3 Books From 2017 That Prove It’s OK to Judge a Book By Its Cover

3 Books From 2017 That Prove It’s OK to Judge a Book By Its Cover

Feb 26, 2018 | Art

The old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” might be great advice for people, but not necessarily for books. In fact, many people choose books based on the cover art alone. For example, when R.L. Mathewson published her book Playing for Keeps, she went from about...

Amazon Fine Art?

Feb 16, 2018 | Art, News & Trending

It’s been nearly five years since Amazon launched its online marketplace for fine art, with success seemingly mixed.  Initially the marketplace partnered with more than 150 galleries and dealers across the US in order to sell fine art, with users initially being...
Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Art App

Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Art App

Feb 6, 2018 | Art, News & Trending

Hollywood A-lister and avid art collector Leonardo DiCaprio has just invested in a new app called Magnus. The app has been described as “Shazam for art,” as it allows users to quickly identify artworks much the same way the Shazam app can pinpoint music, movies, and...
Should Misogyny Have a Place in Art Museums?

Should Misogyny Have a Place in Art Museums?

Jan 30, 2018 | Art, Culture

Last month, several women came forward to accuse acclaimed artist Chuck Close of sexual harassment. The news sparked a debate about whether museums should continue to display Close’s work in light of these allegations. It’s a divisive issue, with some arguing that art...
The Relationship Between Art Censorship and Dictatorship

The Relationship Between Art Censorship and Dictatorship

Nov 27, 2017 | Art

When most people think of a dictator, they picture a violent leader who physically enslaves his citizens. But the modern-day tyrant is much more dangerous due to his subtle approach to totalitarianism. Rather than commit overt acts of oppression, he’s much more likely...