Denise Allen, one of this year’s Artexpo New York Spotlight Recipients. Get to know the artist below. Q: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? A: I was born to be a Artist but actually didn’t realize it until I was in my late 20s. I was born in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, New…
Diving into the digital realm, we witness the dynamic evolution of art critique. Traditionally, elite circles dominated this space. Now, platforms like Instagram and Twitter have revolutionized it. Consequently, the once-exclusive arena of aesthetic analysis has been democratized. Everyday individuals, equipped with a keyboard and passion, are shaping artistic narratives. As a result, contemporary creative evaluation intertwines with likes, shares,…
When it comes to art, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, but society as a whole has aesthetic ideals by which to judge. In the case of visionary art, however, the object may not even have been thought of initially as art by its creator. Ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Egyptians, and Hopis created art prolifically, and…
Art journalism is one of the most important, yet commonly overlooked genres of writing today. In this field, writers are both observers and critics. They’re the eyes and ears of art enthusiasts, critics, and curators alike. Art journalism is a challenging area of specialization because it requires a unique approach to writing, which considers the very different ways art is…
Meet Kai, an international, emerging artist making new waves in the art world for his complicated subjects and simplistic design. Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: I go by the name Kai and I’m an international artist who loves working with different mediums that raise awareness and express certain viewpoints and social commentaries…
The term “art history” is easy to understand at first glance. It is the history of art. But the topic goes deeper than that. It asks, “What is art?” and “Whose historical events should we study?” Art history is more than a chronological list of all the world’s artistic movements. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ART HISTORY? History tends to repeat itself. So,…
Museums face complex challenges. As places where our historic heritage is preserved and where artworks are showcased, their scientific and cultural dimensions are fundamental. They play an important educational, social, and economic role, and they are drawn into debates on key social issues. Some of these issues concern them directly, while others lie outside their scope—but they are questions that…
Are you an art enthusiast of average means? Are you interested in collectibles but find the prices out of reach? Have you envied those who have the means to bid for and win classic or modern masterpieces? These days, you do not have to be an accredited investor or an institution to own fine art or collectibles. You too can…
According to Art Basel’s Mid-Year Review, 2021, things are definitely looking up for the industry. The pandemic, now stretching beyond a year and a half, presented some unprecedented challenges and obstacles for gallery owners, dealers, and auction houses. However, similar to all other commerce-based industries, the art world also found unique and innovative workarounds to keep operations in business. While…
Since the rise of post-modern and contemporary art movements in the past century, the line between art and design has become increasingly blurred. On the one hand, there are those who define art as being form for the sake of form, while others see the artistic elements of everyday objects designed with form at the forefront. One arena where this…
