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What Should an Artist do With a Lifetime of Unsold Artwork?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:08:30 +0200

Over the last several weeks I’ve had two people approach me, either in the gallery or via email, asking what they should do with a large inventory of unsold work. In...

The post What Should an Artist do With a Lifetime of Unsold Artwork? appeared first on RedDotBlog.

Collector Favorites: Bestselling Artists of March

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:59:07 +0200

Ever wondered what other people are buying for their personal art collections? Though your tastes may differ, seeing what others are purchasing can help you discover new artists whose works you might not otherwise have considered.

Below, meet 5 artists who have proven to be popular favorites with our collectors. For more ideas, browse our recently sold works and contact our curators who can help you find similar works in your budget.

Cheolhee Lim

Based in Daegu, South Korea, Cheolhee Lim creates abstract portraits that reflect the inner consciousness of the sitter. Using a palette knife and large drips of paint, Cheolhee obscures the subject’s face while revealing personality through the color and movement of the paint. Cheolhee received his BFA in Painting and MA in Art Education at Keimyung University. He has taken part in many solo and group exhibitions since 2013 and has been featured in Saatchi Art’s “One to Watch” interview series. See more of Cheolhee’s work here.

Lauren Jade Szabo

Lauren Jade Szabo is a Los Angeles-born artist who lives and works in Oakland. Her captivating paintings combine the real with the fantastic, bringing a sense of wonder to everyday sights. Lauren graduated with a BFA in Illustration from California College of the Arts and received an MFA Fellowship from the San Francisco Art Institute for graduate study in Painting, which she completed in 2018. Her work has been exhibited internationally and resides in private collections in Europe and the United States. See more of Lauren’s work here.

Karo Martirosyan

Glass and metal sculpture artist Karo Martirosyan was born in Armenia and raised in California. His dynamic compositions are inspired by architecture and the powerful beauty of nature. Through his designs, Karo hopes to intrigue the viewer as the grid elicits a feeling of orderliness and the seemingly floating glass induces a sense of lightness. Karo received his degree in Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and he has also exhibited at The Other Art Fair. See more of Karo’s work here.

Sean Winn

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, artist Sean Winn creates youthful figurative paintings that focus on human interaction with the goal of starting a conversation about mental health. Sean received his MFA from the University of the Arts, London, and has been featured in the Saatchi Art print catalog and the “One to Watch” interview series. Since 2016, he has taken part in many group exhibitions internationally. See more of Sean’s work here.

Virginie Gallois

French artist Virginie Gallois’s current body of work is inspired by the myth of Arachne. Virginie uses color and drawing to intertwine threads and connect the elements to evoke one of the oldest activities of humanity––weaving––whose symbolic value is founding for our societies. Virginie has been featured in the Saatchi Art print catalog and has exhibited at The Other Art Fair. Since 2008, she has taken part in numerous group and solo exhibitions internationally. See more of Virginie’s work here.

Featured Artist James “Kingneon” Guçwa

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:28 +0200

Painter James “Kingneon” Guçwa captures a timeless aspect of American culture in his dynamic portfolio focused on neon signs.

The post Featured Artist James “Kingneon” Guçwa appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Review: Ranvoo AICE 3 Lite

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:07:59 +0200

Review unit provided by Ranvoo

Urban sketching in Singapore is hot and sweaty activity, unless you're in an air-conditioned environment. So recently, Ranvoo, a company that makes personal lifestyle appliances, contacted me to asked if I wanted to test their new neck air conditioner, the AICE 3 Lite, I thought why not. I am skeptical at its cooling effectiveness but I can definitely see the utility. I've tested this for a few weeks and it does work quite well.

Price of the Ranvoo AICE 3 Lite is around USD 199 to 219.

The main selling points according to the company are

Ability to lower temperature by 17 degrees Celsius
Has cool air emitting from the top and bottom
Long battery life
Automatic temperature regulation
Various usage mode, e.g. cool, wind, hot
Comfortable to wear

I shall tell you how true those features are in this full review.

Things included

The only items in the box are the AICE 3 Lite, safety manual and quick start guide.

Design

Design of the AICE 3 Lite looks pretty sleek. The design does not call out for attention other than the fact that you're wearing something on your shoulders. I've worn this for weeks and did not notice anyone staring at me. There was one person on the street who recognised this portable air-con but it turned out she only wanted to sell me insurance or get me to donate money.

The top has long vents on both sides that blows cool air upwards. Even at low fan speed, the blowing air is cool enough and the strength is kinda similar to a breeze, except it's a localised breeze at your neck.

The internal fans have three speeds. At the lowest fan speed, fan noise is still audible but I won't consider it to be loud and people near you probably won't be able to hear the fans. The medium fan setting is noticeably louder, sounds like a gaming laptop, and people around may hear it. The highest fan speed is quite loud. The fan noise is the compromise for this cooling system. Anyway, when you're hot and sweaty, fan noise is the last thing I'll think about.

The company claims temperature can be reduced by 17 degree celsius but I don't have the right equipment to verify the claims. Having said that, the gadget does work and provide good relief on a hot and humid day.

This is how it looks underneath.

There are two smaller vents that emit cool air downwards. These two vents are not that useful because the device will be at an angle when worn, and the air will actually blow away from your body.

The USB-C charging port is located at the bottom, near the front, and just beside the port is a tiny hole for resetting the device. Since no USB-C cable and charger are included, you can just use your own cable and charger (at least 5V 3A).

There are two long cooling metal plates as shown above, from my index finger to thumb. These plates become cool when the fans are blowing, and will rest on your neck to keep it cool. The cooling plates and the areas beside can be wiped clean easily.

The metal plates are matte textured so that you don't get the feeling of metal on skin.

The metal plates are able to cool down quite quickly. It's not just cool, it's actually cold enough for condensation to happen at least here in humid Singapore.

The power button can be used to switch between cooling modes. The + and - buttons control the fan speed.. The display on the left exterior shows the current cooling mode and battery life (4 bars).

The different cooling modes and respective coloured status light are:

Cool mode (blue): This will cool the metal plates and provide cool air.
Fan mode (green): This will not cool the metal plates. Your neck will heat up the device and warm air will come out
Heat mode (red): Usable when you're cold
AI mode (white): Device will detect ambient temperature and adjust its temperature accordingly.

AI mode is probably more useful since it will give you the lowest temperature automatically. To make finer temperature adjustment, you need to use the companion app.

The AICE 3 Lite weights 480g. You can definitely feel the weight when held in hand.

When worn on the neck and shoulders, the weight is not really noticeable and comfort is good. I can definitely wear this for long periods of time without discomfort. I recommend holding down the device when chasing after a bus. I don't think this will stay on you if you use it in a gym.

The device is not weather-proof or water-proof so don't use it in the rain.

This guy's neck is much thicker than mine so if he can wear it, most people can.

App

The companion app offers more control over the device. No account is needed to use the app.

In addition to controlling fan speed, you can make fine adjustments to temperature with the app.

The features are mostly self explanatory.

Silent mode just reduces fan noise slightly.

Downsides or limitation

I wish the battery life indictor is in percentage rather than in bars (4 levels).

Fan noise at medium and high speed settings is loud. But that's the trade-off for strong fans.

Weight is actually alright, but if you're also wearing a backpack, then everything adds up.

There's no way to adjust temperature using the physical controls. Cool mode's low, medium and high fan speed will give you 30, 26 and 16 degrees celsius respectively. If you want low temperature and low fan speed, you have to use the app.

Conclusion

This is me sketching outdoors on a sunny, hot and humid day here in Singapore. The device does provide cooling relief and I would say it's quite effective. Fan speed at low and medium is good enough.

Availability

The Ranvoo AICE 3 Lite is available on Amazon (US | CA | SG) and official website

Amazon 10% off coupon: 10teohontech

Review: Ranvoo AICE Lite

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:07:59 +0200

Review unit provided by Ranvoo

Urban sketching in Singapore is hot and sweaty activity, unless you're in an air-conditioned environment. So recently, Ranvoo, a company that makes personal lifestyle appliances, contacted me to asked if I wanted to test their new neck air conditioner, the AICE Lite, I thought why not. I am skeptical at its cooling effectiveness but I can definitely see the utility. I've tested this for a few weeks and it does work quite well.

Price of the Ranvoo AICE Lite is around USD 199 to 219.

The main selling points according to the company are

Ability to lower temperature by 17 degrees Celsius
Has cool air emitting from the top and bottom
Long battery life
Automatic temperature regulation
Various usage mode, e.g. cool, wind, hot
Comfortable to wear

I shall tell you how true those features are in this full review.

Things included

The only items in the box are the AICE Lite, USB-C charging cable, charger, safety manual and quick start guide.

Design

Design of the AICE Lite looks pretty sleek. The design does not call out for attention other than the fact that you're wearing something on your shoulders. I've worn this for weeks and did not notice anyone staring at me. There was one person on the street who recognised this portable air-con but it turned out she only wanted to sell me insurance or get me to donate money.

This is how it looks underneath.

There are two smaller vents that emit cool air downwards. These two vents are only useful when you're wearing collared shirts, in which case the cool air will blow inside the shirt to your back. If you wear t-shirts, the cool air exhausts outside the shirt.

The metal plates are matte textured so that you don't get the feeling of metal on skin.

The metal plates are able to cool down quite quickly. It's not just cool, it's actually cold enough for condensation to happen at least here in humid Singapore.

The power button can be used to switch between cooling modes. The + and - buttons control the fan speed.. The display on the left exterior shows the current cooling mode and battery life (4 bars).

The different cooling modes and respective coloured status light are:

Cool mode (blue): This will cool the metal plates and provide cool air.
Fan mode (green): This will not cool the metal plates. Your neck will heat up the device and warm air will come out
Heat mode (red): Usable when you're cold
AI mode (white): Device will detect ambient temperature and adjust its temperature accordingly.

AI mode is probably more useful since it will give you the lowest temperature automatically. To make finer temperature adjustment, you need to use the companion app.

The AICE Lite weights 480g. You can definitely feel the weight when held in hand.

The device is not weather-proof or water-proof so don't use it in the rain.

This guy's neck is much thicker than mine so if he can wear it, most people can.

App

The companion app offers more control over the device. No account is needed to use the app.

In addition to controlling fan speed, you can make fine adjustments to temperature with the app.

The features are mostly self explanatory.

Silent mode just reduces fan noise slightly.

Downsides or limitation

I wish the battery life indictor is in percentage rather than in bars (4 levels).

Fan noise at medium and high speed settings is loud. But that's the trade-off for strong fans.

Weight is actually alright, but if you're also wearing a backpack, then everything adds up.

Conclusion

This is me sketching outdoors on a sunny, hot and humid day here in Singapore. The device does provide cooling relief and I would say it's quite effective. Fan speed at low and medium is good enough.

Availability

The Ranvoo AICE Lite is available on Amazon (US | CA | SG) and official website

Amazon 10% off coupon: 10teohontech

Review: Ranvoo AICE Lite portable neck air-conditioner

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:07:59 +0200

Review unit provided by Ranvoo

Urban sketching in Singapore is hot and sweaty activity, unless you're in an air-conditioned environment. So recently, Ranvoo, a company that makes personal lifestyle appliances, contacted me to asked if I wanted to test their new neck air conditioner, the AICE Lite, I thought why not. I am skeptical at its cooling effectiveness but I can definitely see the utility. I've tested this for a few weeks and it does work quite well.

Price of the Ranvoo AICE Lite is around USD 199 to 219.

The main selling points according to the company are

Ability to lower temperature by 17 degrees Celsius
Has cool air emitting from the top and bottom
Long battery life
Automatic temperature regulation
Various usage mode, e.g. cool, wind, hot
Comfortable to wear

I shall tell you how true those features are in this full review.

Things included

The only items in the box are the AICE Lite, USB-C charging cable, charger, safety manual and quick start guide.

Design

This is how it looks underneath.

The metal plates are matte textured so that you don't get the feeling of metal on skin.

The metal plates are able to cool down quite quickly. It's not just cool, it's actually cold enough for condensation to happen at least here in humid Singapore.

The power button can be used to switch between cooling modes. The + and - buttons control the fan speed.. The display on the left exterior shows the current cooling mode and battery life (4 bars).

The different cooling modes and respective coloured status light are:

Cool mode (blue): This will cool the metal plates and provide cool air.
Fan mode (green): This will not cool the metal plates. Your neck will heat up the device and warm air will come out
Heat mode (red): Usable when you're cold
AI mode (white): Device will detect ambient temperature and adjust its temperature accordingly.

AI mode is probably more useful since it will give you the lowest temperature automatically. To make finer temperature adjustment, you need to use the companion app.

The AICE Lite weights 480g. You can definitely feel the weight when held in hand.

The device is not weather-proof or water-proof so don't use it in the rain.

This guy's neck is much thicker than mine so if he can wear it, most people can.

App

The companion app offers more control over the device. No account is needed to use the app.

In addition to controlling fan speed, you can make fine adjustments to temperature with the app.

The features are mostly self explanatory.

Silent mode just reduces fan noise slightly.

Downsides or limitation

I wish the battery life indictor is in percentage rather than in bars (4 levels).

Fan noise at medium and high speed settings is loud. But that's the trade-off for strong fans.

Weight is actually alright, but if you're also wearing a backpack, then everything adds up.

Conclusion

This is me sketching outdoors on a sunny, hot and humid day here in Singapore. The device does provide cooling relief and I would say it's quite effective. Fan speed at low and medium is good enough.

Availability

The Ranvoo AICE Lite is available on Amazon (US | CA | SG), Lazada SG, Shopee SG and official website,

10% off coupon on Amazon and Ranvoo's website: 10teohontech

Spotlight Series: Chasing the Muse As a Young Curator in New York City

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:22:18 +0200

Welcome to the Spotlight Series! It’s exciting to present this new series focusing on the fascinating individuals who make the art world tick. From emerging talents to established icons, we will explore their stories, seeking to uncover their passions and showcase the unique paths they’ve carved in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of art and […]

The post Spotlight Series: Chasing the Muse As a Young Curator in New York City appeared first on Art Marketing News.

How to Read Children's Books in an Engaging Way!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:38:00 +0200

When I was in art teacherin' school, I could have really benefited from a class about how to read books to kids. I thought that if the story was good, the kids would just listen and enjoy. Oh no...there's so much more to reading a book to children and keeping them engaged! So that I would never forget, I created an acronym: SIMPLE. And in this video, I walk you through it!

Reading and engaging students with books is a fine art but...I've cracked the code! If you follow these easy steps, you'll have em hooked and saying what every teacher wants to hear: READ IT AGAIN!

AND...if you are interested in my books...you can find both Larry the Line and Alfred the Ape Knows his Shapes here! I'm working on a series of books on the Elements of Art for kindergarten through third grade.

Thanks for stopping by!

New Photos From Kyoto, Japan!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:12:35 +0200

Earlier this month some good friends and myself visited Kyoto, Japan to photograph the culture and spiritual ceremonies for one of my next book projects, “Act of Faith”. Here, we had the opportunity to photograph Shinto priests and priestesses performing rituals at a sacred Shinto Shrine.

This wasn’t the first time I’ve visited Japan to capture photos for Faith. I was here a few years back to capture the Oto Matsuri purification ceremony. This trip was definitely more harmonious, without the fire and drunken shenanigans!

Shinto is Japan’s native faith, and though Buddhism nearly matches it in terms of practitioners, the way these two religions have managed to not only co-exist, but compliment one and other is just one of the many heartening aspects of world faith that will be highlighted in this upcoming project. Prominent Buddhist figures were assigned Shinto identities, while Shinto Kami, or the divine spirits that inhabit the natural world, strove for Buddhist enlightenment.

I’ve made many trips to Japan over the years, primarily to photograph the Snow macaques, cranes, and other wild life. However, the Japanese culture and reverence for nature has always fascinated me as illustrated in the way I’ve styled my West Seattle home environs as a Japanese Garden. I look forward to seeing this all come together in a celebration of world spirituality, and I highly recommend a visit to Kyoto!

Featured Artist Terry Romero Paul

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:42 +0200

Enjoy the colorful oil paintings of California artist Terry Romero Paul, who presents a calming and ethereal portfolio.

The post Featured Artist Terry Romero Paul appeared first on Artsy Shark.

2023 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Wilhelm Philipp

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:07:18 +0200

Wilhelm Philipp is a self-taught photographer from Australia. He uses his camera to highlight everyday subjects and specifically explore the Australian suburban identity that he feels is too often overlooked or forgotten about.

We had the chance to ask Wilhelm some questions about her photography—check out the interview below along with some of his work.

Member Shopping Days

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:04:25 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:04

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:00 -Fri, 05/17/2024 - 20:00

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Member Shopping Days

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:58:08 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:58

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Member Shopping Days

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:55:23 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:55

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Member Shopping Days

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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:00 -Tue, 05/14/2024 - 18:00

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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:45:48 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:45

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Member Shopping Days

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:40:03 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:40

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Member Shopping Days

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:33:54 +0200

Member Shopping Days adriansantiago Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:33

Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

Not a member? Join now.

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Ask a Gallery Owner | How Long Does it Take Artwork to Sell?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:07:20 +0200

In this episode, I answer a question about how long, on average, it takes for artwork to sell out of my gallery. Spoiler: it’s hard to say! The pace of...

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Review: Ohuhu Marker Pad (150gsm) - 100% bleedproof

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:22:33 +0200

Review sample provided by Ohuhu

Ohuhu has just released new marker pads with 150gsm bleed-proof double-sided marker paper in 2024. I've tested the paper and they are indeed totally bleed-proof when used with alcohol inks.

These new marker pads are using paper that's actually treated to work with alcohol inks. This is different from the other black hardcover marker pad with 200gsm paper which even though is thicker but still suffers from alcohol ink bleed-through.

At the time of review, there are only two sizes and formats available:

7.6 x 10 inch spiral bound: USD 18
9 x 12 inch glue-bound: USD 19

Each marker pad comes with 60 sheets of bright white acid-free smooth 150gsm paper.

The spiral bound pad comes with perforated pages that can be removed easily.

The smooth paper works well with alcohol markers.

Pens with non-alcohol ink will not feather on the paper. Just make sure the ink is completely dry before you apply the marker over. Always test your supplies first.

The paper is able to handle multiple layers and blending colours is easy.

Even after multiple layers of alcohol ink are applied, the paper is completely bleed-proof. This is impressive. This is the perfect example of real marker paper. Since there's no bleed-through, you draw or colour on both sides of the paper.

If you leave the point of your alcohol marker or pen, e.g. Sharpie, on the paper for too long, the alcohol ink will feather.

Unfortunately I do not have any coloured markers to test at the time of review as all my markers are in storage as I'm moving house, so I can't test how vibrant colours are on the paper. From what I can see, the paper is bright white and hence colours should appear vibrant.

Pricing of these marker pads is quite reasonable. It's difficult to find 100% bleed-proof marker paper so if you need your paper to be bleed-proof, these are definitely the marker pads to consider. I can recommend these easily.

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These marker pads can be found on Ohuhu's website: 7.6 x 10 inch spiral bound | 9 x 12 inch glue-bound

Artist Spotlight: Jer Dee

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:00:13 +0200

Jer Dee

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2023 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Jannell Adufo

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:51 +0200

Book Reivew: The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:44:50 +0200

This companion artbook for the animation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is packed with beautiful splash artworks and promotional art created for events and merchandise.

This 120-page paperback published by Viz is obviously for the fans. In addition to the splash art, you'll also get to see sketches, and the characters drawn in different styles, e.g. chibi.

There isn't any text except for the credits for each illustration.

This book was borrowed from Basheer Graphic Books for review purposes. You can order the book from them. Check with Basheer on Facebook.

Members Night Out

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:29:44 +0200

Members Night Out adriansantiago Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:29

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art invites members to Members Night Out. Celebrate LACMA's newest exhibitions and enjoy an evening of after-hours gallery access and light refreshments.

Validation for a discounted parking rate of $10 will be provided at check-in. Parking is complimentary for Parking Pass holders.

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For LACMA members only; RSVP required and event invitation sent via email

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RedDot Podcast | An Interview with Canadian Artist Ashley Anne Clark

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:06:50 +0200

Artist Ashley Anne Clark lives on remote Prince Edward Island in Canada’s maritime provinces. Clark focuses on wildlife subject-matter and shows her work in galleries in Canada and the United...

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HF Visits: Coleccion SOLO in Spain

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:05:32 +0200

Hi-Fructose writer Zara Kand visits Coleccion SOLO in Spain for their latest Handle With Care exhibition. Click above to see the full report.

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“Upon a Golden Mountain” by Artist Adrian Kay Wong

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:00:26 +0200

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Coverage: Chuck Sperry “Only Human” A Solo Exhibition at Harman Projects, NYC

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:19:42 +0200

Inspired by our human impulse to create, Chuck Sperry’s solo exhibition Only Human at Harman Projects underscores what it means to be a maker in the 21st century. The exhibition spans Sperry’s long and influential career, featuring new silkscreen prints from the artist’s ongoing “Muse” series and rare works from his archive.

Straddling fine art, entertainment, and craftsmanship, Sperry believes being “only” human is something extraordinary. When algorithms and computers do creative work, where do artists or craftsmen fit in? This question is personal for Sperry: as the design and production of cultural ephemera is increasingly automated or outsourced, his dedication to silk screen printing and the art of the gig poster has become somewhat anomalous.

Still, he’s confident that the human spark of creativity will persist. “Art made by humans for humans in physical reality is imbued with the soul of our humanity,” the artist reflects. “Our uniquely mortal heart and immortal spirit, drawn from our human culture, our human collective unconscious and experience, will transcend the current imperative for non-human and virtual intervention in the art space.”

Drawing influence from the playwrights and artisans of Classical Antiquity to the hybrid artist-designers of the Art Nouveau movement, Sperry’s vivid, colorful screen prints merge the worlds of art, entertainment, and politics seamlessly just as his predecessors did. Patterns of brightly colored foliage emanate from behind a woman’s head, her hair falling across her body or taken up by a gust of wind. Often, she looks directly at the viewer, standing in her power and control.

These muses carry names from Greek mythology, tracing their knowledge and image to the goddesses of art, science, and religion. Sperry’s ongoing interest in ancient knowledge and texts, like the Orphic Hymns, places his practice of image-making into a long—and very human—lineage. Reanimating ideas and icons that have persisted since ancient history, Sperry taps into enduring human ideals of art and storytelling to celebrate the complexities of being only human.

Only Human – A solo exhibition by Chuck Sperry – April 13 – May 04, 2024

HARMAN PROJECTS – 54 Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002

Quiz: Discover Your Art Selling Personality Style And How To Make The Best Of It

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:14:07 +0200

The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. — Jim Morrison As an artist, recognizing and embracing your unique art-selling personality is crucial. Just as diverse as artistic styles, selling techniques vary greatly among creatives. While they differ from your social style, you’ll find an overlap between personality and social […]

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Protecting Your Masterpieces: How to Store Artwork Like a Pro

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:04:53 +0200

I frequently receive emails from artists asking about the best way to safely and effectively store artwork in their studios. To some extent, this is a question every artist has...

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Member Shopping Days

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:31:35 +0200

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Member Shopping Days mean extra discounts to thank members for supporting LACMA! Treat yourself or send your loved ones an inspiring, creative, or artful gift this spring!

Double your member discount at the LACMA Store online and enjoy 20% off select merchandise instead of your usual 10% off!

Member discounts are valid May 12–20 for members at all levels.

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