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The Rencontres d'Arles 2025: An Unmissable Photography Festival at the Heart of Contemporary Creation

Art news • Apr 16, 2025 • 6 minutes read
The Rencontres d'Arles is a major event in contemporary photography, bringing together artists and professionals from around the world each year. The 2025 edition is distinguished by its emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on Australia and Brazil through group exhibitions.

Le Nouveau Printemps 2025: A contemporary art festival in tune with today's world

Art news • Apr 14, 2025 • 4 minutes read
The Nouveau Printemps 2025, a contemporary art festival in Toulouse, is being orchestrated this year by artist Kiddy Smile, who offers a committed program exploring the notions of love, chosen family, and marginalized representations. Located in the Saint-Sernin / Arnaud Bernard neighborhood, the festival combines exhibitions, performances, and installations to foster a dialogue between heritage, diversity, and contemporary artistic creation.

ArtMajeur Magazine No. 33

Art news • 2 minutes read
Art is constantly evolving, blending past influences with contemporary visions in a play of colors, textures, and emotions. From the vibrant energy of Popcorn Yellow to Laurence Jenk 's playful sculptures, Preston M. Smith 's dynamic compositions, and Isabelle Pelletane 's poetic abstractions, each work invites us to explore new artistic horizons.

Emanuela Tarizzo appointed Director of Frieze Masters

Art news • 2 minutes read
Emanuela Tarizzo has been appointed director of Frieze Masters, the London art fair dedicated to works created before the 21st century. Drawing on her experience at Christie's and Galerie Tomasso, she will bring an innovative vision blending tradition and modernity to the 2025 edition.

A Lavinia Fontana masterpiece rediscovered in the reserves of a French museum

Art news • 2 minutes read
In 2024, a 16th-century painting by Lavinia Fontana was rediscovered in the vaults of the Musée de la Chartreuse in Douai, after being misattributed for over 150 years. This discovery does justice to one of the foremost female artists of the Renaissance and highlights the importance of re-evaluating works forgotten in museum collections.

Peter Knapp: The Art of Capturing Time

9 minutes read
Peter Knapp has made his mark on the history of photography and design with major exhibitions around the world, notably on fashion and human representation, from Paris to Geneva, Barcelona, and New York. His influence endures, and his works are held in prestigious institutions, testifying to his lasting impact on the art world.

Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Prescribes Museum Visits to Improve Mental Health

Art news • 4 minutes read
Neuchâtel, Switzerland, has launched an innovative program allowing doctors to prescribe free museum visits to improve patients' mental health. Inspired by studies on the benefits of art, this project combines physical activity and cognitive stimulation to combat isolation and stress, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chen Danqing: The Art of Realism and Social Criticism

Artist Portrait • 11 minutes read
Chen Danqing, a Chinese artist and critic, is distinguished by his commitment to an authentic, humanist art form, as opposed to conceptual art, and by his realistic works that explore profound social and cultural themes. His influence endures both in China and internationally, marking contemporary art with his unique vision, blending Chinese traditions with Western influences.

Historic Record at Christie's: MF Husain Propels Indian Art to a New Height

Art news • 2 minutes read
MF Husain's painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) sold for $13.8 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new record for Indian art and highlighting the growing global interest in modern South Asian art. Hidden for nearly 70 years, this iconic work marks a turning point in the international recognition of Husain and the Indian art market.

The France-Brazil Cross-Year: An Exceptional Cultural Encounter

Art news • 7 minutes read
France and Brazil maintain a strong cultural relationship, reinforced by events such as the Années croisées and the France-Brazil 2025 Season. The latter will celebrate their diplomatic bicentenary through numerous artistic events.

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