The Value of Art The value of art is a subject that can be approached from many angles — aesthetic, emotional, cultural, technical, and financial. Over the past 25 years, I have worked across almost every point in the art world: from selling the work of local artists who had never exhibited before, to representing established names with international followings, [...]
A Reflection on Creativity, Stillness, and Spiritual Connection This reflection explores the idea of art as prayer—how the act of painting can offer stillness, presence, and a deeper connection to the sacred. Art holds a unique power. It can shift inner landscapes, support well-being, and awaken a sense of connection to something greater than oneself. Exploring the Studio as a [...]
Exploring Art Spaces: the Spiritual Essence of Original Art When we dive into the art world, whether strolling through the halls of a gallery or scrolling through an online platform, a certain magic unfolds. Original art is a diverse language of creativity, inviting us to be part of the conversation. Original art flows into our imagination, sparking countless possibilities. As [...]
Angels are celestial beings that guide and protect us on our journey through life, offering healing power that can help us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. When we need it most, connecting with angels can bring a sense of peace and comfort, and tapping into their presence is a beautiful way to experience the wonder of their energy. If you're looking [...]
I'm a total geek when it comes to paper There is much debate surrounding what type of paper should be used for printing fine art. I am one of those people who believe that using the right paper is essential for quality prints. And there is no denying it - I'm a total geek when it comes to paper and [...]
Transported by art: how buying art can take you on a truly personal journey Art is a powerful force. Accepting its beauty with no intellectual understanding can be challenging but it allows us to simply feel and explore our own emotions on a deeper level. This makes the process of buying art completely personal. Logic is not always at the [...]
Mindfulness and art come hand in hand. They cross beautifully. Most artists experience this beautiful connection during the creative process – constantly listening to the quiet voice, responding, and making marks from the hand of intuition. There’s nothing more delightful than that creative pop when a new idea explodes into life. You might have heard of ‘mindfulness’. It’s the new [...]
Love at first sight is an amazing feeling. And it happened to me in the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York. I was 21 at the time when I decided to visit the Met. And that was when it happened. The work was Eve by Barnett Newman. It blew me away: I loved the composition and the whole [...]
Modern Art is not really all that modern. It dates from the end of the 19th century until the 1960s. Modern Art is also not one coherent style. It’s a loose term for the succession of styles that dominated Western art and architecture for much of the twentieth century. Despite the loose nature of the umbrella term of Modern Art, [...]
THE BLACK SQUARE- MALEVICH (1879 -1935) AT THE TATE MODERN Malevich is one of the pioneers of Modern abstract art, so I was really pleased to finally see a retrospective of this Ukrainian-born painter at the Tate Modern. The exhibition takes you on a fascinating journey from early cubism and futurism through his suprematist period, ending with his figurative works, [...]
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