Henri Matisse went down in history of modern art as a bold experimenter with color. His palette choices were intended for an emotional appeal rather than a realistic portrayal of objects and people, so many found his approach to color shocking at the turn of the 20th century. Here is a closer glance at the color revolution of Matisse.
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Art can take different forms, depending on how far an artist’s creative imagination can take it. Fine Art Shippers, an art logistics company based in New York, has always been at the forefront of promoting art and contributing to its visibility and accessibility to audiences. That’s how the “Da Race on Wheels” van, a unique art project created in collaboration with the renowned artist Mitchell Schorr, has become a one-of-a-kind object pushing the boundaries of street art.
Culturally Arts Collective is a non-profit entity that actively promotes artists from all corners of the globe and increases their visibility by means of digitalizing their artwork and giving them global outreach. “Fragments of Now” by Marina Chisty is a new virtual show presented by Culturally Arts Collective, which is already on view at the Milostka Center for Exhibitions. Here is what you need to know about the exhibition and the artist behind it.
The Dutch Golden Age has left a rich cultural legacy, and Rembrandt’s painting of the Night Watch stands out as a unique example of fine art with a long-lasting impact. The artwork was created in 1642, at the peak of the Dutch Republic’s global trade and prosperity. Though the masterpiece is almost four centuries old, it is still exerting a powerful effect on the Danish nation as a cultural icon and a symbol of civic pride. Here is a closer glimpse of the painting’s cultural significance.
Art created in traditional media is usually confined to the place of its physical display in terms of outreach and visibility. However, due to the efforts of Culturally Arts Collective, thousands of art objects have become accessible on a global scale, without geographical limitations and the need to travel across long distances. The organization partners with artists in various parts of the world to digitize their works and display them in a virtual gallery. This time, Culturally Arts Collective has presented “Liminal Portrayal,” a solo exhibition by Sampy Sicada.
While the figure of Leonardo da Vinci is the subject of ongoing debates and legends, each of his creations is also a legend on its own. One of the prominent examples of preserved artworks by this Renaissance genius is Leonardo’s “Salvator Mundi” – a painting depicting Jesus Christ. This masterpiece is unanimously recognized as one of the most expensive canvases in the world. Yet, the painting has many myths, legends, and lesser-known interesting facts surrounding it.
“The Scream” painting was created by Edvard Munch in 1893 and marked a new era in avant-garde art. It has become an iconic image depicting existential dread and the universally understood synonym of overwhelming anxiety. The painting’s raw emotional intensity is achieved by means of using a physically distorted figure and swirling sky; the disturbing feeling of visual aesthetics mixed with universal angst has become its distinguishing feature for centuries.
300Magazine is pleased to introduce Carolina Anyways, a bright contemporary artist with a multidisciplinary approach. A creative person with degrees in Fine Arts and Architectural Design, Carolina has always experimented with different media to push the boundaries of visual aesthetics. In this article, let’s get acquainted with mixed-media art by Carolina Anyways, including her 10-year-long productive partnership with the fashion designer Helena Art – “Helena Art & Carolina Anyways.”