Posts Tagged ‘contemporary’

Exuberance of the Orient and the Western in Contemporary Art

June 29th, 2009
Exuberance of the Orient and the Western in Contemporary Art

What is art? There exists not one but hundreds of definitions of art offered by renowned artists, scholars, and philosophers throughout the ages. Considered literally, art refers to any specialized skill, or human activities encompassing a wide range of fields like literature, music, painting, or sculpting. It’s the end but not the means that constitutes the success of art. A lot many artists believe in the cult of art for art’s sake. Howe » Read more: Exuberance of the Orient and the Western in Contemporary Art

The Pompidou Centre – the Heart of Contemporary Art

March 23rd, 2009
The Pompidou Centre – the Heart of Contemporary Art

 

The Pompidou Centre is one of the most daring modern art museums in France and perhaps even in the world. The centre was the brainchild of French President Georges Pompidou who wanted to create a unique cultural institution in France, the end result was a cutting edge museum dedicated to contemporary art. Where brush strokes are side by side with key strokes; the Pompidou Centre explores the length and breadth of contemporary art by » Read more: The Pompidou Centre – the Heart of Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art: How to Buy for Pleasure and Profit

February 10th, 2009
Contemporary Art: How to Buy for Pleasure and Profit

The fine art of collecting – how to collect contemporary art for pleasure and profit

With the internet making it easier than ever to source artworks, it’s relatively simple these days to build up a great-looking collection.

While prices for unique works are increasingly beyond the reach of many, limited editions of, say, 150 plus are financially and widely accessible, making it possible to acquire pieces » Read more: Contemporary Art: How to Buy for Pleasure and Profit