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Futurism’s Gone Retro, Afro, Deco and Solarpunk
Around the world and over the decades, artists from different cultures have spun off new variations of Futurism. Marrying it with issues of identity, heritage and alternative futures not imagined by Marinetti’s circle.
Drawing with Scissors: Henri Matisse’s Cut Outs
Matisse's final chapter was one of audacious exploration and productivity, culminating in the birth of a new form of expression that combined drawing and sculpture—his famed cutouts.
John Singer Sargent: Portrait of a Gilded Age Nomad
Tearing Tradition Apart: Pablo Picasso’s Collage Odyssey
Over a career marked by ceaseless innovation, Picasso not only revolutionized the world of painting, he transformed the realm of collage—yielding profound effects that ripple through the corridors of art history.
Harlem’s Heartbeat: Romare Bearden’s Collage Alchemy
Known for his intricate collage art, Bearden masterfully combines fragments of assorted materials to craft a cultural tapestry that visually sings with the history, resilience, and spirit of a community.
Ukiyo-e from Hokusai to Utamaro, Hiroshige and Beyond
As the Edo period unfolded, ukiyo-e underwent a transformation, becoming both a chronicle of an ephemeral, pleasure-seeking realm and, paradoxically, a vivid snapshot of the here and now.
Itō Jakuchū’s Colorful Edo-period Art
AI Art Is Here To Stay
Making Collage Art with Fabric
Collage art with fabric is an enchanting, tactile way to express artistry. Seamlessly blending the warmth of textiles with the allure of visual art, it creates a layered world that redefine the boundaries of creativity.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Portrait Collage Art
Collage portraiture defies limits. In each careful cut and layered texture, you have the power to celebrate identity, commemorate history, or gesture toward uncharted emotional realms.