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Plein air painting: art at one with nature

Plein air painting gives artists the opportunity to observe nature right in front of them and reproduce it from their own observations. It promotes a naturalistic approach to art, allowing the colors, light, shadows and shapes to be depicted as they are in real life.

25/02/2024 Read More
Plein air painting: art at one with nature
Jackson Pollock and his famous drip technique

Jackson Pollock is known for his abstract canvases and innovative approach to painting, in particular, the use of the drip technique. The drip technique used by Jackson Pollock is a unique method of creating a painting that takes place in the applied paint on the canvas with drops, jets or lines. This technique allows the artist to create abstract or expressionistic works with great movement, energy and dynamics.

25/02/2024 Read More
Jackson Pollock and his famous drip technique
Meeting digital art: where are NFTs exhibited today?

NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a digital asset that uses the blockchain to prove the uniqueness and ownership of digital content such as art, music, video, etc. Recently, the NFT market has been growing significantly, and NFT-based art is becoming more and more popular.

23/02/2024 Read More
Meeting digital art: where are NFTs exhibited today?
Portrait: all about one of the most ancient genres of art

A portrait is one of the oldest and most common genres of art, depicting an image of a person or a group of people. Known since ancient history, portraiture has deep cultural and social roots.

The portrait genre of art remains an important element of cultural heritage, reflecting both the beauty and complexity of the human experience through the ages.

10/02/2024 Read More
Portrait: all about one of the most ancient genres of art
The history of the painting "The Scream": everything about the famous masterpiece

"The Scream" is one of the most famous paintings in world art, created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. This painting is recognized as a symbol of expressionism and is an important work, noted for its emotional intensity and symbolic meaning.

The painting "The Scream" remains an impressive work of art, which deeply impresses the viewer with its emotional power and relevance.

06/02/2024 Read More
The history of the painting The Scream: everything about the famous masterpiece
Stained glass art from antiquity to the present day

Stained glass art is a technique of creating images using glass and a lead frame. This art form has ancient roots and has evolved over the centuries.

Stained glass art has undergone many changes and developments, reflecting artistic trends and cultural changes during various periods of history. It remains an important part of architecture and art, embodying technical mastery and artistic expression.

25/01/2024 Read More
Stained glass art from antiquity to the present day
Mona Lisa: the amazing fate of the great masterpiece

Mona Lisa (another name is La Gioconda) is rightfully considered the most famous work of painting of all times. The reason for the popularity of the portrait of Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious contemporary was not only its age, but also its interesting provenance. The painting by the Italian genius was rejected, sold, cropped, stolen and idolized. For many generations of connoisseurs of beauty, the Mona Lisa has become the personification of the universal ideals of beauty and artistic excellence. Below we will tell you all the most interesting things about the greatest masterpiece in the history of painting.

30/12/2023 Read More
Mona Lisa: the amazing fate of the great masterpiece
Minimalism: art of simplicity and pure forms

Minimalism, also known as ABC art and minimal art, is a movement in modern art that emerged in the second half of the twentieth century. The main idea of minimalism is the rejection of subjectivity in the creative act. This direction has had a significant impact on the modern art industry and understanding of the essence of creativity.

29/12/2023 Read More
Minimalism: art of simplicity and pure forms
Design of the Ukrainian hryvnia: history of appearance, further evolution and authors

For the first time, the hryvnia appeared in the wallets of citizens of independent Ukraine back in 1996. It replaced coupons - temporary banknotes denominated in Soviet rubles. But the very name of the currency was known since the times of Kievan Rus, where it was used in different principalities as a monetary unit. The appearance of the hryvnia has come a long way from a metal ingot of the 11th century to a paper note of the 20th-21st centuries. Below we will tell you about who drew Ukrainian money and how the history of the state is connected with the design of the hryvnia

22/12/2023 Read More
Design of the Ukrainian hryvnia: history of appearance, further evolution and authors
Articles about contemporary art, which will help to understand the latest trends of Ukrainian and world art market. Useful materials for artists, sculptors and collectors who were written by our and invited curators and experts on the most popular topics: how to buy paintings, what to pay attention first of all when forming your collection, how to hang and place objects of art, why some authors are sold more often, is it worth visiting contemporary art fairs / bienniale, as well as interviews with authors of artworks and collectors.