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Artwork “Comedian” by Maurizio Cattelan | Image source: theartgorgeous.com
The Art of Questioning Art – Conceptual Art Series Part. 3
See 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
Economist article on Aug 22 2019: In America, art is helping prisoners adapt to life outside - an exhibition on Alcatraz shows how artists can contribute to criminal-justice reform |Image source: economist.com
Art for Change: Future IDs Exhibition at Alcatraz
The 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
Video installation "Electronic Superhighway" by Nam June Paik at Smithsonian American Art Museum.| Image source: flickr.com
Nam June Paik and History of Video Art
The 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…
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The Empire Strikes Gold: Star Wars And The Art Of Popular CultureDo you remember the first time you saw Star Wars? The first time you heard John Williams’ stirring score and read that famous opening scroll? That franchise has spawned one of the largest and most loyal groups of fans ever. It has helped to draw “nerd culture” into the mainstream, making spaceships and aliens and…
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All For Art And Art For All: Art Accessibility In The Digital AgeIn 2014, the MET uploaded high-quality, downloadable images of some of its most famous pieces to create a digital collection comprising more than 400,000 works of art. In 2015, the New Museum appointed Lauren Cornell, former executive director of Rhizome.org and a pioneering advocate of digital media and its significance in contemporary art, as a…
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Cuban Artist Pits Art Against PoliticsHere in the United States, we love to holler about our freedom of expression. Whether we use it for better or for worse, it is one of the founding values of our nation and our culture. It’s powerful—it inspires revolutions and brings people together and generally undermines the foundations of injustice. It’s uniquely democratic–freedom of…
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PBS Tackles the Maddening Phrase, “I Could Do That”If you’re an artist, or spend a lot of time among artists and art, you’ve probably encountered someone who, when looking at a piece of art they deem simplistic, dismiss it by saying, “I could do that.”  PBS’ Digital Series The Art Assignment tackled that phrase recently in a segment called—you guessed it—“I Could Do…
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Introducing ARTDEX: “Welcome to the Art World”We’re excited to announce the official launch of ARTDEX, the art industry’s premier art portfolio website and social network for art professionals. With ARTDEX, you can: Organize: Create your online gallery showcasing your personal and virtual collections.Discover: Find new artists and discover trends in the global art community.Connect: Get to know like-minded collectors, artists, and…