A genre painting, also known as a morality painting, places everyday actions at the center of the artwork. These can be specific individual scenes, larger groups of people, or so-called “hidden object images”. In most cases, no identifiable personalities are depicted, but rather archetypes of a social class or group. These representations were already widespread in antiquity, but modern genre…
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Once called Caput Mundi, a crossroads for people and empires, today it is simply Rome – a city full of contradictions, yet magnificent all the same. This is a metropolis where the splendors of the past and the precarity of the present manage to coexist; where the future comes forward timidly; and where the imbued cultural significance is often in…
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The way in which mental illness has been portrayed throughout history has seen those dealing with inner turmoil ostracized and othered. Sure, for someone who perceives the world beyond what is widely accepted as reality, their mind may be wired differently from someone who is considered healthy. However, it is this alternate view of the world that has inspired some…
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As an online art gallery, Singulart has a strong digital presence and sometimes the human team at the heart of the company can be overshadowed. We want to shine a spotlight on the individuals that shape the company in our new series ‘Meet the Singulart Family’. As a French start-up that champions diversity among our core values, we invite you…
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Experienced Italian painter Sarah Arensi applies spirals of energy and light on the canvas to represent the power of life and its spiritual aspects. Inspired by Sufism, Taoism, Tantra and Shamanism, she harnesses her own spirituality to promote ideals of love and joy through bright colors and textured surfaces. We sat down with the artist to get a deeper understanding…
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Hanoi could be considered a sleeping giant of cultural prowess. With its traditional practices still intact and a slower pace to life allowing for blissful expeditions, the sheer volume of things to do is a very welcome surprise for those expecting a calm visit. The history of Vietnam is one of nuance and is a complex affair, however, by simply…
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Alors que la crise sanitaire a obligé de nombreuses éditions de foires d’art contemporain à reporter ou annuler leurs éditions du printemps, celles de la saison d’automne sont pour l’instant maintenues. Depuis 2019, Singulart participe à de nombreuses foires d’art contemporain (huit en 2019 !). Pour pouvoir prendre les bonnes décisions, rassurer nos artistes et appréhender l’avenir, nous avons interrogé…
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Art curators deal with the organizational aspects of an art exhibition. They are responsible for defining the content of the event, choosing the works to be exhibited and the location. But that’s not all. Those who choose to undertake this profession must know that the commitments do not end in the logistical sphere. In fact, it is important not only…
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Having seen their artworks get rejected by the Salon in the mid-19th century, a handful of Paris-based artists set up the Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artistes Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs. This would prove to be the catalyst for these independent artists to showcase their style, known as Impressionism. With artworks from the movement being so nostalgically charged, Singulart takes a look…
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It is never a bad time, whether homebound or not, to dream, plan future trips and mentally move to a city with a special charm like Madrid. Whether it is because of the variety of iconic places, the welcoming spirit of the squares and streets, the gastronomy, or the wide range of cultural offerings, Madrid is a city that surprises…
