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SANTAFRIKA Exhibition by Sant’Era and Sabrina Poli lands in Kenya on the Picturesque Island of Manda
Experience iconic shots featuring young Kenyan women dressed in original couture dresses from the well-known Maison Martin Margiela – Artisanal and Comme de Garçons collections! After the great success of the preview in 2022 in Rome, the SANTAFRIKA exhibition conceived by Sant’Era with the shots of visual designer Sabrina Poli…
Exclusive Interview with Veronica Winters – Part 2 | In the Name of Love
Veronica Winters is one of those rare professionals who can paint stunning beauty with near perfection. Her precise, colorful, and highly imaginative style often leaves the viewer speechless. It isn’t easy, nowadays, to find an artist that is still following in the footsteps of the Old Masters and is putting…
PROJECT AD-01 Combines Art and Technology – Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
Between dystopia and humourism – ChatGPT is on everyone’s lips, AI has already moved into most households, digitalization is advancing more massively than ever and radically changing the way we live together. With Project AD-01, the fictional company Xetashell Corporation around musician Laura Dre and sculptor freaky-Deek has launched their first…
Rembrandt’s Night Watch in Delft Blue Version: Phygital NFTs Kickstarting a New Generation of Traditional Art
The Night Watch painting by Rembrandt, reproduced on a panel of tiles, known as the “Delft Blue” version, will be launched in the physical and non-fungible token (NFT) format this March by Art Attainment, the company created by a team of Portuguese and Dutch, responsible for the project that promises…
DISCOVERED: Stunning 1880 Masonic Grand Master’s Gold Jewel – One of the Largest in the World | Exclusive Photos
The world has been fascinated with Freemasons for centuries. Countless books, articles, documentaries, even Hollywood films have been made about this ancient society. Yet, most people don’t really know much about the Masonry, their history, culture, traditions, and they certainly don’t often encounter Masonic artifacts in their daily lives. For…
ART APPRAISAL: Understanding and Auditing – Everything You Need To Know
Every day thousands of art market participants find themselves in search of a ‘good art appraisal’ that will suit their specific needs. Even more art owners are already in possession of such valuation documents, which they use for important legal purposes. At the same time, we all know that art…
Artificial Intelligence on Art Investing
The World Art News is continuing its art exploration of the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence system ‘ChatGPT’. This time we decided to find out what AI knows about Art Investing. Keep in mind that this entire article was written by a machine, we just asked it the right questions and…
JACK OF THE DUST: Exclusive Interview with Andy Firth – Part 3 | The Way
Andy Firth is a self-taught Australian artist of the social generation, known for his signature canvas: the human skull. Capturing the gentle intricacies of lives once lived, Firth’s work has captivated an engaged audience of over 2.5 million people Worldwide! His clientele includes Joe Rogan, Slash, Jason Momoa, Chris Brown…
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Exclusive Interview with Tom Glynn – Part 3 | Taking Care of Business
How much do your paintings cost? “My paintings range in size, theme and medium and whilst I make very large and small paintings, the price can vary considerably. A small painting may take me one to two weeks to complete, while a very large painting will evolve over one to two months and involve more materials. Typically, I have sold A5 to A4 paintings from $5,000 to $8,000 (dependent upon the…
Exclusive Interview with Veronica Winters – Part 1 | Symbolic Precision
Veronica Winters is one of those rare professionals who can paint stunning beauty with near perfection. Her precise, colorful, and highly imaginative style often leaves the viewer speechless. It isn’t easy, nowadays, to find an artist that is still following in the footsteps of the Old Masters and is putting in the time to create works of truly fine modern art. For this reason, right before the International Women’s Day,…
Breaking Down Elements Behind Sascha Fonseca’s Award-Winning Wildlife Photo “World of the Snow Leopard”
The indigenous peoples of the Indian Himalayas call them “the ghost of the mountain.” The moniker fits; with its thick, whitish-grey fur that blends perfectly with its icy local habitat, the snow leopard seems made for camouflage. This is not, however, enough to protect it from poaching or the ruinous effects of climate change. Not only are snow leopards difficult to find—there are now fewer of them to see. This…
ANTOINETTE: Altar of Europa 3.0 – Art Museum in the Metaverse | INVITATION
The artist ANTOINETTE, together with her technology partner BizzTech, have created a photorealistic museum space of unprecedented image quality in the Metaverse for the ALTAR of EUROPA. The ALTAR of EUROPA is a real existing, 100m2 drawing consisting of millions of individual pencil strokes created by ANTOINETTE during three years of work . The image density of this monumental work of art is an ideal example to demonstrate the power…
Exclusive Interview with Tom Glynn – Part 2 | Assembling Life
What makes your art unique? “My paintings, sculptures and assemblages are potentially unique as I explore the narrative of everyday events and issues, historical journeys, the paradox of objects and the abstract qualities of both landscape and the built environment. Direct responses to landscape are significant recurring themes. I work with a multitude of found objects, materials and techniques within the scope of painting and sculpture, in order to harness the mystery and visual…
Exclusive Interview with Tom Glynn – Part 1 | Making of an Artist
Tom Glynn is a rare breed: an artist who can move effortlessly between artforms, materials, scales and registers, equally adept at making miniature paintings and monumental sculptures. And yet all of his work is unmistakably English in mood. His images are populated by the country’s Neolithic monuments and pastoral landscapes, and informed by the many artists who inhabited those places before him. Glynn is driven by the same Romantic spirit…
JDL Unveils 40-Metre Mural ‘Icarus’ in Rome to Raise Awareness for Environment
Judith de Leeuw (JDL) – a well-known Dutch street artist who’s art appeared all over the world – has unveiled her imposing new 40-metre mural entitled “Icarus”, created for the Street Art for Rights Forum Festival on the north-east wall of the Corviale building in Rome, the famous “Serpentone”, one of the “most symbolic” walls in the capital. This new masterpiece – on one of the city’s largest walls -…
JACK OF THE DUST: Exclusive Interview with Andy Firth – Part 2 | The Artist
Andy Firth is a self-taught Australian artist of the social generation, known for his signature canvas: the human skull. Capturing the gentle intricacies of lives once lived, Firth’s work has captivated an engaged audience of over 2.5 million people Worldwide! His clientele includes Joe Rogan, Slash, Jason Momoa, Chris Brown and Nikkie Tutorials. For the past decade, Firth has remained widely anonymous under the title ‘Jack Of The Dust’. Established…
‘PAINTING HER’ Exclusive Interview with Italian Hermetic – Claudio Giulianelli
Claudio Giulianelli is an internationally recognized artist known for his romantically surrealistic oil paintings of Italian women in traditional costumes. He was born in Rome in 1956 and from the moment that Claudio could hold a pencil he began to draw. Now, many years later, Claudio’s colorful, bright, and delightful artworks can be found in many collections around the world. Throughout his life he meticulously studied the Old Masters as…
JACK OF THE DUST: Exclusive Interview with Andy Firth – Part 1 | The Skull
Andy Firth is a self-taught Australian artist of the social generation, known for his signature canvas: the human skull. Capturing the gentle intricacies of lives once lived, Firth’s work has captivated an engaged audience of over 2.5 million people Worldwide! His clientele includes Joe Rogan, Slash, Jason Momoa, Chris Brown and Nikkie Tutorials. For the past decade, Firth has remained widely anonymous under the title ‘Jack Of The Dust’. Established…
A Modern Romantic: Reflections on the Art of Tom Glynn
If some artists are born and others made, Tom Glynn is undoubtedly one of the former. Growing up in West Sussex in the 1950s and 60s, he possessed a voracious aesthetic sensibility from the start. Not long after beginning at school, aged five, he spent the best part of a week constructing an elaborate tunneled structure in a sandpit – astonishing his teachers in the process. In subsequent years he…
The Groovy Colors of Dan Lam
Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist and social media influencer Dan Lam is an artist based out of Texas. Lam’s drippy sculptural work explores sensational dichotomies by mixing unconventional materials, organic forms, and bright colors. With contrasting themes verging on beauty and grotesqueness at once, her art provokes its viewers to ponder meaning and existence while inspiring feelings of familiarity and wonder. Curiosity, play, and fun are the foundation of where Lam’s work begins.…
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Friend Gives Exclusive Interview and Presents New Book about The Artist
In this Exclusive Interview with Tom Zatar Kay we talk about his new book: ‘JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT “THE KING”: My Friend SAMO – Late 1970-80s’ as well as The One And Only – Jean-Michel himself! His life. His art. The book features many interesting stories about Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tom’s lifelong friend who he calls SAMO, his interactions with celebrities and contemporary artists of the time. It contains exclusive photos that Tom…
Brief History of Digital Art
Digital art has a rich history that spans several decades. The earliest forms of digital art can be traced back to the 1960s, when artists began experimenting with computers as a medium for creating visual art. One of the first artists to work with digital technology was John Whitney, who used a computer to create abstract animations in the 1960s. Whitney’s work laid the foundation for the development of digital…
Amref Health Africa’s ArtBall and Auction Honors Artist Julie Mehretu and the Power of Ethiopian Youth
On February 25, 2023 at 26 Bridge in Brooklyn, NY, Amref Health Africa will host their annual ArtBall event and adjoining art auction, creating a connection between African culture and philanthropy to celebrate and highlight the talent of the African continent. This year Amref Health Africa will honor world-renowned Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu with the Rees Visionary Award. ArtBall features a Contemporary African, Pan-African, and Black art auction, entertainment, food…
T206 Honus Wagner – One of the Rarest Baseball Cards in Existence
Honus Wagner, also known as “The Flying Dutchman” was a professional baseball player who played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1897 to 1917. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time and was one of the first five players to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. Off the field, Wagner was known for his humility and sportsmanship. He was respected by…
Rough Diamond Financing – Sarine and DELGATTO Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Until now assessing rough diamonds was an inaccurate subjective process, at best. This, along with the difficulty in providing unique identification means, reduced their attractiveness as collateral. The DDFF and Sarine’s groundbreaking cooperation utilizes Sarine’s various proven industry leading technologies, including the Galaxy® and DiaExpert® platforms along with the Advisor® and related software processes, to accurately, objectively and rapidly evaluate rough diamonds, as well as uniquely tagging them, with the…
Top 5 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
When it comes to the world of art, some pieces command truly staggering prices. These works represent the pinnacle of human spending power, and are treasured by investors, collectors, and art lovers alike. The top 5 most expensive artworks ever sold are a testament to the enduring value of art. From the masterful brushstrokes of Leonardo da Vinci to the bold color fields of Mark Rothko, these works hold more…
What Does World’s Best AI ‘ChatGPT’ Say About NFTs? …Everything!
As promised, The World Art News is continuing its art exploration of the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence system ‘ChatGPT’. This time we decided to find out what it knows about NFTs, and as it turns out, this AI knows pretty much everything, including some funny jokes that you can find at the end of this article. Keep in mind that this entire text was written by a machine, we just…
Sarine signs an MOU to acquire a majority stake in New York’s Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL)
Hod Hasharon (Israel), 11 January 2023 – Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading and trading of diamonds and gems, is pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding MOU to purchase, subject to the usual due diligence reviews…
Jill Miller vs Ariel Pink – How One Artist Armed with NFT Technology is Fighting Back
Visual artist Jill Miller publicly breaks the silence and stands up for herself and all women who were facing objectification, discrimination, and violation of rights, but does so in a humorous, witty manner. Can digital technologies and new media consign gender inequality to history? On 20 January, TAEX, the NFT contemporary art platform and infrastructure solution, launches a new NFT drop by Jill Miller ‘Ariel Stinks (50 Alternative Covers to…
What does World’s Best AI ‘ChatGPT’ think about Top Art, Antiques, and Collectibles? We Asked!
The World Art News asked the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence system ‘ChatGPT’ to write an article about top art, antiques, and collectibles. In less than a minute we received a shockingly good art story written entirely by a machine! We did not edit a single word or punctuation. This is what the AI wrote: “Art as an investment has been a popular choice for centuries, with many investors purchasing pieces…
‘STREET ART FOR RIGHTS’ Concludes in Rome
In Rome, 17 murals dedicated to the UN 2030 Agenda spread the culture of sustainability through street art. The recently completed last wall by the well-known street artist Fabio Petani officially concludes the 3rd edition of Street Art for Rights in Rome, the festival that narrates and spreads the culture of sustainability through street art, in the sign of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Agenda. Street…
Is Art Financing Terrorism?
Art and terrorism seem to be worlds apart, however what most people perceive as heritage and culture – criminal organizations see as cold hard cash. Cash that is hard to trace and very easy to move undetected through any borders of any country. First crucial point to understand is that when we are talking about art, we do not mean your local flea market ‘stuff’. Nor do we limit ourselves to just…
The Modigliani Affaire
The death of Amedeo Modigliani and of his devoted partner Jeanne Hebuterne starts one of the most emblematic stories of the Art Market, which will lead the works of the unfortunate Tuscan artist to be subject of an “exceptional enterprise of economic revaluation”. The acme of the speculative operation has been reached with the auction award for 170,405,000 US dollars of the “Red Nude”, which previously belonged to Gualino Collection…
Atlanta Hawks and Novelis unveil 404 lbs upcycled aluminum sculpture to celebrate their Award-Winning Partnership
ATLANTA – Before Wednesday night’s game, the Hawks and Novelis unveiled “FULL COURT PRESS”, a sculpture made up of nearly 404 lbs. of upcycled aluminum cups and cans in the shape of the primary Hawks logo. The piece is located on the Terrace level by the Gate 2 entrance at State Farm Arena. “FULL COURT PRESS” celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Hawks’ partnership with Novelis, the world’s largest recycler…
Dionn Reneé, artist of ‘The Woman King’ film poster, paints Queen Diambi — the real-life ‘Woman King’ | VIDEO
Dionn Reneé is recognized for her work as a fine artist, graphic designer, and photographer throughout the entertainment industry. She has painted portraits of Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, and Maya Angelou, who displayed her portrait in her office. This year Dionn has been named ‘Selected Creator’ by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. and Columbia Tristar Marketing Group, Inc. for usage of her original artwork in the global marketing campaign for the…
Deposition of Christ by Donatello – The Mystery of a Restoration
We learned from the press that the Pontifical Delegation for the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua appointed a scientific committee composed of four scholars to evaluate the conservation and restoration program of the “Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata” which stands out in the square adjacent to the Basilica of Padua. Since 2020, Ce.St.Art and the association Territori have conceived, promoted, and presented a far-reaching project which covers not only the restoration…
Mexican Artist Said Dokins and UAE Master-Calligrapher Khalid Al Jallafis Display their Calligraphic Art at Guadalajara International Book Fair 2022
This year, Guadalajara International Book Fair, the most outstanding meeting of the Spanish-language world, invited the UAE city of Sharjah as a guest of honor. It is the third largest of the seven Emirates and is considered to be the cultural capital of the Arab world by UNESCO. For nine days, Sharjah Pavilion showcased the Arab culture and literature to Mexico through poetry and literature. There were many productive meetings…
Biennale MArteLive Announces Winners of 16 Art Disciplines and Establishes as Only Multidisciplinary Festival in Europe
Despite a global pandemic and a devastating war just a few kilometers from two of the project’s partner countries – Poland and Lithuania – the first European edition of the MArteLive Biennial finally comes to an end with the announcement of the winners in the 16 artistic disciplines in the competition. This concludes the long path of scouting and selection of the 16 best European emerging talents discovered out of…
Top 5 Best-Performing American Artists of 2022
This article shows a selection made by MutualArt of the Top 5 US Artists of 2022 due to their performance in sales and exhibitions of their work. The top performers are: 1. Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) Andy Warhol was an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1928. In 2022 he achieved sales for 570,207,409 USD Numerous key galleries and museums such as Hamburger Bahnhof, Museum of Contemporary…
Stay True To Your Colors – Exclusive Interview with Willem Vos | Part 3
“I see a digital revolution, but don’t think the amount of money being pumped into it is permanent. I believe more in NFTs that have functionality. That is something that is starting to emerge now and I think will only grow.” Willem Vos is an enterprising new artist from the Netherlands. After selling his international company, he threw himself completely into making art and selling his works. Mainly because of…
Raphael’s First Signed Painting: The “Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine” of Città di Castello
In 2010 the “(crypto)signature” in stylized letters “RAFFAEL SANT PXT” and the date 1501 in Roman numerals “MDI” were discovered inserted in the arabesque decoration of the border of Saint Catherine’s mantle. The presence of Raphael in Città di Castello in those years is proven by the historical sources and consolidated by studies and therefore the date shown on the “small tablet or small panel painting” is perfectly consistent with…
Takeaways from a Record-Breaking Early Auction Season
Collection sales dominated headlines of another record-breaking fall auction season, while the emerging market feels the pressure of economic worries. With art market prices soaring as of late, recent blue-chip auctions were projected to reach significant high-flying, record-breaking heights. Not only did these lots deliver, but in some instances their price tags surpassed their monumental estimates. The highly anticipated Paul Allen collection, the personal assortment of paintings and sculptures owned…
The Enigma of Raphael – Price Analysis and History of the Legendary Artist
Raphael’s incredible works of art were already desired when he was alive. After his passing they became real cult objects and remained as such to this day. An endless bibliography has dealt with the Raphaelesque myth and the desire to attribute works to his authorship has led over the centuries the scholars to recognize his hand where it wasn’t and not to take it into account even in cases where…
ART. BUSINESS. FREEDOM! Exclusive Interview with Willem Vos | Part 2 – Dare!
“You have to be business-minded. Try to understand that everyone in this world wants to make money. Including you and your artworks. You are part of the art world, you have to be able to embrace that.” Willem Vos is an enterprising new artist from the Netherlands. After selling his international company, he threw himself completely into making art and selling his works. Mainly because of Willem’s choice to live…
“There is No Excuse for Violence” Art Exhibition in Turkey | Exclusive Photos
The first of our ‘Silent Screams’ painting exhibitions, with which we set out with nearly 40 painters and our slogan ‘There is No Excuse for Violence’ was held on November 1, 2022. During this event Prof. Dr. Mansur Beyazyürek’s held a conference on violence and art. Our aim is to stand in against psychological and physical violence against women, men, animals, young people, old people, doctors, health workers, teachers, lawyers,…
ORTHO Successfully Launches Fashion Metaverse – Designer Le Thanh Hoa Delivers Unique Show
Fashion-oriented metaverse platform ORTHO – a Vietnamese digital fashion house – has successfully launched its virtual world that combines high fashion and high-tech elements. On October 27, ORTHO and famous Vietnamese fashion designer Le Thanh Hoa (LTH) organized the first virtual runway fashion show to present his unique collection called AN, which translates as peace. In addition to the metaverse runway experience, he delivered a physical show in Hanoi, the…
Celebrated Nigerian artist Amarachi Okafor highlights Ecological Disaster
Well-known for the powerful messages conveyed across various media, Nigerian-based artist Amarachi Okafor decided to tackle a large-scale ecological disaster created by countless small, discarded cigarette butts in her latest work. Now that effort will be featured in an upcoming exhibition “Announcing beauty, mercy, kindness and love” a rare retrospective exhibition chronicling 20 years of practice by the critically acclaimed Nigerian artist and curator. The exhibition opened October 29 at…
Meet the 5 Most Valued NFT Artists in the World
MutualArt brings you a selection of the most profitable NFT artists that have proven that digital art has come to stay and slay. Get to know the performances of each artist, when and what they present in auctions, the realized prices, their exhibitions and much more. We are your eyes and ears on everything that happens in the art market. An international team of art lovers, web professionals and data…
Top 10 Micromosaics Through the Ages
Micromosaics were first made in Mesopotamia some six thousand years ago. In the late 18th century this long surviving technique became a decorative art and was often used in jewellery. It has a large presence in Switzerland and GemGenève is on a mission to make it fashionable again. Which is why this autumn they dedicated an entire exhibition space to the Magnificent Art of Micromosaics! From Switzerland to Italy, from…
Sotheby’s Successful NFT Auction of ‘MetaSkull’ Collection Brought Over $665K for Famed Contemporary Artist Jacky Tsai
Jacky Tsai and Froyo Games, a Web3 GameFi platform, announced the successful auction sale of “MetaSkull 元宇宙骷髅”(1/1001), the first digital art NFT in the MetaSkull collection, which is a series consisting of 1001 unique NFTs created with generative art programming. The auction was hosted by Sotheby’s – a Xperience Digital Art Auction, with the unique skull motif’s final bid concluding at USD $7,700 (HKD $60,480). The combined auction proceeds from…
The ‘Collòculi’ Exhibit by Internationally Recognized Artist and Filmmaker Annalaura di Luggo
Internationally recognized artist and filmmaker Annalaura di Luggo unveils “Collòculi” – her most artistic challenge! “Collòculi” is an immersive, multimedia interactive work made in the shape of a Giant Eye from recycled aluminum. The symbolism of recycling is both suggestive of environmental rebirth as well as the deeper meaning of taking old thrown away emotions and creating new, more positive views through new eyes. COLLÒCULI WE ARE ART by Annalaura…
‘Art is Freedom. I Make Art.’ Exclusive Interview with Willem Vos | Part 1
“Intense friendships, profound conversations, love, sex, feelings of connection, my fears and letting go of people. All the feelings and emotions I store and sometimes experience more violently than ever. I don’t run away from them anymore – I put them on canvas.” Willem Vos is an enterprising new artist from the Netherlands. After selling his international company, he threw himself completely into making art. His artworks are powerful and quite…
Internationally Acclaimed Artist Ella Spira MBE Launches an Immersive Multimedia Art Exhibition in Singapore
On Thursday, 3 November 2022, the Grammy-nominated British composer, artist and co-founder of production company Sisters Grimm, Ella Spira MBE, will launch her latest art project, ‘Global Landscapes Singapore’ at Art Now gallery, in the Raffles Hotel Arcade, unveiling her work as a visual artist. The exhibition will be opened to the public with no tickets required on the 4th and 5th of November. Spira’s Singapore work has already proved…
Etter Edition 01 – Physical NFT Project by Award-Winning Artist Christian Etter and Entrepreneur Alexander E. Brunner
Internationally acclaimed Swiss designer and artist Christian Etter together with author and entrepreneur Alexander E. Brunner joined forces and presented a unique hybrid NFT artwork, supported by the Cardano Foundation. The official launch of ‘Etter Edition 01’ took place on October 6th in Zurich, Switzerland, where the artwork was presented for the first time. ‘Etter Edition 01’ brought together blockchain-technology and digital interactive art with the physical world, intimately joining…
Top 10 Jewelry Pieces from Igor Carl Fabergé to be Exhibited for the First Time at GemGenève
While the popular knowledge about the Fabergé is focused on the Imperial Easter Eggs, commissioned by the Russia Royal family and other famous patrons, the Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation decided to offer a different approach by presenting “New Finds” and little known items as a point of departure for this exhibition. By presenting more than 100 pieces from private collections, the Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation is offering a glimpse into…
METASKULL NFT DROP | Renowned Digital Artist Jacky Tsai and Froyo Games Launch Skull Art NFTs for Metaverse
Jacky’s first digital project was an NFT titled “Chinese Floral Skull, Lot 37” that sold at Sotheby’s auction for $302,400 US, which was the highest price paid for an NFT designed by an Asian artist. Jacky Tsai, a London-based and Shanghai-born modern contemporary artist, is pleased to announce “MetaSkull Collection 元宇宙骷髅”, his inaugural Skull Art NFT collection that features the artist’s iconic skull motif designs. Mr. Tsai worked in collaboration…
VESTIGES OF THE FUTURE | Photography of Jean-Marc Yersin
Former co-director of the Swiss Camera Museum, Jean-Marc Yersin started out as a professional photographer. Since 2018, he has returned to his first passion, continuing a cycle of images that inspired him thirty years earlier. He frames tightly, in black and white, motorway structures, factories and mountain buildings. The compositions are geometric, contrasted, sharp. There is no human presence. The forms are abstracted from their functions. The silence is absolute.…
Exclusive Interview with a Jamaican Soul Artist Christine D. Johnson
Rich, inviting colors pull you into the joyful art of Christine D. Johnson, where you are free to reconnect with your soul. Beyond the visual layer that reflects one’s strength and natural beauty, lie affirmative messages intended to inspire and direct the viewer on a pleasant journey to inner peace. Christine D. Johnson is a native of Jamaica who currently resides in South Carolina. She has a Master’s degree in Human…
Bottega d’Arte Toscana – Ancient Italian Gold Art Techniques in the 21st Century | Exclusive Interview with Silvia Salvadori
Silvia Salvadori is an award-winning Italian painter who specializes in contemporary iconography as well as Gothic and Medieval art styles. She is one of the few artist in Italy that uses ancient pictorial techniques that were handed down directly from Cennino Cennini himself. Now, from her studio “Bottega d’Arte Toscana” in Arezzo, Tuscany, Silvia creates incredible historical reproductions as well as stunning original works of fine modern art, often merging…
Exclusive interview with a 3D sculptor James Johnson
Creating sculpture is not an all consuming need or source of ego identification for me so I never feel anything was or is sacrificed. It is the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete, the antithesis of the notion of beauty as something perfect, enduring, and monumental. It is a search for the essential elements of our common humanity and the compassion it calls for. I tell myself that just…
UNBREAKABLE: Surviving Assault, Drugs & Prison – Exclusive Interview with Elizabeth Mikotowicz | Part 4
“I say this as a recovering addict – there is no better high for me than going to a concert” Artist Elizabeth Mikotowicz was nearly beaten to death while being pregnant, addicted to drugs by the medical system, then sent to prison where she was regularly humiliated and treated as a slave. In this explosive interview, for the first time ever, Elizabeth shares her phenomenal life story with The World Art…
Top 15 Most Unusual Museums You Should Consider Visiting in America
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The American Museum of Natural History. These are familiar institutions that you may have visited, considered visiting, or heard of in passing. While these landmarks are popular for a reason, there are tens of thousands of other museums across the U.S. that many people are not as familiar with. And that’s a shame, since these off-the-wall stops consist of enriching, unique exhibits that may convert…
UNBREAKABLE: Surviving Assault, Drugs & Prison – Exclusive Interview with Elizabeth Mikotowicz | Part 3
“I watched many women die” “You suffer from things nobody should” Artist Elizabeth Mikotowicz was nearly beaten to death while being pregnant, addicted to drugs by the medical system, then sent to prison where she was regularly humiliated and treated as a slave. In this explosive interview, for the first time ever, Elizabeth shares her phenomenal life story with The World Art News! It is an emotional, at times horrific,…
PIGUET HISTORICAL AUCTION: The World Swiss Foundation & The Minkoff Collection | Total $3-4 Million
PIGUET HISTORICAL AUCTION – Total Estimate: 3-4 Million CHF The World Swiss Foundation – over 500 lots. The Minkoff Collection – over 300 lots. Rare oil painting by Ferdinand Hodler. Bronze by Rembrandt Bugatti from Alain Delon’s collection. Many exceptional historical treasures are listed at auction for the First Time! 20 – 21 September, 2022 | Geneva, Switzerland
UNBREAKABLE: Surviving Assault, Drugs & Prison – Exclusive Interview with Artist Elizabeth Mikotowicz | Part 2
“I wanted to paint something on the prison walls that reminded women of the beauty outside” Artist Elizabeth Mikotowicz was nearly beaten to death while being pregnant, addicted to drugs by the medical system, then sent to prison where she was regularly humiliated and treated as a slave. In this explosive interview, for the first time ever, Elizabeth shares her phenomenal life story with The World Art News! It is…
Life Is A Beautiful Colour – Exhibition of Contemporary African Artists
Janet Rady Fine Art is pleased to present ‘Life Is A Beautiful Colour,’ a group show of emerging contemporary African artists co-curated by Hyacinthe Kouassi and Elorm Gosu. Including works by Frank Asso, Alex Gbizié, Muramuzi JohnBosco, Joseph Kojo Hoggar, Qhamanande Maswana, Osman Salifu and Affen Segun the exhibition brings together works that exude and celebrate the vibrancy and warmth of the contemporary lived experience across the continent of Africa.…
UNBREAKABLE: Surviving Assault, Drugs & Prison – Exclusive Interview with Elizabeth Mikotowicz | Part 1
“I was only 20 the first time I was rag-dolled around the room and sent flying backwards smashing the back of my head on a radiator” Artist Elizabeth Mikotowicz was nearly beaten to death while being pregnant, addicted to drugs by the medical system, then sent to prison where she was regularly humiliated and treated as a slave. In this explosive interview, for the first time ever, Elizabeth shares her…
Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Foundation of Igor Carl Fabergé, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, aims to raise awareness of the work and life of Carl Fabergé during his time as a jeweler at the Imperial Court in St. Petersburg, Russia. It brings together many books, publications, memorabilia, and other historic objects relating to his professional artistic activity. The same aim also extends to his grandson, Igor Carl Fabergé and his personal works of…
GemGenève is Back in November … with Fabergé!
GENEVA, 23 AUGUST 2022 – It’s official! By popular demand from its exhibitors, GemGenève is holding a second, exceptional edition again this year in Geneva. “We had initially planned to hold only one edition, in May 2022. Following calls from our exhibitors, we´ve decided to organize a second edition in autumn 2022 in Geneva, but this shouldn’t become standard practice in the future”, emphasizes Ronny Totah. The 5th meeting of…
Who is DovBer Marchette
Founder of the ‘Pura’ art movement, Jewish-American artist DovBer Marchette has explored unique ideas in the creative process for over 50 years. Trained as a professional sculptor, his body of work actually represents a wide range of materials and concepts from the modern art world. Currently DovBer works mainly with wood sculpture as well as painting, drawing, and photography. “I continually explore the idea of unlimited creative possibilities within strong…
The Great Spadolini – Dance, Art & Espionage
The Spy with License to Dance … and Paint! This isn’t a fictional book by Ian Fleming, nor an imaginary film about the world’s most famous secret agent. The “James Bond” we’re talking about here is Italian, and his name is Alberto Spadolini (1907 – 1972). He was sexy and daring like 007, surrounded by fascinating women and celebrities of the international jet set, continually moving between different milieux –…
Painting Bizzarrini into Automobile History
I had never seen a car so wanton, so rakish, almost obscene. It was like a streetwalker in 8-in high heels. What amazed me then was that it had a Chevy V8 as an engine, iron block, pushrod. Detroit crudity in an exotic. I forgot poetry and instantly became a car guy. A couple years later I was writing car ads in Detroit and a boss mentioned an obscure Italian…
Exclusive Interview with Shantell Martin – Part 2 | Be Yourself
“I do everything at my own pace and on my own terms. I’m focused on things that I want to do that are fun and playful and pushing myself and my work in an interesting and creative way.” Shantell Martin is a visual artist, intuitive philosopher, cultural facilitator, teacher, choreographer, songwriter, performer, and more. Her practice continuously pushes the boundaries of creative expression through thoughtful, innovative collaborations with artists, cultural institutions such as…
Rembrandt’s First Official NFTs of ‘The Night Watch’ to be Released by The Rembrandt Heritage Foundation at the MetaRembrandt Museum
The Rembrandt Heritage Foundation makes iconic Dutch masterpiece ‘The Night Watch’ available in 8000 digital pieces (NFTs) Owners of a Night Watch NFT piece will have exclusive access to the World’s First digital museum with Rembrandt van Rijn’s full art collection! Soon everyone will be able to get their hands on a digital piece of ‘The Night Watch’. This was announced today by the Rembrandt Heritage Foundation and HODL Finance, on…
Said Dokins’ light installation ‘Refraktur’ dazzles audience at the 2022 Querétaro Experimental International Public Art Festival in Mexico | VIDEO
Throughout the summer months of June until September, Mexican contemporary artist Said Dokins presents ‘Refraktur’ as part of the Querétaro Experimental International Public Art Festival. The festival will show the work of over 200 artists across a wide range of disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, performance and sculpture. ‘Refraktur’ is a site-specific installation built out of glass, metal, reflexive materials and LEDs that will be placed on the Madero boulevard in…
Exclusive Interview with Shantell Martin – Part 1 | Bold Lines
“My art style is playful, it’s bold, it’s confident, it’s minimal, and it’s full of meaningful and powerful messages.” Shantell Martin is a visual artist, intuitive philosopher, cultural facilitator, teacher, choreographer, songwriter, performer, and more. Her practice continuously pushes the boundaries of creative expression through thoughtful, innovative collaborations with artists, cultural institutions such as The Whitney Museum Shop, NYC; Denver Art Museum, Pulitzer Prize-winning performance artist Kendrick Lamar, acclaimed designer…
Figurative Painting Will Never Die!
Artist Talk with Boglarka Nagy at the International Biennale for Contemporary Art from Central Europe. The young painter Boglarka Nagy is representing the new generation of painters, who are concentrated on figurative art. In July she visited the Transylvanian artist village Cisnadioara near Sibiu, where she is representing Hungary at the International Biennale “Danube Contemporary 22 – Shapes and Personality”. In discussion with an audience of art connoisseurs from France,…
Francia Escobar Field, renowned Colombian art patroness, exhibits “Colombia By Mateo Blanco”
Mateo Blanco is a recognized conceptual artist known for creating vivid portraits from unusual materials that have captured people’s imagination. His portrait of Jennifer Lawrence was made with 10,000 peanuts and the flag of the United States from pieces of cloth. Much of Mateo’s work is inspired by typography and exploration of the word art. From Cape Town to Paris, his art can be found in private collections and museums…
The Most Expensive Gold Antique in the World – $35 Million Persian Necklace
This stunning necklace is considered to be one of the rarest privately owned gold artifacts in the World! Known as ‘The Star Crescent Necklace’ it is actually an ancient jewellery set that archeologists call ‘Parthian-Sarmatian Royal Gold Necklace and Amulet’. This necklace is believed to have been first created in Parthia, an ancient Persian empire that existed from 247 BC to 224 AD, but eventually came into possession of the…
Nigerian artist Amarachi Okafor brings local perceptions to international stage
From local to international, artist Amarachi Okafor has a knack for using the culture that surrounds her to create powerful messages that reflect the human condition. Now, after 20 years of accolades and achievements, Okafor reflects on the global culture while continuing to draw inspiration from what is happening around her, in Nigeria and all of Africa and the experience of the people that live there as she prepares for…
Exclusive Interview with Dave Vescio – Part 3 | Break The Rules
Part 3 of our Exclusive Interview with Dave Vescio may be The Best One Yet! This time Dave, an Ex-Con, a Movie Star, and an Award-Winning Artist, talks about perhaps the most important subject of all – Creativity. Here’s a taste: “Just focus on creating art and getting it out into the world anyway you can. That’s all that matters. If you want to sell it, sell it, if you…
How To Make Money With NFTs
Many NFT sellers have gotten rich almost overnight through selling NFTs. Digital artists, content creators, and NFT enthusiasts come up with new NFT projects every day in hopes of gaining wealth by selling them. NFTs have grown in popularity thanks to their unique trait of being an indivisible digital asset, which cannot be replicated and safely exists in the tamper-free blockchain. So can you get rich with NFTs? Long story…
Exclusive Interview with Nationally Acclaimed Public Sculptor Aaron T Stephan | Part 2
Nationally acclaimed American public sculptor Aaron T Stephan lives and works in Portland, Maine. His work presents a wry look at the world around him – focusing on the complex web of information carried by everyday materials and objects. Stephan has completed over 25 major public works in municipal spaces throughout the United States. His work is noted for his diverse approach to form spanning from a life-sized orchestra of…
THE HYDE Collection Brings Bolton Landing Sculptor Back Home To The Southern Adirondacks In Celebration Of Its 60th Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE | GLENS FALLS, NY, JULY 11, 2022 — In honor of The Hyde Collection’s sixtieth anniversary in 2023 of its opening as a fine arts museum, we are pleased to announce the exhibition Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance. Curated by Dr. Jennifer Field, Executive Director of the Estate of David Smith, this project will be the first museum exhibition to focus exclusively on the…
Exclusive Interview with Nationally Acclaimed Public Sculptor Aaron T Stephan | Part 1
Nationally acclaimed American public sculptor Aaron T Stephan lives and works in Portland, Maine. His work presents a wry look at the world around him – focusing on the complex web of information carried by everyday materials and objects. Stephan has completed over 25 major public works in municipal spaces throughout the United States. His work is noted for his diverse approach to form spanning from a life-sized orchestra of…
The First “Gallery Creation” by Hong Kong Gallery
PRESS RELEASE | HONG KONG, JULY 1, 2022 — A local creative label & Gallery YOUNGCLUB launched BRAX – the first gallery-created character, as an art series based on youth and artists. In the image of a young artist, BRAX explores and grows in its adventure journey, creating a series of stories in the dreamland, vividly presenting the value and adventurousness of the young generation. BRAX is a forever 17-years-old…
The Innovation of NFT: Preserving Authenticity and Ownership in Creative Arts
In today’s digital asset market, there are a lot of conflicting opinions about NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Whether you love or hate it, there’s no denying that NFT is a groundbreaking technology for the art and collectibles industry. Digital artworks have emerged as a robust industry, with the NFT market expected to become $147.24 billion by 2026. But let’s take a step back and reflect on the broader use case of…
SaiakuNana and Ignatius Rake declare ‘Punk Rock Forever’
PRESS RELEASE | ST AUSTELL, 22 JUNE 2022 — Celebrated Japanese artist SaiakuNana, who has exhibited her work in Tokyo, London and New York, has joined forces with award-winning Cornish animator and filmmaker Ignatius Rake to produce a music video that documents her must-see gallery in London’s East End before it closes this coming July 17. “I became a fan of SaiakuNana’s work the moment I saw it at the…
How to Promote Your Art on Social Media
The world of social media is constantly changing, but it’s a great place to promote your art and build a community of fans as well as like-minded peers. Here are some of Julie Ehrmantraut’s top tips to help you get started promoting your art on social media. Julie is an artist and business owner with nearly a decade of experience with sharing her work on social media and selling art…
650 LADDERS – Aaron T Stephan’s Sculpture “Paths Rising” Installed at Tampa International Airport
PRESS RELEASE | TAMPA, FLORIDA, 10 JUNE, 2022 – Nationally acclaimed artist Aaron T Stephan revealed a significant new public installation titled “Paths Rising” in the Main Terminal at Tampa International Airport. This 30 ft. wide suspended sculpture consists of over 650 tapered ladders framed by a glowing oculus of gold leaf. “Paths Rising” will serve as an exciting new anchor point for arrivals and departures from Tampa Bay. The work…
Changing How The World Sees Art
To get more out of looking at and creating art there are two easy-to-learn concepts combined by the masters of painting that have rarely been published together – until now. Discover simple ideas that are changing how the world sees art, and revealing a visual language that has been hiding in plain sight. The combination of asymmetrical balance and the brightness/weight illusion is a reintroduction, from the Modernist period, of…
PIGUET GREAT AUCTION: From Fine Art & Jewellery to Ferrari Memorabilia and more! Total $5 – 7.5 Million
PRESS RELEASE – Geneva, 4 June, 2022 PIGUET is pleased to organize a Great Auction of: Fine jewellery in aid of supporting young designers Botero, Degas, Giacometti, Picabia celebrating the female figure The incredible Charles-Edouard Duflon collection reflecting his unusual character First Ferrari Memorabilia sale The Château Le Rosey library of rare books and much more!
NFT DROP: Shantell Martin & Ben Sheppee will release their Third Collection “Lapidarist” | VIDEO
British artists Shantell Martin and Ben Sheppee will release their third NFT drop on June 3rd, entitled Lapidarist. A collaborative ongoing series of works, Lapidarist deconstructs and transforms solid or valid entities. The three-dimensional nature of the now abstract structures, each of which floats aimlessly in space, contributes to their ambiguity as something imagined attempts to become something real. With a collaborative working relationship that spans 15 years, artists Martin and Sheppee have styles…
Exclusive Interview with Dave Vescio – Part 2: Death, Darkness, Light!
In Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview with a Movie Star and an Award-Winning artist Dave Vescio we dive deep into his Dark Past, Time in Prison, and the Harsh Lessons of Life. Dave candidly talks about his Inner Demons, Psychological Trauma, and how to live with them. “I was too busy trying to take over the whole LSD empire for myself!” “The ones who think they are heroes tend…
Exclusive Interview with Dave Vescio – Part 1: Art, Fame, Life!
In Part 1 of our Exclusive Interview with a Movie Star and an Award-Winning artist Dave Vescio we dive deep into his Art, Fame, and Success, discovering what impact they had on his extraordinary life. “I’m an artist trying to reveal to the world the things it refuses to see” “Acting got me to tap into the deepest, darkest pits of hell” “Art is actually our savior, our church, our…
Interview with Cindy Shaoul – Abstract Impressionist Artist from New York | Part 2
“Don’t let any outside noise mix-up your one-of-a-kind artistic formula. Do your thing!” Inspired by whimsy and purity of the feminine form, Cindy Shaoul is known for her impressionistic and abstract style. She is best recognized for her series ‘Brides’, ‘Dripping Dots’ and ‘Hearts’, as well as her ‘Plein-Air’ street scenes of quintessential New York locations. Shaoul’s works can be found in hundreds of permanent private and corporate collections worldwide.…
Interview with Cindy Shaoul – Abstract Impressionist Artist from New York | Part 1
“I learned that being true to your feelings and emotions is a large part of being a successful artist” Inspired by whimsy and purity of the feminine form, Cindy Shaoul is known for her impressionistic and abstract style. She is best recognized for her series ‘Brides’, ‘Dripping Dots’ and ‘Hearts’, as well as her ‘Plein-Air’ street scenes of quintessential New York locations. Shaoul’s works can be found in hundreds of…
Are OVRs The Future of Art Sales?
Modern advancements in digital and online technology are changing the art market. Online events are becoming more popular than ever as they can be accessed by anyone from anywhere. By simply opening a screen, people are able to instantly access desired products and services from all around the world, which makes it easier than ever to engage with your artistic interests. The art market is no exception to this trend.…
Millennials And Their Role In The Modern Art Market
When it comes to the modern art world, millennials have played a crucial role in the recent years. After the pandemic, they tremendously helped the art market to recover from countless museum, gallery, and exhibition closures. A report from Art Basel-UBS states that in the first half of 2021, millennials spent the most on art, helping to boost the much needed recovery of the market. Sales were also up by…
How NFTs Benefit The Art Market?
It may be obvious but still needs to be said – the benefits of NFTs for the entire art world are tremendous! Art that doesn’t exist in a physical form can now be bought, sold, and collected, opening many opportunities for artists, collectors, and investor. There are also great benefits to physical art from NFTs. Art museums and galleries now have the ability to earn additional revenue from their artworks.…
FROM PRISON TO HOLLYWOOD: Dave Vescio’s Incredible Life Story In His Own Words
Dave Vescio tell his incredible life story of how he went from a Soldier to an Ex-con to a Movie Villain to an Award-Winning Contemporary Artist! “I went on the run for a year-and-a-half. I finally got caught and was sentenced to 10-years at Fort Leavenworth, a hard-labor, maximum-security prison for Department of Defense inmates. I lived amongst some of the worst criminals in the world. We had serial killers,…
DESIGNER VIVARIUM at GEMGENÈVE 2022 – Showcasing Innovative International Jewelers
GENEVA, 29 MARCH, 2022 – As always, Vivienne, aided and abetted by Ida Faerber, has scoured the globe for independent, under-the-radar designers, each with a strong concept, a well-defined design direction, individualistic point of view and sophistication of craftsmanship and use of materials. She explains too that as a historian she particularly appreciates designs that acknowledge and respect the long and rich history of the jewel, its rituals and traditions,…
THE FUTURE by Subliminal Projects – New Works by Shantell Martin | Site-Specific Installation
EXHIBITION – From May 7 to June 4 Subliminal Projects is pleased to present THE FUTURE, a site-specific installation, and a series of new works by multidisciplinary artist Shantell Martin Known for her signature black and white drawings, Martin’s work investigates themes of intersectionality, identity, and play. Through her continual exploration of the spontaneous hand-drawn line, Martin facilitates new connections between fine art, design, education, philosophy, technology, and the reciprocal…
Prices on Old Rotary Phones are Up 500%
MARKET ALERT | Vintage rotary phones have been steadily rising in value and liquidity, becoming almost as good as gold. Rare models sell between $200-2000 regularly. Even most basic rotary phones are in high demand. Well-known home decorators are getting in the game and scooping up vintage phones from the market in bulk! Further fuel into the fire is thrown by the limited (and constantly decreasing) supply.
Rare Porcelain from Imperial Russia by Philip Batenin
This small bell shaped tea cup, manufactured in 1830s by the famous Batenin Porcelain Factory that belonged to a wealthy merchant Philip Batenin, is a perfect example of valuable antique porcelain from the Imperial Russia. The cup features one of the rarest views ever depicted on Batenin’s creations, the Smolny Cathedral on the Neva River, which is painted completely by hand. A similar cylindrical cup with a view of the…
Who is Leonid Lindin
Leonid is one of the most skilled and imaginative precisionism artists in Europe. He he is also a hopeless romantic who uses his talent to paint spectacular fantasy scenes, often with oil on large canvases. Leonid’s artworks take time and anyone who had the pleasure to see them up-close was undoubtedly amazed by his attention to detail. While Leonid’s favorite genre is seascapes, there are no limits to his imagination.…
NFTs Exhibited at WOW Festival in Dubai Sold to Major Digital Art Collectors
PRESS RELEASE | DUBAI, 17 MARCH 2022 – Digital Gallery at WOW Summit Dubai Witnesses Major NFT Sale on the First Day of the Exhibition. WOW summit commenced on the 13th of March with three full days of blockchain, metaverse industry news. The ‘Alternative Reality’ exhibition was curated by Daria Lomova, an art advisor and historian. One of the main aims of the WOW summit was to raise public knowledge…
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