Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Barbara De Vivi’s first solo exhibition, Controfigura, at the Galleria Poggiali in Milan, Italy, a show accompanied by a critical essay by Lorenzo Madaro. The exhibition will be open till 14.03.2025, and the gallery is situated at Foro Buonaparte 52, easily reachable with the M1 metro line…
An artist’s statement is a powerful tool that can help you communicate your artistic vision and connect with your audience. It’s a concise description of your work, your artistic philosophy, and your creative process. By crafting a compelling artist’s statement, you can enhance your professional profile, attract potential clients or galleries, and secure grants or…
Writing this article, I have in mind two collectors whom when I discovered them I started to admire as I agree with their view on art collecting. The one is Glenn Fuhrman who while studying finances ended up taking more art classes, and when he started collecting his philosophy was to start collecting early established…
INTRO (A taste of my next book, short and non fiction…) After eight years, I still regret not buying a meaningful artwork for just 50 euros—the missed opportunity to kickstart my collection. To help you avoid similar regrets, this article offers insights on budget-friendly art collecting. Before diving in, familiarize yourself with the basics of…
Art Collectors: Balancing Artistic Criteria with Personal Taste The preferences of art collectors vary, often oscillating between adhering strictly to artistic criteria and following personal taste. While some collectors prioritize artworks based on their enduring artistic merit, others are guided by their individual preferences, which may or may not align with traditional artistic standards. Artists…
In the dynamic world of contemporary art curation, two distinct approaches have emerged, each offering unique insights into the presentation and interpretation of artworks. From the traditional confines of the “white cube” gallery space to the expansive realms of contextual curating, curators and scholars alike are exploring new ways to engage audiences and shape cultural…
While being closed in my hotel room in Thessaloniki, writing, finishing a hypothetical art project and looking for some fresh air other than the beautiful view in the sea, I remembered that an old friend suggested me some months ago to visit a specific art gallery in the city that she liked it and she…
As modern art or modernism is called the art history period from 1860 to 1970, and a basic characteristic is the rejection of traditionally accepted forms, with an emphasis on (individual) experimentation. The basic characteristics of modern art are the concentration on abstraction, the stable, clean, plain forms, and the use of art as a statement. The art movements…
