José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (8 May 1850 – 13 November 1899) was a major Brazilian painter whose works became a source of inspiration for subsequent modernists. As a painter, he defied the popular traditions of his contemporaries and carved a new niche for himself. At a time when his fellow painters […]
Month: April 2023
Two discoveries of medieval painting
Cimabue, Christ Mocked, c. 1280 This post has nothing to do with the art of medieval Hungary, but the information presented below is so fascinating that I decided to create a small post about it. New started circulating this week about the discovery of some spectacular medieval paintings, which had […]
Painting from Scratch: Nora Kapfer
Looking from a distance at Untitled (2022), a small painting on wood that does not seem to show anything but scribbles in white paint mixed with some traces of black, orange, and yellow, you might imagine Robert Ryman’s never-ending endgame of painting in all variations of white. But if you […]
Review of Jackson’s Curated Sets: Charcoal and Graphite
Hertfordshire based artist Ryan Leigh reviews Jackson’s Curated Set: Charcoal and Graphite demonstrating how the materials can be used together to create rich and detailed tonal drawings. Ryan Leigh Tests Jackson’s Curated Set: Graphite and Charcoal This set comes in a thoughtfully packed box with the products wrapped in […]
Robert Senior: Oil Painting – Jackson’s Art Blog
Robert Senior won the Scenes of Everyday Life Category Award in the Jackson’s Painting Prize this year with his oil painting, Train Station. In this interview, Sayan Baigaliyev, the previous award winner from the year before, asks Robert about his practice and process, his studio and how he approaches creative […]
RedDot Podcast | An Interview with Franny Moyle, Author of Turner: The Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of J.M.W. Turner
An interview with Franny Moyle, Author of Turner: the Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of JMW Turner. I picked up Franny’s biography on Turner earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this important artist’s life. Turner is one of the United Kingdom’s greatest artists, and is, perhaps, its best […]
Just Stop Oil now threatening to slash artworks
The ignorant idiots who’ve been assaulting artwork around Europe are now reportedly threatening to start slashing paintings – despite the fact the oil in the paintings is nothing to do with the oil they are protesting about. Alex De Koning, a spokesman for Just Stop Oil, said it was “insane” […]
Children’s Lessons for Advent Through Epiphany — A Sanctified Art
Luke 1:26-45 | 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 | Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 This week, we recognize what preceded Mary’s song of praise: news that was disorienting and bewildering, possibly threatening her life. Together, Mary and Elizabeth find courage and comfort in spite of their unusual circumstances. We, too, are called to […]
Berlinde De Bruyckere At Hauser & Wirth Zurich
Berlinde De Bruyckere26 January – 13 May 2023Hauser & Wirth ZurichLimmatstrasse 2708005 Zürich Layering spiritual iconography and ancient mythology with narratives of transience, carnality and sensuality, Berlinde De Bruyckere surpasses religious connotations and transfers them to the realm of the universal and profane. Presenting a powerful meditation upon the fundamental […]
On the spot: Madie | Displate Blog
In case you hadn’t already guessed by looking at her lovely character drawings, Madie arts loves clean lines and cozy couches. There is a huuuge pool of charming individuals living in her mind at all times, planted there by the movies, games, and books she greedily consumes. But mostly, she […]