Why Your Art Title Is Important
There’s a divide between artists; those who believe that a title helps give the artwork its identity, those that don’t give titles much thought, and those who deliberately do not title their work. Why do artists leave their work untitled? Many visual artists philosophize that their art should speak for itself and allow the viewer […]
Arte Povera – The Birth of an Art Movement
Influenced by earlier art movements such as Spatialism and Dau al Set, the avant-garde Arte Povera movement originated in Italy — lasting a relatively short period between the late 1960s and early 1970s. The radical movement challenged the traditional art world by rejecting fine art materials like oil paint and marble and choosing instead to […]
Remembering Lawrence Weiner and Art of Semiotics – Conceptual Art Series Part. 5
“Because Mr. Weiner’s words are mutable, appearing in one state and then another, they are not only continually remade but also renewed.” – New York Times critic Roberta Smith On December 2nd, 2021, the world bid a final farewell to Lawrence Weiner, the American artist who was widely recognized as the “godfather” of the Conceptual […]
The Alluring Populism of Art Toys
There are art collectors, and there are toy collectors. There was a time when those two would never be confused. However, toy designers and collectible toy enthusiasts have long argued that designer toys are a true art form — likening the medium to sculptures. And just as art can carry emotional value, so do toys […]
Artist Behavior: Etiquette for Art Exhibition Openings
The world responded to the global pandemic with social distancing, lockdowns, and quarantines. For the art world, this meant cancelling art exhibits, shows, workshops, and conferences. For the past two years, museums and galleries closed their doors, forcing the art environment to adapt as the world waited with uncertainty. But we are resilient, and thanks […]
AI Art of Picasso’s Hidden Nude
In a letter to French poet and journalist Max Jacob, Pablo Picasso described his then unfinished The Blind Man’s Meal (1903) to have a “dog nearby.” However, the finished work did not have a dog — only a blind man with one hand holding a piece of bread sitting at a table with an empty […]
The Artist’s Guide for Creating the Best Open Studio Art Event and Art Walk
We love to see how strings are being pulled behind the curtain and consume behind-the-scenes content of the shows we tune into with as much interest as the actual performance. When we’re given a peek at where the “magic happens,” we begin to understand processes better, relating and connecting emotionally. As an emerging artist positioning […]
Caravaggio: A Temperamental Baroque Master of Extraordinary Genius
When it was confirmed in 2021 that Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, best known as Villa Aurora, would be auctioned with a starting price of approximately $547 million, it piqued the interest of not only real estate investors but of historians and the art world. Situated near the iconic street, Via Veneto, Villa Aurora is […]
The Artist’s Guide to Market Research to Promote and Sell Art
Even before the pandemic-induced economic downturn, the art market was already experiencing one of its worst recessions. But while the art market has seemingly stagnated, what many art experts believe will happen next is the reinvention of the art scene. With more and more galleries closing and large-scale art fairs cancelling left and right, the […]
Somewhere Above Moon and the Sea: Romanticism of Casper David Friedrich
“All authentic art is conceived at a sacred moment and nourished in a blessed hour; an inner impulse creates it, often without the artist being aware of it.” – Caspar David Friedrich A movement centered on individualism and nature, Romanticism sparked an intense interest in the emotions of fear, horror, and awe. One of the […]
How To Navigate the Art Market Through a Tough Economy
The Great Recession of 2008 reminded us that economic nosedives happen. When they do, the art market and most other industries need to adapt and navigate their way through the disruption. However, what we were never prepared for was a global pandemic, one that overwhelmed the healthcare system, forced lockdowns, and crippled the economy. We […]
Art Theft: Glamour, Temptation and Mystery
More than two years have passed since an 18-carat gold toilet valued at $6 million was stolen from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace in England. And to date, no one has been charged with the theft, nor has anyone come forward to provide any leads – despite a hefty reward offered by the insurance […]