Art News
Kanye West owes nearly $150,000 in rent to a Miami art space
Oct 31, 2022
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A new civil complaint says that Kanye West owes more than $100,000 in rent to a Miami art space.
Art News
2024 Venice Biennale Unites 331 Artists Under 'Foreigners Everywhere' Theme
Feb 1, 2024
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The 2024 Venice Biennale, themed "Foreigners Everywhere," will feature 331 artists, exploring themes of identity, nationality, and belonging from April 20 to November 24. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, this edition emphasizes diverse narratives, from contemporary to historical, highlighting the nuanced experiences of being a foreigner in today's interconnected world.
Art History
Art quiz: guess the art technique!
Feb 8, 2023
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9 minutes read
Every time we read a book about art, go to a museum, exhibition or gallery, we can admire, live or on paper, a varying number of works of art, which is always accompanied by the name of the author, the title of the work, the year of execution, the technique, the measurements and the place of preservation...
Art History
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Mar 3, 2023
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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
Decoding “Strangers Everywhere”: Artmajeur artists interpret the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024
May 14, 2024
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Artmajeur artists creatively engage with the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024, representing art movements as diverse as Outsider Art, Queer Art, Folk Art, and narratives against racism...
Art News
National Treasure: Napoleon's Suicide Pistols Auctioned for $1.84 Million
Jul 10, 2024
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Two pistols once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, which he nearly used for suicide, were sold at auction for €1.69 million ($1.84 million) in France after being declared national treasures, highlighting their historical and cultural significance.
Art News
A Chinese vase estimated at 2000 euros has sold for more than 9 million euros
Oct 6, 2022
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A Chinese vase sells for a crazy $9 million, which is almost 4,000 times the $2,000 price estimate.
Artist Portraits
Aurélia Cheret, inspiration comes from everywhere
May 31, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I think it's always been part of my daily life. As a child, I saw my mother draw, paint. My sister was part of a photo club. My father-in-law is a drummer, my uncle a guitarist. For my part, I did dance."
Art History
The bust: comparing stories
Oct 16, 2022
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8 minutes read
Although the bust originated in Hellenistic Greece and reached its peak popularity in the ancient Roman world, it has undergone interpretative variations throughout the centuries, re-presenting itself even in contemporary times, a time when, thanks to the latest technology, it has also taken shape in a 3-D version...
Art History
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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21 minutes read
The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.
Art History
The 13 Essential Artists of Impressionism
Aug 27, 2021
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17 minutes read
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.