Award-winning artist and animal activist Karin Brauns was a featured artist at the prestigious Beverly Hills Art Show, held virtually this year on October 17 and 18, 2020. Her pre-show interview revealed her passion for painting the emotion infused animal pairs she creatively infuses with gold leaf, diamond dust, crystals, and precious stones. Early in the interview, Karin revealed her…
In anticipation of the upcoming election, Goldman Global Arts and When We All Vote have partnered with thirteen diverse artists to create a digital art campaign that will be displayed in stadiums and arenas across the United States. Goldman Global Arts is a creative agency that curated the iconic Wynwood Walls in Miami and the Houston Bowery Wall in New…
Graffiti culture is alive and thriving in New York, which is home to some of the best mural and street art spots. There’s the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn, which boasts over 50 colorful murals done by artists from all over the world. Meanwhile, the 100 Gates Project, which started at the Lower East Side, has expanded over to East Harlem…
The global pandemic has led brick-and-mortar stores to pivot by serving their customers online. Art lovers now peruse museums and galleries from the comfort of their own homes, but a major question still circles, “when will they reopen?” In Montreal, Canada, Art Rocks Design Gallery has reopened its doors showcasing their latest exhibition, “EYECATCHER”, an art photography exhibition by international…
There is no industry that has gone untouched by the widespread disruption of the coronavirus. The art world, like all other sectors, is quickly grappling with rapidly evolving challenges. Although there is no clear roadmap on how to move forward, the team at Huntington T. Block has seen a few trends among galleries, art dealers, collectors, artists, art fairs, and…
Ruth-Ann Thorn has over 30 years working in the fine art world. She is a Native American woman, art dealer, curator, agent, and documentary filmmaker. Ruth-Ann has been solidified by her ability to continually find unique artists and bring them to an international audience. She combined her expertise and love for art to produce Art of the City, a docuseries,…
In a world full of social media, we often find ourselves relying on Instagram and YouTube influencers for the latest trends in art. Yet some of the most influential people might not even be active on social media, yet can have a greater impact on art than any digital influencer. Entrepreneur and longtime supporter of the visual arts, Sam Mahrouq,…
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of its promoting and supporting women in the arts, Connecticut Women Artists, was originally founded as the Society of Women Painters and Sculptors of Hartford in 1929. It is now thriving as a statewide organization of highly accomplished artists working in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, photography, clay, metal, fiber, textiles, and glass.…
Social media has changed the way we perceive, appreciate and sell art. Some years ago, success as an artist was measured depending on how many works of art were exhibited in galleries. Today, social media has changed this significantly. As an artist, you can use social media to validate your work, by the number of endorsements from your followers and…
2020 is poised to be a year of changes for the art market, driven by factors ranging from environmental changes to the effects of trade wars. Here is a look at three of the trends that Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency expects to make a major impact on the art market in the new year – globalization, climate change, and…

