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Dates: December 1, 2022
Ellsworth Kelly – Master Colorist
When anyone speaks of legendary artist Ellsworth Kelly, they speak of Color. Painter, sculptor and printmaker extraordinaire, Ellsworth Kelly became one of the most important figures in postwar American art.
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Dates: November 15, 2022
Art is Ageless
There are a lot of preconceived notions in the art world. Probably some of the most damaging are the ageist views many galleries and collectors have. If an artist hasn’t gained recognition and success by a certain age, the odds
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Dates: November 1, 2022
Donald Sultan – Master of Mediums
The legendary Studio 54's late co-founder Steve Rubell astutely remarked in 1985, “…artists [were] becoming the stars of the 1980s, like the rock stars of the 1960s or the fashion designers of the 1970s," and artist Donald Sultan was fully
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Dates: October 15, 2022
Pop Art: A Brief History
Pop Art is one of the most interesting and unique movements in the world of art. This revolutionary artistic movement was characterized by its focus on bold colors, mass-produced items and popular culture icons. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and other
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Dates: October 1, 2022
The Emotional Power of Art
Art saves lives. That of the artist and that of the viewer. Art serves as a vital creative release for the artistic being whose need to create is as strong as the need to breathe. The viewer may feel deeply
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Dates: September 15, 2022
Tom Wesselmann: Still Lifes, Seascapes + Nudes
Tom Wesselmann was an influential American artist in the Pop Art movement. His work explored the relationship between art and consumer culture, often using advertising images and found objects as his medium. He was influenced by many artists during that
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Dates: September 1, 2022
Text as Art – A Brief History
Art is a timeless, international language. Great art is indelible. A brilliant artist can express the totality of an emotion or concept in one breathtaking moment. And the viewer evolves along with the artwork. An image may be taken initially
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Dates: August 15, 2022
Jim Dine – The Experimentalist
Many artists are happy becoming an important name in a single medium. Entire lives have been dedicated to the practice of one discipline — like painting or sculpture. But for other, more restless souls, an artistic life is about chasing
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Dates: August 1, 2022
The Artist + The Muse
In ancient Greece, the Muses were nine goddesses who inspired humanity to accomplish great achievements in literature, art and science. The muses were so honored, so beloved, that they were invoked by writers, philosophers and artists throughout history to bless
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Dates: July 15, 2022
The HOPA Collector’s Fine Art Print Guide
Limited edition fine art prints empower artists and collectors alike. The artist can make their artwork available to a larger pool of buyers. And fine art prints are attractive to collectors for their variety, beauty, affordability and investment potential. Limited
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Dates: July 1, 2022
Robert Indiana – Pop Art Rebel
Robert Indiana was an American artist associated with the Pop Art movement. Born Robert Clark in New Castle, Indiana in 1928, his adopted family relocated to Indianapolis, where he graduated from Arsenal Technical High School as valedictorian. He spent three
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Dates: June 15, 2022
The New International Art Market
Markets in every sector have changed radically over the last ten years, with the last two seeing even more dramatic changes. The art market is no different. In fact, the international art market is entering a new, exciting frontier. The internet
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Dates: June 1, 2022
Minimalism + Motion – Julian Opie
Julian Opie is an amazing British pop artist who's been making waves in the art world for decades. His technique and style are unique, characterized by simplicity and pop culture references. Opie's work combines elements of traditional portraiture and landscape
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Dates: May 15, 2022
The Power of Texture
Every great painting or work of art has extraordinary techniques and features. From the brilliant rendering of an enigmatic expression in a famous portrait; to vivid, unexpected Color combinations that stun the viewer; to Patterns that mesmerize and calm the
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Dates: May 1, 2022
The Power of Patterns
Patterns carry an incredible visual force. They can communicate cultural differences: for example, consider the variance between houndstooth, camouflage, and kente cloth patterns. They can adjust your mood, like the chipper polka dot or the rather sober pinstripe. Because patterns
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Dates: April 18, 2022
The Power of Color
Have you ever been so angry that you see red? Have you ever felt blue? Have you ever read prose that seemed purple? Color is one of the most powerful elements of our world. It affects us deeply on a
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Dates: April 2, 2022
Kehinde Wiley – Portrait Master
There's no mistaking a Kehinde Wiley painting. His portraits are instantly recognizable, thanks to his unique use of striking colors, choice of subject, extraordinary technique and gorgeous backgrounds. Wiley is a portrait master, and his paintings are highly sought after
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Dates: March 15, 2022
Life is Beautiful for Mr. Brainwash
Mr. Brainwash creates art that merges stencils, graffiti styles and a wry sense of humor into his own style. While the rumor mill continues to whisper about just who exactly it is really making these works of art, these concerns
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Dates: March 1, 2022
Alex Katz – Master Minimalist
Alex Katz was born in Brooklyn on July 24th, 1927 at the very beginning of the Depression. His Russian émigré parents were both interested in the arts and supported his evident talent as a boy in Queens. He then received
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Dates: February 15, 2022
The Serene Pop Genius of Ed Ruscha
Ed Ruscha is an artist who never stands still. After helping solidify Pop Art as a defining movement of the 20th century, he continues to change his methods and experiment with his style. Now in his 80s, the artist is
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Dates: February 1, 2022
The Brilliance + Bravado of Helen Frankenthaler
Few artists have made as enormous a contribution to the development of abstract expressionism as Helen Frankenthaler. This icon of the post-war American scene stands as one of the most important voices of the 20th century, helping to birth a
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Dates: January 15, 2022
Genius + Style – David Hockney
David Hockney has defined and redefined the artistic landscape in the many decades of his career. He is noted as perhaps the most important and influential British artist of the 20th century. But well into the 21st, as always drawn
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Dates: January 1, 2022
Activist + Artist – Shepard Fairey
Street artists are a different breed. They are made up of rebels — a group of creative spirits that counter society’s mores in the very act of making their art. When we think of these artists, we see them slipping
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Dates: December 15, 2021
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
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Dates: December 1, 2021
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
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Dates: November 15, 2021
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
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Dates: November 1, 2021
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
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Dates: October 15, 2021
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
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Dates: October 1, 2021
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
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Dates: September 15, 2021
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
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Dates: September 1, 2021
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
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Dates: August 15, 2021
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
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Dates: August 1, 2021
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
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Dates: July 15, 2021
Size Matters
Art comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s a reflection of humanity’s experience of life and the individual artist’s perspective. So it’s no surprise that artwork mirrors all the colors, shapes and sizes humans can imagine. The many shapes of artwork
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Dates: July 1, 2021
The Urban Roots of Street Art
Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, KAWS, Mr. Brainwash — these major names in the art world all began it all. The rebellious legacy of this form reshaped the cultural landscape, with work garnering millions at auction and the style
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Dates: June 15, 2021
Well-Known Artists or Emerging Artists? Who Should You Collect?
“What artists should I be collecting?” It’s one of the most common questions an art advisor hears. And believe it or not, there isn’t a simple answer. There are so many types of art available at so many different price
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Dates: June 1, 2021
Geometry in Art: Exploring Nature and Order in Chaos
In many ways, geometry is the basis of art. The combination of shapes allows artists to depict the world or experiment in abstract designs. Some uses of geometry in art are obvious, others are more subtle. The closer we begin
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Dates: May 15, 2021
Artwork’s Rapid Rise in Value
The art market is an interesting place — that’s putting in mildly. Prices fluctuate all the time. When people purchase art, they are working off of a lot of unique data. An art buyer has to ask themselves: What are
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Dates: May 1, 2021
The Most Important Question When Collecting Artwork: Do You Love It?
There are so many reasons that people come to Henry on Pop Art. That’s because there are so many reasons to get your hands on great art. Some people want to transform a room into an impressive, beautiful place to