light within his paintings...
Art History
Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
Jun 13, 2023
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9 minutes read
"Impression, Sunrise" is a famous painting by Claude Monet and a significant work within the Impressionist movement. Created in 1872, it played a crucial role in shaping the direction of modern art.
Artist Portraits
Julien Sunyé - The war isn't over
Sep 12, 2019
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3 minutes read
The bodies are beautiful, and they are naked. But facing the light, facing the autumnal nature, facing the monuments that emerge, these naked bodies are only a vain counterpoint to the battles that may have taken place in these places.
Art News
Militants ransacked Van Gogh's Sunflowers masterpiece
Oct 17, 2022
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3 minutes read
Soup was thrown at a picture of Van Gogh by activists in the UK.
Art History
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
May 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is a famous painting created by the French artist Georges Seurat. Completed in 1884, it is considered one of the most iconic examples of the technique known as pointillism.
Lifestyle
Taking naked photos in the middle of sunflowers is now banned
Aug 23, 2023
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2 minutes read
A sunflower farm near London is grappling with a surge in risqué photos as visitors shed their clothes among the blossoms. The farm has responded by displaying signs and using social media to remind guests to maintain decency and respect the family-friendly atmosphere.
Pop Culture
Jeff Koons honors Apollo on the Greek island of Hydra
Aug 9, 2022
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2 minutes read
On the Greek island of Hydra, Jeff Koons left luxurious works of art for Apollo, the god of the sun. Organizers say that the show is a "metaphysical dialogue between the modern and the old."
Art News
World's most expensive banana sold for $6.2 million
Nov 21, 2024
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2 minutes read
The sale of Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian at Sotheby's, which fetched $6.2 million, illustrated the appetite for provocative contemporary art and the rise of collectors like Justin Sun, founder of TRON.
Art History
Paint in yellow
Jun 26, 2022
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7 minutes read
The color yellow "possesses a gently stimulating quality of serenity and gaiety. It shows itself extremely sensitive, however, producing an unpleasant image when dirty.... A slight and imperceptible movement is enough to make it the color of infamy, revulsion and discomfort..."
Art News
Questions of Authenticity: LACMA's Korean Exhibition Faces Backlash
Jul 5, 2024
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1 minutes read
LACMA is under fire after Korean art experts declared several paintings in its “Korean Treasures” exhibition as forgeries, leading to the cancellation of the catalogue and raising questions about the museum's vetting process.
Artist Portraits
Carla Sá Fernandes, colorful and spontaneous paintings
Nov 3, 2021
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1 minutes read
Carla Sa Fernandes is an artist who affirms an obvious taste for light, colors, warm and sunny.
Artist Portraits
Sasha Sokolova, I’ve worked across various media
Jul 12, 2023
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7 minutes read
"My grandfather and the support of my family. Many artists don't have that and I was lucky to be born in artistic family"...
Art History
The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism
Jan 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
"Here the boy, exhausted by the exertions of the hunt and the heat, came to lie down, attracted by the beauty of the place and the spring, but, as he tries to quench his thirst, another thirst arises: enraptured in posing to drink from the image he sees reflected, he falls in love with a chimera"...
Art News
Police in Brazil discover a stolen painting worth nearly €50 million under a bed
Aug 11, 2022
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3 minutes read
Artwork discovered during a police raid on the home of an alleged con artist involved in a heist based on bogus predictions of a phony clairvoyant.
Art History
Orange in art
Jul 20, 2022
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7 minutes read
The colour orange has been present in art history since the earliest civilisations. In fact, in ancient Egypt, artists used to use an orange mineral pigment, called realgar, for tomb paintings...
Art News
At Coachella, architectural installations overshadow top musical artists
Apr 16, 2024
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2 minutes read
At this year's Coachella, a standout architectural-art installation called "Monarchs: A House in Six Parts" captivates attendees with its innovative design by Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic. This towering structure, combining 3D-printed concrete and robotically shaped plywood, offers both a visual spectacle and a practical refuge from the desert sun.
Art News
Artmajeur magazine N ° 18 Summer 2021
Jul 5, 2021
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1 minutes read
Contents of this issue:Irina LaubeCity lightsNap and relaxationMaria susarenkoIsland hopping
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Cristian Matei: art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom
Nov 4, 2023
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10 minutes read
"I believe that art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom."...
Art History
The Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh
Jul 2, 2023
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9 minutes read
The charm of Provence can be described in words, in poems, sometimes in music, as well as through the silent, but certainly impactful and highly expressive, medium of painting, aimed at tinging the colors of a land kissed by the sun...
Art History
Painting: the faces of the moon
Oct 31, 2023
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9 minutes read
Once the sun goes to sleep, returning every night to the same bed, he feels the absence of the woman he will never meet, the moon, who, waking up in her place, leaves, besides the messy sheets, a strong absence...
Art History
Top 8 Relaxing Artworks to Make You Feel Better
Mar 26, 2021
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7 minutes read
Do you tend to succumb to panic? Are you worried about the current situation? Don't worry, you're not alone. And today, we're going to relax by enjoying the most laid-back masterpieces in art history. Sit back, relax your muscles, let go: well, that urgent email can wait, right?
Art History
What are the most popular flowers in the history of art?
Sep 10, 2024
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9 minutes read
Artmajeur artists continue to explore and reinterpret natural elements--lily pads, roses, sunflowers, lilacs and poppies--inviting you to discover how nature has remained an inexhaustible source of inspiration and wonder for the fine arts...
Art History
Art on the balcony: "simple" and "complex" works
Nov 21, 2023
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9 minutes read
Perhaps even those who avidly enjoy the sun, which comes to illuminate the balcony of their home every day, remain unaware of the historical origins of this of window fitted with a parapet, conceived with both decorative and practical function...
Art History
The Hat of Francisco Goya
Jan 13, 2024
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8 minutes read
Definition of a hat: A piece of clothing intended to cover the head partially or fully, either for embellishment or protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. It is also commonly used to cover baldness or to hide unwashed hair (said with irony)...
Invest in Art
All the Tips to take care of your Art Collection
Apr 23, 2021
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6 minutes read
Whether you choose to buy art as an investment or to satisfy your aesthetic quest, it's important to take special care in the conservation of your artworks to avoid damage due to time or irreversible mistakes. Today, we give you some essential tips to cherish your precious art collection.
Art News
Art Basel and UBS Celebrate 30 Years with Landmark Art Events
Jun 13, 2024
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2 minutes read
Art Basel and UBS are celebrating their 30th anniversary with significant events, including a public commission by artist Petrit Halilaj and exhibitions showcasing their deep involvement in the arts. However, the celebrations are marred by protests over UBS's fossil-fuel investments, prompting both Art Basel and UBS to reaffirm their commitment to sustainability.
Art News
Freedom of expression put to the test in Hong Kong with a major LGBTQ+ exhibition
Mar 13, 2023
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4 minutes read
Even though censorship is getting worse in the city, only one piece has been taken off the show so far.
Lifestyle
Were "Nike sneakers" found on a 17th century painting?
May 23, 2023
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2 minutes read
A mother and daughter couldn't help but notice what looks like Nike trainers in a picture at the National Portrait Gallery. This has brought the painting a lot of attention.
Art News
Former Art Institute of Chicago Payroll Chief Jailed for Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement
Nov 23, 2023
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2 minutes read
Michael Maurello, the former payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago, has been sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling $2.3 million over 13 years. Despite the large sum stolen, the museum confirmed the theft did not significantly impact its operations and plans to recover the funds through insurance.
Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...
Lifestyle
Learn about this incredible, previously unknown detail of Munch's Scream
Sep 27, 2022
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2 minutes read
An infrared photograph of the artwork revealed a previously unknown inscription by the artist.
Lifestyle
Discover original paintings and photos that sublime Ireland!
May 14, 2020
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2 minutes read
From Dublin to Connemara, from Londonderry to Cork, Ireland is an island with special colors.