Marcel Duchamp’s Readymades: Birth of 20th Century Conceptualism – Conceptual Art Series Part. 4
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I don’t believe in art. I believe in artists. – Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp was one of the artists who challenged long-held beliefs about the art creation process and art itself. Duchamp was a successful painter in Paris in the years leading up to World War I. “I was interested in ideas — not just […]
What You Should Know About Copyright Registration for Artists
The average artist spends more time creating than marketing their work. With the increase of copyright infringement and theft, artists must take steps to protect their art. Copyright registration provides a record of ownership as well as legal protection against unauthorized use or distribution. There is always an upside and downside to everything, including copyright […]
Ultimate Guide for Handling Your Damaged Art
Luck has a mind of its own, and sometimes it just happens to be terrible, be it a spill or an accidental rip or something entirely different; a lot of artists end up damaging their art, whether it’s a painting or sculpture. If this happens to you, what should you do? This post will explore […]
Our 10 Favorite Sculpture Parks From Around The World
As an exhibition in the open, accessible to everyone — sculpture parks are an irreplaceable part of the art world. There is a sculpture park in every country, and they serve an important role in introducing people to the world of art, whether that was intended or not. Moreover, in the current times — with […]
How to Best Preserve and Protect Your Art
An art world is a competitive place, and for artists who have spent years perfecting their craft, it can be difficult to find representation. Do you have a valuable piece of art that you would like to protect for generations to come? Do you want to be sure that your work is not lost or […]
Hilma af Klint: Pioneering the Spirit of Abstractions
Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is often cited as the father of abstract art. However, much earlier than he created his first abstractions, Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), a Swedish artist, had already developed her own abstract compositions. More precisely, this happened by 1906 — several years before Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, or Kazimir Malevich; yet, they are […]
How Do You Make Connections In The Art World?
When entering the world of art, same as entering any other widely spread community, a person becomes linked with thousands of other creators through the work they create. Joining such an enormous circle of people can be overwhelming at times, but it’s always good to have other people who enjoy similar work close by. While […]
How Do You Get Noticed In The Art World?
Ever since childhood, you were most often described as creative or unique. Your favorite past-time has always been creating art, and your talent hasn’t gone unnoticed by those around you. But now is the time to get the rest of the world to notice you. You have the talent, and you have the passion, but […]
François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne – The Enchanting World of Nature, Art & Design
The supreme art is the art of living. – François-Xavier Lalanne The concealed beauty of true art hides not only in the eye of the beholder but in the living spirit within the piece itself. To truly feel as one with nature and to gaze upon its beauty unclouded by the limitations of existence is […]
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Reputation in The Art World
Whether 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 […]
How To Become A Professional Artist
Becoming a professional artist may seem like a long and arduous path to go on, but there are certain steps that you can take for it to be as effective as possible. Even as an amateur artist, you have the chance to create an art career for yourself and follow in the footsteps of successful […]
What Art Sells Best Online?
Let us start by getting straight to the point — there is no definitive answer to this. However, there are ways to learn what people prefer and what is naturally more appealing to the human eye — which, in turn, can help you decide what you want to go for and ensure that potential buyers […]