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India’s Museum of Art and Photography Creates a New Story

One overcast day in September, thirteen people who identify themselves as transwomen, picked up paintbrushes and in just ten days transformed a dusty building site into the brightest corner on one of Bangalore’s busiest roads.  The vivacious and colorful mural called ‘The Story of Bangalore’ was designed and painted by the Aravani Art Project, a collective that uses public art…

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Can Art Change Society? A Responsibility of Being an Artist

Most people see artists as individualists who don’t have anything to do with the real world, but is it really the truth? What does art have to do with our society? No one can give a straightforward answer to these questions, but being an artist definitely comes with a certain responsibility and social influence. Unlike politicians or marketing managers, artists…

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A Rejection Just Shortens the Path to Yes

Handling rejection is difficult in any area of life. When it comes to art, it’s especially tricky. Art is a particularly unique and intimate expression of the individual. Separating the intimate act of creation from the reactions people may have to it is a difficult—though very necessary—process. If a rejection is particularly harsh or comes to an artist at an…

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Surviving the Pandemic: Writing an Artist Marketing Plan That Works

For artists, making a living is not always easy. You can be a brave person in everything related to creativity, but still, any thought of selling and promoting your works of art can make you shrink with fear. Of course, you want to devote all your time to creating something great. You may be recognized as an expert in your…

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Short Guide on Crafting Your Artist Bio, CV, and Artist Statement

For creatives with enough determination and drive, there is no greater goal than making a livelihood out of their artwork. Working as a professional artist is a unique, exciting, and highly rewarding career path that gives artistic minds an opportunity to share their vision with the world. Just as there is a process of creating a great piece of art,…

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7 Top Tools to Make Stunning Gifs and Images for Social Media

Artists know they need to represent themselves with the best content going, but when you’re investing all your time in growing your practice it’s hard to prioritize social media. Yet in the high-stakes art world, digital visibility is essential to growing as a brand, so saving time on creating high-quality gifs and images for your social media is essential. We’ve…

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Gallery Spotlight: The ArtScope™

Introducing The ArtScope™ The ArtScope™ was founded by Khachik (Chris) G. Aleksanyan in Los Angeles, CA. It is an online fine art platform for first-time art buyers and collectors alike to explore and collect art from a curated selection of contemporary art in a transparent and accessible manner.  With a successful launch at Art San Diego 2019 Contemporary Art Show,…

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6 Tips for Artists to Engage Their Social Media Audience

Artists today have the opportunity to connect to their audience using social media. While the most important thing for an artist is the process of creation, it’s also important that the work reaches the desired audience. This is why artists use social media to engage with people who admire their art. But, what happens if you fail to get the…

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