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 […]
Why Is It Important To Define Yourself As An Artist?
“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist as we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso The fact that one of the greatest artists of all time believed that every human being carried in them the spark of artistic inspiration from their childhood is encouraging. However, the problem of keeping that creative spark […]
The Guide To Defining Your Art
The artistic world has always offered shelter to an array of various misfits who broke the standard molds and wanted to find their way out of mediocrity. If you are an aspiring artist who is still looking for the perfect way to present your work on the bustling contemporary art scene, we offer you a […]
The World Of Artist Books
Books are a uniquely portable magic. – Stephen King Not to be confused with an art book, catalog, or monograph, an artist book is a work of art in the shape of a book. It isn’t a means for the artist to showcase what they’ve already created; instead, an artist book is an artistic expression, […]
What are the Different Types of Three Dimensional Art?
Three-dimensional art pieces, presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. On the other hand, two-dimensional works of art, which are created on flat surfaces, can only be observed in terms of height and width. Traditional types of three-dimensional media, like sculptures and […]
Various Painting and Drawing Mediums and Techniques
Painting has always been one of the most expressive art mediums that has allowed artists to experiment with different styles and techniques until they find their own unique artistic expression. Everything started in prehistoric times when people used pigmented powder to sketch scenes from everyday life on cave walls. We can say that these earlier […]
What is Bio Art?
Only art and science make us suspect the existence of life to a higher level, and maybe also instill hope thereof. – Ludwig van Beethoven One might think that art and science are incompatible. Indeed, they seem to be on the opposing ends of a scale – art is born out of creativity and abstract […]
Why the World Loves Basquiat
I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is. – Jean-Michel Basquiat The year 1980 saw a breakthrough of a solo artist who took the world by storm. A charming young black man with a sweet smile, Jean-Michel Basquiat was bold and unapologetic, opinionated and unafraid to rock the public […]
How Technology is Changing the Art World
Art history shows that artists have always sought new art forms and unconventional mediums to express their artistic principles. Various avant-garde movements that started mushrooming in the early20th century fundamentally challenged the traditional perception of art. Artists emerging from these progressive movements introduced new non-artistic materials, like books, magazines, cloths, household items, and many other […]
The Ultimate Guide on Different Art Mediums
“He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is an artist” – St. Francis of Assisi Throughout art history, people have been using various materials to express themselves. Artists have always chosen concepts and techniques that fit their skills and artistic expression. This quest started with pigmented powder used for drawing on […]
Black Lives Matter – The Art World In Solidarity
Art is whatever makes you proud to be human. – Amiri Baraka On May 25th, 2020, an unarmed black man named George Floyd was killed in police custody by an officer who kept his knee pressed into Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Witnessing the horrific event was a crowd of people, several […]
Hitler and the Degenerate Art
Art, freedom and creativity will change society faster than politics. – Victor Pinchuk Perhaps not many are aware that Adolf Hitler was an artist. He started painting at a young age and created over one hundred (some estimate anywhere between 400 and 600) works of art throughout his life, including during World War I in […]