Medusa Art: Is Society Still Comparing Women to Medusa?
She's portrayed as a dangerous woman; her snake-like hair a metaphor for her wicked and untrustworthy demeanour. I’m talking about Medusa, the Greek mythological figure who turns her onlookers to stone. But ancient depictions of Medusa were very different from
How Edmonia Lewis Became an Icon for Minorities?
Edmonia Lewis, also known as Wildfire, was born in Greenbush, New York. The first African-American sculptor at a professional level, her life began in 1843 or 1845 – no one knows for sure. What we do know is that Edmonia started
Pascal Painting the Big Painting Challenge: What’s the Hype?
Pascal Anson has taken the world by storm, showing the world that even an amateur artist can become an expert with the proper training. The Big Painting Challenge, which we’ll be discussing more shortly, saw Pascal come to the show
The Trump Effect on Art
United States President Donald Trump has had significant impacts on the world since his inauguration, from denying climate change to scolding anyone that opposes him on social media. The out-of-the-norm president has led to a world of change; some good
Why Did Picasso’s Paintings Have Distorted Faces?
Art, FrontPage artist page, cubism, cubismo, fine art, fine artwork, guernica, jacques tange, pablo picasso, picasso, spanish art Why Did Picasso’s Paintings Have Distorted Faces? 15JULY Picasso is arguably most famous for his paintings of distorted faces. But what many people don’t realize is that this genius of an artist created more than 1,800
Buy Fine Art Online: The Secret for Art Collectors
Once upon a time, art buyers had to visit physical art galleries if they wanted to buy original art work for sale. But the rise of the online art gallery has made it possible for buyers to find new pieces
Fashion Icons Art Collectors
Fashion is an art in itself. A mix of the right colors and contours can make a person stick out in the crowd. And it comes as no surprise that many of the world’s top fashion icons also appreciate art. These
How Millennials Have Shaped the Art Market
Millennials are responsible for shaping the art world. This demographic, including collectors under the age of 40, have different tastes and priorities. One difference that you’ll notice right from the start is that millennials have shaped the way art is
What Do Art Curators Do?
You’ve probably heard of art curators, but you may not know what they do. Curators are the people behind the scenes, selecting and even interpreting art. They greatly influence the art we see in art museums and galleries. But many
Roma’s Yalitza Aparicio Thrusts the Mixtec into the Spotlight
Roma star Yalitza Aparicio has taken Hollywood by storm. The 26-year-old actress made history when she graced the cover of Vogue Mexico. It was a first in a country dominated by light-skinned people in the media – despite the country’s
