When SFMOMA established its archives in 2006, the museum was lucky enough to have its early records, dating back to its founding in 1935, still intact and ready to be accessed by the research public. Among those records were ones documenting the activities of the Women’s Board, formed in 1934 […]
Janice K. Johnson
The Mystery behind William Dobell’s ‘The Cypriot’
In 1940, William Dobell (1899-1970) returned to Australia after ten years in Europe. He completed The Cypriot (illustrated) that same year, a portrait of his friend Aegus Gabrielides. Was it the first major painting he produced, and what is the mystery behind the work? RELATED: The life and art of […]
Dr. Martens + A-Cold-Wall* – KALTBLUT Magazine
Dr. Martens and A-COLD-WALL* proudly reconnect over a passion for elevating overlooked workwear by infusing it with subcultural influences. A testament to their shared heritage. The latest edition of their celebrated partnership concentrates on clean lines and distilled aesthetics. A rejection of an overdesigned mainstream. Known for his use of […]
SDCC 2022 Here We Come!!!
Spoke Art has been to many comic-cons around the country over the years including Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, Anaheim, Chicago, and New York City. We are beyond thrilled to announce that for the first time ever we will be heading down to San Diego Comic-Con next week! For our debut, we are bringing exclusives from […]
Gurney Journey: Sarah, a Potter
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You’ll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Contact You can write me at:James GurneyPO Box 693Rhinebeck, […]
Art Antwerp | 2nd Edition, 15-18.12.2022
About Art Antwerp The fair was born in 2021 after a prolonged period during which no events could occur due to the pandemic and when art fairs were beginning to re-emerge in many cities around the world. There was a strong sense that art lovers were keen to revisit fairs, […]
Ep 118 How to Stay Focused on your Art
In today’s podcast we are talking about how to stay focused on your art. According to a study conducted by Northwest University, highly creative people are generally more easily distracted than the average person! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z54nrg/StayFocusedArt.mp3 Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | RSS This podcast is sponsored […]
Know Like & Trust | Dee Hunt | Episode 876
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Dee Hunt | Episode 876 Dee Hunt is a retired lady in her 60’s who found clay some 20 years ago when she worked in the commercial world. Making pots became Dee’s way of keeping sane! Now those working days are over and […]
Artist or Socialite? | FineArtViews
Throughout the ages, artists have been known to be solitary creatures. They spend hours upon hours, year after year, creating works of imagination, whether through painting, drawing, sculpting, or some other medium of expression. For most of us, we love learning when it comes to our medium of expression, […]
Samanthe Rubell to Lead Pace Gallery amid Restructuring
Samanthe Rubell has been named the next president of Pace Gallery, Artnews reports. The change comes as the blue-chip gallery, which has nine outposts around the world, restructures for the second time in under a decade. Rubell was awarded the position by Pace CEO Marc Glimcher, son of gallery founder […]