Artist Portraits
Dirk Krull : Art, Plastic Waste & Nature
Oct 22, 2020
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3 minutes read
An army of plastics to assault the most beautiful landscapes on the planet!
Artist Portraits
Arina Apostolova, the focus on spiritual development
Dec 31, 2022
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6 minutes read
Arina Apostolova started drawing at the age of 16 when she wanted to become an architect in 2006. During her studies at the Academy of Architecture she successfully progressed in all directions, but in painting and drawing classes her work attracted the most attention...
Artist Portraits
Francesco D'Adamo: My inspiration comes from painting itself
Oct 3, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Art and artist are words that sound very vague and in my language carry a kind of judgement. So I will talk about painting, which is what I do, and painter, because that is consequently what I am. "...
Art History
The most beautiful hairstyles of the Renaissance
Aug 26, 2023
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10 minutes read
Someone has them but wants to change their color, others want them shorter, those who no longer have them cry remembering them, or opt, now resigned, for the more classic carryover or hairpiece, what am I talking about?
Art History
The Sacred and the Beautiful: Artworks Inspired by Rama Navami
May 14, 2024
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10 minutes read
Rama Navami is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a central figure in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Visual arts such as painting and sculpture play a pivotal role in setting the thematic tone of a festival...
Artist Portraits
Magda Malkoun, the connections that are created with places
Aug 10, 2022
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10 minutes read
Magda Malkoun's work explores the psychology behind the conflicts and connections we create with the places, events, and faces we encounter while traveling. This is because the artist has always been fascinated by the infinite oscillations of the human condition, what makes us who we are, and the psychology behind each moment...
Artist Portraits
Julien Sunyé - The war isn't over
Sep 12, 2019
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3 minutes read
The bodies are beautiful, and they are naked. But facing the light, facing the autumnal nature, facing the monuments that emerge, these naked bodies are only a vain counterpoint to the battles that may have taken place in these places.
Art News
Artmajeur magazine N ° 18 Summer 2021
Jul 5, 2021
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1 minutes read
Contents of this issue:Irina LaubeCity lightsNap and relaxationMaria susarenkoIsland hopping
Artist Portraits
Emmanuel Passeleu, photography at the service of architecture
May 28, 2022
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6 minutes read
Emmanuel Passeleu's preferred medium is photography, oriented, to varying degrees, towards architecture. The purpose of this creation is to see the spectators project themselves into the photos, into a parallel world, created by the artist...
Artist Portraits
Olha Baryshnikova - Testimonies of Ukrainian artists during the war
Feb 9, 2023
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5 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 Olha Baryshnikova from Mariupol (Ukraine).
Art History
5 Artistic Destinations in the Footsteps of Great Artists
May 21, 2021
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9 minutes read
This article is dedicated to art and travel enthusiasts. Through artworks of legendary artists - Van Gogh, Munch, Hopper, Monet and Friedrich - go on an adventure along new trails that will make you discover or rediscover high places of Art History.
Artist Portraits
Cassiopeia, I've always been into art in a way
Aug 15, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I've always been into art in a way. My dad was a photographer and my mom always loved painting. I grew up watching what they did and photography has always been a part of me." ..
Artist Portraits
Jasmine Roy, the love story with the subjects represented
Mar 19, 2022
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4 minutes read
Jasmine Roy's works are the result of a love affair between the artist and the subject, which is explored with a very personal composition of desaturated colors...
Art News
Omar Ba, a rising star in contemporary African art, makes a splash at the Dakar Biennale
May 27, 2022
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4 minutes read
Omar Ba, a collector's favorite artist, is exhibiting for the first time at the Dakar Biennale at the age of 45, after having previously shown his work at the Pompidou Center and in major museums and galleries around the world.
Art News
Gagosian in Paris: the largest art gallery in the world opens a third gallery in the French capital
Sep 16, 2021
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2 minutes read
Gagosian, the world's biggest art gallery, will open a new location in Paris. Historic Hotel Lotti will host the brand's newest gallery location. Gagosian's other Paris locations will simultaneously have a new Calder show and two monumental pieces on display.
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
An entrepreneur in Rockefeller Center wants to develop a tourist attraction based on the iconic "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" photograph
Sep 27, 2021
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3 minutes read
An entrepreneur wants to develop a tourist attraction based on the iconic "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" photograph. Visitors would ride a replica steel beam that would lift them into the air and rotate them around for a panoramic view of New York City.
Lifestyle
The top 5 European Cities for Art Lovers
May 14, 2022
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4 minutes read
There are many of intriguing places to visit in Europe, but where should you go if you're especially interested in art? Whether you go to Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, indeed, there are so many places in Europe with world-class art that narrowing the selection down to just 5 towns was difficult. They need not just great museums, but also enough open-air attractions to keep you entertained for weeks, if not months.
Art History
Art that turns you to stone: depictions of the Medusa
Oct 23, 2022
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8 minutes read
From an art-historical point of view, the oldest depictions of Medusa date back to the 8th century B.C., when, on the roofs of Greek and Etruscan temples, her monstrous figure was used as an antefix in order to control and protect sacred buildings...
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."...
Art History
AI: as of today, is painting dead?
Jul 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
Do you remember when the French painter born in 1797 Paul Delaroche, faced with the rise of the photographic medium, declared: as of today, painting is dead?...
Artist Portraits
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
Elena Kraft, art as a cry from the heart
Jul 16, 2022
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8 minutes read
Elena Kraft's work is literally a cry from the heart aimed at revealing the emotional state of the artist, which is expressed both in painting and in sculpture...
Art News
King Charles III's First Portrait Draws Mixed Reactions Online
May 15, 2024
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2 minutes read
King Charles III unveiled his first official portrait as king at Buckingham Palace, a bold painting by Jonathan Yeo featuring a striking red background and a symbolic butterfly representing his transformation. The portrait, which drew mixed reactions online for its modern style and color choice, will be displayed at the Philip Mould Gallery before moving to Draper's Hall in London.
Artist Portraits
Olga Volodina, humans and their vices
Sep 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
The subjects that Olga Volodina likes to work with are humans and their vices: stupidity, cruelty, violence, and greed. She is also concerned about the manipulation of the masses, propaganda, nationalism, and all kinds of intolerances and rights inequalities...
Artist Portraits
Svetlana Shavrina: my painting Focuses on the good things
Jun 17, 2024
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6 minutes read
"I believe that my painting Focuses on the good things I write and brings people positive thoughts . I usually use bright and light colours for oil works."...
Art History
The apple in art
Feb 27, 2024
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8 minutes read
When I say apple, we think of both the taste of its tender and sweet flesh and the story of iconic characters who have tasted it, like those in fairy tales, myths, legends, and the Bible...
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...
Pop Culture
Things become really strange and crazy with this artist
Jan 4, 2023
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3 minutes read
The unusual has always fascinated Ingo Lindmeier, and his compositions often begin with this theme. With the help of Photoshop, his playful spirit may escape his thoughts and enter the vibrant world of graphics.
Art History
How do you distinguish sunrise from sunset?
Jul 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
I begin with a question that is little exploited, overlooked, and often taken for granted, both in general terms and within the analysis of many masterpieces of art history, where the titles of the works themselves often resolve dilemmas degrees...
Art History
What's the color for 2024?
Jan 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Before revealing the color of the year clearly, I'll provide you with some clues that will gradually lead us to the shade chosen as the 2024 Pantone color. To begin in this direction, there is a fruit that can introduce us to the hue chosen by this American company, and that is the peach, whose juicy nectar has also inspired great masterpieces in the history of art by masters such as....
Art History
10 Wildlife Photographers You Should Know
Oct 10, 2023
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12 minutes read
If, like me, you used to watch wildlife documentaries with your grandmother as a child, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to read this article...
Lifestyle
Cecilia and Ernesto Poma: A passion for Latin American art
Dec 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
Latin American art constitutes a significant portion of Cecilia and Ernesto Poma's art collection. They are known for their support of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where they hosted a private exhibition of their art holdings for MoMA's junior associates in 2017...
Artist Portraits
Luo Li Rong: Chinese sculptor creates breathtaking realistic sculptures
Sep 10, 2021
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3 minutes read
Some realistic sculptures that depict the human figure's beauty and grace. Her grandiose natural creations, on which he often works with bronze, depict women in motion. They strike elegant poses that drape their bodies in a balayage by the wind that gives the sense that they are real people. Their hair and clothing appear to be caressed by a light breeze, which gives them a unique look.
Artist Portraits
Mr. Brainwash: The Rise of a Street Art Phenomenon
Jul 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mr. Brainwash is a contemporary street artist known for his provocative and often satirical artworks that blend elements of pop culture and street art. He gained widespread recognition through his association with Banksy and the documentary film "Exit Through the Gift Shop."
Art History
Shall we sunbathe with Edward Hopper?
May 3, 2023
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9 minutes read
The invitation that resonates in my title will not surprise Edward Hopper aficionados, who will surely have noticed the accuracy by which the American master, by way of cinematic framing, skillfully arranges the light within his paintings...