Did you know that countless pieces of valuable art and antiques were forgotten or lost in dumpsters, thrift stores, and even couches to be discovered years later purely by accident? Here are three examples of such findings.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s body of work is a bottomless ocean of surprises. Those researchers and scientists who attempt to probe its mystery are often left with even more questions than they previously had. Today, we will let you in on some of the curious facts about one of the most enigmatic pieces by the great master — da Vinci’s unfinished painting titled “St Jerome in the Wilderness.”
Discussions about the definition of high and low art have been ongoing for centuries. In the 18th century, philosophers began to distinguish between "art for art's sake," such as painting, music, and sculpture, and craft, which refers to everything that was created with utility in mind. Today, the term "low culture" is often used to describe art that is created solely for consumption by the general public. However, most modern art experts agree that there are problems with the "high art vs low art" dichotomy.
The Ukrainian singer Volodymyr Prysiazhnyi, who performs under the stage name EMIGRANT, is set on spreading the beauty of Ukrainian culture and language and telling the world about the strength and resilience of Ukrainians. His songs touch on a large variety of subjects that people of diverse backgrounds can relate to.
As a modern-day artist, you are always looking for ways to improve. Constant personal and professional growth is crucial to succeeding in the contemporary art industry. That involves learning new skills, honing old ones, and finding ways to market what you already have available to you. If you are looking for areas to improve in 2024, here are some fine artist skills you should focus on developing.
This Sunday, two activists wearing white T-shirts that said “Riposte Alimentaire,” or “food response” in English, entered the Louvre in Paris, France, and hurled soup at the Mona Lisa. The painting, which has been under protective bulletproof glass for decades, did not suffer any damage. The two women addressed the crowd of museum-goers in French, asking, “What is more important: art or the right to sustainable and healthy food?”
Many people who want to get into art in some way, shape, or form get discouraged by how confusing some art-related terminology can be. No wonder some people think contemporary art, or even art in general, is pretentious. For example, when reading online blogs or literature about art, you will probably encounter the terms “mixed media art” and “multimedia art.” But what is the difference between them?
Whitney Biennial 2024 returns to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York with a new edition titled Even Better Than the Real Thing. The title is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the recent discourse that arose from the discussions around AI, as well as a comment on the never-ending debate about what it truly means to be authentic. Here is a list of five talented American artists whose work you must see at the exhibition.