Art has existed in various forms since time immemorial. Talented and insightful creatives have been exploring the world and presenting their interpretations to the public long before the advent of formal art education. Yet, since the moment of art professionalization, a degree has weirdly become part and parcel of an artist’s perception. Here, we discuss three famous self-taught artists and try to understand why the unrefined, natural talent has so much impact on the art community.
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The Renaissance developed in many parts of Europe (with its heart in Italy) in the 15th century to give the world a rich artistic heritage. It changed the traditional creative techniques upside down, departing from the dominant abstract forms in medieval art and setting new norms of human and natural depiction. Here is a brief account of the 5 characteristics of Renaissance art, which define this period and are easily recognizable even for amateurs.
“Wes Anderson: The Exhibition,” a collaborative effort of London’s Design Museum and the Cinémathèque française, promises to be a sensation when it opens in November 2025 following several smaller exhibitions held in different parts of the world. The upcoming exhibition will track the evolution of Anderson’s films from his first 1990s experiments to his most famous, Oscar-winning works.
This past November, fans of digital art and fractal-inspired geometry had a chance to embrace the experimental vision of the interplay of visual fractal esthetics and sound at the unique event organized by Platform 101. A series of exhibitions titled Sonic Landscapes: Fractal Editions took place at Dayhim Art Society (DAS) in Tehran, Iran, on November 8, 15, and 22, welcoming visitors to explore new dimensions of creative experimentation.
Art brokers are a vital bridge between those who create or own art and those who want to buy it. These art intermediaries negotiate deals in the art market and keep the art market going. Large checks and the glamorous world of high-end art seem attractive to many. However, not every broker is doomed to success in this industry, as clients prefer knowledgeable, polite, and competent experts with intuition and strong business acumen.
Great art doesn’t emerge out of the blue. The majority of artists drew inspiration from their muses – wives, beloved women, and other figures. It’s often fascinating to discover the history of inspiring encounters and relationships that contributed to the emergence of art. Here is your introduction to the world’s best-known, famous muses who contributed to the creation of the world’s eternal masterpieces.
Fernando Botero, a Colombian artist born in 1932, acquired global fame as a figurative painter and sculptor. His unique esthetic style of human and animal depiction is known as Boterismo, which represents a fusion of artistic experimentation and political criticism. This blog post explores the Boterismo meaning in detail to show how Botero’s signature visual style has affected many contemporary artists.
Art Nouveau, though a short-lived art trend that emerged at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, is still given an honorable place in art history and studies. In this blog post, we are sharing some lesser-known Art Nouveau facts that may advance your understanding of art trends and make you a better expert in modern art.