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Painted in Secret: When Art Wasn’t Meant to Be Seen
There is something hauntingly intimate about art that was never meant to be shared—a kind of raw, unfiltered truth that escapes the performance of an audience. Before gallery walls, before critics and collectors, artists went through moments where they picked up brushes not for fame or legacy, but for themselves. For grief. For love. For…
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Why People Romanticize ‘Vintage’ Art Styles
Vintage art styles never truly fade—they always resurface in different forms, reinterpreted by new generations. From the tinted photographs of 1920s, grainy film aesthetics of the 60s to the youthful 90s Y2K style, it seems as if vintage trends remain timeless and people continue to be fascinated by them. But why are we so drawn…
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Why perfectionism is killing your creativity
Creativity is not a state of achieved perfection; it’s a willingness to dialogue with chaos, to dance on the edges of the abyss of “I don’t know”. When I was 11 years old, I wrote a poem about Brazilian folklore legends for a Portuguese class. When it was time to hand out the assignments, my…
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Does Pain Make Great Art? Challenging the Starving Artist Trope
We’ve all heard the stories—Van Gogh cutting off his ear, Sylvia Plath’s tragic end, the countless artists who struggled with hardships and emotional disturbances which led them to create timeless masterpieces. The stereotype that suffering fuels creativity has been around for centuries. But is it really true, or just another harmful romanticized myth? The Problem with the…
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Tarot as a Work of Art: A Journey Through Iconography
Want to know what’s coming in your near future? What feelings does he have for you? Why is your present the way it seems? Tarot might have some answers. Divination tools are nothing new, for thousands of years the human race has tried to discover what’s coming, and, as a tarot reader myself I have…
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Transcending Language: The Silent Revolution of Visual Art
In an age where words often divide and digital cacophony fragments our shared experience, a silent revolution unfolds—one that speaks in colors, shapes, and textures. This revolution is the language of visual art, a universal tongue that transcends borders and cultures, uniting humanity in a dialogue beyond words. The Symphony of Silence Imagine walking into…
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When art meets nature: Monet’s contribution to Impressionism Movement
Woman with Parasol, Monet (1875) The Life of Impressionism’s Master Claude Monet, born in 1840, was a French painter who became one of the most significant figures of the Impressionist movement. His childhood was relatively simple; growing up next to the port of Le Havre in Normandy, he was passionate about being an artist from…
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The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Generated Art
Whether in digital galleries, book covers, advertising, or even traditional art, artificial intelligence is already part of our world. For some, it is a tool that enhances creativity—a silent collaborator offering extra help when inspiration fails. Others, however, view this little extra help with skepticism. The debate surrounding AI in creative fields is both valid…
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Masterpieces We Will Never See: Lost Artworks of History
Artemisia Gentileschi (Rome 1593-Naples 1652) Throughout history there have been countless artworks which have captivated audiences for their imagery and profound messages. These pieces offer a window into their creators’ aspirations, as well as tell the stories of the times they inhabit. Yet, some of these iconic works have been lost to time, leaving only whispers…
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From Patronage to Sponsorship: A Historical Look at Art Funding and Brand Partnerships
Art and artists have been around since the dawn of humanity, from cave paintings to fertility sculptures that have added value to material culture all over the world. But just as artists have been there for mankind, support has been necessary to maintain the pursuit of these arts. Patronage and sponsorship, defined as the practice…
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