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Sofonisba Anguissola, Self-Portrait at the Easel (around 1556–57). Courtesy the Castle Museum in Łańcut. | Image source: news.artnet.com
How To Build Your Brand And Artist Identity
“Always remember, a brand is the most valuable piece of real estate in the world; a corner of someone’s mind.” – John Hegarty Sometimes, it is hard for aspiring artists to get the much-desired publicity and broader recognition they want, despite the fantastic artwork they create. You should bear in mind that everything revolves around…
Sandro Botticelli Annunciation (1489/90) via Buyenlarge/Archive Photos/Getty Images | Image source: learnreligions.com
What Are The Different Genres Of Art?
Humans have had the urge to express themselves visually since the beginning of their existence and throughout history. The first examples of preserved human artwork from the Stone Age represented scenes of hunting or gathering around a fire. It seems that our forefathers wanted to leave a trace of their existence in this world by…
Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve ('The Ambassadors'), with the stretched skull along the bottom, 1533 by Hans Holbein. Alamy Stock Photo | Image source: theguardian.com
The Mystery Of Hans Holbein’s Death
You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think. – Marcus Aurelius One of the most celebrated portraitists of the 16th century and a master of macabre, Hans Holbein (the Younger) was an artist with an eventful life, to say the least. He traveled Europe extensively, his highly-skilled…
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Art World
Mona Lisa Curse?"Art should make us feel more clearly and more intelligently. It should give us coherent sensations, which otherwise we would not have had. That is what brought me to this city. That is what market culture is killing.” – Robert Hughes The Mona Lisa Curse is a Grierson award-winning polemic documentary film by art critic…
Art Guide, Art Market
Our Favorite Online Art CompaniesWhen we think about online art companies, we most often think of places that sell art online. And there are certainly many companies that do that! But it’s not quite that simple. First off, those sales platforms have tons of different offerings and services. And there are plenty of different, non-sales offerings out there for…
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Art World
Identical Twins: 3D Printing and Art AuthenticityAs an online art platform, we’re always super interested in the intersection of art and technology and what that means for the art world. There are so many fascinating things happening in that space! And this one's a doozie– when 3D printing meets art, how do we judge the authenticity? The Next Rembrandt The Next…
Art World
Nudes, Prudes, And AttitudesHave you ever seen a picture of Michelangelo's David or been lucky enough to see it in person? It’s a stunning sculpture art, with incredible attention to anatomical detail. It’s arguably the most famous sculpture in the world. Oh, and he’s naked. Totally exposed. Maybe you heard about Poppy Jackson’s 2015 performance piece, Site, in…
Art Guide
Why Should I Catalogue My Art?You’re an artist, a gallerist, a curator, an art collector. You love art—and you want others to love your art, too. How can you share your collection with your friends, family, other enthusiasts, and the world? An art catalogue (digital or print) is a great place to start. What Is An Art Catalogue? Remember the…
Art Market, Art World
Why Is Art So Expensive? – Art and Money Series Part 1What would you do with $500 million? (We’re talking record-setting-Powerball money here.) Perhaps, pay off your student loans, buy a home, and take a really fabulous vacation—but that’s peanuts to $500 million. For that kind of money, you could buy this 28-bedroom medieval castle outside of Paris—10 times over. You could buy a hundred Koenigsegg…