Artist Portraits
Jérôme Royer, artistic freedom
Apr 30, 2022
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4 minutes read
The gestures that generate Jérôme Royer's paintings, derived from the martial arts, are part of a creative impulse in which the artist plays with unpredictability...
Artist Portraits
Simonida Djordjevic, freedom of expression
Oct 19, 2022
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7 minutes read
At first, Simonida Djordjevic painted on wooden panels, where she made the drawing with a paste she made herself, and I painted with oil...
Art News
Winners "In complete freedom" contest
May 25, 2015
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1 minutes read
LIST OF WINNERS OF THE BIG COMPETITION ORGANIZED BY Artmajeur and Beauxarts
Artist Portraits
Elisabeth Laplante, the freedom of abstraction
May 14, 2022
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8 minutes read
Surrealist practice taught Elisabeth Laplante to let go. This peculiarity did not leave the artist when, later, his work evolved towards abstraction...
Artist Portraits
Sergio Capuzzimati, art as freedom of expression
Aug 13, 2022
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6 minutes read
According to photographer Sergio Capuzzimati, art is freedom, freedom to do what one feels inside and express it without constraints of any kind. It was precisely the need to externalize such interiority that prompted the artist to approach the medium of photography, to give voice to the extreme creativity that animates his inner world...
Artist Portraits
Olena Bratiychuk Linse: Painting is a feeling of freedom
Feb 27, 2024
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7 minutes read
"Curiosity was and is the most important basis for my artistic creation. I have tried different techniques and various motifs. It was a years-long journey. Initially, I experimented with mural painting, icon painting, and fresco painting."...
Artist Portraits
Gabriel Cristian Matei: art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom
Nov 4, 2023
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10 minutes read
"I believe that art symbolically represent the territory of absolute freedom."...
Art News
Freedom of expression put to the test in Hong Kong with a major LGBTQ+ exhibition
Mar 13, 2023
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4 minutes read
Even though censorship is getting worse in the city, only one piece has been taken off the show so far.
Art News
Indiana University Cancels Palestinian Artist's Exhibit, Stirring Controversy
Jan 11, 2024
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2 minutes read
Indiana University canceled an exhibition of Palestinian artist Samia Halaby, citing safety concerns. The decision sparked a debate over academic freedom and political expression.
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Italian Minister Backs Israel's Inclusion at Venice Biennale
Feb 28, 2024
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2 minutes read
Italy's Culture Minister affirmed Israel's participation in the Venice Biennale, countering a protest by artists. The minister criticized the protest and emphasized culture as a means of dialogue and freedom.
Lifestyle
Artist JR supports Iranian women with an art installation in New York
Dec 7, 2022
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3 minutes read
Hundreds of people gathered on Roosevelt Island in New York City on Sunday to bring to life an art installation that showed solidarity with the women in Iran who are leading the uprising. Chants of "Woman, Life, Freedom" could be heard all around the island.
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A massive mural on a California dam may be removed if legal protections are not obtained
May 2, 2022
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3 minutes read
The 80,000-square-foot 'Bicentennial Freedom Mural' had been designated for removal due to lead levels in the paint used to create it and its deteriorating condition.
Artist Portraits
OMA refuses to be locked in a style
Dec 2, 2021
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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.
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Artists and Curators Rally Behind Palais de Tokyo Amid Criticisms of 'Wokeism'
May 14, 2024
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2 minutes read
Nearly 200 artists, curators, and critics have supported the Palais de Tokyo after a patron denounced the museum for a Palestine-related exhibition, claiming it promoted "wokeism." The support came through an open letter published in Le Monde, emphasizing the importance of freedom for cultural institutions to engage in the exchange of ideas.
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French Culture Minister Advocates for Stricter Laws Against Art Activism
Jun 4, 2024
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2 minutes read
The defacement of Monet's painting by a Riposte Alimentaire activist prompted Culture Minister Rachida Dati to advocate for tougher laws against such vandalism. This incident has reignited debates about the boundaries of protest and artistic expression in France, raising questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and upholding freedom of expression.
Artist Portraits
Ambre Kalène, one does not become an artist, one is or one is not
Sep 2, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I think you don't become an artist, you either are or you aren't. Then, the circumstances of life give you, or not, the freedom to create works to exhibit. I've always been drawing. "
Artist Portraits
Hu/Lie, seeks differentiation
Jan 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Hu/Lie was completely fascinated by the culture of skateboarding and hip-hop in the 1990s. He saw in it a lifestyle made up of freedom, self-transcendence, transgression and creativity...
Art History
Hanukkah: Artistic Celebrations of the Festival of Lights
Mar 14, 2024
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10 minutes read
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. In contemporary art, Hanukkah often serves as a theme exploring identity, tradition, and resilience through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations.
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1,000+ Artists Boycott Bristol's Arnolfini Over Palestinian Censorship Row
Dec 15, 2023
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2 minutes read
Over 1,000 artists, including prominent figures like Ben Rivers and Brian Eno, have boycotted Bristol's Arnolfini Centre, accusing it of censoring Palestinian culture by cancelling events from the Palestine Film Festival. The artists demand a commitment to freedom of expression from Arnolfini's leadership and have pledged not to engage with the Centre until changes are made.
Artist Portraits
Ruben Cukier, the impact of Salvador Dalì
Apr 5, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The exposure to Dalí's works at the age of 5 produced a before and after in my consciousness. The fascination with Dali's images opened the doors of freedom for me, even though I had already discovered the possibility of communicating through drawing".
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Riina Sirel, art as a channel of emotions
Dec 20, 2022
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3 minutes read
For Riina Sirel art has always been a way to channel her emotions—not a means to an end, but the end in itself. Art is liberation, her internal quest for freedom in a monotonous world. As such, she doesn't approach it in any particular way, she just put her feelings on paper.
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German Photography Biennale Cancelled Over Antisemitism Row
Nov 27, 2023
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2 minutes read
The Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie in Germany was cancelled following antisemitic allegations against curator Shahidul Alam's social media posts. The controversy, including comparisons of Israeli actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, led to a breakdown in trust and the event's future is now uncertain.
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German Museum Scraps Candice Breitz Show Over Gaza Remarks
Nov 29, 2023
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2 minutes read
A German museum canceled a 2024 exhibition by artist Candice Breitz due to her controversial statements about the violence in Gaza. Breitz criticized the decision, highlighting a trend in Germany of quick judgments and accusations of antisemitism without due process.
Art History
The different histories of Expressionism
Aug 3, 2022
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7 minutes read
«Never was there an era more ravaged by despair, horror, death. Never has more sepulchral silence reigned over the world. Never has man been smaller. Never has he been more restless. Never has joy been more absent, and freedom more dead. And here is howling despair: man cries out for his soul, a single cry of anguish rises from our time. Art, too, screams in the darkness, calls for rescue, invokes the spirit: it is Expressionism».
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After five years of building, the new Istanbul Modern Museum is finally open
May 4, 2023
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3 minutes read
Before important elections, a major new modern art space designed by Renzo Piano opens.
Artist Portraits
Ioana Baltan, inspired by simple elements of day-to-day life
May 17, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The first thing that comes to my mind is a movie about Caravaggio that I saw when I was about 13 years old. At that time I used to love old masters' works. I remember finding that movie very inspiring and I think I felt for the first time that art is a field of freedom"...
Artist Portraits
Donatella Marroni Interview
Apr 12, 2019
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1 minutes read
The visibility you get is very important. My contacts were all foreign.
Artist Portraits
Primo Canepari Interview
Apr 14, 2017
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1 minutes read
I was glad to see that my first sale, was made with a buyer from Colombia.
Art News
Iranian Photographer Strikes Gold Again with Captivating Black Beauty Portraits!
Aug 17, 2023
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1 minutes read
Iranian photographer Forough Yavari clinches second victory in International Portrait Photographer of the Year with gold-accented portraits celebrating Black beauty. Her evocative series fuses Langston Hughes' poetry with her own heritage, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.
Lifestyle
This artist creates strange collages!
Jun 21, 2023
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1 minutes read
Selftasy makes strange collages with pictures of cats and more
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The largest portrait of Picasso in the world by Dario Gambarin
Apr 11, 2023
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1 minutes read
Dario Gambarin has used a tractor to create portraits of the most famous people in the world and a portrait inspired by Picasso's self-portrait from 1907.
Artist Portraits
André Colpin Interview
Dec 10, 2016
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2 minutes read
Artmajeur opens up the art market and brings creators closer to art lovers
Artist Portraits
Isabelle Pelletane, the passion for color
Nov 18, 2021
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1 minutes read
Isabelle Pelletane paints in series with a visible physical commitment that the artist puts into her work.
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Kazuhiro Higashi, shapes and colors
Nov 25, 2021
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1 minutes read
Each work of Kazuhiro Higashi shows that the artist is in search of an endlessly renewed harmony. He has no precise technique. Sometimes he just starts off with images that spring to mind.
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Singapore Street Art Under Fire: A Debate on Artistic Expression
Jun 26, 2024
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2 minutes read
A government order to modify a mural in Singapore's Chinatown, depicting a Samsui woman with a lit cigarette, has sparked a debate on street art censorship and public policy. Artist Sean Dunston defended his work, highlighting historical accuracy and challenging conventional portrayals, which led to a broader discussion on the balance between artistic expression and regulatory control in Singapore.
Art History
The dream of flying
May 4, 2022
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7 minutes read
Human beings, creatures indelibly linked to the terrestrial kingdom, have long been intrigued and inspired by the ability of birds to fly, an ability that has allowed them to enjoy both full freedom of action and movement, and the observation of new perspectives on the world. This peculiarity has made birds an extremely interesting subject also in the historical and artistic field...