The way people think about art is commonly limited to museums, galleries, and private collections. Artworks of various types are created as static objects, and their shelf life is prolonged by all means with conservation and protection measures. However, not all art is meant to be passed down through generations. Here are a couple of ephemeral art examples that highlight another shade of the meaning of art – the temporality and transience of natural beauty.
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On May 1, Nel Gallery in Cape Town invites all fans of unusual, emotionally touching art to visit Rhett Martyn’s exhibition titled “When I arrived, you’d already left.” The upcoming show features a series of landscapes created in the artist’s signature style and technique of repeated dissolution and redrawing. A talented draughtsperson, painter, and designer, Martyn offers everyone the opportunity to explore the concepts of absence, constructed longing, and the aesthetics of the non-experienced in his works.
In a world where cultural narratives are gaining momentum, the creative portfolio of Debashis Rout stands out as a significant contribution to the popularization of Indian culture. The Indian-born artist is currently working in a studio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he creates colorful acrylic on canvas paintings. Debashis specializes in abstract art and perceives his work as a mode of communication about the culture and his personal experiences. Let’s take a closer look at the artist’s life and career.
Iryna Fedorenko is back on the German art scene with her solo exhibition titled SCHÖPFUNG (“The Creation”). The show is on view at Graf Rumford in Munich until April 28 and has already attracted many celebrity actors, journalists, and art connoisseurs from different countries. Here are the main highlights of the art event held in a warm, welcoming atmosphere of the gallery.
An art exhibition of Holocaust survivors, titled “Survive, in Order to Create,” opens at the Moshe Castel Museum of Art in Ma’ale Adumim, Israel, on April 23, 2025. The event brings together 18 Israeli artists whose ancestry and links with Israel remained exceptionally tight throughout their lifetime, even though some of them were scattered around the world by the misfortunes of WWII and ended their lives in other countries.
You may spot original art for sale in many ways. If you have time and extra resources, you can travel to art galleries and fairs across the country or in other states to find the artwork that speaks to you. Yet, not all art collectors are ready to dedicate weeks or even months of their time to the search. Another viable option is online art shopping. So, how can you do that safely? Here is a quick guide to reliable platforms that sell only authentic artworks and a couple of professional tips for art evaluation.
An in-depth understanding of current art trends is vital for all participants in the industry, from artists to art collectors to dealers. By capturing these trends on time, artists can deliver artworks of true value and relevance for their audiences, while art investors can predict the price dynamics in specific areas and plan their investing activities much better. That’s why it makes sense to engage in some sort of market analytics now and then to see what’s happening in the industry and how you fit in.
Alma Thomas went down in the history of modern American art as one of the first Black women to gain national fame and recognition. She challenged the social conventions related to age and race by entering the painting industry in her 70s. Thomas’s works are still highly valued for the unique fusion of color and emotion. Here is a beginner’s guide to her art techniques and contributions.