Art News
Australia's Richest Woman Demands National Gallery Remove Her Portrait
May 16, 2024
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Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, has requested the National Gallery of Australia to remove an "unflattering" portrait of her by Aboriginal artist Vincent Namatjira. The gallery declined, emphasizing the importance of public dialogue about their collection and displays.
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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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.
Art History
The Met Museum's "Hot Dog King" supported by over 44,000 people!
Mar 20, 2023
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4 minutes read
Dan Rossi, a disabled veteran, believes there are too many Fifth Avenue food vendors because the city doesn't watch over them well enough.
Art News
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.
Art History
Vanity: a pictorial genre
Jul 24, 2022
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6 minutes read
Vanity refers to a specific type of still life, which, through the inclusion of characteristic symbolic objects, such as, for example, skulls, hourglasses, and luxury goods, aims to remind the viewer, both of the inexorable passing of time, and the future advent of death, and, consequently, also of the futility of ephemeral earthly goods and pleasures...
Art News
Billionaire Bernard Arnault's Money Laundering Investigation in France
Oct 3, 2023
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Billionaire collector Bernard Arnault is under a preliminary money laundering investigation in France due to his dealings with Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov. While no accusations have been made against Arnault, questions surround his acquisition of a company owned by Sarkisov and its potential role in obscuring the origin of funds.
Art History
Dragons Everywhere!
Feb 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
As we will illustrate later, according to the Chinese calendar, 2024 is the year of the dragon, a 12-month time span during which zodiac signs will be more or less benefited by the presence of this animal...
Art News
An ATM showing bank balances to the public sold for $75,000 at Art Basel Miami
Dec 2, 2022
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At Miami Beach's Art Basel, a cash dispenser that showed a public list of the richest people will now remain in the city.
Art News
Major art facility and residence program has opened in the Angolan capital of Luanda
Nov 5, 2021
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The Nesr Art Foundation intends to counter under-representation of African art. Angola hosted a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first time in 2013, but infrastructure for artists remains scant. The foundation will provide studio and living space for eight artists per year, working in pairs, in four sessions lasting three months each.
Artist Portraits
Branimir Misic, anthropomorphic sculptures
Aug 3, 2022
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4 minutes read
Branimir Misic's sculptures, made from recycled metal and recycled metal objects, blend human, animal and mechanical features to give each piece a unique personality...
Art News
Jellyfish balloons launched by artists into space for the first time
Oct 28, 2021
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A unique test flight was conducted by a group of artists who used a colorful craft resembling a jellyfish to launch into space.
Lifestyle
Bernard Arnault: A Connoisseur's Passion for Art and Luxury
Sep 21, 2023
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6 minutes read
Bernard Arnault is a French billionaire businessman, known for his leadership in the luxury goods industry as the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world's largest luxury goods company. He is also recognized for his significant art collection and philanthropic contributions to the arts and culture.
Art History
Pieter Brueghel the Elder
Feb 23, 2023
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16 minutes read
Pieter Brueghel was the head of a family of painters, and he was also a great engraver. The artist and his life remain a mystery, although he is known for his works that show vivid human scenes and his large landscapes.
Invest in Art
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.
Art History
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Mar 24, 2023
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8 minutes read
"The Kiss" is a famous painting created by Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt in 1908. It depicts a couple locked in an embrace and about to kiss, with the man wrapping his arms around the woman and tilting her head back while she leans into him. The painting is considered one of Klimt's most famous works, and it is widely recognized as an iconic image of romantic love.
Lifestyle
Silvio Berlusconi: 24,000 works of art
Sep 19, 2023
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9 minutes read
Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away at the age of 86 on June 12, 2023, possessed an extensive and remarkable art collection comprising an astounding 24,000 pieces...
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
Art in stripes: an explanation by Barnett Newman, Sean Scully and Agnes Martin
Nov 20, 2022
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Referring to the Google dictionary definition provided by Oxford Languages, the term strip stands for "the region of plane between two parallel lines," i.e., that elongated subject, which has often claimed its starring presence predominantly within abstract or minimalist works...
Art History
Sebastião Salgado
Jul 21, 2023
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10 minutes read
Sebastião Salgado is a renowned Brazilian photographer known for his impactful black and white images that document social issues and environmental crises. His powerful photographs capture the human condition, highlighting themes such as poverty, migration, and labor around the world.
Art History
Ascension Day: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Religious Art
Mar 4, 2024
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10 minutes read
Ascension Day holds significant importance in Christian tradition, marking the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection...
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4 promising painters: An analysis for art investors
Mar 19, 2024
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10 minutes read
Discovering the vast collection of artworks on Artmajeur is a fascinating experience, an endless journey through the countless facets of human creativity. But it's easy to get lost in this wealth of talent, isn't it? ...
Art History
Hanukkah: Artistic Celebrations of the Festival of Lights
Mar 14, 2024
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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. In contemporary art, Hanukkah often serves as a theme exploring identity, tradition, and resilience through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations.
Art History
Edward Weston
Jul 12, 2023
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30 minutes read
Edward Henry Weston (1886-1958) , an American photographer of the 20th century, is often hailed as a pioneering and influential figure in the field...
Artist Portraits
Johannes Vermeer
Apr 21, 2023
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16 minutes read
Johannes Vermeer is a 17th century Dutch painter, born in 1632 in Delft and died in 1675. He is best known for his scenes of everyday life, often depicting women in bright and calm interiors. Despite his short career and the small number of works he produced, Vermeer is today considered one of the most important and talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age.