Shezad Dawood is not afraid in mixing media to create richly layered artworks that interweave and interrogate narratives, histories, realities and symbolism. We caught up with him recently to talk about his practice and the use of VR technology in art. Head over to our website to read the full interview.
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Bad Video Art is an annual festival that takes place in various locations in Moscow, Russia. Recently, I spoke with its curators Natalia Monakhova and Andrey Schlachilin about what makes video art, bad.
Does art transcend social media? Does it have more influence than the influencer? We discuss influencer culture in the visual arts, identity and more. Read here →
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Instagram may well have become an necessary evil - but as an artist, to what extent are you conscious of how much time you spend snapping, documenting and posting? Perhaps some balance could be useful in 2021
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Despite all the economic doom and gloom, the prices of art appear to just keep rising. This year, a Francis Bacon painting sold for $84.6m at Sotheby’s, in a new format online sale, showing that people out there are still willing to buy big. But is following what the 1%, do the right approach? For many younger collectors, there’s more joy, financial access, status merit in collecting living, emerging artists alternatives. Read more →
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The Scottish Government sets a legally-binding target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by net zero by 2045, but how does this affect the arts? Read here →
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When was the last time you had a painkiller? Did you know the use of opioid drugs (aka painkillers) has claimed more than 400,000 lives in the US since 1999? Do you think art institutions should be responsible for the moral integrity of the companies that gift donations?
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The relentless pressure and pace of our capitalist reality means that most of us have become accustomed to moving through life at a hundred miles per hour. But perhaps being slow is perhaps more about reflection than stasis. Read article here →
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What is to wander with no purpose? Will our relationship with crowds change as we move to a different lifestyle? Will joining the crowd ever feel the same again? Read article on ArtThou, Re-evaluating the crowd. Words by Alice Keeling
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During the summer of COVID-19, it seemed like physical experiences of art were put on hold, with most engagement remaining online. Yet, in the midst of it all, the Glasgow-based artist David Sherry carried out a series of performances right in the middle of the High Street
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Learn about Glasgow based contemporary artist Yasmin Moore Milne - Read about her practice, and what she's working on at the moment.
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From the days of Leo Castelli until now, the art world ecosystem continues to evolve in order to survive. Read a short discussion about collaborations and partnerships.
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What are the opportunities for artist after art school? This article is a summary of the insights from a questionnaire which was completed by over 100 visual artists.
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a discussion about the experience over the piece. With emphasis on the story of the artist, and how this provide insight and buy in to the piece.
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How do artists see the world? Sharing insights into the psychological differences.
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A discussion about decorative art. What it is, and how different it is to 'real' art.
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A discussion on what people attitude to visiting galleries should be. A plug for artists, encouraging the gallery goer to put themselves in the artists shoes.
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