Why You Should See “Woman in Gold”
Looking for a movie to watch over spring break that doesn’t include clichéd car races or unnecessary explosions? Look no further! Woman in Gold, a film directed by Simon Curtis and starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, and Daniel Brühl, makes its debut on April 3. Woman in Gold is a film centered around the ownership dispute […]
Albrecht Dürer’s Self-Portrait is #fancy
Welcome to fancy Friday! Forget casual Fridays—fancy Fridays are where it’s at. Fridays are for celebrating. So why not look your best for the weekend? Here at ADP we believe the same thing. And in honor of fancy Fridays, we’re bringing you some of the best work from the artists who really understood the concept […]
Banksy Debuts New Pieces in Gaza
Who is that masked man? Er…that man in a hoodie who’s defacing private property? Banksy is either a visionary street artist or a vandal armed with a spray-paint can, depending on who you ask. His politically charged pieces are easily recognizable on walls throughout London, Bristol, and other cities around the world. He’s debuted […]
Conwy Castle: rooms with a view, and Turner, too
If you didn’t know, Wales is basically the castle capital of the world, or at least the UK. I learned this last weekend during a stay in Conwy, which has a stunning crumbling castle overlooking the sea, which visitors can climb all over. Even on our journeys to and from Conwy, we saw several castles out […]
Getting Soulful at Wayfarers Chapel
I love traveling. I love exploring new places. And perhaps best of all is when you end up going somewhere new and discovering something really cool yet really unexpected. This happened to me just recently when I spent an afternoon in Rancho Palos Verdes, and stumbled across the beautiful Wayfarers Chapel built by Lloyd Wright, son of the famous […]
Our Playlist for Art Lovers
Road tripping to an awesome art exhibit? Working on your next artistic masterpiece? Need some tunes? Here’s our playlist of art-themed music to get you inspired. 1. “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” by Don McLean. We had to start off with this classic. McLean personally connected with his song’s subject, describing Van Gogh as someone who “makes you […]
Pageant of the Masters: don’t just look at art, live it.
There’s no doubt about it. Whether or not you like art, whether or not you like theater, you HAVE to see Pageant of the Masters at some point in your life. This truly one-of-a-kind event features ridiculously detailed live re-creations of classic artworks, also known as tableaux vivants. Not sure what that looks like? Check out […]
Want an instant five million bucks? Just find some stolen art.
Have you ever imagined what you would do with five million dollars? I’d probably build this pool. Or buy plane tickets to wherever this is. But enough about me. The good news for you is that you no longer need to invent something […]
Quiz: What Famous Artist Are You?
It’s time. You’ve been waiting your whole life for this very moment. It’s time to find out which famous artist matches your personality. I know, I know, it may be a little scary to find out. You may be asking, what if I don’t get the artist I want? (Because, let’s be real, not everyone […]
Literally Cool Art Projects for Summer
I don’t know about you, but where I’m writing from (Santa Barbara), it is hot. If I’m not at the beach, I’m sitting inside by the fan and AC, trying to keep cool. I’m sure you’re feeling the same way at this point of the summer. Of course, these aren’t the only ways to beat the […]