Under capitalism, wealthy people determine the trends and direction of future art. Meanwhile, under socialism, art is a property of the public. Every person is equal, and every artist is equal, as well as masterpieces itself.
Modern users might be surprised that this painting wasn't by a black man. "When compared with other eighteenth-century (and, to be fair, nineteenth-century) images of Africans, Copley’s paintings seem both honest and dignified."
I wonder with the rise of public consciousness will it be more difficult to showcase just the rich whites of history in a way that highlights the beauty of "brown furniture." We have shows like Bridgerton that reinvent the past in a way to barely fit our public perception and allow us to fantasize ...
Mulata Cartagena by Enrique Grau really uncovers the history of Afro-Latinas in Colombia.
First-time artists face several issues in ensuring their art is sold for a reasonable price. This article discusses the academic research involved on how to price artwork.
When first struck by the image of Rina Oh's Babylon I was hit by a wave of repulsion. The white, naked bodies seeping and sharing blood in front of a sea of unrecognisable faces. It appears as some unfathomably grotesque family portrait never intended for outside eyes.
Fine art insurance exists as a way to lower risk for artists in the event that their work is damaged or their work causes damage. Unfortunately, many artists don’t even realize they can insure their artwork.
Futurist embraced the change of mass migration, but with their embrace came a dark side. Author Leo Barton discusses along with modern day insights into who are the new futurists.
Learn more about the apps that help artists. Demillee Navarro discusses five of the best apps to try.
Marina Abramović is an artist whose fame put her on the firing line. Particularly, because of her art pertaining to spirituality and taboo.
