Art History
Digital art: history, current affairs and critical viewpoint
Sep 18, 2022
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7 minutes read
"Art is any form of activity of man as a reproof or exaltation of his inventive talent and expressive capacity." The aforementioned peculiarities also undoubtedly belong to the flair of digital art, despite the fact that, all too often, it has been criticized because, compared to more traditional artistic expressions, it uses technological tools, which, according to the most skeptical, facilitate the realization of artifacts...
Art History
Digital art: the art of the third millennium?
Mar 28, 2017
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3 minutes read
Unskilled by purists, swearing by the use of pencils, paints and physical media and looking with a dim view of the technical assistance of a machine, digital creation suffers from a lack of recognition.
Art News
Hundreds of artists against controversially funded digital art exhibition
May 11, 2023
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3 minutes read
Hundreds of artists are upset that a controversial data firm paid for a digital art show in Germany.
Artist Portraits
Krista Kim: Pioneering Digital Art and the Techism Movement
Jul 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Krista Kim is a contemporary digital artist and founder of the Techism movement, which advocates for the integration of art and technology to promote digital humanism. With a keen interest in both digital and physical realms, she developed her distinctive technique, utilizing a variety of media such as digital software, light, video, glass, and plexiglass.
Art News
Andy Warhol's Digital Art: The Rediscovery of a Debbie Harry Portrait
Aug 1, 2024
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2 minutes read
A long-lost portrait of Blondie singer Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol, created in 1985 on an Amiga 1000 computer during a Commodore promotional event, has resurfaced in Delaware, along with a signed disk containing ten digital images, and is now planned for a private sale by Jeff Bruette, who has privately displayed the artwork for nearly 40 years.
Art News
Yuga Labs Acquires NFT Competitor Proof, Expanding Its Digital Art and Web3 Portfolio
Feb 20, 2024
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2 minutes read
Yuga Labs, known for the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Proof, the creator of the Moonbirds NFT collection. This acquisition not only includes Proof's artistic assets and team but also signifies Yuga Labs' commitment to enriching its presence in the digital art and web3 spaces.
Art News
Neon offers NFTs in New York available from vending machines
Jun 15, 2022
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3 minutes read
With a $3 million seed, Neon debuts an online NFT marketplace and a physical vending machine in New York City, selling digital art to anyone with a credit or debit card.
Art History
AI: as of today, is painting dead?
Jul 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
Do you remember when the French painter born in 1797 Paul Delaroche, faced with the rise of the photographic medium, declared: as of today, painting is dead?...
Art News
Twist: AI Art Copyright Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn!
Aug 22, 2023
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2 minutes read
AI art's copyright debate continues as a recent ruling denies copyright for AI-generated images, leaving questions about its future implications. The evolving landscape of AI art and its copyright challenges remain subjects of ongoing legal and artistic scrutiny.
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."...
Lifestyle
Never seen ! The line between fiction and reality blurs
Dec 31, 2021
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1 minutes read
A digital artist blurs the line between reality and fiction. Martijn Schrijver's works combine nature, animals, and humans. He uses Photoshop to create strange compositions that appear to be out of a dream.
Art News
Paris, the new capital of NFT
Oct 25, 2022
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2 minutes read
Benoit Couty and Thuy-Tien Vo grew up around paintings and art books, so they decided to focus on this thriving ecosystem.
Art News
According to Bloomberg, NFTs are nothing more than a Ponzi scheme
Oct 26, 2022
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4 minutes read
Bloomberg's long article about crypto calls NFTs nothing but a Ponzi scheme.
Artist Portraits
Ahmed Alozade, digital painting
Jan 15, 2022
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4 minutes read
Ahmed Alozade's digital painting is characterized by elements of artistic style, creativity, emotion and imagination. This work is inspired by the world of feelings, the observation of reality, artistic and scientific information and the personal aesthetic taste of the artist ...
Invest in Art
The renewal of the portrait: exceptional portraits to discover urgently!
Mar 22, 2020
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2 minutes read
Long official practice, the portrait has gradually fallen into oblivion. As it evolves, the portrait becomes less and less academic and opens up to new forms and styles of art such as digital art or street art.
Art History
Pandas in Chinese Art
Dec 26, 2023
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7 minutes read
The panda is an endemic bear species of China, typically inhabiting the mountain ranges located in the central part of the country, specifically in the province of Sichuan. This gentle giant has always been adored by the Chinese people...
Art History
Mosaic: history, techniques, and contemporary examples
Jan 6, 2024
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7 minutes read
The history of mosaic art begins with the earliest civilizations, such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and the people of the Minoan-Mycenaean region, who used this technique to adorn their buildings, sarcophagi, and floors...
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What place should be given to works of art generated by AI?
Apr 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
The legitimacy, copyright and value of AI works spark debate. Artmajeur, as an artistic marketplace, approaches these issues with pragmatism, seeking to balance innovation and creators' rights while promoting artistic diversity.
Art News
Death of Charles Csuri, the precursor of computer art
Mar 9, 2022
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4 minutes read
Charles Csuri died on Sunday at the age of 99. He was a professor of art education and computer science at Ohio State University. Historians dubbed him the "father of computer art" in several works.
Art News
Will artificial intelligence replace artists after winning a competition?
Sep 2, 2022
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2 minutes read
After winning an award at the State Fair, AI-made art goes viral.
Pop Culture
AI artist mixes renaissance clothes with Nike streetwear
Nov 28, 2022
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3 minutes read
Str4ngeThing is an artist and creator who works with artificial intelligence. He imagines modern NIKE clothing as digital art from the Renaissance. His art collection is called "WR0ng ER4".
Art News
A naive artist presenting one of her NFT works at the Carrousel du Louvre, thought she was going to exhibit at the Louvre Museum!
Mar 14, 2023
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3 minutes read
Ms. Silver, who was recently represented by agency WME, was invited to exhibit her works at Paris Blockchain Week, which is held at the Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping center near the Louvre.
Art History
Top 10: Portraits of Hip Hop Singers
Jul 30, 2023
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15 minutes read
Before I start with my selection of portraits, depicting some of the best Hip hop singers ever, I would like to briefly highlight how this latest form of musical expression has, since its inception, influenced multiple aspects of society, including, both the world of art, fashion and visual culture more generally...
Art News
Shocking revelation about Warren Buffet's artist granddaughter!
Sep 26, 2023
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3 minutes read
The granddaughter of investment genius Warren Buffett, artist Nicole Buffett, was estranged from the family fortune despite fond childhood memories. However, a recent connection through NFTs might herald a revival in their relationship.
Lifestyle
Artmajeur Magazine available on the Cafeyn digital newsstand
Jun 3, 2024
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1 minutes read
Cafeyn, an innovative digital press kiosk, has enriched its offering by integrating Artmajeur magazine, a crucial resource for contemporary art enthusiasts, allowing online and offline access to the latest trends and works of art. This collaboration provides a flexible and in-depth reading experience, allowing users to discover current and archived articles, and follow developments in the art world.
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: SPEEDY GRAPHITO
May 3, 2023
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3 minutes read
As a pioneer of street art in France, Speedy Graphito played a key role in the evolution of this art form by being among the first actors of the movement. His influence and fame have made him a major artist on the contemporary art scene.
Art News
Moco Museum Brings Contemporary Art Icons to London’s Marble Arch
Aug 14, 2024
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1 minutes read
Moco Museum has softly launched its new London location at Marble Arch, offering Instagram-friendly exhibitions featuring works by iconic artists like Jeff Koons and Jean-Michel Basquiat, ahead of its official inauguration on September 10, with a significant £15 million investment and an aim to attract 300,000 visitors in its first year.
Artist Portraits
Sarai David Interview
Sep 2, 2020
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1 minutes read
So I sold several paintings in person, and photos via the site!
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
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All you need to know about NFTs
Apr 16, 2021
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7 minutes read
If you're here, it's probably because, like us, you're very intrigued by these stories of NFT, crypto-art and blockchain. These complicated terms are full of wealth and curiosities, so don't panic: we'll explain.
Art History
Blending Tradition and Modernity: Vesak's Artistic Exploration of Symbolism
May 6, 2024
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10 minutes read
Vesak is a significant Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Artistic representations of Vesak commonly utilize traditional symbols like the Bodhi tree, lotus flower, and Buddha statues, invoking themes of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual awakening.
Art History
Munch's Scream: yesterday and today
Jun 14, 2023
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8 minutes read
Let's face it, art history books in which, in order to talk about the figurative evolution of a particular country, a tedious succession of names, definitions and dates are listed, turn out to be rather sterile in terms of learning...
Invest in Art
How ART NFTs, Crypto art and digital assets are emerging as a new market
Jul 3, 2022
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4 minutes read
Despite their extraordinary volatility, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a relatively recent phenomenon on the art world that has garnered considerable interest for some time. The renowned auction house Christie's sold a digital painting for $70 million. Another well-known auction house, Sotheby's, sold a digital-only work of art for $11 million. NFTs are increasingly widespread in a variety of industries.
Art History
Dragons Everywhere!
Feb 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
As we will illustrate later, according to the Chinese calendar, 2024 is the year of the dragon, a 12-month time span during which zodiac signs will be more or less benefited by the presence of this animal...
Art News
Jim Carrey releases a second NFT
Aug 10, 2022
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2 minutes read
Jim Carrey's NFT journey goes on with the release of his second NFT. Goon in Moonlight, Jim Carrey's second NFT, is being sold on SuperRare.
Sell Art
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing image editing
Aug 4, 2023
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5 minutes read
AI is revolutionizing image editing by enhancing quality, efficiency, and creativity. It's making professional editing accessible to all through tools like image upscaling, automating complex tasks, and opening new artistic possibilities. AI blends technology and art, shaping the future of digital imaging.