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Irina Laube, these incessant variations of colors

Nov 12, 2021

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Artist Irina Laube, from Novosibirsk, Russian from West Siberia, produced these vast landscapes in her studio in Germany. The whole gives the impression of grandiose spaces, in canvases of modest dimensions.

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Brent Wadden: Weaving Modernism into the Threads of Craft

Apr 7, 2025

8 minutes read

Brent Wadden creates abstract woven works that merge painting, design, craft, and folk art. By mounting his handwoven textiles on canvas, he blurs the boundaries between craft and painting. His use of repetition through warp and weft welcomes imperfections and variations, highlighting subtle disruptions in line, color, and form...

Art History

The bust: comparing stories

Oct 16, 2022

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Although the bust originated in Hellenistic Greece and reached its peak popularity in the ancient Roman world, it has undergone interpretative variations throughout the centuries, re-presenting itself even in contemporary times, a time when, thanks to the latest technology, it has also taken shape in a 3-D version...

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Artmajeur magazine N ° 17 Spring 2021

Apr 5, 2021

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Contents of this issue:Sam dougadosBicyclesIt's springRegis GomezEtretat

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Rémy Tassou, an incentive for selective sorting

Nov 16, 2021

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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 ...

Art History

Setsubun: Celebrating Tradition through Art

Jun 6, 2024

7 minutes read

Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival marking the day before the beginning of spring, rooted in ancient Chinese customs introduced to Japan in the 8th century. It involves various rituals aimed at expelling evil spirits and inviting good fortune, such as bean-throwing and eating ehōmaki, with its themes and symbols inspiring contemporary art that highlights the festival's enduring cultural significance.

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Magritte: a masterpiece sold for $121.2 million

Nov 20, 2024

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René Magritte set a new auction record at Christie's, where his work "The Empire of Lights" sold for $121.2 million , surpassing his previous record of $78.95 million.

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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.

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Alain Bouillot, gives a second life to forgotten and discarded elements

Nov 30, 2021

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Alain Bouillot is an artist who gives a second life to forgotten, discarded elements. He denounces junk food, the invasion of waste and warns of the consequences on the environment!

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Celebrating Spring: Exploring the Artistry of Vasant Panchami

May 15, 2024

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Vasant Panchami, celebrated on the fifth day of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar, marks the transition from winter to spring. Central to the festival is the worship of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, with devotees adorning yellow attire symbolizing knowledge and auspiciousness. Rituals include ceremonial baths of Saraswati's idol and elaborate pujas seeking blessings for academic success and artistic endeavors.

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Urgent call for help: Louvre faces restoration challenges and overtourism

Jan 24, 2025

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The Louvre, facing record overtourism and structural problems, requires a major renovation estimated at €500 million to protect its works and improve the visitor experience. While measures such as limiting visitors to 30,000 per day have been taken, urgent funding and sustainable solutions are needed to preserve this global cultural icon.

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Horst Antes

Jun 11, 2023

10 minutes read

Horst Antes, born on October 28, 1936, in Heppenheim, Germany, is a renowned German artist and sculptor...

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Michelangelo's three 'pietas' came together for the first time in history

Feb 24, 2022

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Michelangelo's 'Pieta' is regarded as one of the most beautiful depictions of maternal mourning in the world. The original "Bandini" will be on display at the Tuscan museum, alongside casts from the Vatican Museums' "Pietas" and "Rondanini"

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Why are some artists famous and others not? The reason discovered by scientists

Sep 15, 2021

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A research team has found the key to what they refer to as “hot streaks,” or periods of intense and successful artistic creativity, according to a report. The article highlights the fact that Jackson Pollock's time working on his drip paintings lasted for four years, during which he had both extraordinary productivity and artistic accomplishment.

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

Dec 3, 2022

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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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Julian Opie, Renowned Minimalist and Pop Art Visionary

Feb 10, 2025

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Julian Opie is a British contemporary artist known for his distinctive minimalist style, which simplifies figures, portraits, and landscapes into bold lines and flat colors. His work, influenced by pop art and digital technology, spans paintings, sculptures, and LED installations, with pieces in major museums like Tate, MoMA, and the National Portrait Gallery.

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Top 10: Abstract Paintings

Dec 16, 2023

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Just to provide the reader with a "when" and "where": abstract art, an avant-garde art movement, was born in the early 20th century in Germany, spreading to various regions of the country that were quite distant from each other, where...

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Surrealist Art References in Squid Game

Oct 8, 2021

7 minutes read

The new South Korean series that beats all the audience records on Netflix is full of details of all kinds and is skilfully inspired by surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali or MC Escher: short overview of the artistic references hidden in the series. Spoilers Warning!

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: LUC PEIRE

May 16, 2023

8 minutes read

Luc Peire's "Hoef M65" silkscreen print holds both artistic and historical significance. The limited edition of 75 copies, plus the numbered copies from A to Z with 6 off-the-shelf copies, was published by the Dobbelhoef Gallery in Kessel specifically for the 1979/4 S exhibition in Kessel.

Art History

All crazy for Christmas: Warhol, Dalì and Picasso

Dec 23, 2022

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When one thinks of Christmas, especially within the narrative of art history, it is impossible to disassociate oneself from the image of the most classic iconography related to the nativity, which, embodied by the representation of the holy family inside a makeshift shelter, has been skillfully rendered by celebrated masterpieces of Western figurativism, traceable to the example drawn from figurative investigation by masters such as Giotto, Ghirlandaio and Giorgione...

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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: ANDY WARHOL

May 5, 2023

9 minutes read

Andy Warhol's work is a social critique of the industrial mass-production of supermarket products. He reproduced images of Campbell's soup cans in serial modules, which became a recurring theme in his art...

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Brother X, constantly innovating

May 10, 2023

4 minutes read

"I have been involved in art for over 30 years. At age 24, I had my first exhibition at a time when I was still working on painting, pencil drawings and abstract art..."

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N Nathan, eye-catching art!

Jun 15, 2022

4 minutes read

N Nathan is a versatile and self-taught artist who, depending on the project he is working on, experiments with different artistic techniques in order to capture the viewer's attention...

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Benjamin Shine: Sculpting Light and Form with Tulle

Aug 9, 2024

4 minutes read

Benjamin Shine is a contemporary British artist known for his innovative use of tulle fabric to create intricate, ethereal portraits and sculptures. His work explores themes of light, form, and the interplay between material and immaterial, often blurring the lines between painting and sculpture.

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Luciano Basile: A Personal Interpretation of Post-Impressionism

Feb 6, 2025

4 minutes read

Luciano Basile, a contemporary Italian painter, roots his art in the great tradition of Post-Impressionism, reinterpreting its principles with a personal and distinctive style. Through a painting technique characterized by vibrant brushstrokes and luminous colors, Basile brings to life works that convey emotion, warmth, and a sense of universal intimacy...

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Anastasiia Alokhina: When classic beauty meets contemporary elegance

Mar 11, 2025

4 minutes read

Anastasiia Alokhina creates floral works of rare finesse, combining the pictorial tradition of the great masters with a subtle modernity. Her luminous and emotive painting captivates with its technical refinement and the serenity it inspires.

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M. Chat: The Grinning Cat That Took the World by Storm

Aug 9, 2024

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M. Chat is a French street artist known for his signature cartoonish cat characters, which he began creating in the early 2000s. His vibrant and playful artworks appear on urban surfaces around the world, making a distinctive mark on the street art scene.

Let's get straight to the point: when you read about still life on the web, you'll be able to find examples from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. They are characterized by the predominant depiction of inanimate subjects, both natural and artificial...

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Damien Hirst: Artistic Innovations and Conceptual Masterpieces

Jun 25, 2024

12 minutes read

Damien Hirst is a British artist known for his provocative and conceptually-driven artworks that explore themes of life, death, and the human condition. He gained international renown for his installations featuring preserved animals and his series of Spot Paintings, which challenge traditional notions of art and perception.

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Isabelle Lebret, the monochrome that reveals the geography of bodies

Nov 12, 2022

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The monochrome: The use of a single color, in gradation from shadow to light, in a way prolongs the experience with Isabelle Lebret's clay, because there is a parallel between her work and sculpture. ..

Art History

Sacred Creations: The Art of Ganesh Chaturthi

May 22, 2024

13 minutes read

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's most celebrated festivals, is as much a cultural spectacle as it is a religious devotion, marked by vibrant displays of artistry that capture the imagination of millions. The festival's artistic expressions are not merely decorative but serve as a medium for storytelling, community bonding, and cultural preservation...

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OMA refuses to be locked in a style

Dec 2, 2021

6 minutes read

OMA claims freedom, it is the basis of its artistic identity. She sees no point in doing the same thing over and over again, and obviously doing what others have already done.

Art History

Threads of Tradition: Obon's Influence on Contemporary Art

Jun 4, 2024

6 minutes read

Originating over 500 years ago, Obon blends ancient beliefs with Buddhist customs, becoming a major family reunion holiday in Japan. It's celebrated with vibrant festivities spanning three days, embodying themes of remembrance, gratitude, and community. Its influence extends to contemporary art, inspiring artists to reinterpret its themes, ensuring an enduring legacy.

Lifestyle

The Forgotten Olympics: Artistic Competitions from 1912 to 1948

Jul 30, 2024

6 minutes read

From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games uniquely featured artistic competitions in categories such as architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture, celebrating works inspired by sports, but these were discontinued in 1954 due to conflicts with the amateurism principle, though the Olympic spirit of integrating art and culture continues through various cultural programs.

Art History

Top 10: emerging artists

Mar 19, 2023

13 minutes read

An emerging artist is usually defined as one who is in the early stages of his or her career, that is, still in the throes of refining his or her style, while beginning to gain some critical recognition, at the same time trying to develop a well-known commercial representation...

Art History

Goddess Unveiled: Exploring the Artistic Depictions of Durga Puja

Apr 25, 2024

14 minutes read

Exploring the diverse representations of Durga Puja in art, from traditional to modern interpretations, reveals the festival's enduring significance as a source of inspiration for artists and a reflection of cultural identity. Through intricate paintings, sculptures, and innovative installations, artists celebrate Durga Puja's rich mythology and collective ethos, bridging tradition with innovation to captivate audiences and provoke thought on pressing societal issues.

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