Art News
Artists fight hunger in India by drawing plates
Oct 14, 2021
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'The Plated Project' has created 20 limited-edition art plates during the lockdown. Each plate sponsors 250 meals for migrant workers and their families. Each plate conveys a different message about society, people, and the ties that bind us to the earth.
Art News
Netherlands ready to spend $ 198m on Rothschild-owned Rembrandt self-portrait
Dec 13, 2021
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The Netherlands is willing to spend $198 million to permanently return a Rembrandt Self-Portrait to the Netherlands. Since 1844, the picture has belonged to the French Rothschild family. The purchase has not yet been completed because the Dutch government is awaiting parliament approval.
Art News
30,000 Artworks, Poetry, and Books head to the Moon for Perpetual Preservation
Jul 31, 2023
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A pioneering project, the Lunar Codex, is sending a digitized collection of art, poetry, and books to the moon, permanently installed via unmanned rockets, showcasing the creative endeavors of 30,000 artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers from 157 countries.
Art News
Sudden Closure of Prominent Art Schools Leaves Students in Disarray!
Sep 28, 2023
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3 minutes read
Prominent Art Institutes in the US Close Abruptly, Leaving 1,700 Students Uncertain about Their Academic Futures. Financial Struggles and Ownership Changes Over a Decade Culminate in Unexpected Closure.
Art History
Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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24 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, and passing away on May 2, 1519, was an extraordinary Italian polymath of the High Renaissance...
Art News
Judge Rules Against Restitution Claim for Picasso’s ‘Woman Ironing’
Jun 19, 2024
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Pablo Picasso’s 1904 painting Woman Ironing will remain with the Guggenheim Foundation after a Manhattan Supreme Court dismissed a restitution lawsuit, citing the failure to prove "actionable duress." The lawsuit, filed by Thomas Bennigson, argued that Karl Adler was forced to sell the painting in 1938 due to Nazi persecution, but the court found no specific evidence of coercion.
Art News
Brauer Museum Closes Doors as Valparaiso University Plans Art Sale
Jun 28, 2024
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Valparaiso University in Indiana closed its Brauer Museum of Art and dismissed director Jonathan Canning amid a controversy over selling valuable artworks to address financial deficits. The proposed sale of three key pieces, including Georgia O’Keeffe’s Rust Red Hills, faced backlash and a lawsuit, with the university defending the decision due to high security costs and financial burdens.
Art News
Self-portrait of Frida Kahlo could fetch over $ 30 million at auction and be the most expensive work of a female artist to ever sell
Sep 24, 2021
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A Frida Kahlo self-portrait will be auctioned in November. Sotheby's estimates it could fetch over $30 million. It would be the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold. The canvas was completed in 1949, five years before Kahlo's death. The painting will go on display in Hong Kong and London before making its way to New York later this month.
Art News
A work by Banksy, torn from the wall by the owner of the building
Nov 18, 2021
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A Banksy painting has been pulled out of a wall in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. The artwork was removed intentionally and consensually by the property owner. Locals are dissatisfied with the art's move to an as-yet-unidentified place.
Art News
The streaming platform ITsART will bring audiences back in ITALY by offering access to art shows and performances through a new 'Netflix culture'.
Nov 29, 2021
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ITsART, backed by the Italian ministry of culture, launched on November 23. The platform's library has around 1,275 titles separated into three categories. It is currently available in 26 countries throughout Europe before expanding to the U.S. and China next year. Some titles are available for free with advertisements, while others are pay-per-view.
Lifestyle
Burning Man's latest metal cat sculpture has found a permanent home
Oct 12, 2022
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Western North Carolina is the permanent home of a cat sculpture created on the other side of the country. The giant metal cat traveled to one of the mountain communities and brought encouraging words with it.
Art News
Sarah Księska artwork worth $20,000 stolen during Frieze London
Oct 19, 2022
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During Frieze London, someone stole a painting from a group show at the New York gallery Ramiken Crucible.
Art News
Man's Daring Climb on National Gallery's Roof Sends Shockwaves
Aug 24, 2023
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A distressed man's rooftop climb at the National Gallery in London triggered a police incident, causing evacuations and disruptions. After an overnight ordeal, authorities detained the man under the mental health act, prompting the gallery's reopening and an ongoing investigation.
Art News
The first Frieze Los Angeles since the start of the pandemic debuts at a new location in Beverly Hills
Feb 18, 2022
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To make this year's festival a success, organizers and exhibitors are counting on "pent-up passion."
Art News
Artmajeur.com No Longer Permits Crawlers to Conduct AI Machine Learning (Protecting Artists' Creative Rights)
Mar 15, 2023
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Protecting Artists' Creative Rights: Artmajeur has decided to disallow crawlers from conducting machine learning on our website to protect the intellectual property and creative rights of artists. The decision was made to prevent crawlers from stealing artists' images and other content for commercial purposes without their permission. Artmajeur is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for artists to share their work and connect with others in the art community.
Art News
Madonna's provocative new post to pay tribute to Keith Haring
Dec 6, 2021
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Madonna paid tribute to the late artist Keith Haring on Instagram. The 63-year-old entertainer dressed in a white robe with bright graphic designs by Haring in a few new photos'. Here is a Beautiful Truth/ART and Friendships Never Die!'
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16 climate activists were detained at the MoMA while protesting Henry Kravis's donation
Sep 20, 2023
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The Museum of Modern Art in New York City was the most recent establishment to come under attack by environmentalists on Friday. The protesters wanted to draw attention to a board member's sponsorship from a company whose husband invested in fossil fuel ventures...
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 History
Picasso: the Blue Period and the Rose Period compared
Sep 20, 2023
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It is undisputed, Picasso is one of the best-known artists in the world, so much so that I refuse to even introduce him, in order to avoid obvious repetitions, which would turn the noses of the most knowledgeable art experts...
Artist Portraits
Anne Geddes: Capturing the magic of early childhood through the lens
Jul 12, 2023
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Anne Geddes is a renowned photographer whose poetic images captivate the world, highlighting the beauty and innocence of early childhood. Her unique artistic work and her philanthropic commitment make Anne Geddes an inspiring figure, having left her mark on the photography industry and raised awareness of children's rights.
Art History
Setsubun: Celebrating Tradition through Art
Jun 6, 2024
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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.
Art History
Between painting and drawing: the "borderline" art of marker, pastel, and ballpoint pen
May 21, 2024
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In the vast landscape of artistic techniques, some challenge traditional categories by positioning themselves between painting and drawing. The marker, pastel, and ballpoint pen exemplify this fusion, blending elements of both disciplines...
Art History
Ansel Adams
Jul 20, 2023
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Ansel Easton Adams, born on February 20, 1902, and passed away on April 22, 1984, was a renowned American photographer and conservationist...
Art News
2024 Paris Olympics Posters Stir Controversy Among Conservatives
Mar 7, 2024
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The official posters for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, released by France and created by Ugo Gattoni, have sparked controversy among conservatives due to missing traditional symbols like the Christian cross and French flags. Critics accuse the designs of distorting French history, while the organizing committee and Gattoni defend the artwork as a light-hearted, surrealist representation of Paris.
Art News
Nude Renaissance Art in School Sparks Controversy and Strike in France
Dec 14, 2023
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A French school faced controversy and a resulting staff strike due to the display of a 17th-century nude Renaissance painting by Giuseppe Cesari, causing discomfort among students. The incident, which led to the intervention of France's Minister of Education and echoes a similar controversy in Florida earlier in the year, sparked a debate about the display of nude art in educational settings.
Art News
Lisa Schiff, the art consultant accused of fraud, would have ended her activities
May 17, 2023
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The outspoken advisor seems to have shut down and can't be reached because she is accused of cheating collectors out of money she made from selling an Adrian Ghenie picture.
Art News
80 years after being sold under Nazi occupation, a painting by Kandinsky returns to his heirs
Aug 30, 2021
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Amsterdam has announced that it will return the 1909 painting of Wassily Kandinsky, which hangs in the Stedelijk Museum, to the heirs and descendants of Emanuel Lewenstein (a Jewish sewing-machine trader).
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Famous artist Anish Kapoor is selling one of London's most impressive residences for $ 26 million
Sep 23, 2021
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Anish Kapoor's London home in central London is for sale for £ 19million, or nearly $ 26million. The iconic Georgian-style house was acquired by Kapoor in 2009 for around $ 5 million.
Artist Portraits
Arduino Rossi, a painting that reveals emotions
Jan 1, 2022
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Arduino Rossi's painting is characterized by the use of warm and cold, light and dark colors, bringing to life a very personal style halfway between geometric and abstract, aimed at expressing the emotions and feelings of the artist. ...
Art News
Contemporary Art in Boom: Trends and Records of 2023
Feb 2, 2024
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In 2023, the art market, despite an uncertain global context, maintains its strength with historic sales and a vibrant collector dynamic, particularly in contemporary art where transactions are reaching record levels.
Art History
The Desperate Man by Gustave Courbet
May 10, 2023
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Gustave Courbet is regarded as the founder and primary proponent of French Realism, a style of painting that aimed to accurately represent reality without embellishment...
Artist Portraits
Carolina Vis, movements and very fine lines
Aug 17, 2022
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For more than 40 years, Carolina Vis has been creating paintings, sculptures, concrete tables and much more, using materials in an adventurous way...
Art History
Taxi: a brake between history and painting
Oct 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
The subject in question concerns taxis, specifically those in the city of New York. It is possible to approach the subject by revealing the history of these particular automobiles...
Art History
Landscape of Illusion
Oct 31, 2023
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8 minutes read
When we have the time to daydream a bit with our minds, I mean, on those rare occasions when we are not working, not in the company of people, or not glued to compulsive and intrusive electronic devices filled with images or videos...
Art History
The most popular Hungarian artists
Feb 20, 2024
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Most historians believe that the Hungarian people emerged around 895 AD under the leadership of Prince Árpád, a time when their earliest forms of artistic expression also developed...
Lifestyle
Robbie Williams: from collecting to making art
Aug 11, 2023
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Renowned singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and his close companion and creative collaborator, Ed Godrich, have dedicated the past five years to crafting authentic art in tandem...