Every year in the Grand Palais, Art Capital Paris presents the work of over 2,000 artists across four main categories: Drawing & Watercolors, Independent Artists, Comparisons, and French Artists. For the 2020 edition, art lovers and collectors can visit the event from February 12th-16th and meet artists, discover the contemporary scene, and find an artwork they love. Singulart attended the…
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We spent a day with Jieun Park, one of Singulart’s South Korean stars, to learn how her traditional techniques result in modern expressions. From yoga to music to a warm cup of tea, delve into Jieun’s daily routine. Hello, Jieun! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I check my emails before stretching with…
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The Potato Eaters is considered to be Vincent Van Gogh’s first significant artwork and his earliest masterpiece. It is the culmination of months of study by Van Gogh, observing working class families and their traditions, and creating hundreds of sketches until he settled on the scene depicted in The Potato Eaters. Van Gogh would later write, “I am plowing on…
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As artists plan their creative year, residencies provide the time and space to work on new projects and discover fresh ideas. Don’t know what an artist residency is? Read our guide here. Singulart has compiled a short list of current open calls for fully funded artist residencies around the world with application deadlines at the end of February or March. Discover…
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Riding with Death is one of the last paintings Jean Michel Basquiat painted before his death in 1988. This fact, coupled with its disturbing imagery suggests it represents his opinion on the state of the world. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at Basquiat’s life, career, and the meaning behind Riding with Death. Who was Jean Michel Basquiat?…
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Won Lee is an acclaimed Canadian sculptor and painter whose work has featured in prestigious prizes, exhibitions and collections internationally. From Canada to Mexico to China, delve into his globe-trotting creative process. Hello, Won! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I have a coffee and a cigarette, then check the mail before driving…
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Artist residencies, also known as artist-in-residence programs, are opportunities given to artists to work on projects, develop new ideas, and explore their practice in an environment other than their studio, removed from the distractions of everyday life. This allotted time and space is great for artists to produce work and focus on personal and professional growth, but it can also…
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John Clark is a British sculptor and painter with a talent for striking representations of the human figure, a critical view of the intersection of brand and style, and a love for corny crime shows. Read on to learn about his creative 9-5. Hi, John! What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? For better…
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This Sunday, the favorite sons and daughters of Hollywood will gather at the glittering Dolby Theatre to receive the Academy’s highest honors. From Scarlett Johansson to Joaquin Phoenix, Saoirse Ronan and Brad Pitt, Sam Mendes and Martin Scorsese… every film lover will be watching the Oscars with their eyes glued to the screen. In this article, Singulart has compiled a…
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When the International Center of Photography (ICP) opened its new location on January 25th on the Lower East Side, Tyler Mitchell was the star of the evening. The opening of the center’s new 40,000 square foot space at Essex Crossing was accompanied by four main exhibitions: CONTACT HIGH: A Visual History of Hip-Hop, James Coupe: Warriors, The Lower East Side,…
