Art History
The art of "ruins": yesterday and today
Mar 29, 2023
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8 minutes read
Find a safe, quiet and peaceful place, sit on the ground with your knees resting in front of you, your hands and arms relaxed, and imagine...
Lifestyle
Professionals: how to choose the right work of art?
Apr 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
On the occasion of May Day, which is dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers around the world, it is possible to open a thematic food for thought aimed at bringing out how the aesthetics of an office can influence productivity, mood and professional identity...
Art History
Pop art that narrates the genre of the portrait
Oct 26, 2022
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8 minutes read
In order to narrate how Pop art interpreted portraiture, a genre with remote origins dating back even to ancient Egypt, it is possible to refer to the work of three iconic masters of the movement, namely Andy Warhol, Richard Hamilton and Yayoi Kusama...
Art History
Outsider art: a controversial movement
Jun 29, 2022
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7 minutes read
"True art is where no one expects it, where no one thinks about it or utters its name. Art is above all vision, and vision, many times, has nothing in common with intelligence nor with the logic of ideas"...
Invest in Art
4 promising painters: An analysis for art investors
Mar 19, 2024
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10 minutes read
Discovering the vast collection of artworks on Artmajeur is a fascinating experience, an endless journey through the countless facets of human creativity. But it's easy to get lost in this wealth of talent, isn't it? ...
Art History
Iconic beauty: the depiction of Venus in the history of art
Nov 30, 2021
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7 minutes read
Beauty is an abstract concept, which has often come to life in the works of the greatest artists of all time, but without finding a single form of representation. In fact, the idea of beauty is changeable, since it is subject to the changes of the historical, cultural, economic and social context in which artists found themselves operating. This can be exemplified by the evolution that, over the centuries, has undergone the representation of the goddess of love, Venus...
Art History
The color silver in art: from Verrocchio to Jeff Koons
Nov 9, 2022
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8 minutes read
Taking a purely chromatic point of view, silver represents a shiny gray-metallic color, found in nature through the observation of silver fish, silver birch trees, and the metal from which it inherited its very name...
Artist Portraits
Natasha Yankelevich: From an early age I was immersed in art
Nov 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
"From an early age I was immersed in art: from the age of 4 I took a course at the Academy of Arts, then at an art school, and got a higher education in graphic design. After I completed my studies, I had a strong feeling that I did not want to immerse myself in applied handwork - painting, graphic techniques and other forms of artistic expression that require a complex technical process."...
Lifestyle
Kanye West: music, fashion, and art
Sep 29, 2023
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14 minutes read
Ye (born Kanye Omari West; June 8, 1977) stands as an American luminary in the realms of rap, vocals, songcraft, music production, and the world of fashion. Hailing from Atlanta but nurtured by the vibrant streets of Chicago...
Art History
Art that celebrates beach life
Jun 8, 2022
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7 minutes read
It is surely impossible to list and describe all the many works, including painting, photography, and performance, that have immortalized beach life and, consequently, also the changes in the sea motions and customs of bathers over time. Nonetheless, John Constable's Brighton Beach (1824) and Edvard Munch's Man at the Bath (1916) are certainly noteworthy, though oftentimes little known...
Art News
MoMA Revolutionizes Art with Public's Creation and Co-Ownership of NFTs
Nov 28, 2023
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3 minutes read
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has launched "MoMA Postcard," a program blending traditional mail art with modern blockchain technology, allowing the public to create and co-own NFTs in 15-person groups. This initiative, part of MoMA's exploration of web3 technologies, encourages communal creativity and co-ownership, emphasizing collaboration over financial speculation.
Art History
Art and Tradition: Exploring Seijin No Hi Through Creative Perspectives
Jun 3, 2024
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7 minutes read
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan, rooted in ancient ceremonies like Genpuku, remains a significant cultural tradition on the second Monday of January, symbolizing the transition to adulthood and reflecting Japan's societal values. Contemporary artworks further enrich the dialogue surrounding Seijin no Hi and its cultural relevance in modern Japan.
Art History
Shepard Fairey: Art for Social Change
Jul 5, 2024
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14 minutes read
Shepard Fairey, aka "Obey," revolutionized urban art with his impactful and engaged works, tackling themes of social justice and anti-consumerism. Through his mixed media and international collaborations, he continues to prove that art can be a powerful vehicle for social and cultural change.
Artist Portraits
Victor Vasarely: The Grandfather of Op Art and His Lasting Legacy
Jul 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
Victor Vasarely, a Hungarian-French artist born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, is celebrated as a pioneer and leader in the Op Art movement, known for his innovative use of optical illusions and geometric abstraction, with notable works like Zebra (1937) and a legacy that continues to inspire contemporary art.
Art News
Expansion work allows the creation of a rare work of land art!
Jul 6, 2023
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2 minutes read
The outdoor installation was first considered in 2003, but it was not built until the Italian artist reached the age of 90.
Artist Portraits
Igor Gadreaud, precursor of ecological art
May 18, 2022
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6 minutes read
Igor Gadreaud's art identifies in the slightest waste, or insignificant object, a form to be exploited, a function to be used or diverted...
Art History
Cherry Blossom Celebration: Capturing Hanami Through Art and Tradition
May 21, 2024
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10 minutes read
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing, celebrated annually during the blooming season in spring. In art, Hanami is represented through various mediums such as poetry, painting, and photography, capturing the beauty and symbolism of cherry blossoms and reflecting on themes of impermanence and the appreciation of fleeting moments.
Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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10 minutes read
Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Artist Portraits
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.
Art History
The Trees in Art History
Oct 17, 2023
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8 minutes read
We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...
Artist Portraits
Art as Experience: Bruno Munari's Journey
Jun 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
Bruno Munari (1907-1998), a pivotal figure in 20th-century art and design from Milan, Italy, integrated painting, sculpture, film, and industrial design with literature, poetry, and educational methods, influenced by modernism and futurism, emphasizing tactile and kinesthetic learning while challenging artistic conventions with his iconic Useless Machines series, leaving a lasting legacy in global exhibitions and art markets.
Artist Portraits
Richard Orlinski: Redefining Contemporary Art with Vibrant Sculptures
Jul 3, 2024
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6 minutes read
Richard Orlinski, born in 1966, is a leading figure in contemporary art known for vibrant sculptures influenced by pop culture, featuring animals symbolizing power and freedom, exhibited globally and collected widely, despite legal challenges, shaping modern art with innovative craftsmanship and a profound cultural impact.
Artist Portraits
Andrea La Martina: my passion for visual art
Jan 24, 2024
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15 minutes read
"My artistic inspiration arose from the intersection of my career as a computer programming consultant and my passion for visual art. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the limitless possibilities that technology offers in the field of creative expression."...
Art History
Cubism: from its origins to contemporary art
Jul 6, 2022
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7 minutes read
«The fact that for a long time Cubism has not been understood and that even today there are people who cannot see anything in it means nothing. I do not read English, an English book is a blank book to me. This does not mean that the English language does not exist. Why should I blame anyone but myself if I cannot understand what I know nothing about?»...
Art History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
Art History
Sculpture and painting: Modigliani and African art
Nov 2, 2022
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8 minutes read
Many great masters in the history of art have expressed their views on reality by experimenting, both pictorial and sculptural art, just like Pablo Picasso, Umberto Boccioni, Max Ernst, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró and others...
Lifestyle
Silvio Berlusconi: 24,000 works of art
Sep 19, 2023
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9 minutes read
Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away at the age of 86 on June 12, 2023, possessed an extensive and remarkable art collection comprising an astounding 24,000 pieces...
Art History
Do you know which animals have been most depicted in the history of art?
Aug 6, 2024
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12 minutes read
Are you an animal lover and would like to know all about it? Do you no longer sleep at night because you are also an art lover and long to find out more about the connection between animals and creative disciplines? Then hold on to the arms of your couch, because in this place all the questions that plague your heart will be answered...
Artist Portraits
Luigi Veronesi: An Exploration of Geometric Abstraction and Modern Art
Jul 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
Luigi Veronesi, an influential figure in the realm of geometric abstraction, masterfully combined art with mathematics, music, and photography to create a unique visual language...
Artist Portraits
Yanosky, the art of finding answers to the curiosities of life
Jan 22, 2022
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4 minutes read
Yanosky, self-taught French artist, produces works characterized by a desire to respond to life's curiosities through artistic creation ...
Art History
Contemporary art AGAINST the canons of feminine beauty
Mar 8, 2022
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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?
Artist Portraits
Stanislav Bojankov, art as an intimate and intuitive personal journey
Jan 5, 2022
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5 minutes read
The art of the Bulgarian painter Stanislav Bojankov, inspired by nature, human relations, culture, history and the different forms of artistic communication, aims to express an intimate and personal vital path...
Art History
The Art of Sukkot and its Cultural Evolution
Apr 18, 2024
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7 minutes read
Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, is a tradition-rich Jewish celebration, where temporary sukkahs and the four species symbolize dependence on and gratitude to God for protection and harvests. Sukkot art, through illustrations, installations and digital works, serves not only to educate but also to strengthen cultural identity by interpreting these ancestral themes in a modern and inclusive way.
Art History
Threads of Tradition: Obon's Influence on Contemporary Art
Jun 4, 2024
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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.
Art History
Art and fashion: what happens when two creative worlds meet?
Apr 3, 2022
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5 minutes read
Often only the way in which the fashion world has welcomed and acquired timeless artists and masterpieces has been highlighted. In reality, however, these two worlds have influenced each other, as demonstrated by the latest trends in contemporary art...
Art History
The desert between land art, painting and sculpture
Nov 6, 2022
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7 minutes read
The desert topical has been told through the point of view of land art, a contemporary art form that originated in the United States during the 1960s, which abandoned the boundaries of the traditional pictorial and sculptural medium...