Art History
The history of Polish art: traditions halfway between Europe and Russia
May 8, 2022
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Polish art, while maintaining its own peculiarities of genre and style, has often reflected the figurative trends expressed by the movements of neighboring countries and continents, such as Russia and Europe. This is due to the fact that, at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Poland did not yet exist as a state, since it was divided between Austria, Russia and Prussia, countries from which it drew obvious artistic contaminations...
Artist Portraits
Julia Smolenkova (ART ESPACES): Building a “cultural bridge” between Russia in the east and Europe in the west
Sep 23, 2019
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Building a "cultural bridge" between Russia in the east and Europe in the west, such is the goal set by the ART ESPACES association. Thanks to two gallery spaces located in Moscow and Brussels, Art Espaces welcomes many artists and organizes many artistic events.
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The head of the modern art department at the Hermitage Museum quits in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Oct 4, 2022
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Dimitri Ozerkov quit his job at the Hermitage Museum in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He has been in charge of the modern art department there for 22 years.
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A Russian artist prosecuted for a giant poo!
Jan 20, 2022
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2 minutes read
A Russian artist left a massive poop sculpture on a sacred burial ground in St. Petersburg—and now he's in big trouble...
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The Centre Pompidou in Paris has suspended a $619,000 gift from Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin
May 12, 2022
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The Pompidou Center in Paris has suspended a $619,000 donation from Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's richest men. His foundation made two donations totaling 1.3 million euros ($1.4 million) to the French museum.
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French Recovery of Stolen Russian Avant-Garde paintings
Apr 3, 2024
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French officials have confiscated over 100 Russian avant-garde artworks, suspected stolen, including pieces by Kandinsky, Malevich, and Goncharova. This seizure, part of a broader effort to reclaim lost treasures, highlights the complex battle against art theft and forgery.
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Russian Tycoon Rybolovlev Sues Sotheby's in Art Market Scandal
Jan 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev is suing Sotheby's and art dealer Yves Bouvier in a high-profile New York court case, alleging over $1 billion in art purchase overcharges. The lawsuit could reveal questionable practices in the secretive art market.
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The Morozov collection, the amazing tortured history of the Russian art trove is being displayed in Paris
Sep 21, 2021
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3 minutes read
The Morozov collection will open its doors in Paris one year after the scheduled opening date. Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Picasso, Gauguin, Bonnard, Vuillard, Rodin etc. follow one another.
Art News
Russian Artists, Curator Pull Out of Venice Biennale Pavilion Amid War in Ukraine
Feb 28, 2022
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The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will not take place as scheduled this year due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Art News
Degas' Russian Dancers has been renamed Ukrainian Dancers by the National Gallery
Apr 5, 2022
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2 minutes read
The action of a London gallery has sparked calls to reconsider the mislabeling of Ukrainian art and traditions.
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A Fabergé egg was allegedly discovered by US officials on a $300 million yacht seized from a Russian oligarch
Jul 25, 2022
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3 minutes read
Fabergé egg may have been found on yacht seized from Russian oligarch, says US Deputy Attorney General. Fabergé eggs were favored by the Romanovs before the Bolshevik Revolution.
Art News
A huge new contemporary art center opens in Moscow a stone's throw from the Kremlin
Dec 9, 2021
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3 minutes read
Despite Putin's attack on artists, Russia's richest man develops a massive modern art center. The center provides new prospects for Russian artists, as long as they stay away from politics.
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The Russian Ministry of Culture wants the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow to be in line with the state's "spiritual and moral values"
Feb 1, 2023
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The Russian Ministry of Culture reportedly sent a letter to Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery. The gallery's general director was told to change its displays to be in line with "spiritual and moral values". A man complained that the gallery showed "signs of a destructive ideology".
Artist Portraits
Oleksandr Balbyshev - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Jun 14, 2022
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2 minutes read
Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Oleksandr Balbyshev from Dnipro (Ukraine).
Art History
Wassily Kandinsky
Apr 19, 2023
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11 minutes read
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter, art theorist, and one of the pioneers of abstract art. Kandinsky's belief that art should be free from representational constraints and his use of color and form to express emotions and ideas in their own right have made him an influential figure in modern art.
Art History
The Dance by Henri Matisse
Mar 16, 2023
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5 minutes read
The dancers are stylized and simplified, with clean outlines and shapes that give them a sense of movement and rhythm. They are painted in ultramarine blue, a deep shade that contrasts with the white background of the painting.
Art News
Hundreds of artists against controversially funded digital art exhibition
May 11, 2023
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Hundreds of artists are upset that a controversial data firm paid for a digital art show in Germany.
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A robot dog's artwork raises $40,000 for Ukrainian refugees
Mar 21, 2022
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A robot dog's artwork raises $40,000 for Ukrainian refugees. Auction took place Friday night at the San Francisco home of Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano. Proceeds will go directly to the Polish Dominican Friars, who are providing aid on the front lines.
Lifestyle
Art Dubai 2024: Celebrating Artistic Diversity with 12 International Pavilions
May 2, 2024
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World Art Dubai 2024, the region's largest contemporary art fair, is set to host 12 international pavilions at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 2nd to 5th, showcasing a rich diversity of global artistic expressions from over 65 countries. This 10th edition highlights Dubai's role as a cultural hub with a vibrant mix of local and international talent, reinforcing its position as a global arts powerhouse.
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Venice Biennale Polish Pavilion Controversy Sparks Censorship Debate
Jan 3, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Polish Pavilion's selection for the 2024 Venice Biennale sparked political controversy following the government's cancellation of artist Ignacy Czwartos's project, leading to accusations of censorship. The decision to replace Czwartos's exhibition with an alternative project by the Open Group came amid a shift in the country's political landscape and raised questions about artistic freedom and political influence in art.
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...
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Controversial Icon of Stalin Blessed by Saint Matrona Sparks Tension in Georgia
Jan 16, 2024
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A painting in Tbilisi's Holy Trinity Cathedral, depicting St. Matrona of Moscow blessing Joseph Stalin, has ignited controversy in Georgia, exacerbating tensions between right-wing fundamentalists and pro-European activists. The icon was defaced with blue paint, leading to protests and a police investigation, reflecting deep societal divides over Georgia's historical and religious identity.
Artist Portraits
Volodymyr Natalushko - Testimonies of Ukrainian Artists during the war
Jun 12, 2022
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2 minutes read
Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Volodymyr Natalushko from Chernihiv (Ukraine).
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Oleg Kaznacheiev - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Jun 11, 2022
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2 minutes read
Like the rest of Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been impacted by the war. Artmajeur here gives them the opportunity to talk about their daily lives. Today, discover the testimony of the artist Oleg Kaznacheiev from Kharkiv (Ukraine).
Artist Portraits
Aleksandr Ilichev, constant, incessant need to paint
Sep 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
Alexander Ilyichev, an artist born in 1958, is constantly driven by a strong and constant need to draw, which leads him to create unique works with a highly recognizable style...
Artist Portraits
Inna Mosina, I have been doing conceptual photography for about 10 years
Aug 9, 2023
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4 minutes read
I am a lawyer by education. However, after entering the legal profession in Russia, I realized that things were not as I had imagined them to be...
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Ani Ayrapetian, inspiration coming from God
Apr 23, 2022
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3 minutes read
Ani Ayrapetian's painting is inspired by God and aims to create works with warm colors that bring joy and light into the world...
Artist Portraits
Oleksandr Balbyshev, bright paintings
Aug 31, 2022
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7 minutes read
Oleksandr Balbyshev makes very bright paintings through the use of fluorescent colors, metallic and interferential paints and gold leaf...
Art News
Ukrainian soldiers unearth archeological treasures while digging defenses in Odessa
May 17, 2022
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2 minutes read
The Ukrainian military announced last week that soldiers discovered a treasure trove of artifacts while digging ditches in anticipation of a Russian strike in the port city of Odessa.
Pop Culture
Lesya Guseva is an artist who imagines the secret lives of great paintings
Jun 28, 2022
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Lesya Guseva is an artist who imagines the secret lives of great paintings. She reinterprets well-known works of art in a hilarious manner. Lesya began drawing mini comics at the age of 25 after receiving no official art training.
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McDonald's loses its plan to build a drive-in in the thermal baths of Caracalla
Jan 3, 2022
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McDonald's loses bid to build a drive-through at Roman archaeological site. The fast food business attempted to open a restaurant at the Baths of Caracalla. Italy's Council of State vetoed McDonald's bid on December 28. Site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Art History
The Significance of Icons in Christianity and Art
Mar 4, 2024
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15 minutes read
Icons hold significant spiritual importance in Christianity, serving as windows to the divine and aids for contemplative prayer. In art, they represent a unique fusion of religious devotion and aesthetic expression, conveying profound theological truths and fostering a connection between the earthly and the divine realms.
Art History
8 Little-known Masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh
Sep 3, 2021
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8 minutes read
In this top, we will not talk about the Starry Night, the Sunflowers or the Self-portraits of Van Gogh. This legendary artist of post-impressionism and Art History in general produced, in his short career, a mountain of fascinating and symbolic artworks.
Artist Portraits
Sasha Sokolova, I’ve worked across various media
Jul 12, 2023
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7 minutes read
"My grandfather and the support of my family. Many artists don't have that and I was lucky to be born in artistic family"...
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An artist ousted from the Venice Biennale strikes back in Venice
Apr 15, 2024
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Ignacy Czwartos, initially chosen to represent Poland at the 2024 Venice Biennale but later excluded, will open his independent exhibition "Polonia Uncensored" in Venice on April 20. The show responds to his original works being dropped after a change in government, and he criticizes this act as a new form of censorship by Poland's current administration.
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Egypt honored at the world's only indoor museum dedicated to the art of sand sculpture
Nov 8, 2022
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3 minutes read
Thanks to the sand sculptures in Tottori, Japan, you can see places all over the world.