Expressionism is an art style that relies on emotional impact rather than the reality of things. Instead of merely depicting the outside world in a visual form, expressionists aim to seek what lies within. Expressionist art, in essence, portrays the human psyche. What exactly is Expressionism? Let’s explore what the movement stood for and the … Read More
Francis Bacon was an Irish-born figurative painter at 63 Baggot Street, Dublin in 1909. Bacon was known for his raw, unsettling imagery that consisted of fleshy, screaming, contorted figures: from popes and art-historical subjects to friends and lovers. He is credited for creating some of the most “satanically influential” paintings of the 20th century. In … Read More
Brian Donnelly, professionally known as KAWS, is an American artist, sculptor, painter, and designer. A major chunk of his art is inspired by characters from popular TV shows. These include Mickey Mouse, Spongebob Squarepants, Smurfs, Michelin Man, Snoopy, and most famously, The Simpsons – although you’ll see characters of his own making in his art … Read More
Keith Haring was an American street artist born May 4, 1958 in Reading, PA. His unique, colorful, pop-styled, graffiti-like art became a part of the NYC Street Culture in the 1980s. His inspirations included the drawings of Dr. Suess and Walt Disney, the work of his famous friends Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, socio-political … Read More
Over the past month, global Black Lives Matter protests have been seen in many parts of the world, in response to the murder of George Floyd, and Police Brutality against black people. The Black Lives Matter movement, as all political movements over history, has created some of the most powerful art of our times. Artists … Read More
Where Does It Come From? Officially, Surrealism was a literary and artistic movement founded by André Breton 1924 in Paris, France. Behind the scenes, Surrealism emerged from Dada’s mockery of the establishment, Marxists disdain for Capitalism, the writings on psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud, and the tragedy of World War I. Surrealism was a response to … Read More
Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí y Domenech, usually referred to as Salvador Dali, was a Spanish Surrealist artist known for his exploration of subconscious imagery. During the 1920s, Dali was considered the world’s best-known Surrealist artist. He portrayed his subjects in meticulous detail, often placing them in contrast with sunlit landscapes. Salvador Dali is most famous … Read More
If you’re even slightly acquainted with the history of Art, specifically Pop Art, you’ve most likely heard Andy Warhol’s name before. Climbing out of poverty and illness in Pittsburgh, this child of Eastern European immigrants grew up to become one of the biggest names in the 1960’s art scene in the United States. Prior to … Read More
Minimalism has become a little bit of a cool buzzword today. You have millennial authors writing books over books about it… you have big corporations adopting Minimalist styles to increase their appeal… you have Youtubers switching to a ‘Minimalist Lifestyle‘ and then expecting some wondrous results. All this hoo-ha makes one curious. Where does this … Read More
One of the most sought-after European artists alive today – Gerhard Richter has had an unmistakable impact on the art world. He has never stuck to one particular movement or style and helped blur the lines between photography and painting – one of the most significant developments in art over the past 100 years. Richter’s … Read More