The Mystery and Allure of Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol né Andrew Warhola - (1928 - 1987). Andy Warhol would probably like that the world still idolizes, imitates and loves him. Legendary artist, film director and producer, Andy Warhol is the quintessential embodiment of I Am Art. Everything I Do is Art. His life was his art. And Warhol’s art is timeless. To this day, he remains of global interest and mystery, and his relentlessly rising prices at auction are a true testament
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The Pop Master Roy Lichtenstein
Ultimately, we look to art to see inside of ourselves and our world. Great artists have always made this possible. They translate reality back to us, giving us a clearer view. We come away understanding the mystery of existence a little more. Roy Lichtenstein did this through his exploration of color, lines, shapes and the visual language of 20th-century American pop culture. Lichtenstein was not only an undisputed master of pop art, he helped form
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The Passion of Jean-Michel Basquiat
More than perhaps any other artist of the 20th century, the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat continues to burn with urgency. It remains relevant, vital, undiminished by the decades since his passing. His life, though brief, encompassed the full arc of an artist who was vividly alive and embedded in the cultural moment. But like all masters, his work transformed the timely into the timeless. He went from outlaw street artist to the darling of New
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Life, Death & Art: The Work of Damien Hirst
If you needed one word to describe artist Damien Hirst, you couldn’t do much better than controversial. As a creator working at the top levels of our culture, he has come to define a certain punk ethos and extravagant daring that place him in a category unto himself. Much of his work focuses on death, a theme that continues to propel him. He goes beyond contemplating nothingness and instead observes the feelings it stirs inside
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The Power & Whimsy of KAWS
Brian Donnelly (aka KAWS) has ascended to the highest realms of living artists. His work is everywhere, from galleries to shopping malls. His reach extends around the world — Paris, London, Berlin, Tokyo and New York City. How does one man gain such crossover appeal? It all comes down to his refusal to allow labels to define his work.
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Art is a Creativity Booster in a Work Environment/Remote Office
When we think of experiencing Art, we usually think about standing in a gallery or museum. We tilt our heads to the side. We talk about the use of color. Or maybe we scratch our heads and move on to the next piece. But Art can be a powerful creativity booster in our everyday life. That’s why Art is the perfect addition to the workplace or remote office. But what exactly is the effect of
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Who’s On Your Wall?
The art on your walls says a lot about your personality. Like the fashion you wear or the car you drive, your art is a form of self-expression. Art is power. You can transform the experience of a space by hanging a single, sublime image. Suddenly, focus is pulled. Gravity is affected. The literal energy in the room is transmuted by its presence. When you walk into a living room and see a large Roy
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Robert Longo – Hyperrealist Extraordinaire
Robert Longo (born on January 7th, 1953) came of age during the Vietnam War, a time when a few important photographs dramatically changed the American zeitgeist forever. In particular, Longo was influenced by the provocative photo of Kent State protesters being shot. Longo was a friend of a fallen protestor featured in the most famous photos from the time. This one event, and the power of the photograph to capture it and transmit it around
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The Extraordinary Life and Art of Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is an artist whose boundary breaking work is the stuff of living legend. Her career has remained vital and captivating through seven decades. And at 92, she continues to speak to new generations. Today, her work appears around the world, and she commands some of the highest prices at auction of any living female artist. This is in part due to the variety of forms she has mastered. Kusama’s oeuvre includes major contributions
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The Enduring Popularity of Keith Haring
Keith Haring’s vibrant works of art are some of the most popular pieces in the HOPA collection. His art continues to speak to our times — a mixture of the lighthearted with the heartfelt, like a fable that carries a deeper meaning. Haring died in 1990, but more than 30 years later, he remains an important name in the world of art. In the time since he passed, his work has steadily increased in value