Overnight, a new mural by Banksy appeared: a judge in full wig and gown, slamming a gavel down not on a desk, but on a protester lying on the ground. The protester clutched a placard smeared in bright red, the only splash of color in an otherwise black-and-white piece. By morning, photos were already circulating. And by the afternoon, the…
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You’ve been creating some amazing art. Your friends see it, and your home becomes a compact gallery. Now you’re wondering—what’s next? What’s the one thing that stands in your way? The easy answer is to get your art into a gallery. It is that time when a hobby becomes a profession, and dreams turn to reality. It can be intimidating…
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The DIZZIAK beauty brand boss Loretta De Feo shows us where she finds art in her world – and discusses the bright whiteness of mainstream art spaces. “Art is anything that creates a deep emotional response. Whether it’s a painting, a song, or even the perfect design of a product, if it touches something inside me or makes me think…
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Raiding flea markets, and why pebbles are as important as Hockney – we peel back the layered aesthetics of a not-so-typical mid-century designer couple. Heidi Lightfoot and her husband Steve Gibbons are both designers, and the interior of their house has that mid-century, clean-lined quality typical of those who are paid to worry about aesthetics, so you might expect the…
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Singulart has partnered with Studio Arts College International (SACI) to offer a comprehensive international artist residency program. SACI’s mission is to provide an enriching, transformative arts education in Florence, Italy, with courses across traditional and contemporary studio arts, design, conservation, and art history. Singulart selected participating artists for a month-long residency to create new works inspired by Florence’s rich culture,…
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Christopher Wool makes you think in his way. His art is not dead simple, or certain, it is something that brings you in, gets you curious, and keeps you coming back to see more. You Make Me is a great example of this! At first, it seems simple: a white canvas with black words written on it, ‘You make me’.…
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Step into the dynamic world of Chris and Julia Marcum, the duo behind the home design platform Chris Loves Julia. With a unique blend of modern and traditional elements, their Cary, North Carolina home is a true reflection of their shared passion for DIY projects, family time, and, of course, great design. The couple takes us on a tour of…
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In the modern art world, some things not only catch the eye but also transport the imagination, drawing you into a different reality. Among these artworks is Andrew Scott’s brilliant canvas The Escape which swirls with hues and emotion. Coming in 2021, this piece shows how Scott can weave obstruction and peace into a story that touches deeply on our…
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If you’ve ever gotten lost in the bush and found yourself somewhere between fantasy and reality, that’s already halfway to understanding The Equatorial Jungle by Henri Rousseau. This 1910 masterpiece illustrates an otherworldly scene with vibrant jungles and lush greenery surrounding it. Intrigued? Let us look a little more into this whimsical, magical Rousseau world. But before we dive into…
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Wassily Kandinsky’s Yellow-Red-Blue is a busy talk between color, form, and emotion. Have you ever looked at a painting that puts you in the middle of a jazz concert? This is it. It was created in 1925 and radiates the type of energy that halts your steps. The talking is done by yellow, red, and blue Kandinsky, was famous for…
