Labor Day is this Saturday, May 1st. The date symbolizes the joint effort of workers to reduce working hours and improve working conditions. Over the centuries, the pictorial representation of the working class as a main theme has rarely been seen in the visual arts.
In order to celebrate this special date, we will analyze the emergence of the neo-realism movement in Portugal and the impact of the artist's works Júlio Pomar in Portuguese society.
With art often providing an outlet for the human experience, it is no surprise that maternal relationships and motherhood have been themes explored by many artists. Being a mother is complex work and here you will find a selection of artists who have explored the theme by portraying their own mothers or the intimate moments between mothers and children. In the format of painting, photography and sculpture, discover some of the most famous mothers of art.
Is it worth investing in urban art? This is the question that arises, whether it is safe and profitable to invest in works of urban art. Aportuguese artist Vhils stated: “In principle, any investment in art has a huge return (...)These are things that last in space and create emotional connections with people." Find out why you invest.
Do you already have plans for the month of May?In order not to miss the news from the artistic world, P55.ART has put together a list of five art exhibitions that will take place during this month. Take a look at this guide and discover the perfect proposal for you.
New works by artists from all over the world are added to P55.ART every day. In this new series we highlight works of art that have been heavily researched by our users. Search and find new jobs you'll fall in love with.
There are dozens of pavilions at the Venice Biennale – some housed within the Arsenale and Giardini, the two main spaces, and many not. It's virtually impossible to see them all, no matter how tempted you are. This poses a challenge: how to choose the most important ones? To help, we put together a list of the 10 best pavilions at this year's Bienal.
In the late 1990s, the anonymous French artist Invader began pasting Space Invaders ceramic mosaics – pixelated characters from the video game of the same name – around the streets of Paris. Invander has expanded its roster to include Pac-Man and other popular 8-bit characters. Today, his works adorn cities around the world, from Los Angeles to Kathmandu.Discover five facts about this fantastic artist here.
Is Disneyland Art? Lately, there has been a desire to see this space as such.Online, a wave of podcasts, websites, YouTube channels and Instagram accounts have emerged to press for the reconsideration of the park as a cultural part. However, moving this needle is not easy. The park's history is certainly a mirror of western society.
Invest in Manuel Cargaleiro? Painter and ceramist, Manuel Cargaleiro is a reference in Portuguese art from the mid-20th century to the present day. He is one of the last painters to join the well-known Paris school and the lyrical abstractionist movement. Find out here the reasons to invest.
Five years before Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Theory of Colors, English artist Mary Gartside published her own challenge to Isaac Newton's ideas – yet, as Kelly Grovier writes, Mary Gartside disappeared from history. In 1805, a little-known English artist and amateur painter did what no woman had done before: she published a book on the subject of color theory. Although few details of Mary Gartside's life and career survive, her unprecedented volume An Essay on Light and Shade, on Colors, and on Composition in General reveals evidence of her extraordinary creative genius.
What are the most famous paintings about the life of Jesus Christ? Get to know the story of Easter, through tendelicate paintings about the religious episodes, around the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ here.
The Seattle museum has announced a summer camp for children ages 12-18 that encourages them to find their "drag persona". The event, titled "Drag-tastic Summer Camp: The Art of Drag", is hosted by the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington.
In recent years, there has been a boom in podcasts produced. With this new means of sharing, we can learn much more about art, anywhere, anytime. We can finally enjoy candid conversations with people from all corners of the art world – artists, gallerists, dealers, historians, collectors, curators and enthusiasts. Private information in a field that many consider exclusive is now public. Want to learn more about the art world? How can artists find success? Influences from the art world? Find out in this list which podcast is perfect for your tastes.
The Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo (1987), known as Bordalo II, became famous for using street garbage to create stunning animal sculptures, with the purpose of alerting people about pollution and all kinds of species that are endangered. Find out where his sculptures are located in Portugal.