Jean-Michel Basquiat’s ideas of how to be an artist
The Black American painter was often cryptic in interviews, but his words said more than he could have ever imagined.
Category: Art
Art is one of the oldest disciplines in human history. Styles may have changed since cave paintings but the love of creation has never diminished. These articles cover everything from Chinese art to Western neo-expressionism.
The gorgeous art of Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai
Ever heard of City Pop? Hiroshi Nagai painted the artwork for those soundtracks in the 80s.
Lorraine O’Grady – the inspiration behind Tracee Ellis Ross’ Met Gala look
The actress paid homage to Lorraine O'Grady, campness, and black art as a whole. Amongst the plethora of camp looks at the Met Gala on 9th May was Tracee Ellis Ross with an empty frame. But it was much more than that. Her black Moschino dress was gorgeous (as was she because it's freaking Tracee …
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Today, copyrighted works from 1923 enter the public domain for the first time in 21 years.
The likes of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton are open to public domain reinterpretation. Firstly, happy new year to you all. We hope 2019 is even more prosperous than 2018. If you're a creative or a lover of the arts, today's events might help with that. 1st January is Public Domain Day. What does that …
RIP Jean-Michel Basquiat
Yes, the anniversary of his death was yesterday but everyday should be a celebration of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The Wonderful Art of Upendo
Upendo Taylor is a Californian artist "who made New York his canvas". Upendo Taylor was born in Watts, California but moved to New York to make the city "his canvas" according to his website. He draws inspiration from everything in his life and puts them back into his art in the best possible way. His …
Picasso was a misogynistic douchebag
Unpopular opinion: Picasso was overrated. I studied graphic design at college and frequented the art department where his work was copied and analysed. My opinions of him then were neutral. But as my interest in modernism has grown, my thoughts on his work have gone in the opposite direction. His depiction of women began to …
The World’s Largest Mondrian
The Hague is hosting the "world’s largest Mondrian painting" on the façade of its City Hall. It's in commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the founding of De Stijl, a Dutch modernist movement. Piet Mondrian was a chief progenitor who inspired the likes of Maarten Baas, Joris Laarman and Piet Hein Eek, who are still influenced by the …
Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery with Gold
One of my favourite forms of art, kintsugi is the idea that anything broken can be repaired with added beauty. The concept extends beyond pottery or objects and speaks to our humanity. We go through life feeling happiness and sorrow but dwell on the bad times more than the good. Metaphorical cracks form and we …
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Modern Art – It’s More Than Just White Paintings
White paintings are super popular. But why?