As we near Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), I was wondering who are today’s artists capturing the joyous and macabre celebration. What I found was as vibrant and exciting as vivid live events throughout Mexico. Check out my finding!
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Food is a universal subject that transcends cultures and time periods, representing both everyday life and deeper philosophical ideas. It does more than please the eye—it activates our senses, emotions, and memories.
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My mom likes to say “That’s just unreal” when something doesn’t make sense to her. But in the art of Surrealism, being “unreal” is the whole point. But what exactly is Surrealist art and how can you fully appreciate its enigmatic beauty?
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Unlike traditional forms of art that are confined to galleries and museums, Earth Art takes us outside, right into the land and sky and opens our minds to a bigger interpretation of what art can be.
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When I was growing up, my grandma and her quilting circle made functional quilts from scraps of fabric. She also embroidered dishtowels, aprons, and tablecloths with simple patterns. I didn’t consider it much back then however, most fiber or textile art starts from the humble necessity of everyday life just like my grandma’s handiwork. Today
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Remember when you made a collage in elementary school? You cut out some pictures or maybe glued some macaroni onto cardboard and painted over and around. Well you, my friend, were making a mixed media art piece. Professional artists combine different materials, like paint, paper, photos, wood, etc. into a structured piece with a more
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There’s no specific definition for folk art just like there is no specific definition for fine art. Generally, fine art is created for a purely aesthetic purpose. Many museums are filled with fine art. But folk art is also aesthetic. And there are folk art museums. Not helpful? Agreed. Did you find a piece that
To discover what art works best for you, you might need a little vocabulary to be able to articulate your preferences. Why is this important? Let me tell you a story of my dating life. Many years ago, I met someone online and we agreed to meet for a first date. I suggested the Museum
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