Recently, I had the chance to visit the Dallas Museum of Art, before the world shut down due to the Corona virus. A large exhibit was in main temporary gallery. “Speechless”. Even from the name of the exhibit, we could surmise that it was going to be a different kind of art exhibit. I took …
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Animation Design #anatomy #cartoons #fossils #humor #skulls #surreal #tv March 4, 2020 Grace Ebert “Canis Goofus – USA, 1932.” All images © Filip Hodas A Prague-based artist is memorializing some of his favorite cartoons with a series of convincing fossils that provide an unconventional look at the skeletons of animated characters. Filip Hodas’s Cartoon …
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I always find something around me to inspire. I am always inspired by the natural shapes of fruit, flowers, plants, trees, bugs and animals. I always find a wealth of inspiration in Costa Rica. There is rich vegetation where ever you look. I use my Samsung device to take photos of these inspirations. I like …
“Blue Calcite Eroded Moses” (2019), blue calcite and hydrostone, 102 3/8 x 46 7/8 x 49 3/16 inches. All images © Daniel Arsham and Perrotin, shared with permission Artist Daniel Arsham (previously) re-envisions some of the most well-recognized sculptures of classical antiquity in Paris, 3020, his recent series of replications marred with lightly pigmented crystals. …
Colorful chairs lined up in front of a food stall, battered surf boards piled up waiting for the next adventurer, a huge macaw flying out of a mural, a crazy pink octopus inviting me to come on out few more steps to the beach. Droplets of water forming an arc over my head, greenish …
Giving Students an Appreciation of the Arts When you set out to become a teacher, it isn’t always enough just to teach a rote set of knowledge. You want to give your students an appreciation for different areas of knowledge, so they not only know things and how to do things, they also understand the …
Stay safe when you travel and Every Day The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following these steps to protect yourself and others when you travel: Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) between you and others as much as possible. Avoid contact with anyone who is sick Limit contact with frequently …
The painter Ron Gorchov died on August 18, at age ninety. In celebration of his work, I am sharing this review of Gorchov’s 2005 solo show at Vito Schnabel, published in November 2005 Ron Gorchov, Machpelah, 2005, oil on linen, 78 by 70 inches. Courtesy Vito Schnabel This exhibition, Ron Gorchov’s first in …
Based in New York, self-taught photographer Doug Segars uses photography as a means by which to understand himself and his world. With a degree in media studies from Temple University and a background in digital marketing, Segars found his way to photography and developed his practice while working in the music industry. “It was essential …
Rocco Venezia is an Italian visual artist and curator working primarily with photography. His work is inspired by his interest in literature, as well as European political and socioeconomic circumstances. With his series, “Is Life Under the Sun not Just a Dream”, Venezia reflects on questions posed by Peter Handke in his poem, ‘Song of …
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When painter Luchita Hurtado, who passed away on August 13 at age 99, was a young woman, she traveled around rural Mexico with her husband, Wolfgang Paalen, and lived in Mexico City with a group of Surrealist artists and writers. I met Wolfgang Paalen in New York, at the opening of a gallery show of …
Costa Rica has quietly been growing in the art world, but in recent years there has been even more of a developing art community. While this country is heavily influenced by Pre-Columbia art, artists that are indigenous and those that have elected to move to Costa Rica are producing new and exciting works of art. …
Inuit Eskimo Art As Investments Many people collect Inuit art as investments. Interest in Inuit art is growing internationally but it has been suggested that the number of actual Inuit artists are actually declining. The creation of the Nunavut government which represents Canada’s third official territory, has resulted in many new employment opportunities for the …
“What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.” -Octavio Paz The Modern Art movements can be said to have begun in the mid 19th century. Up until this point, the artists of the world focused their artwork on realistic depictions of the world around them. They made their living solely on …
When doing airbrush art there are many types of paints that you can use. The type of paint that you use will depend on what you are airbrushing. Some paints can only be used on certain surfaces and are not safe to use on other surfaces. So make sure the paint you are using is …
