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Sports | Cycling
An Interview with Ariel Wickham Earnhardt and the Full Circle Cycling Project – Ariel Wickham Earnhardt
For today's Reportage, we linked up with Bay Area artist Ariel Wickham Earnhardt to discuss her artwork, her riding, and her role in the Full Circle Cycling Project video we posted earlier this month, which supports the Coast Miwok’s work to share a
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Buying art online: a few guidelines
If you do not have a clear idea about what kind of artwork you want for your room. It can be a little challenging doing so for the first time. Doing so online is a lot trickier. Even some of the best art selling sites online do not make the job any easier for the buyers.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and founder of City Lights, dead at 101
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet, publisher, painter and pivotal figure to the Beats and about...
Visual Arts | Art!
How to create an abstract acrylic painting
Abstract acrylic painting is a great form of expression, but where do you start? Esther Curtis shares some ideas
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Beat Poet And Small Press Publisher, Dies At 101
In 1956, Ferlinghetti published the first edition of Allen Ginsberg's Howl. According to one critic, his greatest accomplishments were fighting censorship and starting a small press revolution.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The best online art history courses from Harvard, MIT, and more
Whether you're interested in surrealism, ancient art, or photography, these free (or affordable) online classes bring the museum right to your couch.
Visual Arts | Art!
18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch
Culture up your day without leaving the comfort of your home with these free online museum tours from around the world.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10-Billion-Pixel Scan of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Reveals Incredible Details the Naked Eye Couldn't See on Its Own
You can view every crack and blob of paint used in "Girl with a Pearl Earring" like never before.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Five Experts Discuss Monet’s Most Beguiling Paintings
Curators discuss and analyze their favorite paintings by Claude Monet.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Inside Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's Life in San Francisco | KQED
The Bay Area provided Kahlo and Rivera a place to create and thrive, and they gave San Francisco a lasting blueprint for creativity.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
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Podcasting Tiki, Cocktails, Exotica, Hawaiiana, Lowbrow, Surf & More!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Art world star gives back by buying work of the undiscovered - Portland Press Herald
Painter Guy Stanley Philoche, a star in the New York art world, gave up his dream of a $15,000 Rolex and instead spent $60,000 on creations by struggling artists.
Visual Arts | Art!
Researchers Find DNA, Bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci’s Drawings
Researchers have found DNA and bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings and published their findings in a new study.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
PHOTOS: The Essence Of Mary Ellen Mark, The Invisible Made Visible
Mary Ellen could see a story in the ordinary that another person might walk by and not even see.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Mr. Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield: a baffling lesson from art history | e-Discovery Team ®
Mr. Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield is the name of a mural painted at the Post Office in Springfield, Massachusetts. This mural was painted by Umberto Romano in 1933. Note the date. Time is important to this article. Umberto Romano was supposedly
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Here's a Simple Optical Illusion You Can Use to Make Any Painting Come Alive | artnet News
Artnet News critic Ben Davis talks about the "Haunted Painting Effect," aka Motion Aftereffect (MAE), and how it can bring art to life.
News | News
Mel Alexenburg - 'Year of Rembrandt': Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year!
Mel Alexenburg – ‘Year of Rembrandt’: Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year! ‘Year of Rembrandt’: Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year! I created the ‘Global Tribu
Visual Arts | Photography
This Photo by Stephen Dalton Isn't Photoshopped. It's Kodachrome!
Photographer Stephen Dalton shot this photo of a Lacewing Fly in the 1970s using Kodachrome. It's a single photo with no Photoshop.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 100 Sequences That Shaped Animation From Bugs Bunny to Spike Spiegel to Miles Morales, the history of an art form that continues to draw us in.
From Bugs Bunny to Spike Spiegel to Miles Morales, the 128-year history of a boundless art form that continues to draw us all in.
News | News
This Week's Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 23, 2020
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 23, 2020 The speed and frequency of positive developments in Israel has now accelerated to phenomenal levels. They include one-second Covid-19 tests, mass-produced anti-viral stickers, the Israeli Air Force
Visual Arts | Art
Buckingham Palace’s Most Enviable Artworks Are Getting Their Own Exhibition for the First Time Ever
Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Artist Spends 113 Days Chronicling Her Time in COVID-19 Quarantine
When COVID-19 lockdowns began, artistVik started a massive daily art project in which she completely filled a wall in her home with doodles.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Engaging With The Arts Is Related To Greater Wellbeing (But It’s Not Entirely Clear Why) – Research Digest
By Emma Young. People who attended live arts events were particularly likely to show greater wellbeing, but the direction of effects needs to be untangled.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Tiki And The Cultural Appropriation Debate
Wherever Tiki goes, an argument on cultural appropriation follows. But there are deeper questions I’d love to ask that I feel merit some consideration. This post examines Tiki’s definit…
Sports | Cycling
Velocio’s New Lisa Congdon Collection and Interview
Lisa Congdon is an artist, who Velocio pinged to design a collection for them. Well, the whole project looks great but their interview and process images really bring it home. It's always great to read about lesser-known artists in this industry. There&rs
News | News
Leading Art Curator Resigns After Allegedly Saying He’d ‘Definitely Still Continue To Collect White Artists’
One of the leading art curators in the nation resigned from his job after allegedly stating at a recent staff meeting, “Don’t worry, we will definitely still continue to collect white artists.” Gary Garrels, senior curator of painting and scul
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home
These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.
Recipes | Recipes
Salvador Dalí's Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years
Legendary, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí declared at age 6 that he wished to become a chef. First published in 1973, Les Diners de Gala was a bizarre
Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating
How to make one of those gallery walls you keep seeing on Instagram in 5 simple steps, plus the best prints and wall art to shop
Ever wondered how to make a gallery wall worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed? Here are the 5 steps to creating a beautiful gallery wall, plus the best prints and artwork sites to shop now.
Sports | Cycling
Casey Robertson’s Cool Collages of Cool People! – Casey Robertson
I fell upon a sudden dry spell in my business. Understandably, most of my commercial clients put current and future work on pause. I was kind of sitting around for a few days watching tumbleweeds roll through the house and started to worry about the futur
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
MoMA Launches Free Online Classes to Study Fashion, Design, and Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art's catalog of online classes about art history, fashion, design, and pedagogy are now free through Coursera. Find out more...
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
How To Fill Your Home With Art (Without Emptying Your Bank Account)
Think art collecting is only for the elite? Think again. Start (or grow!) your own collection with gorgeous pieces from these accessible sources.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Ian Glaubinger "Tiki Bars Across the USA" Print (Timed Release)
4-color screenprint on French Paper Parcel Wrap Kraft18 x 24 inchesnumbered (edition size TBD)**this is a timed edition, therefore the edition size will be determined by how many prints sell in a 72-hour period This print will be available for sale Apr
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Make Your Photos Look Like Famous Artwork with Google’s Art Transfer | Light Stalking
You know how much we love our photo editing apps.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Getty Museum called for people to recreate works of art while in quarantine — and they did not disappoint
The world famous museum may be temporarily closed due to the coronavirus crisis — but that doesn't mean its stopped inspiring people to love art.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Smartify makes all museum audio tours free for rest of 2020 | Culture
Exhibitions that have been closed because of coronavirus will also launch on the app
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
20 Ways to Enjoy World-Class Art for Free Online
With just one click, you can be transported to thousands of museums around the world.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Signed Salvador Dalí Watercolor Print Was Just Discovered in a Thrift Store
The Spanish surrealist's work has materialized in a North Carolina thift shop, where it was waiting to be priced for less than $50.
Sports | Cycling
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Sports | Cycling
Where Art and Cycling Meet!
Pack your bags were going to Italy to visit the world famous Wilier Triestina! Unico frames will be available through your LBS! Find your dealer here: http:/...
Sports | Cycling
UNICO | lЖLEIN x JENA
The attempt to depict motion and to show movement and energy over the time. This is how movement becomes visual art that becomes representation. lЖLEIN x JEN...
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Van Gogh Self-Portrait Painted While the Artist Experienced Psychosis Is Authenticated by Experts
Vincent van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait,' which is part of the collection of the Nasjonalmuseet in Oslo, has been authenticated.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
11 Emerging Artists Redefining Abstract Painting
A new generation of painters, all 40 years old or younger, are rethinking what we might call, for lack of a better term, abstraction.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
Visitors must buy advanced tickets for specific entry times to see the major Paris exhibition, which commemorates the 500th anniversary of the famous artist’s death.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
L.A. Taco - Celebrating The Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles
We are completely obsessed with Los Angeles, and introduce you to the best tacos, art, music, and people.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
16 Hidden Art Secrets That Were Uncovered With Technology
Several famous paintings are known to cover older works by the artist that can now be detected by scientific techniques like X-ray fluoroscopy, revealing the original paintings and drawings that…
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Wish You Could ‘Shazam’ a Piece of Art? With Magnus, You Can | Mental Floss
Art galleries are known for displaying little to no information with their artworks; this art app fills in the gaps.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Leonardo da Vinci may have painted another 'Mona Lisa.' Now, there's a legal battle over who owns it - CNN Style
Kept hidden for decades in a Swiss vault, the so-called "Isleworth Mona Lisa" is at the center of a mysterious ownership dispute.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
More Than 1500 Museums Across the Country Will Be Free to Visit on Museum Day | Mental Floss
On September 21, more than 1500 museums across America will celebrate Museum Day by offering free admission to all visitors.
Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture
Where to purchase amazing original artwork in Israel | ISRAEL21c
Take home a piece of art from these 12 talented Israeli artists and collective art studios.
Music | Music
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones visit The Menil Collection after Houston show
Even rock stars like to take in a little culture.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Millard Sheets Mosaic Removal Begins - SM Mirror
Arts Commission frustrated about the process By Keldine Hull Santa Monica is losing a vital piece of its artistic heritage....
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Bob Ross Is Making His Museum Debut in Chicago | Mental Floss
A new museum exhibit, titled 'New Age, New Age: Strategies for Survival,' is the first to feature the paintings of Bob Ross.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Many, Many Theories About Leonardo da Vinci - The Atlantic
The artist, inventor, and all-around Renaissance man has been dead for half a millennium, but there’s no end to the wild sleuthing about him and his work.
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Dior, Venetian Heritage to Host Charity Dinner, Masked Ball in Venice
To be held on May 11, the ball will be dedicated to 18th-century Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo.
Visual Arts | Photography
Garry Winogrand's Color Street Photo Exhibit is Enthralling and Confusing
Garry Winogrand Color is a fantastic exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum that showcases much of the photographer's rarely seen slide film.
Psychology | Personality
Harvard researcher on psychology of art – Harvard Gazette
Senior researcher at Project Zero and Boston College Professor of Psychology Ellen Winner’s latest book, “How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration,” is based on years of research both at Harvard and BC, and looks at art through psychological and p
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Adorable 3D Sidewalk Chalk Characters That Cleverly Incorporate Surface Cracks, Flaws and Interruptions
View this post on Instagram No haircut, no problems. #streetart #sidewalkchalk #environmentalart #anamorphosis #teen #puffyvest #weedhead A post shared by
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
12 Colorful Abstract Art Prints That Will Saturate Your Space
If you’re looking for a way to tie a room together, consider adding an abstract print that features one or two of your accent colors, or if you want to spice up a relatively neutral space, go bold on a graphic, vibrant print instead.
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Celebrating the Feminist Who Knew the Power of Makeup
It wasn't always about the #nomakeup selfie .
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Your guide to acrylic paints
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Books | Books
Joni Mitchell to Release Book of Lyrics, Poetry, and Paintings | Pitchfork
Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings compiles unreleased works by Mitchell from 1971
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The astonishing life of Johan van Gogh: Vincent's great-nephew dies aged 96
A tribute to Theo Van Gogh’s grandson, who served in the Dutch secret service
Visual Arts | Art!
This artist will pay you $2,320 a month to do absolutely nothing (seriously)
This is the easy jobs. Two Swedish artitsts are offering a full-time salary and "eternal employment" to do whatever you want. But there's a catch.
Visual Arts | Art!
5 Standout Shows to See in New York Right Now
From Derrick Adams at Luxembourg & Dayan to Charlotte Posenske at Dia:Beacon, these shows should not be missed.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again
What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
This Company Makes Cardboard Tanks to Help Your Cat Conquer the World
To conquer the world, cats need cutting-edge military technology. That's why Suck UK creates awesome cardboard gadgets.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Warhol's Factory Is a What Now? A Walking Guide to Downtown New York's Most Famous Former Artist Studios
Transport yourself to the former haunts of legends like Warhol, Basquiat, Hesse, Haring, Mapplethorpe—using our guide to the art historic downtown of NYC.
Visual Arts | Art
Oil Galaxy Drawing with Oil Pastel Crayons
Galaxies drawing with oil pastels. Enjoy watching this video of an oil pastel drawing coming together. You will find it to be mesmerizing to watch. You will get lost in the moment of enjoying the artist making a blank canvas into a stunning piece of artwork.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Zedd's New Art Installation at Home Has a Tiny Lego Club Inside: Watch | Billboard
Zedd took home decorating to a whole new level with a brand new installation by a dear friend that turned Legos into high art.
News | Interesting Links
Unearthing Photography’s Time Capsule - The New York Times
Four trailblazing photographers — Robert Frank, Robert Heinecken, Dave Heath and John Wood — collaborated on a project that was hidden for 30 years.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Mona Lisa Does Not Actually Cause the ‘Mona Lisa Effect’
Leonardo's lady is not really looking at you.
Sports | Cycling
HURTU - encyclo du vélo | Pinterest | Cycling, Bicycle and Bike
HURTU - encyclo du vélo
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Artists pay tribute to Marvel legend Stan Lee
Social media has been overflowing with creative tributes.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Art dealer’s family’s latest bid to find Degas looted by the Nazis
Descendants of Paul Rosenberg hire detectives to solve the mystery of the plundered painting
Visual Arts | Art & Design
How Dealers Turn Under-Appreciated Artists into Household Names
Top-tier dealers invest in scholarship and shows, and use their relationships with collectors and institutions, to anoint new market stars.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Why Certain Artists’ Markets Can Weather a Recession While Others’ Flop
The art market rises and falls in line with the economy, but certain artists will recover faster than others, says Andrea Danese of Athena Art Finance.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Banksy painting shreds itself moments after being sold for $1.4 million at London auction
The 'Girl with Balloon' painting by artist and prankster Banksy appeared to self-destruct after selling for $1.4 million at a Sotheby's auction in London.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
SLUG Magazine | Salt Lake UnderGround Magazine
SLC underground publication covering shows, music reviews, local culture, and the Utah skate and snow scene.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Will the new ‘Shazam for art' app change the gallery experience forever?
Smartify gives users instant information about artworks on show in public galleries across the world
Visual Arts | Art & Design
A beginner's guide to art history
Museum researchers tell us that the average visitor spends just 17 to 27 seconds in front of an artwork - yet such a short window of time won't reveal much about the history of the artwork. So, what should you be looking for when you stand in front of a w
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Mark Rothko on How to Be an Artist
The beloved Color Field painter left behind wisdom on what it takes to be an artist, from channeling childlike instincts to taking ego out of the equation.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Inside the New Hotel Figueroa, L.A. Culture Comes to Life Through the Lens of Estevan Oriol
The iconic chronicler of Chicano street culture is the hotel's first artist in residence
Advice & Self-Help | Products with Integrity
The Rhythm and Energy of My Paintings
My paintings have a life of their own and creating them has been a dialogue with an expanded part of myself— as in a dance or puzzle which unfolds before me.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
UPCOMING EVENTS - Drop Dead Dames
Save the date! July 27, 2018 for ELIXIR! The new Summer show from Drop Dead Dames Burlesque, San Diego, California. Buy tickets today!
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Holocaust Survivor Leads Panel Discussion at Comic-Con About Art During World War II
A survivor of three Nazi concentration camps led a panel discussion about art and the Holocaust on Thursday at the Comic-Con International...
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Multi-Million Dollar Willem de Kooning Paintings Discovered in a New Jersey Storage Locker
New York City art dealer David Killen purchased the contents of the locker, consisting of 200 paintings from a late art conservator's studio, for $15,000 in 2017.
Psychology | Personality
Do You Like ‘Dogs Playing Poker’? Science Would Like to Know Why - The New York Times
A growing number of psychologists are focusing their studies on aesthetics and the question of why we like what we like.
Travel | Travel
The Art-Lover's Guide To Traveling The World
Where to head if you're after high art, architecture, food and museums
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: 'He was doing art deco before it existed'
From sci-fi libraries to steampunk tearooms, his dazzling creations made Glasgow a design paradise – and even crop up in Blade Runner, Doctor Who and Madonna videos. We join in the 150th anniversary celebrations
Visual Arts | Art!
There’s A Genius Street Artist Running Loose In The Streets, And Let’s Hope Nobody Catches Him
Tom Bob refuses to simply live in the world. He's reshaping it. Creating clever street art on common objects in the urban landscape, he's perfectly
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
What the Mona Lisa Tells Us About Art in the Instagram Era
The photo-taking crowds that surround Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece at the Louvre exemplify how the digital generation experiences artworks.
Visual Arts | Design & Illustration
Our 7 Favorite Posters From Milton Glaser’s New Collection
Our seven favorite posters (out of 427!) from Milton Glaser’s new collection include images for Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America,” and more.
Psychology | Personality
The Fascinating Science Behind Why We See 'Faces' In Objects
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Sports | Cycling
Beautiful Games: velo art
Eliza Southwood has created a range of screen-prints and digital illustrations which trace competitive cycling from the present day to its illustrious past.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
These photos show an idealized vision of midcentury America… with a subtle hint of weirdness
Not much is known about Nina Leen, the Russian-born Life photographer who moved to New York in 1939 and proceeded to spend the next four decades making some of the best — and least remembered —…
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
How a Notorious Art Heist Led to the Discovery of 6 Fake Mona Lisas | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
10 New Experiences in Chicago
A magic lounge, a hotel facing Wrigley Field, giant wooden trolls and a golf-theme restaurant are some of the fresh places for visitors to explore in the Chicago area this year.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
What Is Abstract Art? | 5 Solid Designs That Work
Artist Mark E. Mehaffey defines "abstract art" and presents you with five compelling, proven compositions and solid designs for eye-catching paintings.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Scientists Study ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Hopes of Finding How Vermeer Painted His Masterpiece | Smart News |
The enigmatic work was last examined—and restored—in 1994
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Want to experiment with painting knives? Here are five pointers to get you started
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Visual Arts | Chicago Arts
A New Exhibit Spotlights a Rarely Seen Keith Haring Mural | Chicago magazine | March 2018
The Chicago Cultural Center displays one of our city’s most impressive public artworks in March.
Entertainment | Film
Loving Vincent’ Director On Training An Army Of Oil Painters | Deadline
Loving Vincent' director Hugh Welshman discusses the extreme amount of effort that went into his portrait of Van Gogh's final years.
Health & Fitness | News Items
Artist Ai Weiwei visited Puerto Rico as part of research into mass migration
The artist was drawn to Puerto Rico because more than 410,000 people have left the island.
Business & Finance | Marketing
How to Sell Art Online: The Ultimate Guide
Two Shopify merchants—a gallerist and pop artist—both share their personal experiences, tips, and advice to help other creators and curators sell art online.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The Mistake Everyone Makes When Hanging Art (And What to Do Instead)
Trying to create the perfect gallery wall in your living room? Put away the stepladder. You’re not going to need it.
Politics | Other Politics
The Story Behind JFK's Official White House Portrait
Before Kehinde Wiley's striking depiction of Barack Obama, another presidential portrait stood out from the rest.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Modern Interpretations of Old Hollywood
The Galerie Sakura in Paris presents a collection of images strongly inspired by Lynch, Hitchcock and Hopper. Titled « American Dream – L’esthetique Ol
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Jasper Johns Still Doesn’t Want to Explain His Art
Mr. Johns, who is now 87 and widely regarded as America’s foremost living artist, has a new retrospective at the Broad called “Something Resembling Truth.”
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Famous artists who didn’t make it until later in life | Dazed
Artists such as Ai Weiwei and Marina Abramović prove that there’s no age limit on when you can find success
Visual Arts | Art & Design
10 Abstract Facts About Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Sports | Cycling
Cycle Gift, World Road Race Championship Cyclists, Peloton Cycling Poster
Cycle Gift, World Road Race Championship Cyclists, Peloton Cycling Poster Taken from our original illustration, this print depicts a typical scene containing a group of cyclists in close formation Le Peloton. The jerseys represent many of the National Tea
Sports | Cycling
Retro Cycling Print Illustration Poster: Ride Hard 11X17
A Sheppard Fairey inspired Retro Cycling Print Illustration Poster: Ride Hard 11X17 perfect for that stylish man-cave. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, linen textured, 100% cotton acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 ar
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts Hires Puppy to Sniff Out Art-Munching Bugs
Beantown's renowned museum has a new secret weapon.
Music | Vinyl Records!
10 artists you didn't know designed record sleeves
Never mind Andy Warhol, there are several major artists whose work on the 12" canvas has never had the same recognition. Here are 10 of the best.
Music | Vinyl Records!
Record sleeves designed by iconic artists explored in new exhibition
Art & Vinyl, a new exhibition looking at artwork created for vinyl over the past 70 years, has opened at the Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Art-topia, Part 3: Everyone’s business
Accompanied by a thriving local economy, this interconnection of neighborhoods can also lend a sense of living in a real city, rather than a collection of suburbs and shopping malls linked by freeways.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Creative Career Advice: Knowing Your Market and Setting Prices
We look at factors to consider when setting your prices as a creative freelancer. This includes freelance pricing calculators, a look at how to price a product, as well as market research to understand if you are setting your rates competitively for your
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10+ YouTube Channels to Learn How to Draw for Free
Did you know you can learn to draw for free? These drawing tutorials show you how to draw, step-by-step with video lessons on YouTube.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10 Thrilling Reasons to Love Van Gogh
These ten favorite paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) reveal fascinating details about the artist's short and passionate life.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Surreal Collages Revealing the Absurdity of Popular Culture | AnOther
A new exhibition by Belgian artist Sammy Slabbinck turns clippings from vintage magazines into witty compositions
Visual Arts | Art & Design
How Do Artists Get Gallery Representation?
For young artists, securing gallery representation can seem like an unobtainable goal. But it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
How Rejection Will Make You a Better Artist
Trying to sell your art frequently comes with a lot of rejection. Yet, persistence and lessons learned can lead you down the road to success. Here's why.
Music | Music
The Punch Line (Full Album) -- Minutemen
The Punch Line (1981) is the first full length album from The Minutemen. The tracklisting is as follows: 1. Search -- 0:51 (Hurley, Watt) 2. Tension -- 1:18 ...
Miscellaneous | Stuff I Like
The Art of Space Art
A history of the thriving subgenre of imagining what the surfaces of other planets look like.
Visual Arts | Art
10 Times People Accidentally Found Their Doppelgängers In Museums And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes | Bored Panda
Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do we, but that could easily change with a find like the one these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Watch an Artist Build a Secret Studio Beneath an Overpass | Mental Floss
Artists can be very particular about the spaces where they choose to do their work. Furniture designer Fernando Abellanas’s desk may not boast the quietest or most convenient location on Earth, but it definitely wins points for seclusion.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
One Art Lover’s Crusade To Catalog The World | FiveThirtyEight
Or, how to make big data in your living room.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Century's Worth of Important Art History Is Going Online
The Wildenstein Plattner Institute plans to digitize its extensive collection of art history materials in the coming years.
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Hong Kong Hustle best blog in HK | Hong Kong Hustle
Hong Kong Hustle - the best blog about music, fashion, nightlife, art, film, culture and cool in HK. Your guide to the city!
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Jaded In Chicago
Originally a printed zine from 1998 – 2004, Jaded In Chicago has returned exclusively online. Our goal is to provide coverage of Chicago’s expansive independent
Entertainment | Culture/Art
Classic San Diego Tiki - ClassicSanDiego.com
Polynesian-themed restaurants and tiki bars from the San Diego area’s past and present. How many of theses classic San Diego tiki joints do you know?
Visual Arts | Photography
The Top 10 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Beginner Photographer
Oh the road to becoming the best photographer you can be, you come across loads of useful information... and some not-so-useful information. Sometimes, it'
Entertainment | Culture/Art
We Had a Teen Interview High Schoolers About Their Music Tastes
The biggest takeaway is that trap music can help with your homework.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
14 Abstract Painters to Follow on Instagram – Design*Sponge
Lately I’ve found myself drawn to abstract art, as it feels like such a boundless territory. The painter Arshile Gorky once said “Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes.”
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Painting Abstracts From a Photo
Learn how to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration with this tutorial.
