Abstract Art: Then and Now

From luxury lookers to scoop-me-up minis, when it comes to your holiday gift list, we’ve got you covered.

In September Agora Gallery made its way back to the Metropolitan Pavilion, home to the New York Affordable Art Fair, presenting an exhilarating selection of original contemporary artworks in a variety of media.

A few simple rules can ensure that commissioning an artwork is a smooth, harmonious collaboration of ideas.

“It is like a poet or a composer in music to create a work from imagination. An abstract painter is a painter who has the skill to create a visual presence from nothingness.” – Ai-Wen Wu Kratz

The German painter weaves powerful narratives where literature, mythology, and symbolism intertwine.

“I believe in the power of art to help people tap into a universal consciousness of the common joys and fears we all share. Putting paint onto the canvas is a peaceful way to make order out of chaos, joy out of struggle, and to share the beautiful that is always found next to the challenging.”
–Alli Gerrish

Visionaries such as Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky created paintings that challenged traditional aesthetics and defied representational art. Their profound impact on art history is not only evident through their works but also through the enduring legacy carried forward by contemporary artists today.

Discover how artists incorporate architectural elements into their aesthetic visions.

There has never been a better time to starting collecting art!

Art and science converge in a pas de deux, where imagination and exploration meet to shape our understanding of the world. Together, these disciplines collaborate harmoniously to elucidate a wide spectrum of concepts, spanning from pressing environmental issues to the intricacies of biological anatomy. 

As the world becomes more interconnected and diverse, contemporary artists embrace symbolism as a means to transcend cultural boundaries and tap into the shared human experience.

Fall is an exciting time of year for the New York art world. Galleries kickstart their programs with hundreds of exhibition openings and events and the city gears up for the first round of international art fairs, which attract thousands of art lovers, collectors, and industry professionals every year.

In lieu of going places, the demand for art inspired by travel and wanderlust is at an all-time high.

A must-go for art galleries and professionals: Miami Art Week, as lived by Gabriella Mazza, Agora Gallery’s Artist Liaison.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re going to explore the stories of New York’s pioneer women gallerists