Lifestyle
Lenny Kravitz: Music, Fashion, Art, and Design
Sep 5, 2023
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7 minutes read
Lenny Kravitz, a celebrated American musician famous for his eclectic music and unique style, is not only a music icon but also a passionate art collector and designer.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Matta: Bridging Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism
Jul 17, 2024
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8 minutes read
Roberto Matta, born in 1911 in Santiago, Chile, became a pivotal figure in 20th-century art through his mastery of abstract expressionism and surrealism, transitioning from architecture to painting and earning international acclaim for his innovative techniques and profound exploration of cosmic themes, influencing artists globally until his death in 2002.
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New artists to discover and follow - March 2020
Mar 24, 2020
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2 minutes read
NEW ARTISTS TO DISCOVER AND FOLLOW, Week of March 9 to 20, 2020
Art News
The art collection of Barbara Walters is set to be auctioned
Oct 31, 2023
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4 minutes read
The esteemed newswoman, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 93, also boasted an inner circle that included luminaries such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones...
Artist Portraits
Karlijn Surminski, a story behind every artwork
Feb 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
Behind each of Karlijn Surminski's works is a story, told through the power of images, created by a painting rich in themes, subjects and points of view.
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Purchase of works of art on leasing: energize your work space by benefiting from financial advantages
Jan 13, 2024
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4 minutes read
Artmajeur, a pioneer in online art sales for 20 years, facilitates art leasing from 2000 euros. Connecting businesses to over 250,000 artists and galleries around the world, the service offers flexible contracts from 13 to 60 months, with the option to purchase forward. Take advantage of tax advantages while enriching your interior with art: Discover the elegance of art in your business with leasing purchase on Artmajeur!
Art History
Gismonda by Alfons Maria Mucha
May 25, 2023
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11 minutes read
Alfons Maria Mucha, internationally known as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who resided in Paris during the Art Nouveau era...
Artist Portraits
Alex Loskutov, computer collages
Oct 5, 2022
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5 minutes read
Alex Loskutov's figurative investigation, belonging to the computer collage pointillism style, is distinguished by the unprecedented technique resulting from the "assemblage" of car license plates or music albums...
Artist Portraits
Sophie Barut, the timelessness of bronze
May 7, 2022
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5 minutes read
Sophie Barut's sculptures, which mainly address themes related to family, children, fragility, disability and the acceptance of difference, exploit the timelessness of bronze...
Lifestyle
Kim Chang-il: First Korean on the World's Top 100 Collectors List
Jan 18, 2024
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5 minutes read
Kim Chang-il, a prominent figure in the Korean art scene, is an acclaimed art collector, gallerist, artist, and businessman. With a consistent presence on ARTnews top 200 list for nine years and acknowledged among the world's 100 top collectors by Art Review, he possesses one of the world's largest contemporary art collections.
Artist Portraits
Rupert Cefai, creating a conversation with the viewer
Aug 21, 2022
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6 minutes read
In Rupert Cefai's artistic creation process, simple everyday things, nature and human interaction in all its forms turn out to be decisive...
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Why do many interiors appear so cheap? How can it be remedied ?
Jul 20, 2023
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7 minutes read
Many interiors appear low-end due to a lack of attention to detail, excessive use of serial reproductions, and lack of character in the chosen works. To remedy this, it is essential to favor quality works, to opt for unique pieces and to pay particular attention to colors, dimensions and styles.
Artist Portraits
Maria&Vadim Lipovsky, A long search began
Jun 28, 2023
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6 minutes read
My name is Maria Lipovskaya. I was born and raised in a dynasty of architects, and I could not imagine any other destiny than to follow in the footsteps of my family...
Art History
Very Peri is the color of the year 2022
Jan 2, 2022
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7 minutes read
The Pantone Color Institute has declared Very Peri as the color of the year 2022! The most varied shades of this blue hue, infused with red and purple, have distinguished the colors of the main subjects, or details, of some masterpieces of art history...
Artist Portraits
Judith Riemer: In Search of Space for My Imagination
Jun 11, 2024
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8 minutes read
"My inspiration to create art and become an artist is the result of a variety of events and emotions. I grew up in a rural environment and spent my childhood playing outside in nature, exploring everything there was to discover. However, as an only child, I was often alone, and with my sensitivity and creative imagination, I often felt different from the other children."
Artist Portraits
Norris Yim, rich layers of abstract color
Jul 20, 2022
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7 minutes read
Norris Yim is a self-taught painter who has experimented with various artistic techniques throughout his career, as if on a journey of discovery...
Art History
The color silver in art: from Verrocchio to Jeff Koons
Nov 9, 2022
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8 minutes read
Taking a purely chromatic point of view, silver represents a shiny gray-metallic color, found in nature through the observation of silver fish, silver birch trees, and the metal from which it inherited its very name...
Art History
Masterpieces dressed in purple
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
There are three masterpieces in the history of art, placed between the pictorial and photographic worlds, aimed at immortalizing the same subject, staring confidently at the viewer, while wearing a detail, the coloring of which is the subject of the discussion at hand: purple...
Art History
Gustav Klimt
Mar 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was widely recognized as one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, known for his highly decorative and ornate style, use of gold leaf, and sensual subject matter. He was one of the leading figures of the Viennese Secession, a movement that sought to break away from traditional academic art and create a new, modern style.
Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams: Music, art, and Murakami!
Oct 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pharrell Williams is passionate about artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS and boasts an extensive art collection housed in his Miami penthouse...
Art History
All about abstraction: the tale of the artists of Artmajeur
May 7, 2024
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13 minutes read
Abstract art is a diverse and fascinating field, moving away from traditional forms to explore colors and shapes that connect deeply with the viewer. You can embark on a journey through the major abstract movements from the early 20th century to the present, illustrating it with the works of Artmajeur's artists...
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From Blueprints to Bytes: How Aruna A. Das Is Revolutionizing Urban Design with VR
Feb 12, 2022
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6 minutes read
Aruna A. Das, an urban designer at HOK, is revolutionizing urban design through the use of virtual reality (VR) to create immersive, 3D spaces. With a global education and expertise in sustainability, Das integrates concepts from the Japanese Metabolism movement into her innovative projects, aiming to reshape modern cities.
Artist Portraits
Rudi Cotroneo, absent protagonists
Mar 15, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Everything started with me when I saw in London in a museum store a book by the artist Richard Hamilton. It was the work "Interior IV"."
Lifestyle
The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?
Sep 12, 2024
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4 minutes read
Matte finishes provide a non-reflective, soft look, ideal for detailed artwork in brightly lit spaces, while glossy finishes offer a shiny, vibrant appearance, perfect for colorful, high-contrast pieces in dimly lit rooms. Choose based on lighting, artwork style, and desired visual effect.
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From Paris Streets to Global Art Scenes: The Story of Onemizer’s Art
Jul 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Onemizer is a contemporary French artist who brings the energy of street art into the gallery space, combining vibrant graffiti techniques with pop culture influences. His work explores themes of expression and social commentary through dynamic, colorful creations.
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Ronald Hunter: I have always cherished the desire to create a product that I could sell online
Mar 19, 2024
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9 minutes read
"My interest ranged from furniture and accessories to clothing, even to a lingerie line. Throughout all that time, I was involved in painting, but the idea of turning it into a profitable business never occurred to me."
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Salvatore Balice: I give voice to my inner world
Sep 17, 2024
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4 minutes read
“I began producing “artwork” from the age of 15: an innate desire to express what I sensed inside and outside of me manifested itself even then. I began by producing music pieces as a bass player, and then used other means of expression such as sculpture, drawing and painting.”...
Art History
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
"Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette" is a famous painting by Auguste Renoir. Made in 1876, it depicts a lively and joyful scene at an open-air ball at the famous Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris.
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The new OCMA Art Museum is filled with poor workmanship. His detractors call him Frankenstein!
Dec 15, 2022
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6 minutes read
This $94 million gallery is open to the public, if they can find their way in, and has an ambitiously broken shape, but its parts are far from finished.
Lifestyle
Qiao Zhibing: Prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene
Feb 2, 2024
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10 minutes read
Qiao Zhibing, who earned his wealth through his nightclub and karaoke bar ventures in Shanghai and Beijing, has emerged as a prominent figure in China's international contemporary art scene over the past decade..
Art History
Top 10: paintings of musicians
Aug 12, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top ten paintings relate art and music in the way the former of these two forms of expression approaches the latter, immortalizing and making concrete its intangible sound. In fact, it was probably painting that first approached the abstract world of notes...
Art History
The Richness and Diversity of Diwali Art
Apr 15, 2024
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11 minutes read
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In art, Diwali is often depicted through vibrant paintings, intricate rangoli designs, and illuminated sculptures, capturing the joyous spirit and cultural significance of the celebration.
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Vibrant Dimensions: David Gerstein's Three-Dimensional Art
Jun 25, 2024
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9 minutes read
Born in 1944 in Jerusalem, David Gerstein revolutionized contemporary art with his shift from figurative painting to dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. Influenced by pop art icons like Lichtenstein and Hockney, Gerstein blends vibrant colors with industrial materials like steel and aluminum. His 40+ global public sculptures emphasize accessibility and impact, cementing his profound influence on contemporary art and public installations worldwide.
Lifestyle
Eli and Edythe Broad: postwar and contemporary art collection
Oct 26, 2023
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13 minutes read
The Broad, situated on Grand Avenue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, stands as a modern art museum...
Artist Portraits
Jean-François Ferbos, a window open to the world
Oct 31, 2021
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5 minutes read
Interview with the artist Jean-François Ferbos. Each window that the artist opens on the world allows each viewer to draw their own stories
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Alexander Calder, Pioneer of Kinetic Sculpture
Aug 8, 2024
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10 minutes read
Alexander Calder, a pioneer of kinetic sculpture, transformed modern art with his innovative works that incorporated movement and environmental interaction. His legacy endures, inspiring contemporary artists and captivating audiences worldwide, while enriching our understanding of art and artistic interdisciplinarity.