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While Edouard Manet once called still lifes “the touchstones of painting,” a recent study notes that this pictorial tradition also gives valuable insight into how fruits and vegetables have changed over the years. The fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds we cook and consume in our daily life all originate from wild ancestors that […]
VR and AR production house Acute Art has announced that it is currently working on a version that art aficionados can use at home, or wherever they are.
While the arts and culture industry is estimated to have lost billions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cultural institutions are turning to video games and toys to appeal to a new generation of potential museum-goers. Although museums and galleries are only accessible to a limited number of visitors at the moment, art professionals have turned […]
As mass demonstrations against racial violence continue across the United States, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has introduced a digital initiative exploring racism and racial identity in American society. The “Talking About Race” portal was originally set to launch in fall, although “a rash of racially charged incidents” has […]
While professionals in the art world are envisioning a post-pandemic slump, TAFETA has announced a new initiative to attract indecisive collectors. The London-based gallery, specialized in modern and contemporary African art, has recently launched the “SixforSix” initiative. TAFETA offers the opportunity for collectors to live with up to three pieces from their “SixforSix” collection for […]
What do a match-studded turnip, celeriac embedded with coffee capsules and a kiwano melon decorated with lollipops and pins have in common? All are the brainchild of a British man trying to keep busy during lockdown, reproducing the shape of the novel coronavirus from everyday objects. “The idea started a bit randomly,” Lorenzo Saa told […]
Every artist has their own medium. From something as traditional as acrylic paint to something as complex as marble, these free spirits make use of art materials that will allow them to showcase their creativity. And in this particular case, artist Keth Pride makes use of a different combination of materials–namely wood and stained glass. […]
Banksy left a note for hospital staff, saying: “Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if (it’s) only black and white.”
If there’s one thing that separates us from the rest of the world—or makes one unique as a Filipino—it is our never-say-die spirit or also known as #PinoyPride. Whether it’s a beauty pageant or a sporting event, you can expect Filipinos to be the first group of people to express their all-out support on social […]