300Magazine is pleased to share the news about the latest exhibition of the renowned Ukrainian artist Iryna Fedorenko at SchauRaum im Ackermannbogen in Munich, Germany. On July 21, 2023, the world saw Fedorenko’s new collection of paintings, titled “Ukrainian Mallows.” For years, Iryna has been the moving force in the popularization of Ukrainian culture abroad.
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Decked-out trucks can often be spotted in countries like Pakistan and India. During the War in Afghanistan, they received the nickname “jingle trucks” from American troops for the signature sound they made when they moved. Hung with pendants and decorated with intricate traditional ornaments, these trucks look nothing short of magical chariots from an ancient tale.
Beautiful antique maps are just as valued by collectors and historians as paintings and sculptures. Centuries ago, before humans developed new ways of recording the curves of the Earth, maps used to be hand-drawn. Cartographers were scientists and had to be highly educated to represent reality as faithfully as possible. But were those people artists?
Even if you are a historian or just someone who is extremely open-minded about art, you have to admit that Medieval artwork is drastically different from what was created during any other period. The Middle Ages were far from a cultural monolith, and people today have come to associate certain characteristics with the art of that time. But why was Medieval art like this?
Karen and Ahmet from Surrey, UK, bought a vintage ceramic vase for $3.30 only to later find out that it was worth $11,800. The excited pair is now selling their thrift find at Canterbury Auction Galleries, which already handled a sale of a similar antique vase in the past for almost $40,000.
Today, you will learn about the Taos Society of Artists, a collective of realist artists who effectively changed the way the settler-colonial society perceived Native Americans and Puebloans. Although the Taos Society of Artists only existed for 12 years, its influence on modern American art was immeasurable.
Jackson Pollock’s artfully paint-splattered floor will soon become part of an NFT collection. Aiming to make art history accessible to a larger audience, the Jackson Pollock Studio has collaborated with Web3 art collective Iconic Moments to digitize its artifacts, including the famous floor. Those who wish to own a piece of Pollock’s legacy will receive a museum-quality print to go with the NFT.
The newest work by the acclaimed Ukrainian artist Michael Levchenko is a vibrant example of a piece born out of a desperate need for hope. The abstract sculpture titled “Looking Inside Future” was unveiled on June 30 in Wildert, a locality in Antwerp, Belgium, where a large community of Ukrainian war refugees has found a safe place.