Today from our partners at Art Practical, we bring you Chris Cobb’s essay on counterculture, money, and the annual Burning Man festival. Cobb wonders: “…what if successful tech companies—the ones whose leaders have bought into the Burning Man/Black … Read More
George Tooker: 1920 – 2011
Born on August 5, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, George Clair Tooker Jr. grew up in suburban Bellport, Long Island and took painting lessons from a family friend as a child. Tooker graduated from Harvard University in 1942 where he studied English Literature … Read More
Furniture Inspired by the Growth of Trees
Not only is George Dubinsky’s newest collection made of wood, it’s also inspired by the way trees grow and celebrates wood as a natural, living organism. The co-founder of Edgewood Made, Dubinsky takes a page from the… Read More
Critic’s Notebook: German Artists Say They Put White Flags on Brooklyn Bridge
Two Berlin-based artists said they were behind the raising of white flags atop the Brooklyn Bridge last month, and discussed their reasons. Read More
Sotheby’s and eBay Announce Art Auction Partnership – artmarketblog.com
Sotheby’s and eBay Announce Art Auction Partnership – artmarketblog.com In a surprising move that evokes memories of their past failed partnership, Sotheby’s has announced a partnership with with eBay to make art and collectibles from Sotheby’s live auctions available … Read More
Working Through My Moods
BlueBillie by Shen, acrylic on claybord, 18 x 24. I am finding myself in a little bit of a battle with the blues. Whenever I'm feeling down, I find it especially difficult to create. However, I am learning more and more… Read More
Honest Interiors
Take a peek into the real homes of real people. From modern design to antique decor, these beautiful homes are truly inspiring. Read More
Artists Claim Responsibility for Flags
The German artists Mischa Leinkauf and Matthias Wermke submitted this video as proof that they hoisted two white flags atop the Brooklyn Bridge earlier this summer. Read More
May/September: An Interactive Wall Sculpture by Rob Ley
Just because it’s a parking structure, doesn’t mean it has to be boring and unappreciated. Large plain expanses like that make the perfect canvas for murals and wall sculptures and Rob Ley of Urbana Studio went with the… Read More
