Posts Tagged ‘art’
Entrancing Figures: 5 Modern Sculptors
Over the centuries, artists have deviated more and more from the idealism of Ancient Greece and the decorative styles inspired by the Roman Catholic Church. While history still has its place in artistic expression, today’s sculptors focus on capturing the emotional imperfections and refinements of the human condition. These artists breathe physical life into something…
Read MoreJohn Hardy: Contemporary Balinese Craftsmanship
By Loannie Dao When John Hardy traveled to Bali, Indonesia in 1975, he was enchanted by the art of Balinese jewelry making. Shortly after his arrival, Hardy established the now renowned jewelry company dedicated to honoring the original techniques of artisan handcrafted pieces. Nearly half a century later, the John Hardy New York City Flagship…
Read MoreThe Largest Michelangelo Exhibition in MET History
The largest Michelangelo exhibition the Metropolitan Museum of Art has ever held has recently opened its doors and is here to stay until February 12th, 2018. The exhibit entitled “Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman, and Designer” will feature 150 drawings, three marble sculptures, his first known painting, “The Torment of Saint Anthony,” and works from his collections…
Read MorePresence by Stanley Casselman at Jim Kempner Fine Art
Last week, Mana Contemporary artist Stanley Casselman opened his latest exhibition at Jim Kempner Fine Art on West 23rd St. in Chelsea. The exhibition showcases some of the artist’s newest paintings, made up of work from his Untitled Presence series which began roughly in 2016. I first got a brief look at the new series at…
Read MoreFraming the Future
Framing the Future A Look at Today’s Modern Architecture by Michael Scivoli In the world of design, there’s an ongoing debate of whether architecture, at its essence, is considered art. To some, the answer to this question is simple, as many of us view anything involving self-expression as art. For others, they recognize that architects…
Read MoreWall Art Decor for the Home
By Vanessa Deleon Featured designer: Vanessa DeLeon Associates Photos: Companioni Photography Walls are like a canvas waiting for that perfect piece to be the subject of a room. This is as true today as it was in the days of our ancestors, who left behind ancient drawings depicting everything from horses to deities. Was it…
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