Brutalism stands out amid the diversity of architectural movements due to its emphasis on utilitarianism and geometric severity. The movement emerged in the mid-20th century as a realistic, sometimes even skeptical, response to modernist optimism. From the imposing structures of Boston City Hall to the honest functionalism of the Barbican Center in London and the Habitat Complex in Montreal, brutalist architecture comes with raw beauty and a strong emotional appeal.
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California is renowned for being a place where the rich and famous flock to. There are hundreds of attractive and affluent areas across the state where you’ll find homes owned by celebrities and business magnates. But just what are the most coveted locations? Here is a small selection of locations that are typically viewed as the crème de la crème.
Banksy is one of the most well-known street artists, with a unique approach. He manages to remain anonymous, even after several decades of being active in all corners of the globe. His works are known to everyone, even those who are not related to the world of art. This all has led to the creation of various art hubs and museums dedicated to Banksy art, like a new museum that emerged in Lisbon, Portugal, not so long ago, to unite 100+ works created by Banksy under one roof.
The Pompidou Museum, widely known as the Centre Pompidou, is an iconic art hub in Paris, with one of the world’s largest collections (over 120,000 works). The institution owns exclusive masterpieces by Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and Frida Kahlo, among others, with a wide range of modern and contemporary art available for viewing at its permanent exhibitions.
The 21st century is a fast-moving, tech-driven epoch with numerous advancements and innovations taking over traditional lifestyles day by day. Yet, even this vibrance of progress can’t destroy centuries-old human love for traditional art and creative genius. Contemporary artwork coexists with eternal masterpieces of Old Masters, and art appreciators around the globe cruise online and offline spaces to explore one-of-a-kind art gems.
Culturally Arts Collective always has something exciting on offer, with immersive exhibitions and celebrations of diversity and subversive themes in art happening all year round on its digital platforms. This summer is marked by another worthy virtual art show opened at the Milostka Center for Exhibitions. Welcome the multi-disciplinary artist Hazel Chen and her deeply honest self-exploration in the “Boundaries of Being” exhibition.
The name and creative heritage of Anish Kapoor are globally known, with works like Cloud Gate or Sky Mirror becoming iconic local attractions. The artist has acquired special fame for his fascination with large-scale reflective sculptures that raise profound psychological and emotional responses in viewers.
Sam Taylor-Johnson is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist known for her achievements in photography, video, and film. Her main subject of creative exploration has long been the intricate boundary between celebrities’ public images and private selves. The best example of Taylor-Johnson’s work that may help embrace this creative focus is Crying Men (2002-2004), a series of photographs of famous men in moments of sorrow and intense emotion.