Art

August 16, 2023

One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia

In 2022, Philadelphia announced plans for a memorial dedicated to abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped rescue dozens of escaped people after escaping slavery herself. The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Arts Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) listened to people's feedback and collected five new potential designs, all by Black artists.

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August 8, 2023

9 Expert Tips on How to Successfully Work With Acrylic Paint

Artist Nitika Alé is known for her lush floral abstract paintings created with acrylics. To create her beautiful artwork, Alé employs all types of techniques, whether that means dripping, spraying, or brushing paint to get the desired effect. By using these techniques, she's able to create canvases that burst with emotion and color. Luckily, Alé isn't shy about sharing her painting knowledge with others.

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August 4, 2023

Mr. Doodle Debuts Disney-Inspired Solo Exhibition in Macau

England-born artist Mr. Doodle is back with another exhibition. This time, the prolific illustrator traveled to Macau to share his eye-catching “doodling spaghetti” style. Mr. Doodle's First Exhibition in Macau presents a new collection of whimsical, colorful artwork, many of which are inspired by Disney characters. The exhibition spans four different installations at the City of Dreams, a large resort in Macau. Mr.

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