Hieronymous Bosch’s Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony exemplifies his unique painting style that was characterized by rich symbolism and apocalyptic imagery depicting hell and unimaginable horrors. His grotesque, pessimistic, fantastic style had a far reaching influence on painters into the 20th century and greatly influenced the course of art history. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look…
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Fintan Whelan is an Irish painter based in Germany, whose works have been exhibited throughout Ireland, the UK and Germany. Intrigued by the challenges of art, he seeks to capture the dynamic details of light and texture, and composes abstract pieces that evoke a plethora of varied emotional responses. Whelan harnesses the visual imagery of his memory to form the…
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The Large Bathers is an example of Renoir’s experimentation combining a classic painting style with the newer style of the impressionists. Depicting three nude bathers frolicking at the water’s edge, the piece took Renoir three years to complete. In this article, Singulart explores the creative process behind The Large Bathers, as well as examines the symbolism of nude bathers to…
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Anna Šútorová studied Arts and Cultural Management in Paris before she became a Freelance Curator. She is Slovakian and has strong ties to their embassy in Paris, as well as to the artists they support. As she is currently curating a final exhibition for the artist Ján Vasilko’s residency, Singulart wanted to find out more about curation and what it…
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When the paintings of Barack and Michelle Obama were unveiled to the public in February 2018, Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald became the first African-American artists to have been commissioned by the Smithsonian to paint the official president and first lady portraits. The portraits have since been on display in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and just…
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Henri Matisse’s Bathers by a River marks a moment of stylistic transition and demonstrates his exploration of Cubism. In this article, Singulart discusses Bathers by a River in the context of Matisse’s life and the development of his style. Who was Henri Matisse? Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist, renowned as a draftsman, printmaker, sculptor and painter. Matisse was…
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The School of Athens is a fresco by Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), representing the greatest intellectual figures of the time. It is one of the four frescoes commissioned by Pope Julius II and is still on display in its original place of creation in Vatican City. The School of Athens is believed to be Raphael’s masterpiece, demonstrating the pinnacle…
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Urban spaces and art have been linked since the dawn of time, beginning with the creation of cave drawings that conveyed narratives of life and froze stories in time, forever. Our way of living is growing more urban-based, with an unstoppable surge for professional glory and public transport accessibility concluding in an inevitable decision made by many young adults: to…
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Marc Todd is a talented British painter who worked as an art director for international agencies in London before settling into the life of a painter in Bath. With a style he defines as Contemporary Impressionism, he works with color and light, textures and marks to create engaging images with a distinctive flair. Todd’s works communicate a sense of constant…
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For artists at all stages of their career, residencies are a significant step in gaining professional experience, and most importantly, taking the time and space to reflect and unleash one’s creative potential. Whether developing a project in complete solitude or finding a new community of likeminded people, residencies are an incubator for new ideas and an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Singulart…
