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What Is the 2/3 Rule for Wall Art? A Simple Guide with Visual Examples

What Is the 2/3 Rule for Wall Art? A Simple Guide with Visual Examples

The 2/3 Rule is a simple yet powerful guideline for hanging wall art with balance and style. This guide shows you how to apply it in any space, offering practical tips and visual examples to help you style your walls like a pro.

7/1/2025
How to Build an Art Collection on a Budget

How to Build an Art Collection on a Budget

Starting your own art collection doesn’t have to be expensive. With the right strategy and an eye for hidden gems, you can curate a meaningful collection of original works without overspending. Explore simple strategies to help you build an art collection that inspires—without breaking the bank.

3/21/2025
Art and Furniture: Designing a Home That Reflects You

Art and Furniture: Designing a Home That Reflects You

The perfect blend of art and furniture transforms every corner of your home into a harmonious balance of beauty and function. Explore simple yet inspiring tips to elevate your space with style and personality.

3/19/2025
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Art Online with Confidence

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Art Online with Confidence

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, this guide enhances your online art-buying experience and helps elevate your collection.

2/21/2025
Investing in Emerging Artists: Why Now Is the Time to Start

Investing in Emerging Artists: Why Now Is the Time to Start

The art world is buzzing with fresh talent, making now the perfect time to invest in emerging artists. Not only does this support creative voices, but it also presents a unique opportunity for collectors to engage with the future of Contemporary art.

2/21/2025
Elevate Your Home in 2025: How to Choose the Perfect Artwork for Your Space

Elevate Your Home in 2025: How to Choose the Perfect Artwork for Your Space

Transform your home with art that speaks to you. From fresh designs to personal collections, the right piece adds personality and elegance. Start your 2025 art journey with ARTmine and effortlessly elevate your space.

1/21/2025
Rachel Ovadia: The Art of Flow

Rachel Ovadia: The Art of Flow

Rachel Ovadia blends science and spirituality in her nature-inspired abstractions.

1/3/2025
Ronnie Genotti: The Flip Side of Otherness

Ronnie Genotti: The Flip Side of Otherness

As a social “other,” I lost myself to my imagination, in nature, in the supernatural, in beauty for its own sake, in the alien/loner, basically a walking Smiths song.

12/30/2024
How to Buy Art: A Comprehensive Guide for Art Collectors

How to Buy Art: A Comprehensive Guide for Art Collectors

Learn how to make informed decisions when purchasing a piece of art with our comprehensive collector’s guide.

12/23/2024
The Gift of Art: A Timeless Christmas Treasure

The Gift of Art: A Timeless Christmas Treasure

Explore our selection of gift ideas for the holidays, handpicked from our latest exhibition.

12/6/2024
The Art Collector Beginner’s Guide

The Art Collector Beginner’s Guide

Ever wanted to be an art collector but don’t know where to begin? Read our top tips to start your first collection today.

10/31/2024
Spooky Art: Decorate Your Home for Halloween

Spooky Art: Decorate Your Home for Halloween

Set the vibe for your Halloween celebrations with our curated selection of scary artwork. Keep your home stylish while sending shivers down your guests’ spine.

10/22/2024
Thanksgiving Ideas: Show Your Gratitude With Art

Thanksgiving Ideas: Show Your Gratitude With Art

Thanksgiving is a time of gathering and remembrance with your loved ones. Express your appreciation by donating a beautiful work of art that will brighten their day.

10/9/2024
Rebecca Stenn: Painting With the Body

Rebecca Stenn: Painting With the Body

Painter and educator Rebecca Stenn merges her background in dance and choreography into hypnotic abstract landscapes.

9/6/2024
Femininity With a Pop Twist: Must-Haves from our August Exhibitions

Femininity With a Pop Twist: Must-Haves from our August Exhibitions

Discover our top picks from this month’s exhibitions in elegantly curated settings. Infuse your home with vibrant color and distinctive feminine charm.

8/13/2024
Brighten Your Home: Summer-Inspired Decor for Every Season

Brighten Your Home: Summer-Inspired Decor for Every Season

Invite the joyful spirit of summer to your home with this fresh selection of holiday-inspired pieces and let the sun shine through all year round.

6/25/2024
Highlights from Our June Exhibition “Through the Bramble”

Highlights from Our June Exhibition “Through the Bramble”

Agora Gallery presents a roundup of interior spaces featuring work from its latest exhibition.

6/10/2024
Curated Interiors: Spring 2024

Curated Interiors: Spring 2024

Agora Gallery presents a roundup of interior spaces featuring work from the its latest collection for the spring season.

5/14/2024
Green Your Collection With The Work of These Eco-Conscious Artists

Green Your Collection With The Work of These Eco-Conscious Artists

In celebration of Earth Day, we present the creations of three artists committed to environmental advocacy through their art.

4/19/2024
Embracing Spring: Our Selection for the Season

Embracing Spring: Our Selection for the Season

Bring the beauty of spring to your home with this refreshing selection of artwork from our curators.

3/22/2024
What I Collect and Why: Gregory Fraser

What I Collect and Why: Gregory Fraser

In this interview New York collector Gregory Fraser shares his passion for art, architecture, and the joy of harmonizing the two.

3/16/2024
The History of Art Collecting: Legacy of the Italian Renaissance

The History of Art Collecting: Legacy of the Italian Renaissance

As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of art collecting, we can look to the Renaissance as a source of inspiration and guidance in our ongoing quest to understand and celebrate the transformative power of art.

2/28/2024
Valentine’s Day: The Best Art Gifts Ideas

Valentine’s Day: The Best Art Gifts Ideas

Gifting art on Valentine’s Day is a unique and thoughtful way to express love and appreciation. Unlike traditional presents, art carries a timeless quality that transcends fleeting trends and captures the essence of emotions.

2/14/2024
The Language of Love in Art: Decoding Symbolism and Imagery

The Language of Love in Art: Decoding Symbolism and Imagery

From ancient fertility symbols to contemporary digital sculptures, artists have used their skills to explore, challenge, and celebrate what love is and what it looks like. Through symbolism and imagery, love in art is a dynamic force representative of the times—always enduring and transforming.

2/2/2024
The History of Art Collecting: Exploring the Ancient Greek Origins

The History of Art Collecting: Exploring the Ancient Greek Origins

The History of Art Collecting trilogy presents a series of articles outlining the art collection as we know it today. In the first part, we highlight collecting practices from antiquity to the Renaissance.

1/25/2024
Anita Thevissen: The Human Body and Minimal Surrealism

Anita Thevissen: The Human Body and Minimal Surrealism

Anita Thevissen harnesses the versatility of water-based media to unravel themes of femininity, psychology, and social alienation.

1/4/2024
Belle Roth: Celebrating Life’s Imperfections Through Abstract Art

Belle Roth: Celebrating Life’s Imperfections Through Abstract Art

Filipina artist Belle Roth makes exuberant abstract paintings that uplift the spirit and mend the soul.

12/8/2023
Abstract Art: Then and Now

Abstract Art: Then and Now

Abstract artists have consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional aesthetics and representation in painting throughout history. Their influence continues to shape the practice of artists today.

11/25/2023
New and Just for You: Holiday Gift Guide ♥

New and Just for You: Holiday Gift Guide ♥

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

11/23/2023
Abstract Perspectives: A Conversation With Ellen Globokar, Ai-Wen Wu Kratz, and Mark Schiff

Abstract Perspectives: A Conversation With Ellen Globokar, Ai-Wen Wu Kratz, and Mark Schiff

“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

10/31/2023
The Symbiotic Dance of Art and Science

The Symbiotic Dance of Art and Science

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.

10/11/2023
What Lies Behind the Fairytale: The Dystopian Visions of Sabine Bachem

What Lies Behind the Fairytale: The Dystopian Visions of Sabine Bachem

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

10/5/2023
Symbolism in Contemporary Art: A Continuum of Coded Language

Symbolism in Contemporary Art: A Continuum of Coded Language

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.

9/19/2023
Agora Gallery Returns to the New York Affordable Art Fair With a Fresh Lineup of Contemporary Works

Agora Gallery Returns to the New York Affordable Art Fair With a Fresh Lineup of Contemporary Works

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.

9/14/2023
Alli Gerrish: Transforming Personal Grief to Collective Empathy With Visual Storytelling

Alli Gerrish: Transforming Personal Grief to Collective Empathy With Visual Storytelling

“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

9/7/2023
From Ballet to Brushstrokes: The Intuitive Flow of Katja van den Bogaert’s Abstractions

From Ballet to Brushstrokes: The Intuitive Flow of Katja van den Bogaert’s Abstractions

“Art remains as a strong contender of how we share our thoughts and ideas. It has the possibility of changing one’s mind, creating other feelings and expanding into new concepts. Just one new idea can change a person’s perception and life.” –Katja van den Bogaert

8/19/2023
Beyond Blueprints: Michele Simonetti, Olga Barrett and Marcos Joven Redefine Architecture Through Art

Beyond Blueprints: Michele Simonetti, Olga Barrett and Marcos Joven Redefine Architecture Through Art

Discover how artists incorporate architectural elements into their aesthetic visions.

8/5/2023
Marliese Scheller: An Odyssey Across Time and Cultures

Marliese Scheller: An Odyssey Across Time and Cultures

Marliese Scheller’s captivating art defies easy categorization, as she delves into diverse techniques, cultures, and inspirations. From ancient influences to modern experimentation, her works reflect a lifetime of experiences and a profound exploration of the human experience.

7/27/2023
Swimmers and Bathers: A Look into Artists’ Relationship to Water

Swimmers and Bathers: A Look into Artists’ Relationship to Water

Throughout history, painters and sculptors have felt drawn to the water element, portraying scenes of bathers in rivers, lakes, seas, or the intimacy of their homes. In this article, we will explore the ways in which three contemporary artists navigate their connection with water and the meaning it carries for them.

7/22/2023
Giovanni B. Tresso: Portraits of Souls Unveiled

Giovanni B. Tresso: Portraits of Souls Unveiled

Deeply intertwined with the subjects themselves, Tresso’s meticulous process of photography and painting offers a unique impression of the subject, their likeness imbued with the truths discovered during their partnership.

7/8/2023
Valentin Groell: A Tale of Many Cities

Valentin Groell: A Tale of Many Cities

Through his extemporaneous approach to photography, Valentin Groell captures the mystique of everyday life in urban areas across the globe.

6/13/2023
The Somber Sculptures of Jerry Atkins

The Somber Sculptures of Jerry Atkins

Jerry Atkins’ perception of the mind, in combination with his thoughts about original sin and human nature, translates into an oeuvre that portrays mankind’s never-ending struggle

4/21/2023
Spontaneous Expression: The Art of Gordon Massman

Spontaneous Expression: The Art of Gordon Massman

Gordon Massman’s art is inspired by Abstract Expressionism, confessional poetry, and Beat Generation literature; all movements rooted in real-life experiences

4/3/2023
The most undervalued American artists from the 1920’s and 1930’s

The most undervalued American artists from the 1920’s and 1930’s

Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, our article will offer valuable insights into some of the most underrated artists from the 1920s and 1930s

3/3/2023
Color, Light, and Humanity: The Art of Belle Roth and her Mission for Charity

Color, Light, and Humanity: The Art of Belle Roth and her Mission for Charity

Through her unique application of textured acrylics, spray paints, and gold leaf, Belle Roth inspires viewers to reflect on their own collective capabilities and to pursue a better world.

2/14/2023
Steven Manolakis: Ethereal aerial abstract photography

Steven Manolakis: Ethereal aerial abstract photography

The aerial photographs of Steven Manolakis record remote landscapes and capture compositional moments of seamless ethereal abstractions

12/9/2022
Monet with a Side of Mash – A New Form of Protest

Monet with a Side of Mash – A New Form of Protest

What happens when food is used by activists fighting against climate change?

11/11/2022
Ronnie Genotti: Tangled Tonality and the Complex Lines in His Art

Ronnie Genotti: Tangled Tonality and the Complex Lines in His Art

Embracing color, gesture, and line, the multimedia artist employs an assortment of materials, including oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and photography to create emotional landscapes.

11/8/2022
Look-back: Affordable Art Fair | New York | September 23 – 25, 2022

Look-back: Affordable Art Fair | New York | September 23 – 25, 2022

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.

10/29/2022
Thomas von Palubitzki: On Materials and Form

Thomas von Palubitzki: On Materials and Form

Thomas von Palubitzki’s signature flatworks hover somewhere in between a wall relief and a painting, adding visual intrigue for the viewer.

6/17/2022
All the Pretty Colors: The Many Shades of Simone Schwarz’s Paintings

All the Pretty Colors: The Many Shades of Simone Schwarz’s Paintings

Undoubtedly, Simone Schwarz mines her psychic space to generate soulful paintings that deliver healing auras and thought-forms in astral colors.

5/10/2022
New York’s Pioneer Women Gallerists

New York’s Pioneer Women Gallerists

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

3/1/2022
A Collector’s Guide: Commissioning an Artwork

A Collector’s Guide: Commissioning an Artwork

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

3/1/2022
How to Display and Protect Your Artwork with Proper Lighting

How to Display and Protect Your Artwork with Proper Lighting

Good lighting makes a difference in how people view a piece of art.

1/30/2022
Five Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Space

Five Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Space

No matter your style, we’ve got tips and tricks for your home in order to bring out your personality and taste.

12/30/2021
Miami Art Week: Looking Back

Miami Art Week: Looking Back

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

12/30/2021
The Origins of Miami Art Week

The Origins of Miami Art Week

From December 1 to 5 we look forward to seeing you at Red Dot Miami, booth R115

12/29/2021
William Atkinson: Mixing Imagery with Multi-media

William Atkinson: Mixing Imagery with Multi-media

Street art has a definite aesthetic influence on William Atkinson’s paintings, but it also deeply influences the structure of his studio time.

10/29/2021
Danny Johananoff – Photography In Motion

Danny Johananoff – Photography In Motion

Danny Johananoff’s photography seeks to share stories from his journeys and allow audiences to be transported, if only for a moment.

10/29/2021
Sahar Khalkhalian – The Plight of the Immigrant: A Gamble of Destiny

Sahar Khalkhalian – The Plight of the Immigrant: A Gamble of Destiny

Sahar Khalkhalian forges large-scale, gestural paintings that seethe with raw emotion, carrying out a collective voice about themes of displacement, loss of humanity, and trauma.

10/12/2021
The Five Best Ways to Shop for Your Home or Your Collection at Art Fairs in 2021

The Five Best Ways to Shop for Your Home or Your Collection at Art Fairs in 2021

Here are a few tips on how to navigate the bustling fair environments as a collector.

9/20/2021
Traveling Without Moving

Traveling Without Moving

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

8/19/2021
The Art of Collecting Art

The Art of Collecting Art

How does one go about collecting art, in other words, what drives sales? Investments, current trends and “coups de cœur”.

7/23/2021
What Collectors Loved and What Not to Miss in Our June Exhibition

What Collectors Loved and What Not to Miss in Our June Exhibition

Do you ever want to know what other people are buying? It might help you inform your own art collection or keep a ....

6/11/2021
The Affordable Art Fair is back!

The Affordable Art Fair is back!

The return of the Affordable Art Fair in Chelsea this year is a beacon of hope for those who need the arts more than ever this year.

5/14/2021
Collector’s Guide: Climate Change Art

Collector’s Guide: Climate Change Art

Should we buy art that speaks to big issues such as climate change and activism? Is this work meant to be collected?

3/19/2021
The Multifaceted Artworks of Maisoon Al Saleh

The Multifaceted Artworks of Maisoon Al Saleh

A self-proclaimed storyteller, Al Saleh’s cloaked narratives investigate Emirati culture and aim to unpack societal views about how it is portrayed by the mainstream media.

3/19/2021
Contemporary Consciousness: Exploring the Calligraphic Art of Sempu Nakajima

Contemporary Consciousness: Exploring the Calligraphic Art of Sempu Nakajima

Sempu Nakajima attempts to break Japanese characters free from their traditional form, while simultaneously respecting their beauty and tradition.

3/3/2021
Black History Month: Capturing The American Story

Black History Month: Capturing The American Story

This year, Black History Month has taken on an even more poignant meaning, but how did we start to celebrate it?

2/10/2021
Art at Glimpse: The Contemporary Dreamscapes of Multimedia Artist Evelyna Helmer

Art at Glimpse: The Contemporary Dreamscapes of Multimedia Artist Evelyna Helmer

An alluring cocktail of mystery and nostalgia, Evelyna Helmer’s representational collages redirect us into a fragmented world of unanswered questions, entropy and isolation.

12/1/2020
Abbey Mubiru: iPhone photography from curiosity to fine art

Abbey Mubiru: iPhone photography from curiosity to fine art

Abbey’s iPhone photography appropriately communicates a deep thirst for moments of silence, reflection and solace.

11/4/2020
All About The Primary and Secondary Art Markets

All About The Primary and Secondary Art Markets

Selecting an artwork may be based on intuition or an emotional response, but before choosing an artwork you must consider where you want to obtain it from – the primary or the secondary art market.

7/14/2020
How to Start Collecting Art: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Start Collecting Art: A Beginner’s Guide

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

4/2/2020
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Artists Then and Now

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Artists Then and Now

This month, we celebrate women and the contributions and achievements they have made throughout history, culture, and society.

3/2/2020
What’s Love Got To Do With Art?

What’s Love Got To Do With Art?

Regardless of what inspires artists to infuse love into their art, it is their passion that will push them to explore new and innovative concepts.

2/13/2020
Inspired by Paul Cézanne

Inspired by Paul Cézanne

Explore a curated collection of artworks that pay tribute to the Post-Impressionist movement in a variety of styles.

1/7/2020
How to Make Your Home Look Bigger Through Art

How to Make Your Home Look Bigger Through Art

Besides making your home a more beautiful place to live, you should also try making it bigger through artwork.

11/25/2019
Rebecca Katz: Art and Cooking as a Therapy

Rebecca Katz: Art and Cooking as a Therapy

”I grew up with a spatula in one hand and a paintbrush in another among a family of artists and cooks. I’ve blended the two together, as chef/author of 5 award-winning cookbooks and a mixed media artist.”

10/29/2019
Marlene Kurland: commissioning happy moments

Marlene Kurland: commissioning happy moments

Marlene is frequently commissioned for family paintings, ordered by collectors from all over the world and inspired by their favorite photos. The artist always looks forward to painting the love of her clients and turn this into a gift they will treasure forever!

10/10/2019
Marion Kunstenaar, an Artist for Humanities

Marion Kunstenaar, an Artist for Humanities

Learn about Marion’s impressive life story and how she bridges a plethora of activities, beginning with art.

10/2/2019
Rody: La Belle Époque always in fashion

Rody: La Belle Époque always in fashion

“Art, fashion, architecture, and design have always been connected. I was always fascinated by the Belle Époque style, Art Déco movement, and the Roaring Twenties atmosphere.”

9/15/2019
Art and Travel: A Timeless Journey

Art and Travel: A Timeless Journey

Whether a piece of art is a product of the artist’s imagination or a portrayal of an existing location on this earth, one thing is certain: it can take you anywhere you allow it to.

7/29/2019
Marily Xaga: Blending Nostalgia, Influence, and Experience

Marily Xaga: Blending Nostalgia, Influence, and Experience

“My artwork is created with oil on canvas because I find that medium allows for greater freedom of unlimited expression.”

6/25/2019
Michai Morin: Art as a Means to Decrypt Emotions

Michai Morin: Art as a Means to Decrypt Emotions

“Each piece I create is my best conceptualization of a very specific thought or topic of interest that I am thinking of at that moment.”

5/31/2019
Is Technology Upending Traditional Art?

Is Technology Upending Traditional Art?

Traditional media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture could be giving way to powerful new technical means, which in the hands of very adept MFA students, is changing the nature of art.

5/7/2019
Caspar Baum: exploring space, light, and color as functional environments

Caspar Baum: exploring space, light, and color as functional environments

“I think a virtual space is very interesting. In art, you can create virtual space. My works have different layers and deep space.”

4/26/2019
Hiroshi Wada: The Modern Master of an Ancient Art of Calligraphy

Hiroshi Wada: The Modern Master of an Ancient Art of Calligraphy

The artist believes in the importance of modernizing the practice and aspires to create calligraphy that is modern and even avant-garde as well as rooted in traditional shodo.

4/18/2019
Japanese Calligraphy – The Fine Art of Writing

Japanese Calligraphy – The Fine Art of Writing

Learn more about Japanese’s calligraphy rich history and global influence, its elements and styles, and ways to study and experience it.

4/1/2019
Increased Interest in Collecting Asian Art

Increased Interest in Collecting Asian Art

Collecting contemporary Asian art is a demanding experience that, like its geography, covers much ground.

3/4/2019
Valentine’s Day Special: How many shades of love can you name?

Valentine’s Day Special: How many shades of love can you name?

A one of a kind, fine art piece is the perfect way to show your love. Take a sneak peek into our Valentine’s day special gift guide for inspiration

2/12/2019
Alternative art spaces: (Looking for) Art off the Beaten Track

Alternative art spaces: (Looking for) Art off the Beaten Track

Venturing further afield to explore the full spectrum of what artists have to offer, from the gallery to the bottom of the sea.

2/1/2019
Benjamin L.M. Symbolic Expressionism

Benjamin L.M. Symbolic Expressionism

Benjamin L.M. embraces art and the art-making process with a passion that borders on reverence.

1/8/2019
The Art Of Gifting Art

The Art Of Gifting Art

General tips and guidelines to help you manage the gifting process for family, friends as well as business relationships.

1/7/2019
Agora Holiday Gift Guide

Agora Holiday Gift Guide

To help you choose among so many wonderful artworks and simplify the process, we have created a Holiday Gift Guide

12/4/2018
Agora Gallery at Spectrum Miami 2018

Agora Gallery at Spectrum Miami 2018

Agora Gallery’s 2018 Spectrum Miami exhibit offers a number of ways to be seduced by art. There is no point trying to resist!

11/16/2018
Blurring the Line Between Figuration and Abstraction

Blurring the Line Between Figuration and Abstraction

Until relatively recently, figuration and abstraction alternated, passing in and out of fashion and competing for the favor of the critics and the general public.

10/24/2018
National Hispanic Heritage Month Special

National Hispanic Heritage Month Special

To celebrate the National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are showcasing the work of several Hispanic artists we proudly represent.

10/12/2018
The Garden of Dreamscape Delights: A Conversation with YoungHee Woo

The Garden of Dreamscape Delights: A Conversation with YoungHee Woo

YoungHee Woo’s major source of inspiration is the idea of interconnectedness of life and death processes. Scrutiny of this question yields her intriguing, often mesmerizing works.

9/27/2018
Rebel with a Cause: A Conversation with El Bastardo

Rebel with a Cause: A Conversation with El Bastardo

“I never had a mentor. I am self-taught and worked many years before I found my personal style, which is based mainly on street art and comic books.”

9/25/2018
Tattoo as a New Aesthetic Form: In Conversation with Gabriele Pellerone

Tattoo as a New Aesthetic Form: In Conversation with Gabriele Pellerone

“I wanted to find a way to make the tattoo immortal, so I thought about tattooing paintings, in this way a tatauggio can be put on display in a gallery, a museum and the work of a tattoo artist can be viewed forever over time.”

9/17/2018
A Collector’s Guide To Different Types Of Artists

A Collector’s Guide To Different Types Of Artists

What are the things you should consider before purchasing art from an emerging artist or commissioning a work?

8/31/2018
Authenticating an Artwork

Authenticating an Artwork

As a collector, you definitely want to be sure that the work of art you’re buying is in fact authentic.

7/27/2018
Giving film posters a new life and function – Nello Petrucci

Giving film posters a new life and function – Nello Petrucci

“My artworks strive to project an alternate sense of reality which is not solely based on what is visible, but another reality projected by allowing my subconscious to freely express itself.”

6/21/2018
Your Guide to Understanding Abstract Art

Your Guide to Understanding Abstract Art

Get inspired to form your own visual connections and interpretations of abstract art.

6/1/2018
How to Build an Art Collection

How to Build an Art Collection

When purchasing artworks for your home, the golden rule is to always purchase what you love.

5/1/2018
The Colorful, Rhythmic and Boundless Art of Ali Cockburn

The Colorful, Rhythmic and Boundless Art of Ali Cockburn

“An ex-national swimmer and now an avid Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarder, I take a lot of inspiration from the ocean.”

4/10/2018
Photography Printing Techniques

Photography Printing Techniques

For anyone looking to amass a respectable art collection without having to break their bank, prints can be a pragmatically inexpensive alternative to the acquisition of more tactile media like paintings or sculptures.

4/3/2018
The Story Behind #Americanoh, a Portrait Series by Zie Otto

The Story Behind #Americanoh, a Portrait Series by Zie Otto

“This young project is where I landed in my attempt to photograph those who had immigrated to the U.S. from countries in Africa and had integrated into the American ethos.” – Zie Otto

3/27/2018
The Use and Abuse of Imitation

The Use and Abuse of Imitation

From 19th century art to contemporary rock music, here are some of the traps and pitfalls imitation might present to an emerging artist, showing why imitation sometimes works and why sometimes it doesn’t.

1/30/2018
Miniature Artworks

Miniature Artworks

Discover the world of miniature artworks available on ARTmine.

11/25/2017
First, Make it Beautiful: Michael Dolen

First, Make it Beautiful: Michael Dolen

“I sign on to the notion that in art, everything is permitted.”

10/30/2017
All About Fine Art Prints

All About Fine Art Prints

What exactly are prints? The truth of the matter is that they are original artworks in their own right.

10/14/2017
Confronting The Unconscious: Sydnei SmithJordan Interview

Confronting The Unconscious: Sydnei SmithJordan Interview

“The main impetus of my work is liberating one’s mind, self, and society. I reach deep into all that is true in myself and my unconscious mind, whether it is an experience or a dream.”

9/26/2017
Discovering the Identity Awareness: Heesu Choi

Discovering the Identity Awareness: Heesu Choi

“The concept of my work is to find pure, primitive natural conditions that are forgotten in the contemporary world.”

9/4/2017
The Symbiosis Of Science And Art

The Symbiosis Of Science And Art

Discover the magical world where science and art intersect.

8/26/2017
Art We Crave: Cubism

Art We Crave: Cubism

Whether it’s a deconstruction of forms or a deliberate separation of hues, this technique never stops amusing its viewers. Take a glimpse into the world of cubism-inspired works on ARTmine.

8/23/2017
Trending Art On ARTmine – Summer 2017

Trending Art On ARTmine – Summer 2017

From dynamic abstracts to captivating contemporary portraits, find out what is trending on ARTmine this summer.

8/9/2017
The Anatomy Of Expression – Larry Greenberg

The Anatomy Of Expression – Larry Greenberg

“With each brush stroke, the painting “speaks” to me and directs my next move.” – Larry Greenberg

8/7/2017
Examining The Subconscious – Frank M. Alba

Examining The Subconscious – Frank M. Alba

“In the end, my paintings represent subconsciously the moments that impact one’s life.” – Frank M. Alba

7/24/2017
The Wonder Medium Of The 20th Century

The Wonder Medium Of The 20th Century

A brief history of acrylics – an art medium that took the world by storm.

7/15/2017
Exploring Acrylic Art

Exploring Acrylic Art

Journey into the captivating and vibrant world of acrylics from ARTmine!

7/12/2017
Navigating Economic Data – What Collectors Need To Know

Navigating Economic Data – What Collectors Need To Know

Understanding the market can help you make informed decisions on what, when, and where to collect.

7/1/2017
Geometric Abstraction

Geometric Abstraction

Discover the world of geometric abstraction on ARTmine.

6/21/2017
Seeking Beauty In All Things – Maribel Matthews

Seeking Beauty In All Things – Maribel Matthews

Maribel Mathews’ work pays homage to the ever-abounding good in life that is lived but often unseen.

6/12/2017
Conceptual Image Building – Estelle Choe

Conceptual Image Building – Estelle Choe

“If my artwork is remembered by the viewer, my goal is met.” – Estelle Choe

6/7/2017
Collecting Performance Art

Collecting Performance Art

The process of purchasing a piece of performance art that you have actually witnessed is a profound experience.

5/27/2017
Elevating Interior Design with ARTmineSKP

Elevating Interior Design with ARTmineSKP

Discover the unique design models you can create with the ARTmine Sketchup Plugin.

5/17/2017
The History Of Performance Art

The History Of Performance Art

Performance art offers the ultimate experience of engaging with the protagonist medium of the body.

5/13/2017
Exploring The Figurative With Abstraction – Lois Gold

Exploring The Figurative With Abstraction – Lois Gold

“My color choices range from the warm drama of Turner to the pastel colors of Monet,” says Lois Gold.

5/8/2017
Humor And Satire

Humor And Satire

These unique works of art, layered with humor and satire, will make you laugh and ponder our social behavior at the same time.

5/3/2017
Masks, Fame And Culture – Sandra Nitchie

Masks, Fame And Culture – Sandra Nitchie

Juxtaposing “absolute beauty with the morbidity of death”, Sandra Nitchie’s portraits are truly profound.

5/1/2017
Investigating Transience In Nature – Stephanie E. Graham

Investigating Transience In Nature – Stephanie E. Graham

Looking at Graham’s work is like peering into a cabinet of curiosities and objects that have obtained a sense of value and mystery through their curation by the artist.

4/24/2017
Ethereal Abstracts – Fariba Baghi

Ethereal Abstracts – Fariba Baghi

“Art is an expression that comes from the soul of an artist.” – Fariba Baghi

4/17/2017
Mothers’ Day Special

Mothers’ Day Special

What could be a more special gift than an original work of art that accurately represents your mother?

4/14/2017
Art Fairs – The Three Perspectives

Art Fairs – The Three Perspectives

There is a growing demand for art, and art fairs seem to have found the answer.

4/7/2017
Commissioning Artwork – What Collectors Need To Know

Commissioning Artwork – What Collectors Need To Know

Ever found a painting you loved but wished it was created in blue tones to complement that antique rug in your living room? Learn more about the basics of commissioning artwork.

4/1/2017
Skylines And Cityscapes – Ron Turner

Skylines And Cityscapes – Ron Turner

A talented artist as well as a musician, Ron Turner talks about his creative process and his love for cityscapes.

3/27/2017
Women Artists Special

Women Artists Special

Celebrate the Womens’ History Month by watching these specially curated spaces come to life with the artworks of our highly talented female artists!

3/17/2017
The Depth In Blue – TOTO

The Depth In Blue – TOTO

“If my paintings provoke you, it means that I have obliged you to experience something, think and make a choice.” – TOTO

3/13/2017
In Pursuit Of Excellence – Stephen Schwartz

In Pursuit Of Excellence – Stephen Schwartz

The CEO of Criterion Management discusses his office art collection.

3/7/2017
Contextializing Hyperrealism – Yuliya Pogreb

Contextializing Hyperrealism – Yuliya Pogreb

“A painting is never finished, only left alone.” – Yulia Pogreb

2/28/2017
Art Prices – What Collectors Need To Know

Art Prices – What Collectors Need To Know

A comprehensive guide to the things that can affect the price of an artwork and how.

2/27/2017
Black History Month Special

Black History Month Special

Celebrate the Black History Month with us with these intriguing and contemplative works of art!

2/15/2017
Caring For Your Art – Storing Art

Caring For Your Art – Storing Art

Here is what you need to know to pack up and store your works in a way that will guarantee their longevity and safety.

2/11/2017
A Touch Of Teal

A Touch Of Teal

Explore the magic of teal in these curated spaces and get inspired to give your home or office space an oceanic makeover!

1/25/2017
Caring For Your Art – Cleaning And Protecting Art

Caring For Your Art – Cleaning And Protecting Art

Art is a great investment and your dedicated care and protection will benefit you in the long run.

1/23/2017
Caring For Your Art – Lighting Art

Caring For Your Art – Lighting Art

Lighting art, much like every other aspect of caring for your art, is a complex task. Here are some important tips and suggestions to help you.

1/9/2017
Surreal Landscapes Of The Mind – Jac Fear

Surreal Landscapes Of The Mind – Jac Fear

Using unconventional methods and medium combinations, Australian artist Jac Fear transforms the landscapes around him into beautiful surreal representations.

12/26/2016
The Magic Of Light – Bekir Smolski

The Magic Of Light – Bekir Smolski

Taking inspiration from his personal journey, Bekir Smolski aims to give the viewer an opportunity to “explore their inner world and search for the source of light within themselves.”

12/19/2016
Caring For Your Art – Installing And Displaying Art

Caring For Your Art – Installing And Displaying Art

Watching a work of art interact with your personal space and create a dialogue that echoes your style, is almost magical. However, there is more to it than meets the eye.

12/17/2016
Bringing Street Art To Galleries – Adam Craemer

Bringing Street Art To Galleries – Adam Craemer

Reminiscing his experiences of the graffiti world through art, Adam Craemer creates bold, multi-layered compositions that will instantly captivate you.

12/12/2016
Holidays Special

Holidays Special

A holiday special selection of artworks for every kind of association as well as space.

12/8/2016
Organic Images And Lasting Impressions – Clare Page

Organic Images And Lasting Impressions – Clare Page

Clare Page’s photographs depict spaces within the world in a truly fantastic and extraordinary way.

12/5/2016
Caring For Your Art – Framing Art

Caring For Your Art – Framing Art

Framing is the chance for you to take the place of the artist. Do it right!

12/3/2016
Highlights From Our Artists’ Sculptures

Highlights From Our Artists’ Sculptures

A collection of some of the most exquisite sculptures on ARTmine.

11/30/2016
Dripping Reality Into Abstraction – Chantal Roy

Dripping Reality Into Abstraction – Chantal Roy

Incorporating elements of nature into her art by delicately dripping them onto her canvas, Chantal Roy creates paintings full of life and energy.

11/23/2016
Trending Art On ARTmine – Fall 2016

Trending Art On ARTmine – Fall 2016

From lively abstracts to captivating expressionist works of art, find out what is trending on ARTmine this fall.

11/18/2016
Collaborating With The Written Word – Cynthia Chace Gray

Collaborating With The Written Word – Cynthia Chace Gray

Gray’s artistic process involves a dialogue between the written word and a visual.

11/16/2016
The Art Market – Selling Original Art

The Art Market – Selling Original Art

When it comes to art investments, timing is all that matters!

11/12/2016
This Is Not Art, a Tribute to René Magritte

This Is Not Art, a Tribute to René Magritte

In his birthday month, here is a celebration of the greatest Belgian surrealist, Rene Magritte’s wit and style.

11/9/2016
Yetty Elzas: Defining Journeys With Sculptures

Yetty Elzas: Defining Journeys With Sculptures

Yetty Elzas interprets and translates the sentiments of her life journey into potent bronze sculptures.

11/2/2016
Lucy O’Donovan: Overcoming Injury and Embracing the Body

Lucy O’Donovan: Overcoming Injury and Embracing the Body

After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Lucy O’Donovan was forced to put aside her passions.

10/31/2016
The Art Market – Investing In Original Art

The Art Market – Investing In Original Art

A complete guide to investing in original art.

10/29/2016
Barbara Bateman: Exploring The Intimacy Of The Australian Landscape

Barbara Bateman: Exploring The Intimacy Of The Australian Landscape

Australian painter Barbara Bateman explores her native Australia in works that share her love of color and nature.

10/24/2016
From CEO To Artist – Kelley Millet

From CEO To Artist – Kelley Millet

A Manhattan CEO-turned-artist is not something you hear about very often, but that is the story of Kelley Millet.

10/17/2016
The Way Of Art – Taras Borovyk

The Way Of Art – Taras Borovyk

Ukrainian artist, Taras Borovyk talks about his artistic background and how his paintings reflect different aspects of life.

10/14/2016
Sylvia Michault: Using Nature as a Medium

Sylvia Michault: Using Nature as a Medium

With endless possibilities, these mixed media works are some of the most expressive works on ARTmine.

10/12/2016
Creating Stories With Sculpture – Banjerd Lekkong

Creating Stories With Sculpture – Banjerd Lekkong

Banjerd Lekkong, a Thai sculptor creates intriguing and powerful iron sculptures of characters from the ancient epic, The Ramayana.

10/10/2016
Being A Woman In Art – Interview With Agora Gallery’s Director Angela Di Bello

Being A Woman In Art – Interview With Agora Gallery’s Director Angela Di Bello

One of New York art scene’s great influencers and director of Agora Gallery, Angela Di Bello, talks about her experiences as a woman in the art industry.

10/8/2016
The Underwater World – Ellen Cuylaerts

The Underwater World – Ellen Cuylaerts

Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts captures images of sea creatures that are strikingly serene, peaceful, and intimate.

10/5/2016
Observing The World Through The Lens – Riya Sharma

Observing The World Through The Lens – Riya Sharma

Riya Sharma, a travel and street photographer, reflects the effects of poverty and social inequality in India.

10/3/2016
Inspiration From Corruption – Ardian Tragaj

Inspiration From Corruption – Ardian Tragaj

Albanian artist Ardian Tragaj reflects on political opinions in his disfigured yet symbolic portraits.

9/28/2016
The Language Of Color – Chris Brandell

The Language Of Color – Chris Brandell

Artist Chris Brandell talks about how her unique relationship with color inspires her artistic practice.

9/26/2016
Buying And Collecting Digital Art

Buying And Collecting Digital Art

A complete guide to understanding, buying, and collecting digital art.

9/24/2016
Cure Your End-of-Summer Sadness

Cure Your End-of-Summer Sadness

Reminisce about the happy Summer days with these beautiful and delicate landscape works.

9/21/2016
Exploring the Social Persona – Fanny Horowitz

Exploring the Social Persona – Fanny Horowitz

Fanny Horowitz explores the role of women in her figurative paintings and the persona that they take on in society.

9/20/2016
Original Fine Art – Buying Art From An Artist

Original Fine Art – Buying Art From An Artist

Buying art directly from artists can be a truly enjoyable experience. With that personal interaction, you can develop a much deeper connection with the work.

9/17/2016
Color and Chaos – Bimbi Larraburu

Color and Chaos – Bimbi Larraburu

Bimbi Larraburu talks about her relationship with color and chaos.

9/16/2016
Traditional Art In the Modern World – Natia Malazonia

Traditional Art In the Modern World – Natia Malazonia

Cloisonné Enamel artist Natia Malazonia creates one-of-a-kind pieces of art in the traditional technique of her native Tbilisi, Georgia.

9/14/2016
Less Is More – The Intricate Paper Art Of Jacky Cheng

Less Is More – The Intricate Paper Art Of Jacky Cheng

Explore Jacky Cheng’s world of shapes and paper-cuts as she talks about her creative process and her works.

9/8/2016
Black And White: The Power of Monochromatic Art

Black And White: The Power of Monochromatic Art

Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. Savour these beautiful black and white works on ARTmine.

9/3/2016
Beauty In Instability – Sherman Lin

Beauty In Instability – Sherman Lin

Chinese artist Sherman Lin discusses his style, technique, and inspiration from humanity and nature in his abstract paintings.

8/31/2016
Making Art Work – Art In The Workplace

Making Art Work – Art In The Workplace

How creating an aesthetic physical environment can lead to increased productivity and heightened morale.

8/24/2016
Outside the Gallery – James Chisholm

Outside the Gallery – James Chisholm

James Chisholm and his students create a brilliant mural every year. Read on to know more!

8/18/2016
Sergey Kir – Conceptivism And The Art of Technology

Sergey Kir – Conceptivism And The Art of Technology

Learn more about Conceptivism and Sergey Kir’s artistic process.

8/17/2016
Body, Art, And Soul – Oliwia Biela

Body, Art, And Soul – Oliwia Biela

Learn more about Oliwia Biela’s process and how she uses her body and mind to create stunning works of art.

8/17/2016
Behind The Scenes With Sarah Elyse Granetz

Behind The Scenes With Sarah Elyse Granetz

Find out more about Sarah Elyse Granetz painting process and her studio.

8/16/2016
The Great Journey – Hilde Gustava

The Great Journey – Hilde Gustava

Find out more about Hilde Gustava and how she takes her viewers on a journey with each work of art.

8/16/2016
Shareef Khatib’s Collection

Shareef Khatib’s Collection

This novice collector discusses his immediate and intense attraction to Sandra Mueller-Dick’s abstracts.

8/14/2016
Why Buy Original Art?

Why Buy Original Art?

The ARTmine Experts discuss what original art is and why choosing to buy original art over reproductions is a more beneficial decision.

8/8/2016
Earth Art – Interview With Rejane Dal Bello

Earth Art – Interview With Rejane Dal Bello

Award-winning artist discusses her latest project, Earth Art.

8/2/2016