Art News
Sotheby's staged a special event in Las Vegas for Steve Wynn's Picasso collection, selling 11 lots for $109 million
Nov 3, 2021
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Former casino boss Steve Wynn's Picasso collection sells for $109 million. Sotheby's held a special event in Las Vegas for the sale. Top lot by far was a 1938 portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Femme au béret rouge-orange. Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (1962) achieved $2.1 million, more than four times its $500,000 high estimate.
Art History
Architecture captured by art
Aug 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
The marriage of painting and architecture is very ancient, so much so that it is possible to see Italian frescoes dating as far back as the first century B.C., aimed at imitating the marble columns of buildings...
Artist Portraits
Michel Haas: The Art of Transcending Tradition
Aug 6, 2024
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6 minutes read
Michel Haas was a French painter, engraver, and illustrator known for his innovative approach to art, focusing on the materiality of his medium and capturing the transient beauty of everyday life. His work gained recognition from major galleries and collectors, marking a significant impact on contemporary art.
Art History
The Italian landscape in art history
Dec 17, 2021
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7 minutes read
Many famous works of art, executed between the Middle Ages and the 16th century, depicted the Italian landscape, just like the masterpieces of Giotto, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Antonello da Messina, Giorgione, Titian, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci. Despite this, this pictorial genre has been configured independently, within the Western art, only from the seventeenth century...
Art History
The Lantern Festival's Influence on Art
May 23, 2024
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8 minutes read
Explore the evolution of the Lantern Festival through contemporary art, witnessing a fusion of ancient customs with modern creativity. From innovative lantern designs to large-scale public installations and international collaborations, discover how this age-old celebration continues to shine brightly in the world of art.
Lifestyle
Solita Cohen: Art is a family passion
Jan 11, 2024
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6 minutes read
Art enthusiast Solita Cohen fondly recalls the enduring influence of her parents, Sadie and Simy Cohen, in sparking her interest in art during her childhood in Caracas, Venezuela...
Lifestyle
Patricia de Cisneros and Gustavo Cisneros: Featured in the prestigious Top 200 list of art collectors
Dec 6, 2023
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8 minutes read
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and Gustavo A. Cisneros, prominent figures in the international business conglomerate, embarked on their art collecting journey in 1970...
Art History
Pollution in art: Turner, Monet and Boccioni "forerunners" of environmental art
Feb 5, 2023
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9 minutes read
The nineteenth- and twentieth-century reality, as told by artists, who, like Turner, Monet and Boccioni, documented, without any pretense of ecological denunciation, worthy of the more contemporary Environmental Art, Land Art and Ecological Art...
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...
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The art collection of Alain Delon is going to be sold at auction
Jun 1, 2023
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3 minutes read
The collection of the French star of "The Leopard" could bring as much as €5 million at Bonhams in Paris.
Artist Portraits
Rufino Tamayo: A Modernist Pioneer in Mexican Art
Jul 2, 2024
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11 minutes read
Rufino Tamayo, a visionary in Mexican modernist art, celebrated for blending indigenous motifs with modern sensibilities, exemplifies his cultural resonance through vibrant canvases like Nacimiento de nuestra nacionalidad and El día y la noche, while his legacy extends through cultural institutions and national recognition.
Art History
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Mar 3, 2023
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10 minutes read
Henri-Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa, better known as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, was born on November 24, 1864 in Albi. He comes from a family of the oldest provincial nobility. On September 9, 1901, he died at the Malromé estate in Gironde, owned by his mother.
Art History
The history of Belgian art: from Flemish painting to the present day
Oct 5, 2022
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8 minutes read
To tell how the art of Belgium has exerted its influence within the history of Western art, the description of its best-known masterpieces, exemplifying those revolutionary stylistic features, which have indelibly marked the peculiarities of the most popular forms of figurative expression of all times, could suffice...
Art History
The Dance Class by Edgar Degas
May 23, 2023
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7 minutes read
"The Dance Class" (1874) by Edgar Degas is a renowned painting that captures the elegance and motion of ballet dancers in a dance studio, showcasing Degas' meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach to composition. Through fluid brushstrokes and a unique perspective, Degas invites viewers to glimpse into the world of ballet training, portraying a captivating scene of dedication and grace.
Artist Portraits
Auguste Renoir, an impressionist fascinated by the human
May 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement. He is best known for his portraits, genre scenes and nudes, characterized by a vivid and luminous color palette as well as a fluid, gestural touch.
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Fernando Botero, Renowned Artist Whose Curvaceous Creations Revolutionized Latin American Art, Passes Away at the Age of 91
Sep 19, 2023
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"Fernando Botero, the celebrated Colombian artist renowned for his globally recognized canvases adorned with plump, high-society individuals, and whose work paved the way for numerous Latin American artists, has passed away at the age of 91."
Artist Portraits
Zao Wou-Ki: a pivotal figure in mid-century art
Jul 25, 2024
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13 minutes read
Zao Wou-Ki, originally Zhao Wou-Ki, is a pivotal figure in mid-century art, renowned for blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions.His abstract, gestural style quickly gained acclaim, revitalizing abstraction post-World War II by addressing the era's emotional and harsh realities....
Lifestyle
François Pinault: an eminent figure among art connoisseurs
Sep 26, 2023
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9 minutes read
François Pinault, born on August 21, 1936, is a French tycoon in the world of business. He is renowned as the founder of the opulent conglomerate Kering and the investment holding entity Artémis...
Artist Portraits
Arman: The Evolution of Everyday Objects in Art
Jul 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Arman (1928-2005) was a pivotal contemporary artist known for his innovative use of everyday objects in his works, which evolved from capturing object traces in his early career to creating renowned Accumulations and deconstructed/recomposed pieces, significantly contributing to 20th-century art by redefining the boundaries of materiality and form.
Artist Portraits
Erró: A Life in Color and Collage
Aug 6, 2024
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7 minutes read
Erró, born Guðmundur Guðmundsson on July 19, 1932, in Iceland, is a celebrated painter and printmaker known for his role in the narrative figuration movement, his integration of surrealism and pop art, and his extensive international exhibition history.
Art History
Art that turns you to stone: depictions of the Medusa
Oct 23, 2022
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From an art-historical point of view, the oldest depictions of Medusa date back to the 8th century B.C., when, on the roofs of Greek and Etruscan temples, her monstrous figure was used as an antefix in order to control and protect sacred buildings...
Artist Portraits
Victor Vasarely: The Grandfather of Op Art and His Lasting Legacy
Jul 29, 2024
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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 History
Georges Seurat
May 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was a French painter and the pioneer of the Neo-Impressionist technique, commonly known as Pointillism or Divisionism. Seurat's most famous work is "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which is considered a masterpiece of Pointillism.
Art History
Diego Velázquez
Apr 20, 2023
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9 minutes read
Diego Velázquez was a Spanish painter who lived from 1599 to 1660. He is considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Western art and is best known for his portraits of the Spanish royal family...
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Henri Cartier-Bresson, the art of capturing the decisive moment
Jul 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Henri Cartier-Bresson was an iconic French photographer of the 20th century, a pioneer of photojournalism and a master of the decisive moment, capturing fleeting and meaningful moments with a unique artistic sensibility.
Artist Portraits
The Colorful World of Pierre Ambrogiani
Aug 14, 2024
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7 minutes read
Pierre Ambrogiani (1907-1985) was a renowned French painter, engraver, and sculptor known for his vibrant, cubist-fauvist depictions of Mediterranean landscapes and rural life, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world with over 1,500 works.
Lifestyle
Eduardo Costantini: A deep passion for Latin American art and culture
Dec 4, 2023
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Eduardo F. Costantini develop a deep passion for advancing Latin American art and culture, stands at the age of 76. He is not only recognized for his significant contributions to real estate but also as the visionary behind the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (abbreviated as MALBA), which is supported by the foundation bearing his name...
Art History
The 13 Essential Artists of Impressionism
Aug 27, 2021
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Without them, Impressionism would never have existed. With them, classical art took an unexpected turn. Artmajeur looks back at 13 painters who left their mark on art history with the thrilling stroke of their brush.
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Robert Combas and the Free Figuration Movement
Jul 11, 2024
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10 minutes read
Robert Combas, born May 25, 1957, in Lyon, co-founded the free figuration movement with Hervé Di Rosa. Known for his bold, graphic style blending comics, pop culture, and personal mythology, Combas is celebrated as a leading contemporary artist in France.
Art History
Family portraits
Dec 21, 2021
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At this time of year-end, full of important holidays, family gatherings follow each other convulsively. In this regard, many of the greatest masters in the history of art, such as, for example, Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco Goya, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Egon Schiele, have immortalized, through the most varied feelings, such scenes of daily life...
Art History
Snow in Flemish Painting
Dec 19, 2023
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Flemish masters such as Jacob Grimmer, influenced by the art of Bruegel the Elder, painted snowy landscapes with skaters and hunters...
Art History
Top 10 Must-See Artists of the Month!
Jul 30, 2024
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The Artmajeur curators, despite the summer heat, continue to work with great zeal for their most important cause: spreading art around the world! By reviewing sales results and clicks on the website, they have created three extraordinary collections that bring together the works of the most popular, trendy, best-selling and most sought-after artists of the moment....
Artist Portraits
Evelyne Sie, I have always loved to draw
Aug 12, 2023
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I have always loved to draw, and that since my childhood. As a child, I drew the characters from "Mickey's newspaper" then, as a teenager, the models for perfume advertisements...
Artist Portraits
Gérard Garouste: An Exploration of the French Painter
Aug 8, 2024
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8 minutes read
Gérard Garouste is a renowned French painter and sculptor, celebrated for his unique approach that blends classical themes with contemporary expression. His production is deeply rooted in mythology, literature, and cultural history, often presenting a rich tapestry of allegorical and fantastical imagery...
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
Art History
Summer on Canvas: The 10 Seascapes Not to Be Missed
Jul 2, 2024
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Our selection of famous seascapes, performed by some of the best-known masters of all time, is precisely designed to see you on a lounger or in front of the fan dreaming of the sound of the ocean...