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Gisele Zanellato: An Imaginary Museum Where Art History Is Reinvented

As part of Art Riviera Tour 2026, held in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and organised by Wendy Lauwers and Multi Art Gallery, ART MAG highlights Gisele Zanellato, an artist who transforms the masterpieces of art history into a living dialogue. Rather than simply quoting the past, she reinvents it by creating compositions in which iconic works, celebrated artists, […]

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Myriam Besri: Bringing the World’s Fragments Together

Through her painted puzzles, Myriam Besri brings together memories, cultures, and iconic figures in a joyful artistic universe where every fragment finds its place. ART MAG dedicates a feature to her work as part of Art Riviera Tour 2026.

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Mireille Louviot-Kilanowski: Bringing Life Out of Driftwood

A piece of driftwood is never just a piece of driftwood for Mireille Louviot-Kilanowski. Shaped by currents, wind and time, it already carries a story within it. Where others might see a branch washed ashore, she perceives a line, a movement, sometimes even the presence of an animal waiting to emerge. Presented at Art Riviera […]

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Christine Nilly-Vaeckenstedt: When Painting Becomes a Path to Transformation

“I deeply believe that life is beautiful. Even when it hurts us. Even when it forces us to begin again.” This conviction runs through the entire body of work created by Christine Nilly-Vaeckenstedt. Her paintings do not seek to narrate an event or illustrate a specific emotion. Instead, they invite viewers into an experience where […]

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Cassius: Learning to See Beauty Differently

“Beauty is everywhere for those who know how to see it.” This simple statement perfectly captures Cassius’ artistic philosophy. More than a personal motto, it reflects a way of engaging with the world through art. At first glance, her works captivate through the intensity of a deep, almost magnetic blue. Yet the longer one looks, […]

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Julien Magic: When Art Challenges the Way We See

What do we really see when we look at a work of art? What if the true subject is not the object itself, but the way our perception constructs reality? These questions lie at the heart of Julien Magic’s artistic practice. Internationally acclaimed as both an illusionist and a contemporary artist, Julien Magic has developed […]

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Why Has Banksy Become One of the Most Influential Artists of the 21st Century?

Banksy is one of the most famous contemporary artists in the world. Yet his identity has never been officially confirmed. How can an anonymous artist, whose earliest works appeared illegally on city walls, become one of the most influential figures in the global art market? The answer goes far beyond street art. Banksy has transformed […]

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David Hockney Has Died: Why His Work Feels More Relevant Than Ever

David Hockney passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. A major figure in British contemporary art, the artist leaves behind more than six decades of creation and some of the most iconic images in modern art history. Known for his Californian swimming pools, luminous landscapes, and striking portraits, he profoundly influenced […]

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World Art Dubai 2026 Postponed: Why Dubai Is Redrawing Its Artistic Calendar

The postponement of World Art Dubai 2026 to November goes far beyond a simple change of schedule. In a context shaped by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and profound shifts in the international art market, this decision reveals both the new fragilities and ambitions of Dubai’s art scene. Between strategic repositioning, the growing influence of Gulf collectors, and an accelerating cultural transformation, Dubai continues to establish itself as one of the emerging centers of the global contemporary art market.