Art journaling is a fantastic way to explore creativity, express emotions, and document personal experiences. However, even the most passionate journalers can sometimes feel stuck for ideas. If you are staring at a blank page, unsure where to begin, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Whether you want to experiment with new materials, incorporate collage, or use your imagination in fresh ways,…
In the heart of New Mexico’s Navajo reservation, where running water remains a luxury, Jeremy Salazar’s artistic journey began. Today, his vibrant portraits and abstract works not only preserve Indigenous stories but actively support the communities that inspire them. Salazar, who grew up in the Eastern Agency area between Cuba and Farmington, has transformed from a young boy who chased…
Denise Allen, one of this year’s Artexpo New York Spotlight Recipients. Get to know the artist below. Q: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? A: I was born to be a Artist but actually didn’t realize it until I was in my late 20s. I was born in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, New…
Diving into the digital realm, we witness the dynamic evolution of art critique. Traditionally, elite circles dominated this space. Now, platforms like Instagram and Twitter have revolutionized it. Consequently, the once-exclusive arena of aesthetic analysis has been democratized. Everyday individuals, equipped with a keyboard and passion, are shaping artistic narratives. As a result, contemporary creative evaluation intertwines with likes, shares,…
When it comes to art, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, but society as a whole has aesthetic ideals by which to judge. In the case of visionary art, however, the object may not even have been thought of initially as art by its creator. Ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Egyptians, and Hopis created art prolifically, and…
Art journalism is one of the most important, yet commonly overlooked genres of writing today. In this field, writers are both observers and critics. They’re the eyes and ears of art enthusiasts, critics, and curators alike. Art journalism is a challenging area of specialization because it requires a unique approach to writing, which considers the very different ways art is…
Meet Kai, an international, emerging artist making new waves in the art world for his complicated subjects and simplistic design. Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: I go by the name Kai and I’m an international artist who loves working with different mediums that raise awareness and express certain viewpoints and social commentaries…
The term “art history” is easy to understand at first glance. It is the history of art. But the topic goes deeper than that. It asks, “What is art?” and “Whose historical events should we study?” Art history is more than a chronological list of all the world’s artistic movements. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ART HISTORY? History tends to repeat itself. So,…
Museums face complex challenges. As places where our historic heritage is preserved and where artworks are showcased, their scientific and cultural dimensions are fundamental. They play an important educational, social, and economic role, and they are drawn into debates on key social issues. Some of these issues concern them directly, while others lie outside their scope—but they are questions that…
