In 1911, the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, allegedly created a watercolor entitled “First Abstract Watercolour.” As the title suggests, Kandinsky was keen to be perceived as the first abstract artist. In a letter to his gallery owner Jerome Neumann in 1935, it becomes clear: “Dear Mr. Neumann, unfortunately the only thing missing is the photograph of the first abstract picture…
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A popular culture icon with a short-lived destiny, Keith Haring made a lasting impression on American art at the end of the 20th century. His colourful, facetious and committed work challenged the conventions of the time. The artist prefigured the practices of the underground movement by using the New York subway as his first artistic medium. His recognizable imagery and…
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It’s finally the time of year when we leave winter behind and welcome spring. The air becomes warmer and the first flowers see the light of day. One flower, in particular, represents the awakening of spring: the cherry blossom. The cherry blossom plays an important role in Japanese culture. As the national flower of Japan, it has been used for…
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, SINGULART is continuing its focus on Women Artists with a trip around the world! This article is focused on artists who work on separate continents, yet their artistic vision shares a throughline of exploration and artistic excellence. Asia: Nafiseh Emran Award-winning Iranian artist Nafiseh Emran creates work that is inspired by the world around…
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After studying in London, working for the Victoria and Albert Museum and spending time at the Cité des Arts residency in Paris, independent curator Federica Chiocchetti created her own editorial and curatorial platform The Photocaptionist, where she explores photography, fictions and words. Singulart was lucky enough to interview her about her career and future projects, discover here an inspiring curator.…
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Why do we feel obliged to specify “female artists” when we never say “male artists”? How many names of female artists can you name? The international art world, despite being recognised for its innovative character, lags far behind in the field of equality. The representation of women in museums is no more than 5%. In the art market, women account…
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Women are still a minority in the art world today. While women account for 60% of art school enrolments, merely 25% of Tate Modern exhibitions feature works by women artists. This statistic drops to 7% for MoMA. We must face the facts: in art as in society, a women’s work is often sidelined. Why is this so? Firstly, the professional…
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For International Women’s Day, SINGULART is highlighting the stories of women in the art world, from artists to art historians and curators such as Catherine Morris. Working as an independent curator before becoming the curator in chief at the Elizabeth A.Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum, Catherine Morris researches how feminism shaped art and our perceptions. In…
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In honor of International Women’s Day, SINGULART is dedicating an entire week to highlight and explore influential women that shape the world of art today. The online contemporary art gallery will dedicate each day from the 8th – 14th ofMarch to one aspect of the art market, discussing collectors, curators, art history and much more. During this week, SINGULART is…
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History has always been reflected and visualized through art. It is therefore no surprise that some of the most famous sculptures are reason alone to visit a city, spark heated debates on a global scale or travel the world as a symbol of motherhood. In this article, SINGULART would like to shine a light on a few of these important…
