LOUD, Common Wealth Gallery to host Dia de Los Muertos art exhibition and altar presentation Nov. 1
Oscar Mireles is retiring from Omega School after 30 years with a special retirement party at Common Wealth Gallery on Friday, and he is aiming to uplift Latino artists with free studio space and a gallery show accompanied by his own retirement party. Three Latino artists have been given free...
Ancient Pompeii home finally unearthed after 2,000 YEARS with raunchy paintings revealing lost city’s steamy secrets
AN ancient Pompeii home filled with saucy paintings and unseen art has been uncovered 2,000 years after it was buried under volcanic ash. This unusually small and extravagantly decorated home, named the House of Phaedra, was discovered by archaeologists on Thursday. The ancient Roman city is known for its uniquely preserved homes and people after […]
Inside Wichita’s New Art Show Celebrating Black Life in Everyday Moments
The Wichita Art Museum is making waves with its new exhibition, Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America, which opened on October 24, 2024. Showcasing 46 portraits by self-taught artist Robert Peterson, this exhibit explores everyday moments of Black life through large-scale, impactful paintings.
India’s High-Profile Collectors Champion Accessibility and Engagement in Sharing Their Art Holdings
India has often been viewed as primarily an ancient nation, with considerations of a fertile culture focusing on antiquities more than the contemporary. This is true of museums and art galleries both within the country and in the international sphere—as seen in historic and traditional shows such as “Indian Skies: The Howard Hodgkin Collection of Indian Court Painting” and “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.ICA Miami Buys Former de la Cruz Collection Building for $25 M. With India’s art ecosystems entering a boom, though, more contemporary voices are finally taking...
The Art of Luxury: Exploring Gold Plated Painting Techniques
Gold has long been synonymous with wealth and opulence, but its allure extends far beyond mere currency. In the realm of art, gold plating transforms ordinary paintings into mesmerizing masterpieces that capture light and attention like no other medium can. The shimmering brilliance of gold not only enhances aesthetics but also elevates the emotional resonance of a piece.As artists blend tradition with innovation, gold plated painting techniques are making waves in contemporary art scenes. This blog delves deep into the fascinating world of gold plating in art—exploring its rich history, various techniques used by artisans today, and how you can embrace this luxurious method yourself.Whether you're an aspiring artist seeking inspiration or simply a lover of beautiful things, understanding the art behind gold plated paintings will open new doors to creativity and appreciation. Let’s embark on this golden journey together!
Art-Market Spending Drops 32% Even as Volume Rises: Report
At the top of the art market dwell collectors. Without them, there’s no one to warrant the countless gallery exhibitions, seasonal day and evening sales, and almost monthly art fairs that batter the art world calendar.Why Yacht Owners Are Commissioning Copies of Original Art to Display at Sea According to the Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting, which was written by art market soothsayer Dr. Clare McAndrew and digs into the buying habits of more than 3,600 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in 14 major markets during 2023 and the first half of 2024, these HNWIs cut back on their art spending,...