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Marcel Duchamp's Fountain, 1917, via Wikimedia Commons, [Right] Duchamp smoking in front of Fountain, Duchamp Retrospective, Pasadena Art Museum, 1963
[Left] Marcel Duchamp's Fountain, 1917, via Wikimedia Commons, [Right] Duchamp smoking in front of Fountain, Duchamp Retrospective, Pasadena Art Museum, 1963 | Image source: hammockmagazine.ge
Marcel Duchamp’s Readymades: Birth of 20th Century Conceptualism – Conceptual Art Series Part. 4
I don't believe in art. I believe in artists. - Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp was one of the artists who challenged long-held beliefs about the art creation process and art itself. Duchamp was a successful painter in Paris in the years leading up to World War I. "I was interested in ideas — not just…
Copyright Registration for Artists - Pros and Cons
Andy Warhol Limited Edition Prints, Portfolios | Image source: josephklevenefineartltd.com
What You Should Know About Copyright Registration for Artists
The average artist spends more time creating than marketing their work. With the increase of copyright infringement and theft, artists must take steps to protect their art. Copyright registration provides a record of ownership as well as legal protection against unauthorized use or distribution. There is always an upside and downside to everything, including copyright…
What To Do When You Damage Your Own Art
Torn canvas | Image source: gallerymar.com
Ultimate Guide for Handling Your Damaged Art
Luck has a mind of its own, and sometimes it just happens to be terrible, be it a spill or an accidental rip or something entirely different; a lot of artists end up damaging their art, whether it's a painting or sculpture. If this happens to you, what should you do? This post will explore…
Art Guide
How Do I Write an Artist Statement?Writing your artist statement and expressing your work in words can be challenging, especially for those who want their artwork to speak for itself in its visual form. Some may argue that the visual arts aren’t meant to be muddled with verbal cues or descriptive words. Also, there’s the fear that the lack in writing…
Art Guide
The Complete Guide to Writing an Artist StatementWhether it’s a single piece of art or your whole body of work, an artist statement can provide clarity and context to your purposes and processes. A good artist statement can have the power to sway how an audience distinguishes your work. Providing insight on your choice of mediums or the themes you’re aiming to…
Art World
Who Was Ruth Kligman?On the night of August 11, 1956, 44-year-old Jackson Pollock drove his Oldsmobile 88 convertible while under the influence of alcohol with two passengers onboard, Edith Metzger and Ruth Kligman. “Speeding wildly” through the roads in East Hampton, New York, Pollock would lose control of his car on a curve on Fireplace Road, flipping it…
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The Art of Questioning Art – Conceptual Art Series Part. 3See a banana duct-taped to a school hallway, and you’d probably think it was a science experiment or a prank. Walk into a restaurant to find a banana taped to the wall, and you’ll wonder if someone from the kitchen has gone mad. But go to a world-renowned art fair and see a banana taped…
Art for Change: Future IDs Exhibition at Alcatraz
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Art for Change: Future IDs Exhibition at AlcatrazThe use of artistic methods as therapeutic techniques for enhancing mental health and treating psychological disorders is known as art therapy. Integrating psychotherapeutic techniques with creativity is an approach to mental health that involves the process of creating art to help people explore their self-expression. Both creating and viewing art  can help one explore their…
Nam June Paik and History of Video Art
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Nam June Paik and History of Video ArtThe mediums of television and film began to dominate in the second half of the 20th century – it was different, progressive, and modern. It quickly became a favorite pastime of millions around the world. Movie theaters took over as the main source of entertainment, pushing art galleries aside. But besides mass-produced films that brought…