Gerhard Richter’s Abstract Painting, 780-1 is one of his many abstract compositions which use his experimental blurring technique to create a work that investigates the boundaries between figuration and abstraction and which uses elements of photography in painting. In this article, Singulart explores Richter’s approach to painting and analyses the masterpiece Abstract Painting, 780-1, in order to gain a better…
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A Bigger Splash is one of David Hockney’s most iconic works, combining his fascination with California in the 1960’s with his investigation of the relationship between painting and performance. In this article, Singulart investigates Hockney’s famous painting in the context of the artist’s career and the artistic landscape of the late twentieth century. Who is David Hockney? Born in Bradford,…
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The Hunter (Catalan Landscape) is one of Joan Miró’s first works in his mature, Surrealist style. It exemplifies his use of automatism, or the use of his subconscious, to create paintings that conjure up a realm between dream and reality, on the edge of abstraction and figuration, in order to open new potentials in painting. In this article, Singulart decodes…
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The iconic landscape painting Hadleigh Castle shows a departure from the idyllic country scenes usually favored by John Constable. Following a period of great changes in Constable’s life – the death of his wife Maria and his election to the Royal Academy – Hadleigh Castle shows us a dilapidated, ruined structure, set off by the thundering clouds in the sky.…
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In the face of sobering environmental events that highlight both the majesty and fragility of nature, we’ve gathered both artworks and comments from our artists for whom natural elements, environmentalism and climate change act as central themes. These themes have carried particular pertinence over the past year, with the Amazon rainforest and a huge portion of Australia being battered by…
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Black on Maroon is an uncharacteristically dark piece by acclaimed modern artist Mark Rothko. Famous for his ‘multiforms’, where colorful rectangles are layered on a canvas, almost blending into the luminous background, Black on Maroon reflects a more somber period of Rothko’s art. The painting has a convoluted history; originally created as part of a series to hang in the…
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Max Ernst’s The Elephant Celebes is a renowned work of early Surrealism and exemplifies Ernst’s combination of Surrealist atmosphere with the influence of Dada and collage techniques. In this article, Singulart takes a look at Max Ernst’s life and career and analyses the meaning and the techniques behind The Elephant Celebes. Who was Max Ernst? Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a…
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Kareem Waris Olamilekan, better known as WASPA ART, is a hyperrealism artist from Nigeria. At just eleven, the young superstar is gaining global fame for his hyperrealism portraits of his friends, neighbors, and family members. Working mostly with pencil but occasionally pastels, paints, and ballpoint pen, his portraits are lively, expressive, and touching depictions of his community. Dubbed ‘Africa’s youngest…
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No. 61 (Rust and Blue) is an example of Mark Rothko’s famous multiform artworks, yet also heralded an important step in the Color Field movement. Rothko’s works were infamous for creating an almost religious experience for viewers, but how exactly did these rectangular blocks achieve this goal? In this article Singulart will be exploring the question of why Rothko’s art…
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Botticelli’s seminal painting The Birth of Venus is considered one of the world’s most stunning works of art. The painting also has a rich history tied to the Renaissance and the vectors of political power that governed Italy during this time period. In this article, Singulart breaks down Botticelli’s painting from all angles. We take a close look at the…
