Famous oil paintings Although the oil paint first began being used by the Chinese and Indian people to produce Buddhist paintings, somewhere between the V and the X century, the technique did not have great popularity until the XV century. Around that time, oil painting became the main production technique and its possibilities were widely… Continue reading
Famous oil paintings
Opening- ‘Electronic Superhighway’ at The Whitechapel Gallery
Weekend Suggestion: Opening- ‘Electronic Superhighway’ at The Whitechapel Gallery The Whitechapel Gallery opens its first 2016 exhibition called ‘Electronic Superhighway’, a retrospective on how the artists have adopted and used technology over the past six decades. The exhibition explores how the invention of the computer and the internet, with its YouTube and Instagram and image manipulation, have… Continue reading
Abstract paintings: 5 artists to keep an eye on
Abstract paintings: 5 artists to keep an eye on “There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” Pablo Picasso. In just a quick visit to a gallery or an art fair you can realize that abstract paintings are increasingly popular! Asbtract art has been gaining a leading… Continue reading
‘London Art Fair 2016’ at the Business Design Centre in Islington
Weekend Suggestion: ‘London Art Fair 2016’ at the Business Design Centre in Islington If you are in London or nearby this weekend, all roads lead to the London Art Fair! At this 28th edition of the UK’s premier modern british and contemporary art fair, open until the 24th of January, you can not only keep up… Continue reading
Watercolor painting tradition
Watercolor painting tradition Watercolor painting is one of the most beautiful and oldest strands of artistic creation. It is assumed that its appearance is parallel to the invention of paper and the brushes made with rabbit fur, over 2000 years ago, although only in 1550 John White, in charge of registering the customs and lives… Continue reading
“Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture” at Tate Modern
Weekend suggestion: “Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture” at Tate Modern Tate Modern presents the UK’s largest exhibition of one of the most important artists from the 20th century, Alexander Calder. “Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture” displays more than 100 of Calder’s pieces, proving his essence of turning a static object into a continually changing work. The exhibition, open until the 3rd of April, also… Continue reading
Famous Artworks – Top 5
Famous Artworks – Top 5 The Art History is also told through paintings, translated by the hands of the artists who, in many cases, have not seen their work recognized at their own time. More than a mere categorization of the artistic similarities, which allows the creation of artistic movements and currents, artworks are an expression… Continue reading
Open Call – Frieze Artist Award 2016
Open Call – Frieze Artist Award 2016 The applications for 2016 Frieze Artist Award are officially open! Seeting the closing date for submissions on 10 February, the International Open Call seeks for artists between 25 and 40 years to produce a site-specific work at this year’s Frieze. The winning commission will be presented as part of Frieze Projects, the non-profit program of the… Continue reading
The contemporary artwork of Matteo Negri
The contemporary artwork of Matteo Negri Born in Milan in 1982, Matteo Negri has been revolutionizing the conception and imaginary of the art world, thanks to his contemporary paintings and sculptures, finalised with hues that are used as an expressive instrument itselves. Graduated in sculpture by the Accademia di Belle Arti at Brera, Negri has… Continue reading
Online Art Galleries: the growing preference
Online Art Galleries: the growing preference Statistics speak for themselves, online art galleries are blooming! According to the 2015’s Hiscox Online Art Trade Report, online art transaction has been fighting a successful battle, and the $ 1 billion achieved in 2013 turned into $ 2.64 billion this year. The estimate value for 2019 is $ 6.3 billion!… Continue reading