David Hockney’s painting sold for $90 million
David Hockney, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), painted in 1972. © David Hockney One of the 20thcenturies most iconic works has been auctioned…
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Analog and Digital: competing or boosting each other?
In recent years, there has been a trend showing young people shifting back to analog. Some claim it’s just about fashion, others see it as timely. One way or another, vintage clothing and analog cameras…
Politics and Peanuts: Charlie Brown’s come to town
Photo credit Millie Davy-McVay Good Grief, Charlie Brown’s come to town! For the next five months, Summerset house will be the home to a whole lot of nostalgia as an exhibition of the works…
Why the British Museum is anything but British
Imagine someone walking into your house, studio or simply, your room. That someone believes it is okay to take some of your belongings and keep them around 5000 km away from you. Now let’s reflect….
Is art tailored for Instagram?
4.2 billion is the figure that represents how many times people press the button “like” on Instagram each day. The social media platform’s impact on every sphere of our society is huge and art is…
Art for the digital generation: a 360 VR experiment by Paul McCarthy
An American artist Paul McCarthy is presenting a new 360 virtual reality experiment called Mary and Eve at the Zabludowicz Collection. The LA based artist is well known for his artwork, ranging from sculptures, to…
What’s left after you’re gone? Nothing much, states this Japanese photographer
Words and pictures: Marija Tomsone | Subbing: Isabella Dawe As Serbian poet and philosopher Dejan Stojanovic once said: “Absolute equals nothingness”. We are not sure this quote was the source for inspiration behind this particular…
London art week
This year Christmas arrived early for all the art lovers living in London. The famous London Art Week is back and ready to take over this week! More than 30 of London’s prestigious art galleries…
What to expect from the Met gala 2018
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has confirmed the rumours about their controversial 2018 theme: religion. The Costume Institute for the Met has announced the theme for the 2018 gala, and designers are quaking in their…
4 Notable Theatres in London
Words & Pictures: Tracey Popoola | Subbing: Claudia Jackson Whether you’re living in the capital or just visiting, your experience probably won’t be complete until you’ve watched at least one entertaining theatre show. So, here’s a…