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Think of your paintbrush as a tool. You need the right tool to get the job done. You wouldn’t use a rake to dig a hole in the garden, so take the time to start with the right paintbrush. The end effect of the painting will be better when you know which brush to use when. READ MORE »
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Leading European Art Gallery Plans Showroom In NYC
New York City wins again, being chosen as the home city of a new Hauser and Wirth contemporary art gallery. Hauser and Wirth already has prestigious showrooms in both London and Zurich, and their newest addition will be located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Slated to open in September, it is sure to draw a crowd from among the modern art purveyors of the Big Apple. READ MORE »
Culture And Art For Children: How Does It Change Their Perceptions?
Children are natural artists in a way, usually diving right into the finger paints and chalk with abandon, unafraid of what anyone will say about their finished masterpiece. They are future Picassos. They draw without fear, paint everything in sight, and believe that their painting deserves to hang in the front entry of the home forever because it’s the most beautiful thing ever created. In a way, every child is right! READ MORE »
Tattoos Are Becoming Mainstream – But Are They Art?
Art employs many different canvases. Some artists use music, others write poetry, still others use paint on a variety of media to convey their image or story. Still others use the human body as their backdrop and draw their pictures with a needle and ink. Yes, these are tattoo artists, and their work is becoming more prevalent. Many artists employ the basic stock images many people associate with tattoos that have been around since Grandpa got a heart tattooed on his bicep when he was in the armed forces. But tattoo artistry has taken on a new dimension in recent years. READ MORE »
The Joy And Sadness Behind Native American Art
Native American art portrays life from the perspective of the artist. In particular, Native American art embodies both the joy and the pain experienced by a people group as a whole. From the days of freedom when their lives were governed by seasons, weather, and the passing of time, to the days of repression when their lands were encroached upon, their game slaughtered, and their freedoms taken away come the images, poetry, songs, and drama that defines Native American art today. READ MORE »
What Makes Something ‘Art’? Beauty Really Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
The answer to the question, “What makes something art?†can be as varied as the people who would ask it. To some, nothing can be considered art unless it is esthetically pleasing, such as a painting of a vase of flower one might hang in a dining room. To someone else, a piece must convey some meaning or insight in order to bear the title “art“. But what about photos of the Holocaust? Deep meaning is definitely conveyed, but esthetically there is no attraction. Or consider a drawing of a bumblebee on a rose: beauty is evident, but what is the deep meaning there? Yet, to still another person anything at all could be considered art if it was created for the purpose of bringing enjoyment to the person or people who experience it. READ MORE »
Modern Art Being Replaced By More Alternative Forms
Modern art has always had a reputation for being unusual. Really, almost anything can be considered “modern art†if one applies that title to it. Piles of tin cans, twisted metal, even used paper towels have at one point or another all been coined “modern art†and garnered odd sideways glances if not true admiration from gallery visitors. But these days there are even more sources from which modern artists can extract their next gallery display. Consider the post-it note! Or left-behind bullet casings! READ MORE »
Alternative Art, Or Just Graffiti?
Ordinarily, painting or drawing on walls, buildings, sidewalks, cars, trees, street signs, or just about anything else that isn’t a canvas or obvious art project would be considered inappropriate. Children are taught from the time they are young that they should color in their coloring books, draw on their paper, and paint on a canvas. But what about when an artist uses a larger “canvas†such as public property that doesn’t belong to them? Obviously scrawled obscenities or gang insignia would be recognized as inappropriate, but what about when the finished drawing is actually esthetically pleasing?
The truth is, there are thousands of exquisitely done pieces of art on building walls, buses, sidewalks, and trash dumpsters in cities all over America. But the artists will never be paid or even positively recognized for their creativity, in fact, if recognized at all they will likely go to jail. Graffiti is graffiti, whether it is an amateur rendition of stick figures playing baseball or a Van Gogh quality still-life painting…it doesn’t belong on property that does not belong to the artist.
Unfortunately, the question of “art or graffiti†becomes difficult to answer when one allows the quality of the piece to be considered. People are permitted to decorate their own property with art all they want, but not someone else’s, and certainly not property that is considered public domain. “Art or graffiti†is not a question answered by “quality†but by “ownershipâ€. If it’s not yours, don’t decorate it.
Social Networking For Artists
Okay, so you have a great artistic product, be it music, photography, video footage of Bigfoot, etc. Now you need a way to let people know that you have these amazing artistic products that will enrich their lives, and of course you would really like to sell a few in order to pay your rent. So what now? It used to be difficult to break into the Internet market as an unknown artist or entrepreneur, but not anymore. Thanks to the concept of “social networkingâ€, artists and entrepreneurs are finding it simpler than ever to promote themselves and their work, meet other artists in related industries, and enhance their own skills through contact with other successful individuals. READ MORE »
New Exhibition At Hong Kong Museum Of Art
It appears that Louis Vuitton has done it again, only this time in Hong Kong, as the “Passion for Creation†exhibit is on display with the blessing of Hanry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration. Within this collection there is deemed to be a connection between the worlds of art and commerce, depicted in the pieces themselves. This collection includes pieces by artists from Europe, America, and China. Many of the pieces are mythical or fantasy in nature and dream-like in quality.
While modern art may not be the favorite of some, this is a wonderful opportunity to see works from several world-renowned artists who have shaped the landscape of the modern art world. Though definitely not the peaceful scenery of a Renoir, these pieces speak of the mindset of more than a century of artists who have blazed new trails and created a place for their talents where previously none had existed. The skill and imagination exemplified in this display are enormous, as are some of the pieces themselves!
Newly arriving artists are also on display among the more well-known, adding to the enjoyment of this collaboration. Anyone who has opportunity to partake of this event will definitely be glad they did. Louis Vuitton was founded during the Industrial era and obviously continues the tradition of hard work combined with creative ingenuity, clearly on display in Hong Kong.