The exhibition examines the cross-pollination between avant-garde art and commercial posters in Italy, with a particular focus on the interwar year and the early post-WW2 era, during the country’s economic boom. With a starting date in 1926 (the year in which Depero exhibited the Venice Biennale a “quadro pubblicitario”, Squisito […]
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Covid Art in the UK I Art In The Time Of Corona I Boha Art
Art in The Time Of Corona The coronavirus (Covid) pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives in some way, shape or form. Unsurprisingly, Covid art has taken off during lock-down as artists capture this unprecedented period in history. Undoubtedly, the effects of Covid will be felt for years […]
Giveaway- Drawing Games! – Art is Basic
Just in time for the holidays, I have a fun giveaway for 2 lucky readers. Two winners will each receive a copy of BOTH of the games pictured above. (USA only please) I learned about 2 new drawing games from Drawing Deck, LLC. They may look familiar to you because […]
39th Annual Art Competition: Meet the Winners
Share: The editors of Artists Magazine are delighted to continue the yearly tradition of presenting top artists from around the globe. This year’s jurors selected Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners, 15 Prizewinners and 25 Honorable Mentions. For the full list of winners in all other categories, please see the […]
How to use Instagram effectively as artist in 2022 – Veronica Winters Painting
How to use Instagram effectively as artist in 2022 I’ve been using Instagram for several years to see it change and evolve. I spent hundreds of dollars on Instagram courses claiming to help me build the audience. While I don’t have crazy following like so many artists out there, I […]
Enough With the Selfies; Look at the Art
Guarding at several art museums over the past two decades, I’ve noticed a distinct shift in the way many people commemorate their visits with photography. More and more museumgoers are using individual artworks as cool things to be photographed next to. Increasingly, museum visitors are less interested in appreciating the […]
Sybaris Collection © | 5 Of The Most Riskiest Art Collectors
Investing in works of art can be a great business, however, many pieces can be considered as a risk due to their price, originality, authenticity or their ephemeral or perishable materials. Here are 5 collectors who took some risks because of the pieces they added to their collections 1. […]
Master Your Mediums: A Guide for Oil Painters: PART I of II
I demonstrate this oil painting technique in my online course Glazing and Scumbling Roses. The subject of what mediums to use for oil painting causes so much confusion to oil painters of all levels! In this two-part blog post I offer some clarity on the subject to help you decide […]
Is Direct Patronage the Future for Artists?
What is direct patronage? Perhaps you’ve heard the term “direct patronage.” I refer to it because I believe it is the future for artists. Patronage, as described by Wikipedia, is: Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. You can […]
Hamas Says 63 Graves Found in Ancient Roman Burial Site – ARTnews.com
More than 60 tombs have been found in a Roman-era burial site, according to Hamas authorities in Gaza City. The location of the ancient antiquities was discovered last January during work preparations for an Egyptian-funded housing project. Hiyam al-Bitar, a researcher from the Hamas-run Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism, told […]