Developing a truly inclusive art curriculum takes a lot of time and effort. But there are some steps to take as early as possible, including the importance of addressing cultural appropriation in an art class. Of course, while working on creative projects, students experiment with a variety of ideas, reflecting the world around us. However, when it comes to reflecting…
A common misconception about artist statements is that they are an artist’s bio. It’s about you and the art, your body of work, and not about how old you are and where you are from — except if this information is essential in understanding your work. Think about it this way; it’s not about your history as an artist, but…
THE GALLERY OWNER The role of the gallery owner has always held prestige in the art world. With far fewer galleries than artists, the square footage of display space each location offered was a desirable commodity, which typically gave their owners quite a bit of leverage in the symbiotic relationship with artists. But it takes talent to pick and choose…
Sometimes it takes hours to create something beautiful, and other times it is a process that can take years. In the end, both pieces are equally important and have unmeasurable value in the eye of the beholder. Thus, the equal amount of care and attention to detail that went into creating them is necessary for their preservation. However, if the…
A recent Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report showed that online sales of art, collectibles, and antiques reached a record high of $12.4B in 2020, doubling in value from 2019. The accelerated growth of eCommerce for these types of items comes as buyers are more comfortable purchasing everything online. For many sellers of high-value goods, the biggest hurdle for…
At Redwood Art Group, it has been our pleasure to get to know Anna Jast over the past several years. She has worked with us to assist in the management of Artexpo New York, an annual contemporary art fair in New York City. We had the opportunity recently to learn she’s also a passionate fine art photographer — and in…
As we ease out of a pandemic, for many, 2021 represents a return to normalcy. Some are easing back into previous everyday experiences slowly while others are less guarded. After experiencing a tremendous amount of unexpected change in a relatively short amount of time, we can all feel a little disjointed and out of sorts. All of this can, indeed,…
Research by Microsoft back in 2015 confirms that because of the very fast pace of life, modern man has less attention span than a goldfish. Therefore, it is very difficult to attract and captivate him. So popular contemporary art must be super-interesting. Creative people respond to this by developing high-tech art, where high-tech helps to create works that the audience…
Suppose you’re a digital artist or thinking about creating digital artworks. Then you might be interested in learning more about NFT crypto. But, with so many different platforms and marketplaces, it’s sometimes a challenge to get started. Alex Lysak is an industry expert on finance and cryptocurrency. As an online marketing expert, Alex has gained valuable knowledge and insight on…
One of the most enduring characteristics of art is its ability to encompass all mediums. If something can be used as a means of expression, it can be used to create art. In the same way that painters, sculptors, writers, etc. all create their works, jewelers use mediums such as metalsmithing and lapidary. As a result, there are many kinds…
