Since African art is a diverse category with a complicated history, a beginner collector needs to understand what they are dealing with before starting to build their collection. Here are some things that all African art collectors, emerging or established, should consider.
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Platform 101, a project that pioneered glitch art in Iran, represents the Iranian Pavilion at The Wrong Biennale 2024. It is actively paving the way not just for digital artists but for Middle Eastern artists in general. “Glitch In The Sacred Geometry," the exhibition featured at The Wrong Biennale 2024, is curated by the acclaimed artist and founder of Platform 101 Mohammad Ali Famori. It can be viewed online through March 31, 2024.
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary (PBM+C) is a must-visit event for anyone who considers themselves a serious collector. This is the biggest art fair of the winter season, not only because of its scale but also because of the tremendous variety of the exhibition program. As Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2024 is now in full swing, let’s admire the diversity of its genres, mediums, and perspectives.
The Renaissance era brought about a major shift in all areas of life. Scientific and geographical discoveries, the emergence of new philosophies and scholastic modes, and an increased interest in humanity are the major characteristics of this historical period. But what about artistic self-expression? Here are five qualities of Renaissance art, which were seen as revolutionary at the time.
Residents of London have recently received a gift from the legendary British street artist. A new Banksy mural depicting a woman standing next to a green tree appeared on the wall of a residential building in North London. It took the famously anonymous artist mere hours to confirm authorship by posting a picture of the piece on his Instagram page and official website.
For an artist, a daily routine is also a creative routine. Professional artists think about their art every day, and the search for inspiration is a crucial part of it. However, inspiration only is rarely enough. This is why, building a daily routine is extremely important for any artist. Today, let’s talk about the daily routines of famous artists and see what they did to stay productive and boost their creativity.
Getting married in a museum sounds like a beautiful dream, but an expensive one. For example, some art institutions charge couples looking to hitch surrounded by works of art and ancient artifacts hundreds of thousands of dollars for their services. However, in South Korea, the situation is about to take a completely different route. The country’s government has announced that it is planning to turn Korean museums into wedding venues to combat the decline in marriage and birth rates.
What do you see when you look around? Probably your phone or computer from which you are reading this blog post, furniture, a cup of whatever you are currently enjoying, or a book you have been meaning to read — all those regular objects you encounter every day. But what if they could be art? If you are thinking, "What kind of gallery would even let you display it?" you would be surprised.