If you are a Westerner, two things usually come to mind when Japanese visual art is mentioned: it is either the highly graphical traditional painting style or Japanese animation and comics. But you do not have to be an expert in contemporary Japanese art to have an idea of who Takashi Murakami is. Here are five fascinating facts about the artist who has forever changed the definition of art.
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What can you as a collector learn from art institutions, and how can you apply this knowledge when organizing your own storage space? The secrets of impeccable artwork storage are not as difficult to master as they may seem. Here are the things that all collectors should keep in mind.
Fernando Botero, an icon of Colombian contemporary art, passed away at 91. His public sculptures adorn parks and squares in many cities across the world, and his paintings can be found in the collections of some of the most prominent museums. Botero’s legacy will forever live on in the creations of those who have been inspired by his work. Today, let’s take a closer look at Botero’s art and his signature style known as “Boterismo.”
The Armory Show, New York’s oldest and most important art fair, returned with its 2023 edition. During the three days it was open to the public (four, if you count the VIP Preview Day), the visitors of the event had the chance to see the crème de la crème of the contemporary art world in person. Take a look at the compilation of The Armory Show 2023 highlights to learn more about the current art trends and, possibly, find a new favorite artist.
For over 30 years, the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, had a ban on taking photographs of Guernica (1937), an anti-war painting by the famous artist Pablo Picasso. In September 2023, the new director of the museum decided to lift the ban.
As the South Korean art market has grown exponentially in the past couple of years, Seoul has reestablished itself as the new art capital once again. The leading international art fair Frieze keeps extending its influence on the Asian art scene after the booming success of last year’s edition in Seoul. In the aftermath of Frieze Seoul 2023, let’s take a look at some of the most impressive featured presentations.
It is pretty much impossible to imagine a major art show or festival without at least one kinetic art piece. Today, "kinetic art" is often used as an umbrella term that includes many different techniques and approaches. You also might have noticed that moving installations and sculptures get significantly more attention from media outlets and the audience than other forms of art. But what is it that is so captivating to us about kinetic works of art?
300Magazine has the pleasure of inviting you to the amazing event organized with the support of Platform 101. IROMEDIA, an annual show dedicated to showcasing the impressive developments in the field of new media art, gathers national and international talents for the second year in a row. The exhibition is already open to the public at TECH_FAC New Media Arts Museum in Tehran, Iran.