Cyberart is one of the most emblematic manifestations of the convergence between art and technology. More than using digital tools as support, it transforms codes, algorithms, and networks into creative language. The artist sets aside the physical brush, but not sensitivity; the gesture is now built with data, pixels, and software that turn ideas into […]
Video art emerged in the 20th century as a rupture with traditional art forms. By combining sound, moving images, and installation, this medium introduced new expressions that defy conventional viewing. It is not merely about aesthetics, but a language that provokes, denounces, and immerses the viewer in unique sensory experiences. With technological advancements and greater
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Minimalism is one of the most impactful currents in modern art. It invites the eye to rest on what is essential, to find meaning in space, repetition, and the absence of excess. In a world overwhelmed by visual stimuli, minimalism offers a rare breath — a visual silence that provokes, calms, and questions. Modern art
In the second half of the twentieth century, the human body ceased to be just a subject or support and became the language of art itself. This movement gave rise to what we now call Body art, one of the most radical and provocative offshoots of contemporary art. By transforming skin, gestures, and even pain
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The 1960s witnessed the rise of an art movement that challenged every established convention. Named Fluxus, this group of artists, musicians, and performers turned art into a space of collective action, political provocation, and aesthetic rupture. Their proposal was not merely aesthetic but philosophical: to dismantle the boundaries between art and life. Marked by performative
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Brazilian Neoconcretism was more than an art movement—it was a sensory and conceptual revolution that deeply transformed art in Brazil and beyond. Emerging in the late 1950s as a reaction to the rigidity of Concretism, Neoconcretism sought to reintegrate the body, subjectivity, and sensorial experience into artistic practice. With figures like Lygia Clark, Hélio Oiticica,
Arte povera emerged in Italy during the 1960s as a critical response to rapid industrialization and the post-war rise of consumerism. More than a visual style, the movement proposed a new artistic ethic based on simplicity of materials and an embrace of the ephemeral. The proposition was radical: artists like Jannis Kounellis, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and
Abstract expressionism, an artistic movement that emerged in the United States in the 1940s, continues to exert a deep influence on contemporary art. More than a style, it represents an emotional and gestural stance that changed how artists approach the canvas—not as a surface for representation, but as a field of action. Even decades after
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Art has always mirrored human anxieties and hopes. In recent years, with the worsening climate crisis and environmental destruction, a new form of expression has emerged: eco-art. This contemporary art movement blends aesthetics, activism, and ecological awareness, aiming to reshape how we relate to the planet. Unlike traditional nature-themed art, eco-art acts as a tool
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Conceptual art has always been a challenging territory in the history of contemporary art. Since the 1960s, artists began to shift the focus of the artwork from the object to the idea, questioning institutions, patterns, and the very value system that governs the art world. With the rise of digital technologies, art conceptual gained even
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