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COVID-19 Murals: Inside the World of Pandemic-Inspired Street Art

The COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted every aspect of life; social distancing and isolation have become a common practice. Even during this devastating time, artists remained active and tried to capture the effects of the virus through their lenses. Some artists focused on the eerie silence left behind by the intense lockdowns from March to June, while others tried to find…

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Your Virtual Can-Dos: Here Are 8 Virtual Museum Tours & Interesting Events to Enjoy

Today’s world is marked by uncertainty, stress, negative feelings, and lockdown measures. This year has been a challenging one, a year that taught us how to live purposefully, to look inside us, and take care of the dear ones. Everything has changed, including the way we travel and see art. Most industries were affected by this global pandemic and the…

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India’s Museum of Art and Photography Creates a New Story

One overcast day in September, thirteen people who identify themselves as transwomen, picked up paintbrushes and in just ten days transformed a dusty building site into the brightest corner on one of Bangalore’s busiest roads.  The vivacious and colorful mural called ‘The Story of Bangalore’ was designed and painted by the Aravani Art Project, a collective that uses public art…

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Can Art Change Society? A Responsibility of Being an Artist

Most people see artists as individualists who don’t have anything to do with the real world, but is it really the truth? What does art have to do with our society? No one can give a straightforward answer to these questions, but being an artist definitely comes with a certain responsibility and social influence. Unlike politicians or marketing managers, artists…

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How is Chatbot Technology Changing the Art Scene?

Chatbot technology still has a long way to go. But, the advancements we’ve seen in the art scene lead us to conclude that there’s always more to come in innovations where bots are concerned. Let’s explore how chatbot tech is influencing the art market. Chatbot technology is quite standard, and if you’re a frequenter of the Book of Ra slot…

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A Rejection Just Shortens the Path to Yes

Handling rejection is difficult in any area of life. When it comes to art, it’s especially tricky. Art is a particularly unique and intimate expression of the individual. Separating the intimate act of creation from the reactions people may have to it is a difficult—though very necessary—process. If a rejection is particularly harsh or comes to an artist at an…

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Surviving the Pandemic: Writing an Artist Marketing Plan That Works

For artists, making a living is not always easy. You can be a brave person in everything related to creativity, but still, any thought of selling and promoting your works of art can make you shrink with fear. Of course, you want to devote all your time to creating something great. You may be recognized as an expert in your…

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Short Guide on Crafting Your Artist Bio, CV, and Artist Statement

For creatives with enough determination and drive, there is no greater goal than making a livelihood out of their artwork. Working as a professional artist is a unique, exciting, and highly rewarding career path that gives artistic minds an opportunity to share their vision with the world. Just as there is a process of creating a great piece of art,…

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7 Top Tools to Make Stunning Gifs and Images for Social Media

Artists know they need to represent themselves with the best content going, but when you’re investing all your time in growing your practice it’s hard to prioritize social media. Yet in the high-stakes art world, digital visibility is essential to growing as a brand, so saving time on creating high-quality gifs and images for your social media is essential. We’ve…

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Gallery Spotlight: The ArtScopeâ„¢

Introducing The ArtScopeâ„¢ The ArtScopeâ„¢ was founded by Khachik (Chris) G. Aleksanyan in Los Angeles, CA. It is an online fine art platform for first-time art buyers and collectors alike to explore and collect art from a curated selection of contemporary art in a transparent and accessible manner.  With a successful launch at Art San Diego 2019 Contemporary Art Show,…

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