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“It is not easy to write about abstract painting,” the late artist Louise Fishman once said, expressing both a general truth and a personal concern. Perhaps finding paper—a medium for verbal and visual articulation—to be most helpful…

“Undercover Brother” comes a year after four arts institutions announced the postponement of a Guston retrospective, citing concerns about his Ku Klux Klan imagery. Many decried the decision, baffled by museums' reluctance to provide…

The works will be exhibited in January-March in Tokyo as part of the major Umezu exhibition. Prolific creator of horror manga Kazuo Umezu announced on its website on November 24 that its first previously announced new!--INFOLINKS_ON-->…

Former fashion designer and visual artist Yuta Okuda creates compelling abstract paintings that showcase the beauty of the “little things” we take for granted. He uses a floral motif, a symbol of good childhood…

From grassy fields to turbulent clouds, landscapes are made up of many textures. British-Canadian artist Georgia Hart illustrates the layered beauty of the horizon in her striking impasto oil paintings. She…

After centuries of tradition, abstract artists sought to make paintings that did not follow conventional "rules" like naturalism and perspective. This radical style gave rise to powerfully lyrical paintings that…

SALT LAKE CITY – Two exhibits that recently opened in downtown Salt Lake City celebrate the works of some of the world's greatest artists - in a very different way. They literally take customers into the new trend of…

Although the UK-based artist Julie Rhodes does not live near the natural habitat of big cats, she celebrates the majestic beauty of lions and tigers in massive acrylic paintings. These realistic works capture the…

The American artist conjures vivid scenes of youth, drawing inspiration from both Sofia Coppola and the 19th-century socialite portrait painter John Singer SargentNovember 18, 2021 "I was never about words, I was always about!-->…

"An echo of light and lace" Folding fans have a long and fascinating history as tools and as works of art. Australian artist Sarah Park explores their function and beauty in her continuing series of oil paintings.…

Inasmuch as Art #China #impasto #memory #oil painting #painting #portraitsNovember 11, 2021Grace Ebert"I am what I am" (2020), 120 x 100 centimeters. All images © Li Songsong, shared with permissionChinese artist Li Songsong…

WARWICK SMITH / StuffMatthew Steedman's Screen Time is a collection of pixelated oil paintings that seek to explore human identity and connection.A local painter has turned his brush to the connection between our physical and online lives,…

through Linda Hubbard November 5, 2021 Rediscover local beauty - paintings by Inna Cherneykina - is the featured exhibition at the Portola Art Gallery in November. Although there is no official…

Art Industry News is a daily summary of the most important developments in the art world and the art market. Here's what you need to know this Wednesday, November 3. NEED TO READ Discover the art collection of Alicia Keys and…

Brooklyn-born artist chitra ganesh unique blend of mythological, religious, political and popular imagery stems from her summer trips to India growing up. She rubs shoulders with millennial statues and…

Eleven Picasso paintings and other works that helped make Las Vegas an unlikely art destination have been auctioned off for more than $100 million.The Sotheby's auction was held Saturday at the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, where…

In viewDavid Zwirner September 9 – October 23, 2021New York Exhibition by Lisa Yuskavage Wild region just closed at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The exhibition, across four rooms, was epic,…

Installation view of "Jesse Murry" at David Zwirner, New York MARKING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish its first report on what would become AIDS, David Zwirner presents!-->…

NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 08/10/2021 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Arts Council will exhibit Talk to me, a collection of abstract paintings by longtime friends and…

German artist Kate Waters celebrates the unexpected beauty of the mundane in her realistic oil paintings. From indoor scenes of people seated at tables to nighttime depictions of car-lined streets, she captures…

WORKSHOP VISIT Using floral motifs and everyday objects, the Los Angeles painter conjures up crisp still lifes of perfectly domestic settings where psychodrama creeps in and all is not as it seems.…

Everyone loves to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers, but how often do we pay attention to their smallest details? Ukrainian artist Ira Volkova facilitates the study of delicate petal structures in her massive…

The ocean is a muse for many water-loving artists. The challenge, however, is to capture its movement. Californian designer Andreea Berindei does just that by rendering the different states of the ocean in…

Folk-inspired acrylic paintings come to life in this augmented reality exhibition of works by Karnataka-based artist Manjunath Wali Birds flutter as the leaves of a coconut palm gently sway. All around them are mud houses - in…

Chuck Close's life as an artist has been divided into three distinct phases - two successful, one unsuccessful. From 1967 to late 1988 he was a celebrated painter, a singular genre of photorealist known for huge grisaille portraits of…

"I still can't believe I was cast on this show," Brundage said. "My work not only hangs next to my illustration heroes, but their work hangs next to their illustration heroes - the legends of illustration from the golden age and then the…

Patrick McDonnell is best known as the creator of pooches, a long-running, light-hearted daily comic starring Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. But occasionally since college, McDonnell has also done abstract paintings on the side, though he…

Modern and contemporary art includes an oil on canvas designator by Ted Stamm (American, 1944-1984), titled DGR-32 (Dodger), 1976 (est. $40,000-$60,000).Cotton auctions GENESEO, NY – Cottone Auctions' late-summer fine art, antiques and…

Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate…

Art by Priya Gaekwar PRIYA GAEKWAR has always been fascinated by art, but other interests such as design and architecture have taken up most of her time. However, with the…

Archaeologists have discovered rock paintings in a rocky, forested corner of Haryana, not far from the nation's capital, which they say belong to the Upper Paleolithic, which could make them some of the oldest rock art in the world.…

Oil painting on canvas by Maurice de Vlaminck (French, 1876-1958), titled Country Road, signed lower left, 17 ½ inches by 20 ¾ inches. Estimate: $30,000 to $50,000.Crescent City Auction Gallery NEW ORLEANS, La. – It will be Christmas…

CUMBERLAND — The C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts will feature…

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Looking at one of the Ksenya Verse paintings is a good reminder to look up at the sky more often. The Arizona-based artist captures the nebulous shapes of clouds and their many colors in her exquisite oil…

California is known for its diverse and varied landscape. Not only does the Golden State feature shimmering seascapes and snow-capped mountains, but it's also home to some of the most iconic cities in the United…

Lovely oil on canvas floral still life by Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001), titled Flowers (Flowers), artist signed lower right with a hallmark ($20,910). New auctions BEACHWOOD, Ohio - A large and beautiful custom-designed dining…

When the Denver artist Kristina Davies took to painting her massive work "Deeply Rooted", she had just discovered Lizzo and his 2019 album, Because I love you. The painter, who had just retired from a teaching career, moved and danced…

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Gallery presents artists Stephanie K. Johnson and Sally Pfaff this month. The gallery at 715 Water Street is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, as well as by appointment.…

Peter Copping fondly remembers visiting the British Museum as a child and admiring the Portland Vase, that marvel of blue-black glass from Roman times. Today, a silver-gilt replica of Elizabeth II from 1973 sits in her century-old dream…

Posted on April 24, 2021 | 09:00 The artist expresses the beauty found in times of darkness 'Grief' is a 9 inch x 12 inch watercolor and oil pastel on paper by Sophia Beccue. (Sophia Becue)!-->…

With Frank Sinatra playing softly and a view of the Empire State Building through the windows of his art studio, Brian Rutenberg remains focused on the canvas. He locks the door, settles in for the day, and spends time applying rich oil…

There are a myriad of unique creatures living deep under water and between blades of grass. Self-taught artist based in Los Angeles Robert Steven Connett explores the diversity of these less visible ecosystems in her vibrant acrylic…

Cape Town-based artist Sasha Hartslief doesn't have to travel far to find creative inspiration. Her series of atmospheric oil paintings reveal the understated beauty of routine, ordinary objects, and days spent at…

"They're only allowed to take a limited number of electives, so obviously they have to choose," Beamer says. "I would refer them to Parks and Rec, Pima Community College – you can explore private lessons, you can do all kinds of things."…

FRANKFURT — Oliver Art Center's latest exhibition is open.The latest installation features the work of Traverse City painters Steve Cattin and Nick Walsh, as well as the woodcarving of Benzie County's Stewart McFerran. The…

MANCHESTER — Mary Fran Lloyd will open an exhibition of 13 abstract paintings on Saturday February 27 at the…

SNOHOMISH - If your kids love Disney's 'Frozen', they might also love the as yet unpublished 'Hjilmer and The Fire Witch' children's book. Hilma Josal de Monroe illustrates Mark Blair's dark fable of children with oil paintings. She…

british artist Jason Anderson paints pixelated cityscapes by applying geometric shades of color to the canvas with a palette knife. These distorted views of urban environments capture the striking forms of…

In viewDavid Zwirneroil paintingsSeptember 10 – October 17, 2020New York With the nine oil paintings currently exhibited at David Zwirner, Suzan Frecon enters what might be called the classic phase of…

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information.While some artists find inspiration in the familiar beauty of nature, others…

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information.Many people find serenity in the vastness of deep blue waters and endless…

All too aware of the threat of climate change and biodiversity loss, Elaine is keen to celebrate the wonders of nature through her oil paintings. As Elaine says, "I think it's important to get back into nature; being there and loving…

In his series of abstract paintings, the artist Philip Barlow conveys the fleeting moments often seen through blurry camera lenses. This common photographic phenomenon called the bokeh The effect simplifies the…

Whether it's barbecues, family reunions or evenings with friends, there is a tenderness in every oil or acrylic on canvas. "I choose to highlight people who are important to me; ordinary, hard-working, loving people," Gibbs told…

British artist Claudette Johnson spoke of the “fiction of darkness” that colonialism left in its wake and the need for people to affirm their identity through their own stories. Omofemi embraces this idea, focusing on the importance…

When the slices of color are more saturated, more easily named, like the dusty orange smudge and dipping tip in the upper left corner of a canvas, it feels like a giveaway. A pool of purple acts like an unexpected slight smile that makes…

The opening reception for "Incognition", an exhibition featuring a series of abstract oil paintings by award-winning artist/author/illustrator David Shannon, presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), will be held on…

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you'll begin to notice how the bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to present a greater variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna…

Hirano is known for her dreamlike oil paintings, inhabited by fleeting spirits in harmony with their natural surroundings. Her new Recollection series represents a world where humans and nature can co-exist, communicating delicate…

The fragmented segments present in Ryan's works dissect shapes and faces to a point of abstraction, resulting in an aesthetic that is both joyous, through the vividness of the color palette, and simultaneously unsettling, due to the…

Abstract artist Curtis Stromme is the January Artist at Sutter Creek Gallery.Stromme has an unusual way of…

At first glance, you might think Cape Town-based artist Philip Barlow's portfolio is filled with stylized nighttime photography. However, a closer look reveals that his work is actually rendered in oil paint. The…

beijing Shanghai based artist Lu Xinjianit is city ​​DNA The series depicts the major metropolises of the world, including Beijing, London and Paris, in the form of maze-like abstract paintings. By studying…

MaterialsKruijt uses linseed oil as a medium, which has the advantage of drying in a few days. When you work in layers, it means you don't have to wait weeks. She uses synthetic brushes; Rounded for detail, flat to block out areas, and…

Last month, the WUD Art Committee showcased Daniel Atyim's colorful works at Memorial Union's Class of 1925 gallery. The exhibition, titled "Unsound Methods", uses the textural topography of paint on each image to create the illusion of…

Shannon Finley, Debug, 2016. Acrylic on linen. 55 x 70 ¾ inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Carrie Secrist Gallery.The future of art will live in the spaces between analog and digital, static and dynamic, and information and…

New Master (2015). 60x80cm. Images courtesy of the artistLike many other international contemporary artists, Tobias Kroeger got his start in graffiti. Influenced by the New York scene, the German started his graffito career at the age of…

it is proximity and makes the mountains pale (2014). Image: Lauren-Pelc McArthurNumerical errors like data moshes and scanner drags can create eerily beautiful effects in videos and stills. Ray Tintori (aka Data Mosher), for example, used…