5 Supreme Facts to Discover About Kazimir Malevich
Born in Ukraine to Polish parents, Malevich’s artistic career blossomed at the tender age of 12, despite spending his teenage years working with his father in factories and construction sites. Despite the lack of encouragement from his family, Malevich attended the Kiev School in 1895, defying convention and bending our …
Trends We Love: Modern Romance
Whether it’s a new home, a rented haven or a temporary measure, the spaces you live in are a lot like relationships. Some require work, others are love at first sight, but whatever the reason, it’s time to fall back in love with your home this Valentine’s Day.
12 Famous Artists’ Signatures and What They Can Tell You
Graphology, or the study of handwriting, has long been an area of fascination. We analyze the signatures of celebrated creators and share our insights. Graphology, or the study of handwriting, has long been an area of fascination. From speculating about the personality traits of famous figures to tracking down “whodunit” …
Five Wild Facts About Jackson Pollock
Paul Jackson Pollock, or as he was more commonly known, Jackson Pollock, was renowned for his unique method of splashing household paint onto canvas. This frenetic artistic style was praised by some and criticised by others, dividing the 20th century art world. On what would have been his 108th birthday, …
How to Beat Blue Monday with Art
For the past seventeen years, the third Monday of January has been crowned ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ This miserable Monday was deemed as such for a variety of reasons, including: the post- Christmas comedown, low productivity levels, rubbish weather and failed-attempts at doing Veganary/ Dry January/ The-latest-fad-ary. …
5 Facts About The Painter of Music: Wassily Kandinsky
By the late 19th century, the boundary between music and art had been severely blurred, as more and more artists embraced pseudo-spirituality and finding links between art forms and cancelling the distinction between them . Art, literature, poetry, music and performance became one spiritual experience. Today would have been Wassily …
Horoscopes: The Art Styles Written in the Stars
Nothing divides a nation quite like astrology, where many get caught in an eternal loop of eye-rolling, and others diligently plan their lives according to their horoscopes. Humans have, however, pondered the conundrum of the universe for thousands of years, attempting to make sense of this ball of gas floating in the abyss. So, wherever you stand on astrology, why not see which art movement best matches your star sign? You never know, it could inspire your next perfectly-paired painting.
Why Art is the Perfect Gift for Employees
What is a company without its employees? A car without an engine? A millennial without avocado? An artist without a canvas? No matter if you lead a team of three, or a team of three thousand, employees are an invaluable cog in the well-oiled corporate machine.
Our Top Black Friday Painting Picks!
It’s that time of year again ; giving thanks , eating turkey (or nut roast, whatever our dietary preference) and filling our minds, bodies and souls with everything pumpkin spiced. Many of us might not be feeling particularly ‘thankful’ this year, because, after all , t his year has been …
5 Blooming Amazing Facts About Georgia O’Keeffe
On what would have been her 133rd birthday, we decided to take a look into one of the 20th century’s most important artists . One of seven children, Georgia O’Keeffe’s spark was never shrouded, and her contribution to not only modern art, but women’s art, continues unmatched today. Here are …
5 Super Famous Offices that Motivate their Workers with Art
Successful offices all have one thing in common: motivation. The ambition behind a company like Apple , Google, Facebook or Amazon isn’t just written in the code, but the design, utilizing the power of creativity to create microcosms of unyielding potential. These scopious worlds want to engage, inspire and liberate …
Trends We Love: Pink
When we think of pink it’s not autumn that comes to mind, but (stereotypically) girls’ bedrooms, the millennial shade that defined a generation and micro-pigs (which also defined a generation). This rosy shade, however, is very much for the boys and the girls and continues to be a popular choice …
Happy Birthday Instagram: How Social Media Helped Save Art During Covid-19
The indomitable Instagram turns 10 this October, and although many of us don’t feel like (or are literally banned from) celebrating, the social media platform deserves a party, because it has helped save one of the most affected industries from the aggressive clasp of the pandemic; the art industry. The …
Five of the Most Successful Artists From the USA
What do we envision when we think of America in 2020? Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, Lockdown, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence and the fly… these are just some of the words that have infiltrated social media platforms , podcasts and news outlets reporting …
Is the pandemic the right time to redecorate the office?
It will soon be COVID-19’s 11-month anniversary, which continues to see the world rapidly adapting to accommodate new measures, quarantines and curb the rising numbers. Some changes have, in fact, proven positive (drop in pollution levels, rising tiger numbers, reconnecting with old friends), yet these changes, albeit necessary for saving …
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