In many ways, 2022 scored! Finally, we had the return of normal life as in the pre-pandemic, there were many important sales at auctions, confidence was renewed in the art market, we had the return of art fairs and some great in-person exhibitions. At the same time, certain political problems that gained momentum during the pandemic found a new expression in the face of new and persistent injustices during this year. Discover here the most impactful moments in the art world in 2022.
Pantone, the international brand responsible for creating the largest color system in the world, released the tone for the new year. Pantone 18-1750, called Viva Magenta, explores the dynamic between Artificial Intelligence and human creativity to create the "Magentaverse". Find out more here.
Warm up your Christmas spirit with the famous works of art in the new article. From classic to contemporary pieces, this list is made for all art lovers.
Oscar Garcia Garcia (1978, Madrid) is director of PAC: Plataforma de Arte Contemporáneo y comisario independiente. Graduated in Art History by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Specialist in Tasación and Valuation of Artistic, Cultural and Collecting Assets by the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. After working in museums, art galleries, fairs, festivals, the press and as an independent commissioner since 2008, he founds PAC, the leading platform for the promotion and diffusion of contemporary art in which he exercises as Director General.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has closed the inquiry into the disappearance of 94 works from the State's contemporary art collection, the Attorney General's Office (PGR) revealed this Tuesday to the Lusa agency.The DGPC report warned that “the existence of works to be located constituted a weakness in the collection” of contemporary art. Learn more here.
"Since I was very young I always loved to paint, I was a very restless child and the only way to concentrate was when I drew something with a pencil." — Sofiya Muzychak
meet the artist Sofiya Muzychak in this interview.
meet the artist Sofiya Muzychak in this interview.
the swiss artistPaul Klee, known for his paintings of simple figures of suspended fish, moon faces, eyes, arrows and colorful bedspreads, marked the history of art, due to his extensive production in the various innovative artistic movements of the 20th century. From German Expressionism through Dadaism to Abstractionism, this artist was part of the greatest movements that changed the course of modern art, as they radically broke the art tradition of the faithful representation of objects and the real world. His abstract compositions filled with symbols that embody spiritual content and the subconscious have influenced artists such as Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí The Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell. Learn more in this article about one of the first artists to contribute to the present-day art form of Abstractionism.
Big names in contemporary art like Marina Abramović, Cindy Sherman and Kara Walker signed an open letter denouncing theocratic rule in Iran and expressing solidarity with activists there. The population is disgruntled and activists have been protesting for more than two consecutive months following the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being beaten by Iran's morality police for incorrectly wearing his hijab, a mandatory article of clothing for women.
Out of nowhere, photo editing app LensaAI became a huge hit when it launched its Magic Avatar feature, which creates AI portraits in a variety of styles.However, artists who were suspicious of the use of AI imagers became concerned when they saw what appeared to be signatures scrawled in the corners of many of these AI portraits. Some artists claim this could prove that LensaAI was stealing work that included the watermarks or signatures that artists use to prevent theft.
Two confused police officers stormed a London gallery on Sunday, reportedly under the misconception that a sculpture of a bent over woman was a real person in need of help.The work was commissioned by Steve Lazarides, the dealer behind the Laz Emporium and a former agent of Banksy. the sculpture,Kristina (2022), which was based on the gallerist's sister, shows a life-size woman with long blonde hair and a yellow hood who appears to be unconscious, her head buried in a bowl of soup.
Nothing goes better with a mug of hot chocolate or a glass of wine than a Christmas movie. To keep you in a warm and relaxed spirit, we suggest 10 films, from old classics to recent cinematographic productions. Prepare Christmas cookies and start your movie marathon right now!
Who are the main contemporary artists in the screen printing market? In the international market, the first half of 2022 revealed that the big three in the contemporary printing market are Banksy, David Hockney and Damien Hirst. Find out more about the screen printing market in this article.
Catarina Ferreira is a self-taught artist in painting, with a degree in tourism. He usually says that he knows he is an artist since he managed to hold a crayon for the first time. Since the pandemic, he left the corporate world behind and developed his art, creating vibrant works full of light and joy. Discover more about Catarina Ferreira in this interview.
Lately, works of art have regularly appeared in the news due to vandalism. But what makes a person want to vandalize a beloved work of art? Factors often vary greatly. Politics often play a role, as has been the case with the many recent protests led in museums by climate activists around the world. Often, personal interests can also become paramount, as with a variety of young provocateurs who target the artworks of others, sometimes even as part of their own artistic practices. In each case, however, the basic motive remains the same: to create confusion by disturbing the appearance or reputation of art that people know so well. Discover 14 cases of vandalism in the art world here.