Chapultepec is an iconic urban forest located in the heart of Mexico City. Its origins date back to pre-Hispanic times, and for over five centuries, it has been the setting for crucial moments in Mexico’s history. Today, it not only serves as a massive “green lung” but also hosts recreational and culturally significant spaces, such …
The difficulty of going to an art fair, as anyone who has attended more than one can tell you, is holding on to the artworks that grab you. This is especially true for contemporary art fairs where, more often than not, market trends influence the work that art dealers bring. If figuration or assemblage is …
If creativity, innovation, and open conversations are elements of an organization’s purported culture, the placement of engaging artwork can help substantiate these values and make them visually available. Curating Corporate Elegance with The Picturalist’s Framed Art Prints In the realm of corporate culture, where creativity and innovation are esteemed, the strategic placement of art transforms …
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Hello, magical beings! Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of witches in art. From pointy hats and broomsticks to spellbinding enchantresses, witch-related art has… bewitched us throughout the centuries. In this post, we’ll share some of the most inspiring witch depictions along with a brief history. Buckle up – it’s going to be a …
The Roots of Creativity Born in the picturesque region of Lorraine in 1955, Astrid Festor‘s journey into the world of art began at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Nancy, France. This foundational experience not only honed her skills but deeply influenced her narrative and sociological approach to art. Living and working in Nancy, …
For all the attention Los Angeles has received over the past 5 years as an epicenter of contemporary art, there is the question that just simply asks, “Well, what the hell is actually going on there?” It seems like every decade, LA is allowed to give the world the reminder that it is, indeed, an …
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The contents of a box Kerzner uncovered at Amherst College ultimately contained George Gershwin’s lost musical. (photo by Jacob Kerzner, courtesy University of Michigan Communications) The contents of a box Kerzner uncovered at Amherst College ultimately contained George Gershwin’s lost musical. (photo by Jacob Kerzner, courtesy University of Michigan Communications) The contents of a box …
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“Dominique White and Alberta Whittle: Sargasso Sea” explores the impact of transatlantic colonial legacies on contemporary understandings of power, race, gender, and geography. The exhibition takes its name from the natural phenomenon of the Sargasso Sea, the only body of water defined by oceanic currents rather than shorelines. The body of water and how it …
Frieze Los Angeles opened its fifth edition to VIPs on Thursday at the Santa Monica Airport. While the fair was slightly smaller than usual—going from 120 exhibitors to about 95—it was full of action on VIP day and its first day open to the public on Friday. There were plenty of major figures in attendance …
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Avant Arte, the curated marketplace that makes discovering and owning art radically more accessible, announces its first collaboration with renowned artist Barry McGee. Together, they will release McGee’s first ever time-limited print edition, Untitled, 2023 that will be available to all for €600.00/ approx. $635.00 on avantarte.com from 3:00pm GMT/ 10:00am ET on 9 November 2023. Untitled, 2023 is …
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