I haven’t posted actively on social media since September. That's when I came back from art residency. For an artist in the 21st century, that statement usually comes with a heavy dose of professional guilt. We are told that visibility is currency. We…
Art is a form of self-expression and a great way to connect with others. If you're an artist, you should be proud of your work and keep going no matter what. Artists have found new ways of expressing themselves since the beginning of…
The Canvas Curtain: Navigating the Trade War Trenches of the 2025 Art Market Perhaps, if you were to walk into a customs warehouse at JFK or Newark right now, amidst the holidays of late 2025, you would see something tragic: crates. Rows and…
The Bottomless and the Easel: Applying Ultra-High Output Ethics to the Artist’s Studio In the quiet and turpentine-scented air of my studio in Dallas, the frenetic world of Silicon Valley often feels like a different planet. We tend to romanticize the artist as…
If 2024 was the year the art market held its breath, waiting for the economic winds to shift, 2025 was the year it finally exhaled—not with a sigh of relief, but with a sharp, sobering cough. As we stand on the precipice of…
The Gold, The Chalk, and The Cage: When Art Basel Bleeds into the Penal Complex Miami in early December is a study in dissonance. On the barrier island of Miami Beach, the air is thick with the scent of sea salt, expensive perfume,…
The Whitney Museum of American Art has officially pulled the curtain back on its 2026 Biennial, the eighty-second iteration of the nation’s longest-running survey of contemporary art. Opening March 8, 2026, the exhibition is set to feature 56 artists and collectives who are…
Francesco Beda: A Master of Historical and Genre Painting Introduction Francesco Beda was an Italian painter known for his highly detailed and romanticized depictions of historical and genre scenes. Working in the 19th century, Beda gained recognition for his ability to capture the…
Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, you will need to hiring an artist assistant is a must at some point. This article will cover everything from what to look for when hiring an assistant, how much they cost, and the…
Collecting art can be a great hobby for those with the means to do so. There are many different reasons why people collect art, but what is really important is that they enjoy it and find value in it. Other than that, there's no right or wrong way to go about collecting art as long as you're happy with your choices.
