The idea for the “As Equals” concert for pets came to us after the isolating long days and nights of lock down during the current pandemic. Our social circles suddenly contracted: family, friends, and colleagues all seemed so far away. When we were feeling lonely and overwhelmed, our pets came to our rescue. We did […]
Fresh, changeable, and direct, Annalù’s art knows how to touch the viewer, provoking the deepest sensations and recalling ancestral emotions. Annalù was born in Venice, Italy in 1976. Despite of her young age, her artistic experience is vast and deep. Annalù exhibits her sculptures in international museums, public squares, and cathedrals, as well as over […]
Miami Art week was finally back and brought so much fun! Art Basel Miami Beach was grander than ever with 260 world’s best contemporary art galleries participating. Satellite fairs with over 300 art galleries from all over the world were true rivals to the major event. November 29 – December 5, 2021 formal and informal […]
From social commentary, to allegory, to the re-telling of Biblical tales – Stanislav Plutenko touches upon the most universal, timeless themes. Born in Moscow, Russia in 1961 Plutenko is currently one of the top 10 surrealists in the world, working primarily on orders from global royalty and international Museums of Fine Art. Plutenko merges space, time, […]
So many reasons: volumes are written on this subject: why people buy fine art. Without diving too deep I will restrain myself from quoting Foreign Policy magazine, stating seven main reasons why people SHOULD buy art. For many people art brings beauty and brings aesthetical pleasure; for some, art inspires creativity and stimulates them. Art […]
Buy what you love. The artwork you purchase will presumably be with you for a long time. Make sure you really love the artwork you buy and it will enhance your décor and add to your quality of life for years to come. Spend time learning about art and individual artists instead of following the […]
The ”Into the Sea” painting by Stanislav Plutenko depicts workers shoveling dollars into a large ship named “Ivan Susanin” Ivan Susanin is a national Russian hero of early 17th century. According to the popular legend, Polish troops were seeking to kill Russian Tsar Mikhail. In woods near the village, they met a logger, Ivan Susanin, […]
Beneath his brush and clever eye, Georgy Kurasov transfigures what we thought we knew about ancient text: by imbuing tales with modern insight, the artist more than makes mythology fresh—he allows us to see the whole story for the first time. Kurasov has deftly chosen the moment in Europa’s story where Ovid speeds through time. […]
All of her pieces are playful, mesmerizing and magical, flooded with vibrant colors. Spotlight Magazine, August 1, 2021 Joy Stanley was at a crisis point in her art journey. Painting en plein air, outdoors, in the Macon, Georgia, summer heat, she was just miserable. “All of a sudden I didn’t care if those lines weren’t […]
In an ongoing effort to separate art world facts from fantasy, I contacted a number of gallery owners and asked whether they could relate some beliefs artists have about galleries and gallery owners that simply aren’t true. Successful artist/gallery relationships are built on trust, knowledge, cooperation and understanding, and the better and more informed artists […]