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In production now for distribution in March 2013: a special issue on connections between visual art, mass media, popular culture and digital technologies. The contemporary pop art genre is heavily influenced by hip hop culture; sci fi and other forms of mass media, and digital technologies, and encompasses the work of numerous African American artists working …
By Fred Camper The wispy, poetic tentativeness of Zoe Charlton’s figures recalls the soft focus of Gerhard Richter. But where Richter’s objective was to question the meaning of painting, Charlton’s two paintings and 24 drawings at Wendy Cooper question the nature of identity, especially as determined by culture. In the painting Three Grace Tryout (2000), …
Auburn Silver The Royal Academy of Arts in London will delight any visitor to the British capital who admires quality art. The Academy aims to promote the artistic sphere in the United Kingdom, enabling visitors to appreciate fine artworks. When holidaying in London, the place is a must- visit. Any visitor to London with an …
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Art Exchange The World\’s Best Art Consultancy art-exchange.com unveils Release III of its art tool for designers The Future Art Consultancy Locating and placing artwork in a design project is arguably the most difficult part of the project. While some designers take on this task themselves, many enlist the assistance of an art consultant. One …
by Katie Winchester Many people love colleting collecting antiques. In such cases art gallery San Diego proves to be an ideal choice. They have ample collections of art pieces for your space. However you might be skeptical about the originality of the piece. But when it comes to buying original art or exquisite paintings you …
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by Paul Fraser An important painting in the history of African-American visual art featured alongside this very unique Sargent Claude Johnson sculpture at Swann Auction Galleries’ African Americana Printed & Manuscript auction, last Tuesday (February 23). Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is not only artist Malvin Gray Johnson’s (1896-1934) best-known work, it was also one of …
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by Mabi Conti Why is the division between Africans and African Americans? “You can bend a knee, but not a heart” Why is the division between Africans and African Americans? Why do we talk at each other instead of talking to each other? Why is it that most African men barely have African American males …
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by Benicio Brown African American paintings are in high demand, we know that for sure. The mixture of the two cultures combined into one form of art is truly beautiful, but what are the artists really trying to portray? Moving from somewhere you know as your home and landing in a foreign country is hard …
by Janet Blackwell African American quilting is on the rise in the US. The 2010 Quilting in AmericaTM survey, points to a 65% increase in the number of black quilters in the last decade. Quilters are also spending more to pursue their hobby. Kyra Hicks is a quilter who wrote a book about the topic. …
by Eric Michot As an artist, am I identifying with my art? Do I become the product of my own creation as I am expressing what appears to be my creation? Am I creating myself through my expression? While I am creating an art form, am I being created? Who is the artist? Me or …
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Author: johan lopes Although African American art is popular today in the United States, this form of art owes its origins to the local art of Central and West Africa. This art saw growth between the 17th and the early 19th centuries. During this period, the art took various forms, such as ceramic vessels, wrought …
Author: Maigida Africanarts Contemporary African American art is rapidly becoming a popular way to enhance your home d�cor. With its earthly tones and natural lines, African American art is not only beautiful to look at, but also creates an inviting richness to any room. In order to buy contemporary African American art, you need to …
Author: Maigida Africanarts Whether you’re interested in adding modern African American art to your home collection or are just looking to integrate this art style into your décor, it’s imperative that you learn more about the background and history. While many of us know the basic ideas of where modern African American art was inspired, …
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Author: Raj The new millennia has seen the world go online ranging from the normal emails to the buying stuff online ranging from groceries, books, tickets almost everything became available in the virtual space. And the recently added players in the space are the online art galleries that display Indian contemporary and modern art. One …
Author: Maritza M. Conde Theoretical Approaches to Learning Art ‘Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.’ Picasso As educational leaders, it is our task to enhance learning with the theories that we learn throughout our educational experiences so our children as Picasso so nicely put …