Singulart ventures into the culinary arts in this exclusive interview with American food writer Melissa Clark: Brooklyn native, author of over 40 cookbooks, and columnist for the New York Times. We had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa to discover her journey in the culinary arts, her current cravings, and her take on the similarities between chefs and artists. From…
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The Triumph of Galatea is a fresco by renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also known as Raphael. It depicts the character of Galatea, who appears in Greek mythology as a sea-nymph in love with a mortal. Raphael has immortalized the moment of Galatea’s apotheosis, when she becomes a being of the most divine level. The fresco is a testament…
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Sleeping Venus is a sensual, sumptuous artwork that is attributed both to Venetian artist Titian and his teacher, Giorgione. One of the first full-length female nudes ever painted in Venice, this portrayal of Venus has been called one of the most beautiful reclining nudes in existence. In this article, Singulart explores the art trope of the reclining nude, explains why…
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Seunghwui Koo’s miniscule mixed media creations have fast gained popularity among collectors all over the world. We took some time with the South Korean talent to learn more about her studio rituals, famous ‘piggies’ and penchant for Pokemon Go. Hi, Koo! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I make my morning coffee, feed…
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Since mid October, Chile has been in a state of civil unrest in response to growing inequality throughout the country. Sparked by a public transport fare increase on October 6th, Chilean students in Santiago began protesting and dodging fares, eventually resulting in violent confrontations with local police. The ongoing protests address widespread social and economic inequality, the privatization of social…
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The Renaissance was arguably the most influential period in art history. In line with its French word origin of “rebirth,” the movement focused on rediscoveries and promotion of ancient ideals and practices, while also proposing new discoveries in line with technological advancement alongside a more humanistic world view. The Renaissance period is generally understood to have taken place between 1400…
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The secondary art market, or the reselling of works, can be difficult to navigate, but worthwhile and rewarding if properly understood. The market is dynamic, with artist’s values increasing or lowering depending on their popularity, demand, and the trajectory of their career. Often collectors will invest in emerging artists to watch the price of their work rise in value and…
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The Starry Night is considered to be Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, painted while he was a patient in a mental asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The swirling composition of the sky and the melancholic blue color palette, coupled with Van Gogh’s tragic history, have caused the artwork to become one of the most recognizable paintings of all time. There is so much…
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BerriBlue is a 27 year old Polish-Irish painter and street artist based in Porto, whose many travels and nomadic upbringing has informed her artistic practice. We took five minutes to delve into how Poland, Ireland and Portugal have acted as main characters in both Berriblue’s life and art. Hi, Berriblue! How does your hometown inform your art? I’m from Gdansk,…
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Alexandre Delamadeleine is a French photographer based in Paris whose work has been featured in international exhibitions and in publications like Lomography, Konbini, Fisheye, Lense Magazine, and Le Monde. Working in analogue film, Delamadeleine captures dreamy atmospheres and stunning portraits that play with symmetry and perspective, often emphasizing the delicate beauty of the natural world and the female body. In…
