Author: The Artist Editorial

The unique culture and artistic merit of Sao Paulo demands a visit to this wonderful place Located in south eastern Brazil, Sao Paulo is a bustling city that claims the title of the 12th largest city and 7th largest metropolitan area in the world, an incredible amount of skyscrapers, and one of the world’s largest helicopter fleets. The city is incredibly diverse and is the most often chosen new home of Italian, Arab, and Japanese immigrants. Sao Paulo is enjoying very high economic growth and is poised to have the third highest growth in wealth in the next decade. Sao Paulo…

It is art that keeps the heart of the city beating. Even when the skyscrapers are appearing here and there fast, and even when people get too busy with their lives, there is always enough space for art to thrive. Art is the connection to our primal kinship with beauty, creativity, madness, and passion. It is through art that we also re-connect with what is essential – warmth, reminiscence, provocation, awareness, enlightenment, etc. There are very artistic cities in the world that make urban living much bearable for people. They also serve as gateways to the real core of our…

Sometimes boosting creativity requires us to get out of our comfort zone and visit something new and exciting. A conference, for example, that’s outside of our area of expertise but has different points of contact can be an excellent way to get some inspiration and keep our ideas fresh and creative. Here are some conferences and festivals around the world that you should definitely consider if this is what you’re doing for. Generate New York Location: New York, USA Time: Third week of April Theme: Web design and networking The Generate conference is relatively new, but it’s already gathered a…

Jean Verame is one of the most lucid examples of how a man can turn entire hills and lifeless rocks into his canvas. He’s the creator of unprecedented works within the land art movement; he paints directly on desert rock. His big projects take several months to complete and require years of meticulous preparation. The works of this man are highly recognizable. This Belgian-born French sculptor began to paint stone in 1975 in the Cevennes Mountains. Since then he has done a series of open-air-workshops. Each of his projects has been a masterpiece and (almost always) better than the last. Have…

The things that move the world forward and backward – war, disease, wealth, poverty, religion, spirituality, discovery – only do so when they are processed through the lens of humanity’s thoughts about them. That’s how art moves the world forward. When artists of any type – painters, musicians, performers, writers – repackage what is happening into art, they give their human brothers and sisters perspective on the issues of the day. The following seven top art movements were ones in which artists made a big impact in moving the world forward. Realism Art Realism has less to do with the…

More than ever, right now is the best time to be an art enthusiast as all year long art events and art fairs happens in many places around the globe. Since art fairs serves as the driving force in further increasing its reach and inspiring people to take up art, more and more organizations are organizing art related events. From small community art exhibitions to Biennale events, it gathers all players in the art industry to get involved and introduce their agendas to the ever loyal art aficionados. Art Not only inspires, it also sells During these art events though,…

The Philippines is slowly becoming one of the most famous travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Beyond the pristine beaches and the sweet smiles of its resilient people, the country is nest for the amazing art hub – Quezon City. If you are an art enthusiast always longing for contemporary art, this city is the place to be. A mirror of what Filipino artists live for – imagination, romanticism, struggle, resilience, and passion. The city has been named after a former President and it has also served as the country’s capital for 28 years. Being the largest and most populous city…

Commercial art fairs have existed for centuries, possibly as far back as the mid-15th Century at a cathedral at Pand in Antwerp where artists roamed the stalls of picture sellers, frame workers, and color grinders. Three centuries later, art fairs were taking place in the grand expositions of Paris and at the Royal Academy in London. The United States introduced major European works at its first art fair at the Armoury exhibition of 1913 in New York City.

A new player in the art and design industry is quickly catapulting its influence towards the inner circles of design enthusiasts worldwide. The city of Cape Town, South Africa enters the design scene with blazing creativity brought about by a flood of young artists driven to make a name in the design field. Since becoming one of the few cities in the world to be given the World Design Capital distinction and hosting its 2014 event that introduced over 460 design projects aimed at city development, Cape Town Design scene in the city cemented its status as a melting pot of…