When Wassily Kandinksky created Composition VIII, he considered it the high point of his postwar achievement. Looking at the playful, complex composition, it is easy to see why – the intersecting lines and circles show a mastery of abstract art. In this article, Singulart will discover why Kandinsky is considered the father of abstract art, explore Composition VIII, and delve…
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Henri Matisse’s The Joy of Life (1905-1906) is a radical Fauvist work that placed him as one of the leaders of early modernism, with its expressive use of color, fluid lines and distorted perspective. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at the masterpiece, its Fauvist style and its influence on modernism. Who was Henri Matisse? Henri Matisse (1869-1954)…
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Last month, Singulart invited its Paris-based artists to the office for a night of celebration, discussion and mingling. Though we would have loved to have been able to host all our artists, we were excited to welcome the locals into our little world. Here are our takeaways: Artists IRL Our whole team was thrilled to get to meet our artists…
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Start a new decade of art collecting off on the right foot by investing in promising artists set to make moves on the market in 2020. Here are your Artists to Watch: Pieter Ceizer “I project what I live in my head and it becomes real. Words trigger a thought, an energy, and we get where we want to go.“…
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Ever since her creative childhood, Timna Rosenbauer has been fascinated by colors and shapes. After completing her studies, she worked as an interior designer for a while, before venturing into the fashion world. Later, she worked in home staging, dressing homes and villas to prepare them for sale. But despite being involved in high-quality designs, she felt that something was…
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Long-overshadowed by paintings, sculptures are all too often overlooked as showpieces for the home. They’re forced to play second fiddle to oils and acrylics, frequently ignored by interior design magazines and absent from the art wishlists of many. Today, we’re here to change that! Here’s why you should consider investing in sculptures for your interior spaces: A Closer Match to…
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When it’s winter in Europe, it’s summer in Australia; when the leaves are falling in the US, monsoons are moving throughout Indonesia. The changing of seasons has been a major subject in literature, entertainment and art for centuries, and today we’re bringing you a selection of seasonal works ripe for the picking. Browse through art for every season below. Autumn…
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The holiday season is upon us, and we’re all looking for the perfect gift for our nearest and dearest. Art is a great way to achieve this: it’s personal, thoughtful and will last for years to come. A painting can capture a memory, a personality, a feeling… here’s how to give the gift of art to that special someone. Made-to-fit…
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This week, we’re taking a glimpse into the artistic process of Spanish painter Elena Barón, who composes harmonious, emotional paintings in a range of styles. From all-important solitude to long walks in nature, discover how her creative ideas travel from mind to canvas. Hello, Elena! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Before getting…
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Art auctions attract global attention with their glittery A-list collectors, bidding wars and unexpected events such as artworks shredding right in front of bidders’ eyes. But behind the glamour and drama sits a serious business, centuries of history, and practices that consistently set the tone for the art market at large. Here’s your guide to everything that happens before the…
