An Interview With Bako
Fainite Can you state your name, please? Bako My name is Bako. Fainite What would you say you do? Who […]
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Artist Talk with Al Diaz, Kate Storch, and Amelia Alberti (Part 3)
In this Artist Talk for the Trops, Amelia Alberti discusses the art world, anecdotes, and how Patti Astor influenced Hiphop culture and its current vanguard through the lens of Al Diaz and Kate Storch.
Artist Talk with Al Diaz, Kate Storch, and Amelia Alberti (Part 2)
In this Artist Talk for the Trops, Amelia Alberti discusses the art world, anecdotes, and how Patti Astor influenced Hiphop culture and its current vanguard through the lens of Al Diaz and Kate Storch.
Artist Talk with Al Diaz, Kate Storch, and Amelia Alberti (Part 1)
In this Artist Talk for the Trops, Amelia Alberti discusses the art world, anecdotes, and how Patti Astor influenced Hiphop culture and its current vanguard through the lens of Al Diaz and Kate Storch.
Elements Festival
Elements Festival is way more than just music. This immersive experience of art, dance, games, 3d-mapping, and incredible visuals is happening August 9th-11th, in Long Pond, PA. With headliners including Excision, Subtronics, Chris Lake, Liquid Stranger, and so many more this is an event for newcomers and EDM veterans of any specialty.
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An Interview with Jerami Dean Goodwin
Photo from Jerami Dean Goodwin In this interview with Grace Guerra, Jerami Dean Goodwin discusses his beginnings as a graffiti
The Volcano School
The article explores the Volcano School of artists in late 19th century Hawaii, who painted vivid and dramatic scenes of volcanic eruptions, particularly focusing on Kīlauea. Led by artists like Jules Tavernier and D. Howard Hitchcock, these paintings capture the beauty and devastation of nature’s wonders. Despite being predominantly non-native Hawaiian artists, their works continue to influence landscape painting today.
Dadaism
The article explores the revolutionary impact of the Dadaism movement on art in the early twentieth century. Named after gibberish nonsense, Dadaism challenged traditional definitions of art and was a response to the societal norms of the time, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. Artists like Hannah Höch, Marcel Duchamp, and Max Ernst helped spread the movement worldwide, pushing the boundaries of what art could be. By questioning the value of objects and redefining art, Dadaism paved the way for modern artists to express themselves freely on various platforms.
Philadelphia Art Museum: 3 Lesser-Known Masterpieces You Should Know About
Discover the iconic Philadelphia Art Museum, home to the famous Rocky Steps and an extraordinary collection of over 240,000 artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history. Amidst such vast treasures, it’s easy to overlook hidden gems. Initially overwhelmed by the sheer volume of art, I sought guidance from museum staff who pointed me towards must-see masterpieces. Don’t miss out on these highlights during your visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.