Artist Portraits
Benjamin Shine: Sculpting Light and Form with Tulle
Aug 9, 2024
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4 minutes read
Benjamin Shine is a contemporary British artist known for his innovative use of tulle fabric to create intricate, ethereal portraits and sculptures. His work explores themes of light, form, and the interplay between material and immaterial, often blurring the lines between painting and sculpture.
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Infinite Accumulation: Kusama’s New Artwork in London
Aug 20, 2024
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1 minutes read
Yayoi Kusama's Infinite Accumulation (2024) at London's Liverpool Street Station, her largest and first permanent public artwork in the UK, is a 100-meter-long sculpture that uses her signature polka dots to reflect the city's diverse population and social fabric.
Artist Portraits
Babatunde Bakare: drawing makes me express myself
Apr 30, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I have really loved drawing right from my little age, it is something that, and I found joy doing it, the major event that triggers this journey started in my primary school I was the best art students among my peers and even I do usually help some of my teacher in drawing on the chalk board."...
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When Contemporary Art wraps the Arc de Triomphe
Aug 19, 2021
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5 minutes read
It was the dream of a couple like no other: on September 18, a real piece of the French heritage will get a second ephemeral skin. For two weeks, Parisians and tourists will be able to rediscover this symbol of history draped in silver blue and tied with red ropes.
Art History
The Girl with a Pearl Earring
Apr 25, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous oil painting made around 1665 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. This work depicts an anonymous young girl wearing a pear-shaped bead and a dark blue turban, illuminated by light coming from the left. She is considered one of the most famous masterpieces of Western art and is often referred to as "The Mona Lisa of the North".
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Frieze Los Angeles: Bridging Local Talent and International Art Scenes
Feb 29, 2024
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1 minutes read
Frieze Los Angeles, now in its fifth year, emphasizes the integration of local artists and galleries while expanding its international reach, showcasing around 95 exhibitors. The fair nurtures a dynamic art scene through its Focus sector and public art initiatives, reinforcing Los Angeles' position as a key cultural hub.
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Vatican's Missing Bernini Manuscript Recovered in Sting Operation, Suspect Arrested
Jun 12, 2024
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1 minutes read
Vatican authorities have arrested former employee Alfio Maria Daniele Pergolizzi for attempting to sell a stolen 17th-century manuscript by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, following a sting operation where he received a €120,000 check from Mauro Gambetti. Pergolizzi, currently detained on charges of attempted extortion, is awaiting a decision on indictment by Alessandro Diddi, promoter of justice for the Church.
Art History
Is it possible to compare Banksy with "more traditional" art?
Jan 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
Banksy, an underground artist originally from the Bristol, UK scene, has been spreading his politicized, subversive and daring graffiti since the 1990s, although, only since 2005, has media interest become aware of the value of his point of view, made extremely fascinating also by the willingness of the "controversy artist" himself to conceal his identity, an action that seems to us to conform to the most natural attitude of superheroes...
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Benjamin Vautier (1935-2024): Celebrating the Playful Poet of Fluxus
Jun 10, 2024
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2 minutes read
The art world mourns Benjamin Vautier, known as Ben, a key figure in the Fluxus movement who passed away on June 5 at 88, shortly after his wife's death. Celebrated for his whimsical and profound text-based artworks, Ben left an indelible mark on French culture and art, blending humor, satire, and reflection, and inspiring generations with his belief that "everything is art."
Artist Portraits
Olga Afanasiadi, attention to static and changing aspects of nature
Feb 12, 2022
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5 minutes read
Olga Afanasiadi's art is characterized by a key theme: the transfer of impressions from nature to the abstract pictorial plane...
Art History
A work, a story: Christian Girault, "The only difference between me and the surrealists is that I am a surrealist"
Sep 14, 2015
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2 minutes read
It was in 1995 that Christian Girault visited the south of Bolivia where the desert landscapes are sometimes mind-blowing. He didn't know it at the time, but part of these deserts is called the Dali Desert, due to the improbable shapes of its rocks, reminiscent of elements from Salvador's paintings.
Artist Portraits
Olga Selezneva, art that celebrates the love for life
Feb 4, 2022
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6 minutes read
Inspired by the artist's love for music, life and our planet, Olga Selezneva's art manages to capture the most concrete and fascinating associations of the reality around us...
Artist Portraits
Valerie Le Meur Interview
Apr 23, 2018
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2 minutes read
It's a great way to show off your work, get feedback from the public, and sell your work!
Lifestyle
Dior's Parisian Runway Shines with Isabella Ducrot's Textile Artistry
Jan 26, 2024
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2 minutes read
Isabella Ducrot, a renowned textile artist, brought her unique fabric art to Dior's latest Paris fashion show. Her collaboration with Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri added a touch of historical textile elegance to the contemporary runway.
Art History
Graphic arts: woodcut, lithography and serigraphy
Jan 12, 2022
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7 minutes read
With the term graphic art we indicate the works, which artists create through the use of printing techniques, such as woodcut, lithography and screen printing. Many of the great masters of the past have experimented with these proceedings, such as, for example, Andrea Mantegna, Albrecht Dürer, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Keith Haring...
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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7 minutes read
Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
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A badly preserved copy of the Salvator Mundi, sold for a million euros, could be worth more!
Jan 26, 2023
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3 minutes read
Indeed, the painting could be older, even for some a painting by the master.
Artist Portraits
Sophie Delpy, art that reflects on differences and inequalities in the world
Feb 7, 2022
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3 minutes read
Sophie Delpy is a self-taught artist who has found her own artistic path, creating a very personal work that combines strength, humanity and questioning....
Lifestyle
DISCOVER THE ARTISTS - STOPOVER IN FRENCH BRITTANY
Mar 29, 2020
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2 minutes read
Prefecture of the Brittany region, the city of Rennes and the department of Ille-et-Vilaine are located in the west of France and bring together more than 600 artists on Artmajeur. Here is a non-exhaustive overview of Bretillian creation.
Art History
Viva Magenta: the color of 2023
Jan 1, 2023
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9 minutes read
it is important to refer to the statements made by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, who justifies the choice of Viva Magenta 18-1750, as the color of 2023, because, this hue, rooted in nature, since it is descended from the red family, turns out to be extremely vigorous, vital, expressive, courageous, exuberant, joyful, optimistic and rebellious, that is, capable of encouraging experimentation, inclusion and unrestrained self-expression...
Artist Portraits
Thia Path, art as a constantly evolving journey
Dec 11, 2021
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9 minutes read
Thia Path, artist and architect, was indelibly marked by the artistic research of Mark Rothko, to such an extent that his works represent the fragments of a constantly evolving journey ...
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.
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The Big Frieze London Contemporary Art Mass is back and we're all excited!
Oct 14, 2021
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5 minutes read
Frieze London & Frieze Masters from October 13 to 17, 2021 in London. Check out the highlights of Frieze London 2021, which will return to Regent's Park with a focus on technology.
Art History
Why does the Annunciation continue to inspire artists who go so far as to desecrate it?
Nov 9, 2021
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5 minutes read
The Annunciation of the Virgin, Christmas theme par excellence, is explored through the comparison of two great Annunciations in the Italian tradition: that of Simone Martini and that of Giorgio de Chirico's brother, Alberto Savinio.
Art History
Top 10: Still Life
Dec 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Let's get straight to the point: when you read about still life on the web, you'll be able to find examples from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. They are characterized by the predominant depiction of inanimate subjects, both natural and artificial...
Artist Portraits
Marie-Blanche Bayon, precise drawings and smooth surfaces
Dec 26, 2021
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5 minutes read
Marie-Blanche Bayon's paintings are made unique by their smooth surfaces, on which, covered with carefully polished marble dust, precise drawings and gradations of light and color stand out ...
Artist Portraits
Carole Carpier, I grew up surrounded by artists
Sep 30, 2023
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5 minutes read
"Since my youngest age, I have grown up surrounded by amateur artists: photographers, sculptors, painters, musicians, actors."...
Art History
Hinamatsuri: Tradition, Art, and Symbolism in Japanese Culture
May 30, 2024
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13 minutes read
Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival or Girls' Day, is a traditional Japanese celebration dedicated to the well-being and happiness of young girls. It is represented in art through various mediums such as paintings, photography, dolls, calligraphy, and poetry, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and conveying cultural significance through symbols and imagery.
Artist Portraits
Tales Frey, I have always had multiple interests
Aug 5, 2023
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12 minutes read
As a child, I received very significant influences from the family environment. My mother is a Physical Education teacher, so the focus on everything related to the body in my artistic practice came from her without a doubt...
Art History
How did Impressionism represent spring?
Mar 20, 2022
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6 minutes read
The landscapes of impressionists wanted to capture the changes of time, such as, for example, those brought by the succession of seasons, in order to maximize the natural and atmospheric peculiarities. Example of what we said can be the painting dedicated to springtime by Claude Monet, Springtime of 1886...
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...
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How to Take Great Photos of your Artworks?
Feb 26, 2021
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6 minutes read
Throughout this article, we will therefore answer a seemingly simple yet rather complex question: How do I get quality images of my artwork?
Art History
Artistic Interpretations of Magha Puja
May 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Magha Puja, a revered festival among Theravāda Buddhists, originated from a historic gathering between the Buddha and his disciples, emphasizing core principles of the faith. Instituted by King Rama IV in 1851, it symbolizes communal harmony and spiritual urgency, inspiring contemporary art and reaffirming its relevance in the modern world.
Art History
Celebrating Spring: Exploring the Artistry of Vasant Panchami
May 15, 2024
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6 minutes read
Vasant Panchami, celebrated on the fifth day of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar, marks the transition from winter to spring. Central to the festival is the worship of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, with devotees adorning yellow attire symbolizing knowledge and auspiciousness. Rituals include ceremonial baths of Saraswati's idol and elaborate pujas seeking blessings for academic success and artistic endeavors.
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
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.
Artist Portraits
Exploring Geopolitics and Memory: The Art of Francis Alÿs
Sep 3, 2024
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6 minutes read
Francis Alÿs, a Belgian-born artist based in Mexico City, has become a pivotal figure in contemporary art, known for his multidisciplinary work that explores urban tensions, geopolitics, and the intersection of politics and poetics through painting, performance, and storytelling.