Artist Portraits
Pierre Nadler, art on a black background
May 11, 2022
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4 minutes read
Pierre Nadler's photography is born from the observation of what surrounds us. The artist seeks to bring out the viewer's own stories...
Art History
Monkeys in art
Jul 31, 2022
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7 minutes read
It is widely found that monkeys have been, since the earliest times, very popular subjects in the history of art, a discipline within which they have taken on multiple meanings. This great figurative interest nurtured by man in the most varied types of primates alludes, most likely, to the fact that since the dawn of civilization the great contiguous familiarity between these animals and Homo sapiens had been sensed...
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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12 minutes read
The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
Artist Portraits
Roy Lichtenstein: Icon of Pop Art and Cultural Transformation
Jun 28, 2024
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10 minutes read
Roy Lichtenstein was a pivotal American artist known for pioneering the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. His work often featured bold, comic book-inspired imagery rendered with Ben-Day dots, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low culture.
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Exhibit of Art Created Only by AI Opens in San Francisco
Nov 9, 2022
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5 minutes read
Artificial Imagination is the first exhibition based on the DALL-E film to feature videos, photos, and sculptures made by artificial intelligence.
Art History
Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Mar 17, 2023
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10 minutes read
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was an Italian painter who is best known for his portraits made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and animals...
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Exploring Takashi Murakami's Superflat Universe
Jun 26, 2024
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9 minutes read
Born in Tokyo in 1962, Takashi Murakami is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for his diverse practice in painting, sculpture, fashion, and animation. Blurring the lines between high and low art, he draws from Japan's aesthetic traditions and postwar culture. His influential "Superflat" theory, introduced in 2000, critiques Japanese consumer culture through flattened forms, merging traditional and contemporary art.
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Julia Kuzina, the art of telling what's important to me
May 24, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I've loved drawing for as long as I can remember. I was good at it. I drew funny pictures of my friends, drew cartoons of teachers at school, drew posters, drew creative works for myself and friends. To my shame my textbooks and notebooks were always painted."
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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 History
The Art and Tradition of Tanabata
May 21, 2024
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7 minutes read
Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the annual meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, marked by vibrant traditions and artistic expressions across Japan. Originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival, Tanabata involves writing wishes on colorful tanzaku paper strips and displaying them on bamboo branches. The festival features major celebrations, including the renowned Sendai Tanabata Festival, highlighting its enduring cultural significance.
Art History
Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri
Apr 29, 2024
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13 minutes read
Navaratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival, rich in tradition and mythology, not only marks the change of seasons but also encapsulates the triumph of good over evil...
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Takashi Murakami
May 23, 2023
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9 minutes read
In Takashi Murakami's 2003 offset lithographic print titled Jelly Fish (2003) a prominent feature is a jellyfish with large eyes situated on a flowery planet...
Art History
Three innovations in photographic still life
Mar 26, 2023
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8 minutes read
A small table illuminated by soft light reminds us of the inexorable precariousness of our lives, harboring on its surface wilting flowers, skulls, and a few possessions of luxuries that will prove quite useless once we cross the threshold of the beyond grave...
Artist Portraits
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.
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Why is New York asking artists to decorate garbage trucks for free?
Sep 1, 2022
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3 minutes read
The plan makes people wonder if the city's open call for art lowers its value.
Art History
5 African Artists Shaping the Future of Art on Artmajeur
Apr 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Every time I approached the topic of painting, focusing on the African continent, I came across a specific type of documentation: it started from the origins, namely from rock art, and then went on to talk about sculptures, masks, ceramics, and textile art, avoiding to continue with a narrative strictly focused on the main subject of investigation...
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Michael Cheung, My View on Beauty
Feb 18, 2023
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2 minutes read
"I always liked to fantasize when I was little, I comforted myself with crayons, my grandfather saw in my drawings something different from other children's drawings, he thought I had a talent for drawing, and from that moment on I took private drawing lessons"
Art History
All You Need to Know About Georgia O'Keeffe
Dec 17, 2021
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8 minutes read
Fascinating, free and inspiring, she’s the most photographed woman artist in the world: she has turned her lifestyle into a complete work of art, from her behavior to her dress style, including the design of her resorts. With Georgia O'Keeffe, nothing is left to chance: but why is she so important to the history of American art, and more broadly to the world?
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Christophe Verot, the importance of details
Apr 27, 2022
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2 minutes read
Christophe Verot's work finds resonance in Asian arts and particularly in Japanese culture and art of living. He is particularly interested in asymmetry, the ephemeral aspect of things, the taste for detail and the captivating beauty that emerges from scenes plunged into shadow. A chiaroscuro in which imagination and dreams can flourish...
Art History
It's all about money: wealth flaunted by art
Jan 15, 2023
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9 minutes read
To talk about money, or simply take the trouble to flaunt it in a showy and elitist manner, it is not necessary to open your mammoth wallet in front of the bus stop in order to flaunt the renowned American Express Centurion Card to your waiting neighbor...
Art History
Top 8 of the Most Emblematic Kisses in the Art History
Feb 5, 2021
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8 minutes read
A sweet and romantic subject for some, fiery and passionate for others, embark with us in the delicate universe of love and tenderness.
Art History
Imogen Cunningham
Jun 27, 2023
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8 minutes read
Imogen Cunningham, born on April 12, 1883, and passed away on June 23, 1976, was an acclaimed American photographer...
Art History
Top 10: Banquets in Art History
Dec 30, 2023
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11 minutes read
The banquet, unlike the more informal dinner, is a culinary event that takes place at a table, attended by a predetermined number of people gathered to celebrate a special day. For this reason, my top 10 paintings inspired by the atmosphere of the upcoming New Year's Eve dinner...
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Andy Warhol: Pioneer of Pop Art
Jun 20, 2024
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16 minutes read
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) transformed American art with iconic Pop Art pieces, elevating consumer culture using mass production and bold colors. His studio, The Factory, epitomized avant-garde creativity and influenced art and music, notably The Velvet Underground. Despite surviving an assassination attempt in 1968, Warhol's wide-ranging work in film, publishing, and more solidified his lasting global influence.
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Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene
Dec 21, 2023
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11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...
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Indiana's Valparaiso University wants to sell Georgia O'Keeffe painting to fund work
Feb 13, 2023
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4 minutes read
Museum groups and the former head of the art department at the university have spoken out against the planned sale.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Keiko Minami
Jul 14, 2023
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10 minutes read
Keiko Minami, born in 1911 in the Imizu District of Toyama Prefecture, faced a challenging upbringing. Orphaned at a young age, she and her sisters were taken in and raised by their uncle...
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Elena Done: Painting for me is a natural occurrence
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
"What is painting for me? Painting for me is a natural occurrence. Painting for me is a preconceived ability. I started drawing from the age of 2-3, so drawing for me is a natural thing, and creating art is a seventh sense."...
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Auguste Renoir, an impressionist fascinated by the human
May 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement. He is best known for his portraits, genre scenes and nudes, characterized by a vivid and luminous color palette as well as a fluid, gestural touch.
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Sergey Sovkov, Color as a reference point
Aug 28, 2022
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6 minutes read
Oil painting has always been the preferred technique of Sergey Sovkov, who, when creating each painting, always tries to improve it in order to find new creative expressions...
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Artūras Tamašauskas, metals living a second life
Jun 29, 2022
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6 minutes read
Artūras Tamašauskas, after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, had the opportunity to work as a metal engraver: it was then that he became acquainted with the subtleties of this material and an understanding of its potential applications...
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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...
Art History
Top 10 American Painters
Oct 24, 2023
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11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...
Artist Portraits
Artist Biography: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jun 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Jean-Michel Basquiat, born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, rose to prominence in the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement through his SAMO graffiti and solo exhibitions. His vibrant, symbolic art explored themes of race, class, and societal structures. Despite his death in 1988 at age 27, Basquiat's extensive body of work continues to be celebrated and cements his legacy as an iconic figure in modern art.
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Paula Solís Burgos: the passion of oil on canvas
Nov 7, 2023
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11 minutes read
I always had an attraction for the plastic arts, since I was very young -at least that is what my mother tells me-, I liked to draw the caricatures I saw on television...
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi, a shared artistic passion
Aug 23, 2023
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10 minutes read
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi share a passion for art, with Ellen having auctioned off pieces from her collection, including sheep sculptures, a work by Jean-Michel Basquiat and a creation by Alexander Calder. The couple embodies a commitment to creativity and artistic expression.