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21 Must-See Art Films for Art Lovers
‘School of Beauty, School of Culture’, Kerry James Marshall, 2012. Image courtesy of HBO | Source: i-d.vice.com
21 Must-See Art Films for Art Lovers
No, it’s not your imagination – summers are getting hotter. This year, the US had its hottest summer on record, reaching temperatures that haven’t been felt since 1936! Heat spikes not only post physical health threats, but they can affect our mental health and well-being too. With global warming making heat waves more likely, it’s…
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon An Iconic Artistic Rivalry and Friendship
Francis Bacon's 'Three Studies for a Portrait of Lucian Freud' - three portraits of Bacon’s friend Lucian Freud, painted in 1964, sold for £23million at Sotheby's in 2012. | Source: telegraph.co.uk
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon: An Iconic Artistic Rivalry and Friendship
In 1964, Francis Bacon executed a 78 x 58 ⅛ in. portrait depicting Lucian Freud, his fellow artist, constant companion, and rival. And on June 29th, 2022, the painting titled Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud achieved £43.3 million (USD $52 million) at Sotheby’s London Sales, making it the most expensive contemporary painting offered in…
Henri Matisse Master of Color and Light
Henri Matisse, “The Red Studio” (1911), the star of the MoMA’s 2022 exhibition. | Credit: Succession H. Matisse/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY | Source: nytimes.com
Henri Matisse: Master of Color and Light
Color helps to express light, not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist’s brain. - Henri Matisse The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) recreates Henri Matisse’s The Red Studio (L’Atelier rouge) (1911), bringing together seven paintings, three sculptures, and one ceramic plate for a mini retrospective titled “Matisse:…
Our 10 Favorite Sculpture Parks From Around The World
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Our 10 Favorite Sculpture Parks From Around The WorldAs an exhibition in the open, accessible to everyone — sculpture parks are an irreplaceable part of the art world. There is a sculpture park in every country, and they serve an important role in introducing people to the world of art, whether that was intended or not. Moreover, in the current times — with…
The Ultimate Guide to Preserve and Protect Your Art
Art Guide
How to Best Preserve and Protect Your ArtAn art world is a competitive place, and for artists who have spent years perfecting their craft, it can be difficult to find representation. Do you have a valuable piece of art that you would like to protect for generations to come? Do you want to be sure that your work is not lost or…
Hilma af Klint: Pioneering the Spirit of Abstractions
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Hilma af Klint: Pioneering the Spirit of AbstractionsWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is often cited as the father of abstract art. However, much earlier than he created his first abstractions, Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), a Swedish artist, had already developed her own abstract compositions. More precisely, this happened by 1906 — several years before Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, or Kazimir Malevich; yet, they are…
How Do You Make Connections In The Art World
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How Do You Make Connections In The Art World?When entering the world of art, same as entering any other widely spread community, a person becomes linked with thousands of other creators through the work they create. Joining such an enormous circle of people can be overwhelming at times, but it's always good to have other people who enjoy similar work close by. While…
How Do You Get Noticed In The Art World
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How Do You Get Noticed In The Art World?Ever since childhood, you were most often described as creative or unique. Your favorite past-time has always been creating art, and your talent hasn't gone unnoticed by those around you. But now is the time to get the rest of the world to notice you. You have the talent, and you have the passion, but…
François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne
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François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne – The Enchanting World of Nature, Art & DesignThe supreme art is the art of living. - François-Xavier Lalanne The concealed beauty of true art hides not only in the eye of the beholder but in the living spirit within the piece itself. To truly feel as one with nature and to gaze upon its beauty unclouded by the limitations of existence is…