Art to Knock Your Socks Off!
Into wearing your love for art history on your sleeve? Or…on your feet? Look no further than The Sock Drawer’s collection of art- and art history-themed socks. The Sock Drawer, aside from offering a variety of fun sock options, features famous works of arts on some of its socks. Everything from […]
22 Thoughts You Have At Salvation Mountain
You probably know it from Instagram–the manmade mountain in the middle of the desert, painted in a veritable rainbow of colors. But did you know that Salvation Mountain isn’t just a place for hipsters to stop off at in between music festivals for a few pictures–it’s actually a nationally-designated folk art site? Began by […]
Georgia Abroad–O’Keeffe Works On Tour
Some of Georgia O’Keeffe’s works are taking a trip to Europe in light of the Brexit. Just kidding–not really because of the Brexit–but over 100 of O’Keeffe’s pieces will be shown throughout Europe this fall. This marks the largest showcase of the late artist’s works outside of the United States. The O’Keeffes will […]
Live Art Piece Remembers Battle of the Somme
A little over 100 years ago, the long and bloody Battle of the Somme began. The battle–fought in trenches in the French countryside–stretched on for 5 months and became the longest and bloodiest battle of the First World War. With over one million casualties, it’s often remembered as one of the battles that […]
Rubens vs. Velázquez: Proflie Picture vs. Tagged Photo
Way back in the 1620s, King Philip IV got some portraits done (as a king will). As king of Spain, Philip needed to be able to project a certain image–the typical absolutist powerful, militarily-strong-but-also-religious, all-around MVP that was typical of many royal portraits of the day. For most of his portraits, Philip IV called in […]
Check Out This Punny Brown Bag Art
Jokes (and art) have started to go hand in hand for Jenn Aguilar. A mom from Calgary, Canada, Aguilar creates hilariously punny art on her kids’ lunch bags. Her unique and giggle-inducing creations have gained way more attention than that of just her sons, as both Buzzfeed and Mashable have reported on her now-viral […]
SilverGraphics: From Student Artwork to Fundraising
Owning a piece of art is special enough. Owning a piece of art from an artist you know is even better. But owning a piece of art created by your child? That’s possibly the best. And now ensuring that your child’s art lasts in more forms than one is easier than ever, thanks to SilverGraphics. […]
Artist Spotlight: Garip Ay and Ebru
First of all, watch this video of artist Garip Ay recreating Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night on dark water. Just watch it. If that’s not talent, I don’t know what is. What’s even cooler than this video is the story behind ebru, the specialized sort of “water painting” seen in the […]
Keep Up With Art Basel!
Today marks the start of Art Basel 2016, the world’s biggest art fair. Hundreds of thousands of artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts will descend upon Basel, Switzerland today through June 19 in order to catch a glimpse of some of the world’s biggest names in contemporary art. Founded in 1970, Art Basel hosts […]
A Little Artmosphere
It’s no surprise to anyone that restaurants with a clearly-defined atmosphere tend to do better. But restaurants with a focus on artmosphere–a specifically-curated focus on art as part of the restaurant’s atmosphere, in addition to a dedication to cuisine–go above and beyond our general atmosphere expectations. In recent years, restaurants have learned to curate their […]