Contemporary art is a hot topic in the art industry these days, and if you are an artist trying to establish yourself and get your art online you might be wondering, Just what is contemporary art? Contemporary art is defined as art that has been created during our lifetime, in other words art that is [...]
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Galleries celebrate the art of the tattoo
This monkey watercolor is by tattoo artist Mark Heggie. Jesse Cory, co-owner of 323East gallery in Royal Oak, says artist and curator Mark Heggie brought the idea to feature tattoo art in the gallery.“When you run a gallery, you’re constantly inundated by the same kind of scenarios: Artist creates art, we present the art, we [...]
Antiques and collectibles in demand
Such auctions are also held online although they too often organise private viewing. It is important to see the individual pieces put up for auction physically to ensure that they match up to your expectations and also to check their physical condition. Antiquarian books, maps, prints and manuscripts, furniture, ceramics and silver artifacts, jewelry, watches, [...]
Miracle mirror
Artist Hemi Bawa tells Ila Sankrityayan what inspires her and why she loves to work with glass and mixed media From mirror and glass to metallic foil, there is everything that you can find in her works. Over the years, she has explored the themes, concepts and the material that she works with. “When kids [...]
