Fairgrounds St. Pete is peeling back the curtain on its newest permanent exhibit. Created by Tampa native Devon Brady and dubbed “The Bait Ball,” an immersive environment drawing inspiration from schools of fish and human mosh pits opened to the public in January. The new exhibit gives viewers a whimsical underwater experience and wholly aligns with the museum’s eclectic celebration…
Image courtesy of artist Leona Bia. Project Antelope, a new online marketplace for Indigenous arts, has launched for the new year. In 2024, Native artists are making their mark, and Project Antelope is leading the way. Created as a centralized, year-round alternative to regional Native art shows, Project Antelope.com promotes artists from North America as well as around the world,…
Artists, the architects of emotion and vision, stand at the forefront of societal evolution. Their role transcends the aesthetic, weaving an intricate narrative that intertwines with culture, activism, and empathy. In a world navigating the complexities of existence, artists emerge as the custodians of creativity, shaping the very essence of our shared humanity. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Through the annals of time,…
“Life imitates art” is a tired adage whose origin can be traced back to Ancient Greece. Oscar Wilde updated the maxim in the late 19th century by saying, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” James Baldwin, whose lived experience was sitting at the intersection of both American anti-Black racism during the civil rights era and anti-LGBT fervor…
Graffiti in the center of Paris is a unique form of contemporary art. In fact, you don’t have to go far to find street art in Paris. A stone’s throw from the Louvre, at 59 rue de Rivoli, the entire building is devoted to artists’ studios: there are about thirty ateliers on six floors. The building itself, from the doormat…
Victory Art is an art company representing, promoting, and managing emerging Eastern and Central European artists advocating for modern perspectives of Eastern Europe. As many of those artists lack mentorship as well as a platform to share their artwork, Victory Art aims to give them the opportunities they deserve, by taking on the role of manager, spokesperson, and talent promoter…
As the world reopens and people begin to venture into our newest reality, many wonder how we will begin to move forward. What will it take for people to return to the office and to explore public space again? The answer is found in the creative essence of art and culture. The creation of a place cultivated by works of…
There is a popular misconception that degrees in art are not profitable and do not have great return-on-investment figures. In reality, this is not the case. Individuals majoring in the arts get a solid foundation and knowledge that enables them to have successful and fulfilling careers. They get the essential skills and experience to succeed in many creative fields and…
The onset of technological advancements has dramatically impacted human society and the modes of socialization. While all fields have embraced change to accommodate this paradigm shift, mass culture has dealt the most significant blow on the fine arts industry. Besides changing the form and view of fine arts, media culture has redefined the audience of fine art and enabled budding…
This past year has taken a toll on in-person art events, to say the least. From galleries to museums to art fairs, experiencing live art seems to be a thing of the past and has unfortunately led to more struggling artists now more than ever. But in a time full of darkness, there is a beacon of light for both…
