Titian’s 1534 artwork Venus of Urbino is thought to be a masterpiece of the high renaissance movement, depicting a young woman reclining on an opulent bed. It is also seen as one of history’s most controversial images, due to its frank depiction of female sexuality and Titian’s choice to display a nude in a domestic setting, rather than a mythical…
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In this article we want to showcase the work of five Singulart artists who call Brazil home. From powerful portraiture to cutting-edge abstract compositions, discover the artistic universes of these up-and-coming Brazilian painters. Milenna Saraiva “Painting is my quiet way of expressing my heritage and questioning social values. My work has become a tool for me to narrate my life…
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Marc Chagall’s Green Violinist is a striking composition that demonstrates his mastery of color and is simultaneously avant garde in its composition and traditional in its subject matter, a combination which characterized Chagall’s style. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at the artist’s life and style and at the composition of Green Violinist. Who was Marc Chagall? Marc…
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Home to some of the world’s greatest museums, Paris has lots to offer in terms of arts and culture. For locals and tourists alike, it can be hard to sort through the myriad of opportunities and places to go. Discover five exhibitions in Paris that are opening this week, from fashion-centric retrospectives to innovative digital technologies on display. Harper’s Bazaar…
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To mark the 25th anniversary of the Société Générale art collection, Singulart went on a private tour of the galleries in Paris. Established in 1995, the Société Générale’s collection is comprised of around 1,400 contemporary artworks. None of them are in storage and every single piece is exhibited, changing its place from time to time to ensure a little variation.…
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Henri Matisse’s The Red Studio is a still life of the interior of his studio, including reproductions of his works on display. The Red Studio demonstrates the wide variety of influences that shaped Matisse’s unique personal style and is one of his most famous masterpieces. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at The Red Studio and the influences…
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Today, it is more important than ever for artists to have an online presence in an increasingly digital world. Instagram is a platform that is tailored to artists because it is built all around visuals. Though a social media following doesn’t account for everything, it can be a useful tool when presenting your work for new exhibitions, applying to residencies,…
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Composition II with Red, Blue and Yellow is the epitome of the neo-plasticism movement, championed by abstract artist Piet Mondrian. Mondrian became infamous for his radically simplified artworks, which combined primary colors with strong vertical and horizontal lines. In this article, Singulart examines the trajectory of Mondrian’s artistic career, the creation of the De Stijl movement, and looks in detail…
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With fashion month in full swing, Singulart has compiled a list of the 10 must-see fashion exhibitions around the world this year. Fashion and art have long been intertwined, and we can learn a lot about society and culture from the way people dress. From the prestigious exhibit surrounding the 150th anniversary of the Met, to major retrospectives of luxury…
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Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) is known as one of the most influential American artists in the graffiti and neo-expressionist movements who reinvigorated the New York art scene of the 1980s. His story and rise to fame has been a hot topic in the art world, and his legacy lives on through numerous interpretations of his life and work. From literature to fashion…
