Advances in technology during the late nineteenth and into the twentieth century allowed people from European countries faster and more frequent trips to other areas of the world. The colonization of Africa, India, and other areas meant there was a lot of trade going on between them and Europe. This resulted in large-scale exposure to their cultures as well as…
Meet Bethany Perry, an artist with an eye for the physical form. Bethany focuses on body impressions, abstract pieces, and nudes with an emphasis on female empowerment, body confidence, and mental health.​ Q: Who are you and what do you do? A: I am a British multi-disciplinary artist based in London. Most of my works are body impressions and paintings…
Talent will always find a way to blossom. But as the competition grows higher each year, you might have to go the extra mile to earn the audience’s respect and recognition and get a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. If you are picking up the college right now, you might have already realized that the options are infinite! So…
While inclusivity is everyone’s business, companies are finally recognizing that it is not optional. In today’s environment, competitive organizations must leverage diverse talent and allow a multitude of voices to shape their perspectives rather than rely on a homogenous narrative. The Black Lives Matter movement has helped our entire society understand the dominant forces of white supremacy that have run…
Rita Hisar’s motto is to “live in color.” The Italian/Czech contemporary artist has been drawing since she could hold a pencil in her hand. Growing up on a farm in Canada allowed Rita to take in at all the beauty that surrounded her, from the rose petals blooming in spring to animals being born to leaves falling from trees in…
The COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted every aspect of life; social distancing and isolation have become a common practice. Even during this devastating time, artists remained active and tried to capture the effects of the virus through their lenses. Some artists focused on the eerie silence left behind by the intense lockdowns from March to June, while others tried to find…
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…
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…
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…
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…
