The Growth of the Art Industry in 2022
The art industry experienced significant growth in 2022, fueled by a combination of factors such as increasing demand for unique and rare works, rising wealth among collectors, and the growth of online art marketplaces. One of the key drivers of growth in the art...
The Story behind Bansky – his Artworks and Painting
"Banksy: The Man Behind the Mystery, the Art Behind the Laughter" Street art has been around for decades, but it wasn't until the advent of Banksy that it truly became a global phenomenon. Banksy's unique style of freehand graffiti art, combined with his mysterious...
Urban Art and the Most Famous Graffiti Artists of All Time
Graffiti has been a form of self-expression for young artists for decades. From subway trains in New York City to the streets of Los Angeles, graffiti has become a staple of the urban environment. Today, some of the world's most famous graffiti artists are renowned...
Urban Art – The Street as The Gallery
Exploring the Dynamic World of Urban Art Urban art is a dynamic and constantly evolving art form that has taken the world by storm. From street artists and graffiti artists to talented young artists, this unique form of artistic expression is capturing the attention...
Street Art in London – The Best Places To See Urban Art in the Capital (Street Art Tour)
London is a city rich in culture, history, and creativity. This is particularly evident in its street art scene, which has exploded in popularity over the past few decades. From East End to South London, the streets of the city are home to a diverse array of street...
London Art Galleries – A Feast of Contemporary Art
London is home to some of the finest art galleries in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. From contemporary art to modern masterpieces, there's something for everyone in the heart of London. With free admission to many of the galleries and a wealth...
The Osona Artimur Festival – Barcelona brings Street Art to a new Festival in Spain
As one of the world's first festivals dedicated to street art, the first edition of the Osona Artimur street art festival took place in 2022. The festival was initiated by the Spanish Department of Tourism and renowned street artists such as Alessia Innocenti, Alberto...
Keith Haring and the Rise of the American Graffiti Artist
Keith Haring was an American street artist and graphic designer who rose to fame in the 1980s. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1958 and attended the Ivy School of Professional Art before enrolling in the School of Visual Arts in New York City. During his time at the...
Shepard Fairey – the Street Artist behind the ‘Obey’ meme
Shepard Fairey is an American artist who rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one of the most influential street artists of his generation. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey studied at the Idyllwild Arts Academy before attending the Rhode Island School of...
Conceptual Street Art – Graffiti and the Emergence of Street Art with Something to Say
Conceptual street art is an art form that goes beyond the traditional visual elements of street art and instead focuses on the concept or idea behind the work. This is a form of art that - like conceptual art in general - is often used to make political statements or...
The Brighton Graffiti Street Art Scene – a Tour of Where to Find the best street Art
Brighton is a city located on the south coast of England, known for its vibrant cultural scene and its thriving street art community. The city is home to a diverse range of street art, with new murals and artworks popping up all over the place. From the north laine to...
Street Art – Cities as Canvas
Street art is a form of public art that can be found in cities and urban areas all around the world. It is created by street artists who use a variety of mediums, including spray paint, to create large-scale murals and other works of art in public spaces. One of the...
Mandala Art – Images of Deep symbolism (and a Great Source of Art Therapy)
Little subjects in Tibetan Buddhism have drawn more attention than the mandala. Mandala design has an appeal beyond its original religious role - for psychologists a beautiful mandala reflects fundamental human instincts and works as a kind of art therapy. For many an...
Ukraine War Art: Ukrainian Artists making sense of the War with Russia
Ukrainian artists have had a wide range of responses to the Russian invasion. From New York to amid the bomb shelters in the war zone, their work supports the war effort in creative ways. Ukrainian Artists United against the Russian Invasion The annexation of Crimea...
The Psychology of Art – What Art Teaches us About Being Human (Psychological Therapy)
“The Unconscious” – A piece I did recently to evoking the many archetypes, fears, and voices we carry within. Layered digital collage of ritual masks. Recently I visited London's Tate Modern . The place is a shrine, full of people looking at paintings, mostly of...
Jung and the Psychology of Art – Six Psychological Artworks
In August I began a course, Art and Individuation, held online by the Centre for Applied Jungian Studies in South Africa. This was an in-depth look at the psychology of art from a Jungian perspective. Jung maintained that if we can artistically represent our emotional...
How to Prepare a Charity Shop Canvas Ready for Painting
There's tons of old canvases lying around in charity shops. Usually they have crappy prints or photographs, on them - so why not up-cycle them and turn them into a fresh new canvas for your own painting? It's a double winner – you get yourself a cheap, framed canvas,...
How to Paint Murals
The first stage of painting a mural begins in my sketchbook. I find that painted murals work best with a strong, clear outlines, so in my sketchbook I start with a pencil and then go over with a pen (I use a Unipen Fineline 0.3), rubbing out the pencil marks with an...