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The Larger-Than-Life Legacy of Master Muralist Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera, “The Marriage of the Artistic Expression of the North and of the South on This Continent,” also known as “Pan American Unity,” 1940; courtesy City College of San Francisco; © Banco de México Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico City / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Image: Cultural Heritage Imaging | Source: sfmoma.org
The Larger-Than-Life Legacy of Master Muralist Diego Rivera
“An artist is above all a human being, profoundly human to the core. If the artist can’t feel everything that humanity feels, if the artist isn’t capable of loving until he forgets himself and sacrifices himself if necessary, if he won’t put down his magic brush and head the fight against the oppressor, then he…
Marilyn Minter on Encompassing Human Desire, Sexual Politics, and Modern Feminism
Marilyn Minter painting “Pop Rocks” (2009), enamel on metal, collection of Danielle and David Ganek | Source: widewalls.ch
Marilyn Minter on Encompassing Human Desire, Sexual Politics, and Modern Feminism
“I always knew I had something to say even when nobody else wanted to listen.” – Marilyn Minter Marilyn Minter is known for her hypnotizing hyperrealistic paintings and vividly-colored photographs, which often include imagery depicting human sexuality, feminine desire, and erotic impulses. Minter explores the contemporary philosophies of beauty and has established a personal brand…
The Genius of Joan Mitchell and Memories of Landscapes
Joan Mitchell, Weeds, 1976.©ESTATE OF JOAN MITCHELL/ PHOTO IAN LEFEBVRE, ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO/HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN, WASHINGTON, D.C.| Source: artnews.com
The Genius of Joan Mitchell and Memories of Landscapes
The first generation of Abstract Expressionism brought us masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning. Robert Motherwell, and Franz Kline. Through dynamic and energetic visuals, these American abstract artists emphasized spontaneity and departure from conventional techniques. With Abstract Expressionism dominating the New York art scene in the 1950s, a new generation of artists emerged –…
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Reputation in The Art World
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Reputation in The Art WorldWhether you are an emerging artist or have already spent some time working on your reputation, being reminded of the fundamentals is always an excellent way to develop new strategies. The process of building a reputation can be broken down into three main parts — your works and how you present them; the way you…
Robert Colescott - Reenvisioning History Painting
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Robert Colescott – Reenvisioning History PaintingScheduled on May 12th, Robert Colescott’s painting George Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware River: Page from an American History Textbook, which was painted in 1975, was one of the most anticipated highlights of Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Evening Auction in New York. While Colescott’s work has already been on auctions before, the price for the artist’s…
Jackson Pollock’s “Mural” on display at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
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Slow Art Movement – How the Art World Relearns Art AppreciationRecent studies show that the average visitor of a museum looks at an art piece for less than 30 seconds — 17 seconds being the average. Museum spaces sometimes are not helping this and seem to encourage the "more is more" way of thinking. All the crowds that can push you from one piece to…
Art World Goes NFT Craze: Future or Fad for Digital Art?
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Art World Goes NFT Craze: Future or Fad for Digital Art?By now, you have undoubtedly heard of the famous auction of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days (2021). The fact that it has sold for $69 million has been the headline of many news sources — and it is no surprise, considering NFT was relatively unknown despite the fact it existed since 2015. This, along…
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Magic Realism – What Separates Reality From Fantasy?Magic has been a part of art for as long as we've known it. It came in many forms and styles, from science fiction to old wives' tales. Today, we will be observing a particular art genre named "magic realism," which intertwines both magic and reality together in the works that employ it. This article…
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Art and Politics Part.2: Art For Pleasure Or Politics?Let us start by saying — a definitive answer to this does not exist. Every opinion on this matter is purely subjective, just like the viewer’s perception of art. But there are certain roots of this division that we can explore and follow to the art of today, and we will do so. Let us…