Large-scale murals and smaller works on doors and wood paneling, fromAlexandre Farto, also known asVhils, combines detailed figuration with a process where he tears the surfaces to be perforated or with chemical products to create his images (predominantly portraits). Discover the spaces in Lisbon where there are murals ofVhils.
The Central Marfa Historic District, an area of the Texas city with rich art historical significance, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The district, centered on Highland Avenue, includes 183 buildings and architectural features, eleven of these buildings were preserved and repurposed by minimalist artist Donald Judd. Learn more here.
The House of Stories Collection Paula Rego (CHPR) appears in the Portuguese museological panorama in September 2009 and since then it has been assumed, in the national and international context, as one of the most significant for the knowledge of the artist's work.
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils became an international phenomenon, mainly for its murals in public space, honoring José Saramago, Zeca Afonso, among others. Learn more about the famous urban art artist here.
From a very early age,Keith Haring (1958-1990) developed a love of drawing. He started drawing with the help of his father and influences from the pop culture around him, Dr. Seuss and Walt Disney. He studied at the Ivy School of Professional Art, in Pittsburgh, for two semesters, but ended up dropping out because he had no interest in professional life as a commercial graphic artist. He continued to study and work on his own, and in 1978 he had his first solo exhibition of his work at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Crafts. Discover the story of Keith Haring.
Rui Brito is the director ofGallery 111, one of the oldest art galleries in the country, founded by his father, Manuel de Brito, in 1964.O From its inception to the present day, this gallery is concerned with promoting the presentation of a wide range of the most representative national and international artists. They have been representing renowned artists from several generations, such asPaula Rego, Eduardo Batarda and Ana Vidigal. Learn more about the director of Galeria 111 in this article.
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.