We recently launched a Spring Flash Sale entitled “In Spring Comes Rebirth.” It is the perfect occasion to highlight five artists, diving into their life story and exploring their artistic world. Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe : A whimsical world Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe is a Belgian painter and draftsman. Her work is very much influenced by contemporary fashion designers and art. At…
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Last year, Casey McKee was the winner of our first artist residency challenge. He then spent several weeks at the Arctic Hideaway, a secluded residency in Norway. He shares with us the result of this experience and explains why he thinks this kind of initiative is essential for artists. Some time has passed since you were at the Arctic Hideaway…
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On the occasion of our charity auction in collaboration with Doctors of the World, we spoke with artist Tatiana Rezvaya regarding her work and why she felt passionate about participating in this important event. Tatiana is an experienced artist, though based in the United Kingdom her works are widely exhibited in Russia and Ukraine. Tatiana’s artworks take a figurative artistic…
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Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks remains today one of the most iconic works of American Realism, with its elevation of a seemingly banal diner scene to a timeless, transcendent symbol of human experience, encompassing emotions of loneliness and alienation. In this article, Singulart examines Hopper’s long road to recognition and discusses the multitude of reasons behind Nighthawks stellar reputation. Who was Edward…
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Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans is one of the most renowned examples of his pioneering Pop Art style, transforming an everyday object into an iconic symbol. In this article, Singulart investigates Warhol’s transition from commercial artist to Pop Art star and takes a closer look at his famous work Campbell’s Soup Cans. Who was Andy Warhol? Andy Warhol (1928-1987)…
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John Constable believed that “painting should be another word for feeling”, and this is clearly evident in his 1831 artwork Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. The last of Constable’s “six-footer series”, the painting portrays Constable’s emotional turmoil following the death of his wife, and serves as a reflection of the political and religious themes of the period, specifically the impact…
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The iconic landscape painting Hadleigh Castle shows a departure from the idyllic country scenes usually favored by John Constable. Following a period of great changes in Constable’s life – the death of his wife Maria and his election to the Royal Academy – Hadleigh Castle shows us a dilapidated, ruined structure, set off by the thundering clouds in the sky.…
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Max Ernst’s The Elephant Celebes is a renowned work of early Surrealism and exemplifies Ernst’s combination of Surrealist atmosphere with the influence of Dada and collage techniques. In this article, Singulart takes a look at Max Ernst’s life and career and analyses the meaning and the techniques behind The Elephant Celebes. Who was Max Ernst? Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a…
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One of SINGULART’s most popular artists is Croatian born Bernard Simunovic. Now living in Germany, Simunovic’s paintings, influenced by his background in design, have gained acclaim thanks to their visually striking yet self-contained style. Across his oeuvres, his forms stand clear and simple as individual elements, but interweave with each other to achieve a more complex overall aesthetic. We talked…
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Silvia Rastelli is an Italian artist born in Piacenza in 1983. Her artistic practice crossed over many fields, from painting to dance Her figurative paintings incorporate elements of pop art to create extreme close ups of faces, fruit, and the human body that are both intimate and elusive. We recently caught up with Silvia to take a closer look at…
