Artist Feature: Guerrilla Girls
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The Guerrilla Girls are an art collective of unnamed individuals whose political art challenges the art world at large, calling out racism, sexism, and corruption. Their posters, billboards, collages, and performances use a combination of graphic design and writing to expose injustices and inequalities within art institutions. Through decades...
Mar 15, 2024Fine Art Masters: Celebrating 7 Incredible Black Artists You Need to Know
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The fact is that black artists have contributed greatly to the tapestry of American art. As a fine art curator dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the art world, it’s essential to shed light on the incredible contributions of black artists who have often been overlooked in mainstream...
Mar 11, 2024Artist Feature: Josef Albers
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Josef Albers is an artist famous not just for a body of art, but also for his contribution to color theory and his role as a critical teacher of visual arts in the American higher education system. His abstract color block paintings are essential for our modern understanding of...
Mar 08, 2024Artist Feature: Frida Kahlo
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Frida Kahlo’s contemporary fame is long overdue. Her legacy as a Mexican Surrealist artist and critical voice as a feminist making deeply personal images has made an indelible mark on artists all over the world. Kahlo’s paintings are expressive and full of symbols and personal imagery. They reference fantastical,...
Feb 29, 2024Elementary School Art Teachers: The 4 Pivotal Professional Development Challenges They Face
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As we stand on the threshold of a new era in education, the role of art in fostering creativity and critical thinking has never been more crucial. For elementary school art teachers, the quest for quality professional development is akin to navigating a vast and complex canvas. In this...
Feb 26, 2024Artist Feature: Diego Rivera
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Diego Rivera is considered one of the forefathers of Mexican Nationalist art, and one of Los Tres Grandes, the three greatest Mexican muralists of all time. His murals depict scenes of everyday Mexican life, the history of the Mexican Revolution, the folklore about the founding of the country, and...
Feb 24, 2024Artist Feature: Salvador Dali
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The mind-melting, dreamy world of Salvador Dali enthralls and confuses audiences around the world. Dali’s paintings are full of dream images, unconscious symbols, and anxiety-inducing subjects and themes. His work often dealt with love, sex, obsession, fear, and mortality. He was also a fan of science and mathematics, and...
Feb 20, 2024Screen Printing Workshop at ACERO Brighton Park Elementary School – January 2024
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We are thrilled to share an exciting update from our recent collaboration with ACERO Brighton Park Elementary School, located on Chicago’s vibrant south side. As part of our ongoing mission to make art accessible to all, we had the pleasure of conducting a captivating screen printing workshop with the...
Feb 12, 2024Artist Feature: Yayoi Kusama
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Yayoi Kusama’s bright world of patterns and polka dots is instantly recognizable and welcoming. The Japanese artist has been creating work since the 1950s and is also well-known for her Infinity Rooms, where mirrors create the illusion of infinite space. Besides these well-known mediums, Kusama was also a pioneer...
Feb 10, 2024Artful Impact: The Data-Driven Case for Arts Education and its Role in Fostering Entrepreneurship
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In a world increasingly driven by data and metrics, the impact of arts education on various indicators cannot be ignored. The correlation between arts education and improved outcomes in diverse fields is backed by compelling statistics. Moreover, the intersection of art and technology is not only evident in the...
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