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SEO • May 14, 2024 • 2 minutes read
SEO, or search engine optimization, is a key method for improving the online visibility of any content. Artists can use SEO to optimize their profile and portfolio on Artmajeur, thus making their artistic profile more visible and more attractive on search engines...

Sacred Scenes: Visualizing Maha Shivaratri Through Art

art history • May 10, 2024 • 10 minutes read
Art plays a crucial role in the celebration of Maha Shivaratri, serving both as a mode of worship and a medium for storytelling. Temples and homes are decorated with vibrant motifs and scenes from Lord Shiva's life...

Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

Art news • May 10, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Two members of Riposte Alimentaire were arrested after protesting at the Louvre by placing stickers around the recently restored "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix...

This Month, the Prado in Madrid Will Unveil a Recently Discovered Caravaggio

Art news • May 7, 2024 • 2 minutes read
A painting nearly sold at auction for $1,600 three years ago has been identified as a lost masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The Prado in Spain has announced that this painting, titled Ecce Homo, will be publicly displayed for the first time on May 27...

Blending Tradition and Modernity: Vesak's Artistic Exploration of Symbolism

Vesak • 10 minutes read
Vesak is a significant Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Artistic representations of Vesak commonly utilize traditional symbols like the Bodhi tree, lotus flower, and Buddha statues, invoking themes of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual awakening.

Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Art news • 9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...

Director of 'All of Us Strangers' Set to Bring Leonardo da Vinci to the Hollywood Scene

Art news • 2 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci's life will soon grace the silver screen in a biopic directed by Andrew Haigh, backed by Universal Studios. Haigh's past works suggest a potential exploration of Leonardo’s sexuality...

Petrit Halilaj Transforms Children's Sketches and Balkan Memories into an Exhibit on the Met's Rooftop

Art news • 4 minutes read
Petrit Halilaj, a 38-year-old Kosovar artist, has created a unique installation, titled Abetare, on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit includes a large spider-shaped sculpture and a house-like structure, both infused with elements that reflect Halilaj's Balkan heritage and his personal history...

Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri

art history • 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...

Climate Activist Sentenced to Jail for Vandalizing Art at U.S. National Gallery

Art news • 2 minutes read
Joanna Smith, a climate activist, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for vandalizing a Degas sculpture at the U.S. National Gallery of Art, along with orders for supervised release and 150 hours of community service. The incident is part of a broader trend of climate protests targeting museums worldwide, highlighting growing tensions between activism and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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