August 17, 2024
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42 Best Gifts for Artists 2024

42 items in this article 11 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Finding a gift for the artist in your life can seem like a tall order. Artists are known for having very good and particular taste, which usually requires a bit more thought than shopping for your aunt who will appreciate a

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Filipino visual artist’s animated film preserves grandparents’ love

Sencil had no formal training in painting which he has not given up on, as he is planning to get back to the easel in preparation for a desired exhibition. Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter A tribute to grandparents was the “Best Animated Film” at the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s (DCAA) “Al Marmoom: Film in

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The Course: Visual Arts Seminar

From the graceful performance of a ballerina to the meticulous craftsmanship of a sculptor, the world of art offers a diverse palette of mediums. And each artist has a unique story to share of how they got on the stage or into a museum.  Studio art students in the College of Fine Arts examine the

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City invites Montreal visual artists to apply for funding for studio space by March 31

The City of Montreal announced today that a total of $735,000 in funding is available for professional artists working in visual arts and crafts. In conjunction with the Conseil des arts de Montréal, the city is offering funding to artists for studio space — specifically tenants or owners of a workshop space in a non-residential

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St. Louis Artists’ Guild brings visual art off the canvas with jazz-inspired dance and music

Jazz arrived in St. Louis more than a century ago, with the Mississippi River acting as a cultural highway for Black music and dance migrating from the deep South. With St. Louis an established hotbed for jazz, it is fitting that the pilot edition of a cross-genre performance series at St. Louis Artists’ Guild pairs

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Nigerian Visual Artists Renike Olusanya and Chigozie Obi’s Fashion Is An Extension Of Their Inner Selves

The first impression of Renike Olusanya’s style is that she is unfettered by trends. This is firmly shaped by the fact that she marches to the beat of her own drum. The Nigerian artist and illustrator has spent years developing a wardrobe filled with comfortable and richly colored items. She regularly meshes bold colors with

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Kanye West AI music video heralds an unclear future for visual artists

Last Updated on January 24, 2024 Kanye West has shared a preview of an upcoming AI-generated music video via Instagram. The clip shows the unmistakable morphing motion of AI video, across various scenes of horror themes. Which artificial intelligence tool did director Jon Rafman use for the Kanye West AI music video, and what precedent

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(re)Focus reboots a women artist takeover 50 years later

The original Focus show was a collective effort with women artists forming various committees to raise money, coordinate galleries, plan over 150 exhibitions and events, reach out 83 exhibiting artists, and advertise the event: the collective produced a radio spot that asked, “Can you name 10 women artists?” Two participating artists were Ree Morton and

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2024 Magenta Art Prize – ArtsHub Australia

Applications are open for the 13th Magenta Art & Photography Show with $13,000 in prize money. Embark on a Embark on a Embark on a creative journey at the 13th edition of The Magenta Art & Photography Prize, spanning the Easter Long Weekend, March 29th to April 1st, 2024. Explore the vibrant showcase nestled within

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French visual artist Yassine Balbzioui in Lucknow at Villa Swagatam

Villa Swagatam, a platform for cultural exchanges between French and Indian artists, designers and writers, recently hosted Yassine Bablzioui, a French Moroccan Multidisciplinary Visionary at Kalhath Institute in Lucknow. His artistic repertoire predominantly encompasses painting and drawing, employing a neo-expressionist approach. His approach showcases the essence of Villa Swagatam’s commitment to reciprocity and the exchange

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