The year was 1931 when gallerist Julien Levy opened his gallery of Surrealist paintings, drawings, sculpture, and fine art photography. Levy’s landmark exhibition of surrealism would come in 1932. Artists Eugène Berman, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Arshile Gorky, Man Ray, and Salvador Dali were among those exhibited. It was an exhibition in November of 1932, alongside Etchings by…
Artexpo New York returns for its 47th edition to Pier 36 in Manhattan’s trending Lower East Side. And speaking of trending, the artists and galleries selected for this year’s coveted Spotlight Program are definitely doing something unique and forward-looking. Throughout its nearly five historic decades of exhibiting contemporary and fine art, Artexpo New York has hosted the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert…
Tucked away between Joshua Tree National Park and the Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness area, the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery (GOA) stands as a beacon of creativity and eccentricity in the heart of the desert. A haven for art collectors seeking unique and off-the-grid collecting experiences. GOA Gallery offers an immersive experience unlike any other. Visitors are immediately greeted by a diverse…
You are an artist, right? But do you have an audience? A cadre of fans eagerly awaiting your latest work? I became an automotive artist in 2009 — and I came to my conclusions on the subject after some trial and error plus some good successes. My initial ideas were based on my prior experience working in publicity for a university…
Artists seeking innovation and broader audiences turn to non-traditional art spaces as the art scene evolves. For those who want to be an artist, these unconventional venues offer a refreshing alternative to traditional galleries, providing unique opportunities for exposure and engagement. They play a big role in the art community, allowing creators to connect with the public in more intimate…
Fairgrounds St. Pete is peeling back the curtain on its newest permanent exhibit. Created by Tampa native Devon Brady and dubbed “The Bait Ball,” an immersive environment drawing inspiration from schools of fish and human mosh pits opened to the public in January. The new exhibit gives viewers a whimsical underwater experience and wholly aligns with the museum’s eclectic celebration…
AR/T HOUSE is a culmination of an endless curiosity that led to my deep appreciation for all the backstories in the world around us. Real-time stories about places, people, objects, artwork, architecture, brands, products… all the things in the physical world require a new canvas for storytelling. That is the promise of augmented reality (AR): to unlock otherwise invisible digital…
Image courtesy of artist Leona Bia. Project Antelope, a new online marketplace for Indigenous arts, has launched for the new year. In 2024, Native artists are making their mark, and Project Antelope is leading the way. Created as a centralized, year-round alternative to regional Native art shows, Project Antelope.com promotes artists from North America as well as around the world,…
Derailed into writing early on, Wallace Wyss re-entered the art field some 30 years later by accident and hasn’t looked back. Some artists, admittedly, get a slow start. One example is Wallace Wyss who in 1962, enrolled in art classes at Wayne State in Detroit. He was a year in, learning oil painting and charcoal techniques, when an ad agency came to the college to…
Mindful art consumption is a significant shift that’s redefining the industry. As collectors and art enthusiasts become more conscious of their choices, they influence everything from artistic creation to market dynamics. This movement towards mindful collecting is shaping a new narrative in art. Here, each piece holds a story, a purpose, or a message that resonates deeply with its audience.…
