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From Vandalism to Veneration: American Graffiti art enters the gallery scene
In gallery settings, these works gain new context - highlighting their artistic merit, cultural impact, and historical relevance. The transition of graffiti from public walls to curated spaces marks its growing influence in contemporary art and its power to bridge street culture with the world of fine art.
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What more can we do besides enjoying the ongoing Olympic Games in France?
While the Olympic Games offer an exciting spectacle, France is a paradise for art lovers, offering a wealth of cultural experiences. From iconic museums and contemporary galleries to historic sites and vibrant street art scenes, France provides endless opportunities to immerse yourself in its rich artistic heritage.
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Shelley’s Art Musing – “Cover up that bosom, which I can’t endure to look on”. (Tartuffe, Molière)
The Egon Schiele. The anniversary show is due to start in February 2018 with exhibits in Vienna, London, Hamburg and Cologne. It will display the main aspects of his work and his shunning of traditional art practices of his time, break taboos and exploring spirituality through his expressionist form. If you are unaware of Schiele’s work, he was an Austrian artist working in the early part of the 1900’s. His work is recognised for its raw intensity and sexuality. He produced many self portraits, some of which were nudes. The subjects of his work drawn with twisted body shapes and a unique line which made his work an early contender…
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A Little Lesson in Art…
Even the most ardent art lovers will admit that the subject can be a little… overwhelming. Take a stroll through the halls of the Louvre and though it is incredible, sometimes it is a little TOO incredible – after a while you just need to sit down. It’s estimated that to see everything that is on display in the Louvre you would need to be there for about three weeks. Solidly. Seeing masterpiece after masterpiece can get a little confusing, and after a while they might start to blur together… Just be thankful that galleries don’t tend to look like this anymore: Even so, sometimes it’s good to simplify things…
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Munch ado about nothing
So you think you know Edvard Munch? Think again. That’s the tag-line for the Tate Modern‘s new Munch exhibition, whose premise is that Munch is an under-analysed artist, pigeonholed as a troubled loner and worthy of reassessment. They profess that there were more sides to his personality than just ‘the man who painted The Scream’, and the exhibition seeks to find out what else made him tick through an analysis of the other themes in his work, such as his debilitating eye disease, the theatre and his burgeoning interest in film photography. They implore us to see past the “angst-ridden and brooding Nordic artist who painted scenes of isolation and…
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