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Artist Fernando Botero and his painting. Photo credit: Getty Images | Source: unotv.com
The Voluminous Legacy of Fernando Botero: A Transformative Force in Latin American Art
“I often think about death, and it saddens me to leave this world and not be able to paint more. I love it so much.” - Fernando Botero On Friday, September 15th, 2023, the world received the somber news of the passing of one of Latin America's most iconic artists and champion of Colombian heritage,…
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Brice Marden pictured in front of his work “The Propitious Garden of Plane Image,” in 2007. Photograph: AFP/DDP/Getty Images | Source: theguardian.com
Remembering Brice Marden – In Search of Feelings, No Rules
“Remember that an artist’s life is an intense search for truth. This search takes many forms. Every one of these forms demands its own disciplines.” – Brice Marden On August 9th, 2023, the world lost Brice Marden at the age of 84, the celebrated abstract artist whose work was defined by experimentation and exploration of…
Visitors gather around a red sandstone Goddess of abundance, Sri Lakshmi, on loan from the National Museum, New Delhi, 2nd century C.E. at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Credit: Elizabeth Bick for The New York Times | Source: nytimes.com
Buddhist Art: The Mystical Journey Through Time and Spirit
The stunning exhibition “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 B.C.E.-400 C.E." has been unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum. Curated by John Guy, the groundbreaking logistical and diplomatic venture took a decade to bring to fruition as it assembled over 125 ancient Indian art artifacts under one collection for the first time. The…
Remembering Lawrence Weiner and Art of Semiotics – Conceptual Art Series Part 5
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Remembering Lawrence Weiner and Art of Semiotics – Conceptual Art Series Part. 5“Because Mr. Weiner’s words are mutable, appearing in one state and then another, they are not only continually remade but also renewed.” - New York Times critic Roberta Smith On December 2nd, 2021, the world bid a final farewell to Lawrence Weiner, the American artist who was widely recognized as the “godfather” of the Conceptual…
the alluring populism of art toys
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The Alluring Populism of Art ToysThere are art collectors, and there are toy collectors. There was a time when those two would never be confused. However, toy designers and collectible toy enthusiasts have long argued that designer toys are a true art form — likening the medium to sculptures. And just as art can carry emotional value, so do toys…
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Artist Behavior: Etiquette for Art Exhibition OpeningsThe world responded to the global pandemic with social distancing, lockdowns, and quarantines. For the art world, this meant cancelling art exhibits, shows, workshops, and conferences. For the past two years, museums and galleries closed their doors, forcing the art environment to adapt as the world waited with uncertainty. But we are resilient, and thanks…
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AI Art of Picasso’s Hidden NudeIn a letter to French poet and journalist Max Jacob, Pablo Picasso described his then unfinished The Blind Man's Meal (1903) to have a “dog nearby.” However, the finished work did not have a dog — only a blind man with one hand holding a piece of bread sitting at a table with an empty…
The Artist’s Guide for Creating the Best Open Studio Art Event and Art Walk
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The Artist’s Guide for Creating the Best Open Studio Art Event and Art WalkWe love to see how strings are being pulled behind the curtain and consume behind-the-scenes content of the shows we tune into with as much interest as the actual performance. When we’re given a peek at where the “magic happens,” we begin to understand processes better, relating and connecting emotionally.  As an emerging artist positioning…
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Caravaggio: A Temperamental Baroque Master of Extraordinary GeniusWhen it was confirmed in 2021 that Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, best known as Villa Aurora, would be auctioned with a starting price of approximately $547 million, it piqued the interest of not only real estate investors but of historians and the art world. Situated near the iconic street, Via Veneto, Villa Aurora is…