Artists

Tasty Pop Art Documents a Life Through Desserts

Work by 96-year-old American artist Wayne Thiebaud goes on view in London.<p>Andy Warhol blazed the trail of Americana imagery in the fine art world with his Campbell's soup screen prints, but at the same time, another artist was making his name in a similar vein, painting quaint and somewhat bizarre …

Pixel Portraits Showcase the Creative Potential of Vector Art

John Harman wields the vector line like a paintbrush in his elegantly crafted digital works.<p>Vector vs. raster: the endless war between lines and pixels. Typically, the latter wins in creative pursuits, with JEPG being synonymous with artful images and PDF conjuring ideas of tamely typed documents. …

Here Is a Video of Will Ferrell in Tiger Face Paint Singing “Superstar” by the Carpenters

There are two kinds of people in the world: people who need an elaborate explanation for why Will Ferrell went on <i>Conan</i> in tiger face paint to perform …

Portraits of Women Painted on the Handles of Old Paint Brushes by Rebecca Szeto

Drawing inspiration from across centuries, mediums, and cultures, artist Rebecca Szeto (previously) identifies both anonymous and historically …

Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible 3D Drawings That Seem Ready to Jump Off the Canvas

Some people are just born with an insane amount of talent. Take 31-year-old Nikola Čuljić, a self-taught artist from Serbia. He has been actively …

Artist addresses lack of diversity at London university

Malaysian-German artist Soraya Jansen uses performance to challenge what she believes is a serious handicap in the British education system<p>When Malaysian-German artist and model Soraya Jansen found herself frustrated with the lack of attention and feedback her university tutors were giving her …

Fear and Family Inspire Art Exploring the African Diaspora

<i>In the late 19th century, Southern California attracted misfits, idealists, and entrepreneurs with few ties to anyone or anything. Swamis, spiritualists, and other self-proclaimed religious authorities quickly made their way out West to forge new faiths. Independent book publishers, motivational</i> …

The quietly transfixing artist Gillian Carnegie puts on her first London show for eight years

When I was a Turner Prize Judge back in 2005, I was very happy to put Gillian Carnegie on the shortlist. But she didn't share this excitement, and it took considerable persuasion to convince this most low-profile of artists to expose herself to the glare of publicity that comes with a Turner …

Artist recreates Van Gogh's Starry Night on surface of water

First Physical Bitcoin “Blocks” Minted And Depicted By LA Artist

A Los Angeles-based artist has created a program generating physical representations of Bitcoin blocks as banknotes.<p>In perhaps the most intriguing …

London: Introducing Selection Committee Member Jonathan Yeo

We are thrilled to unveil our esteemed London Selection Committee. These members of a globally significant art community set the high standard of the …

HUGE triptych abstract original impasto thick texture "molten Gold" gold red rouge abstract painting art canvas - 48 x 20 inches (2014) Painting by Stuart Wright

Artist's description:<p>A good sized original hand painted abstract canvas artwork 48 x 20 inch painting. Each canvas is 16 x 20 inches.Brighten up any …

Modern Wall Art Brings Color, Depth to Interiors

Creating a home that features distinctive decor hinges on pulling together a room that reflects your personality and style. Modern wall art can add …

Self-Portraits and Photos for a David Hockney Birthday

David Hockney was way ahead of today’s ubiquitous selfies. In the 1980s—already famous for his painted landscapes of California pools and suburban houses—he threw himself into drawn, painted and photographed self-portraits.<p>The results, as well as Mr. Hockney’s wider interest in photographic …

Urban Sculptures and Objects Await Collectors at Pretty Portal

With painted images being the main performer in fine arts, sculptures and objects seem to have <b>the supporting roles</b>. The situation in Urban Art is …

5 Life Lessons Frida Kahlo Taught Us

Few females in history have the power to resonate with <b></b>almost all audiences quite like <b>Frida Kahlo.</b><p>The Mexican artist dished out some of the most useful pieces of advice that can help you through almost anything. Here are five life lessons the brilliant painter taught us:<p><b>1. You hold the key to your</b> …

Backstage at The Utah Arts Festival: Frank Falk’s iHorns, Joshua Rodine’s glass art exemplify unique statements about artistic vision

Two of the artists in this year’s Artist Marketplace, the largest ever in Utah Arts Festival’s history bring unique approaches to their work.<p><b>Frank</b> …

Rembrandt masterpieces among Dutch Golden Age art exhibition in Beijing

The author is a senior adviser to Tsinghua University and former director and vice-president of ABC Television in New York."Rembrandt and His Time, …

The Cleveland Museum of Art acquires German Expressionist painting at auction

<b>CLEVELAND, OH</b><b>.-</b> The Cleveland Museum of Art recently acquired a painting by Heinrich Maria Davringhausen called Der Krieg (War) from the auction …

Photographer Reimagines Caravaggio's Paintings

Photographer<p>Posted on June 22, 2017, 21:44 GMT<p><a href="http://Www.curiouszed.com" target="_blank">curiouszed.com</a><p>Being an avid fan of modern fine art, I recently came across the work of a dutch photographer Zdenek Sindelar who calls himself 'CuriousZed.<p>Seeing a couple of his photographs on …

The Story Behind the World’s Largest Watercolor Painting

Watercolors are among the least forgiving mediums for artists to work with. Not only are they relatively transparent, runny and overall precarious, …

Jonathan Speed’s paintings capture ethereal landscapes

<b>What are the major themes you pursue in your work?</b><p><b>How did you first get interested in your medium, and what draws you to it specifically?</b><p><b>How has your</b> …

Artist Creates Instagram Sculptures With Her Natural Hair

An actual work of art.<p>There are many ways to embrace natural hair, including turning it into mesmerizing art creations. Prepare to have your mind blown by Laetitia KY, a 21-year-old fashion designer from the Cote d’Ivoire who creates works of art with her natural hair — then shares them on …

Life Imitates Art in Missha's Frida Kahlo Makeup Collection

Makeup is an art form, and Missha's upcoming launch is driving that point home even further. With Frida Kahlo's works serving as inspiration, the K-beauty brand has created a series of four cushion compacts adorned with some very Kahlo-esque designs. Sure, a range of brow products would have served …

New Paintings Which Combine Cubist and Realist Elements by ‘Belin’

Spanish artist Miguel Ángel Belinchón or “Belin” (previously) has long practiced photorealistic murals. It was in 2016 however, that his work began …

Secret Garden brings Monet's life to Vancouver Art Gallery

Impressionist's last painting included in new exhibit featuring 38 artworks<p>A new exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery promises to take visitors …

Human and Animal Innards Expose Themselves in These Surgical Sculptures

Biological sculptor Olivier de Sagazan explores the borderlands between life and death in his bisected works.<p>Sculptures of human and animal bodies expose their viscera in the work of French artist Olivier de Sagazan. When he isn't applying layers of paint and clay to warp and transfigure his own …

The best Brooklyn art galleries

1<p>After two years of orginazing various projects online or in pop-up locations American Medium founders Daniel Wallace of Philadelphia's Extra Extra …

This Summer, NYC's Billboards Will Show Feminist Art Instead Of Ads

"My wish is to have more art than advertisements in public spaces."<p>It is difficult to roam the streets of New York City on foot without encountering a larger-than-life advertisement against your will. Images of airbrushed models aimed at exploiting the desires and insecurities of passersby are as …

This Artist Used Tech to Control Sperm With Her Mind

This Artist Used Tech to Control Sperm With Her Mind<p>Transdisciplinary artist Ani Liu uses cutting-edge technologies to create new, weird, fascinating …