Art

October 2, 2021

Street Artist Decorates 115-Foot Water Tower With Portraits of Local Birds

Nestled along the Loire River in France, the town of Gien has a new landmark thanks to the skills of street artist Taquen. The Spanish artist spent nearly two weeks in July transforming one of the town's three water tanks into a piece of art. The result is a stunning monument that uses the artist's delicate color palette to incorporate a variety of birds into the cement facade.

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October 1, 2021

Young Artist Who Found Success With Her Ethereal Paintings Is Helping Others Do the Same [Interview]

Many young people struggle with what they want to be when they are older, but not Dimitra Milan. Since she was a teenager, Milan has created ethereal artworks featuring portraits of women and animals coupled with elements of the cosmos, beautiful blooms, and textural drips. Each layered piece by the gifted artist begs for a long and considered look as she has built so much into the compositions.

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September 29, 2021

Frida Kahlo Painting Is Predicted to Sell For $30 Million, Breaking Multiple Records

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo left behind an oeuvre of deeply personal paintings that explored different aspects of her life and heritage. While she was underappreciated during her lifetime, she has since become an iconic female painter, whose name and art are known around the world. Now, decades after her death, one of her self-portraits is expected to break multiple records at an upcoming sale at Sotheby's this fall.

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September 26, 2021

20 Portable Products for Traveling Artists to Stay Creative On the Go

Picking out what to pack for a trip can be tricky for any traveler—especially those who happen to be artists. On top of travel essentials, creative globetrotters have to figure out a way to fit all sorts of supplies in their suitcases, from sharp scissors to messy paints. Fortunately, however, we've come up with a list of portable products for all sorts of artists on the go.

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