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How to Appropriate Art
When I say appropriation art, I mean the kind that is made with the intention of destroying what it depicts. It’s not art in the sense of making something beautiful; it’s art in the sense of making a weapon or a tool. Appropriation art is made to be used. I like to think of this […]
How to Paint Mosaic Art and Tips for Designing Your Own
Mosaic art is beautiful and can be very creative. You need to have the skills of a mosaic artist to create a beautiful mosaic art piece but it is not that difficult to learn. Read on to find out how to create your own mosaic art and get tips for designing your own mosaic art […]
The National Gallery of Art book launch
This blog provides a behind-the-scenes look at the National Gallery of Art’s new book, The National Gallery of Art: A Museum and Its Collection. The book explores the history of the Gallery’s building, exhibitions and collections, and includes a chapter written by Madeleine Albright, former United States Secretary of State, about her experience visiting the […]
What Animal Are You? Find Out By Taking The ‘Cat Art’ Personality Quiz
What Animal Are You? Find Out By Taking The ‘Cat Art’ Personality Quiz: A fun article to find out which cat breeds are most like you. (This article was published by Business Insider) Getty Images/Sarah Lim If you love dogs, you’ll know what it’s like to be schlepped along on a new friend’s walk. Unfortunately, […]
The Terms
We are interested in the development of the art industry and its terminology. We don’t have a background in art. Some of us are artists, some of us are art collectors, but we all have an interest in the terminology that is used to describe the art industry. Here we will discuss terms that are […]
3 Ways To Avoid Contracting the Zika Virus While Traveling
Zika virus is a virus that is spread through mosquito bites. It mainly infects people and causes fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes) typically lasting a week. While the symptoms are rarely dangerous there has been a recent outbreak of zika in the northeast states of Brazil resulting in the deaths of three […]
What is Symbolism in the Tree of Life Wall Art? A blog about the symbolism in tree of life wall arts and their meanings.
Symbolism in the Tree of Life Wall Art is a meaningful mural that is widely used in traditional decoration. The Tree of Life Wall Art, also known as the Sephirot or the Kabbalah Tree, represents the soul of the world. In other words, it represents the cosmos and humanity’s place within it. The Tree of […]
How to Make Unique and Custom Paper Mache Art Tutorial
This post is to show how to make unique and custom paper mache art. You can use ready made or recycle materials such as magazine covers, newspapers, books and many more. In this guide you will get a step by step process on how to make paper mache art using recycled items as well as […]
The Globalization of Contemporary Art
The globalization of contemporary art is not the same thing as the globalization of the contemporary art market. You can’t see one from the other, or smell one from the other, or taste one from the other. Though many commentators have decided that there is an ironclad and inevitable link between the two, this belief […]
Painting a Small Apartment
Hi, I’m Ellen, the creative mind behind Painting a Small Apartment. I’m an artist living in New York City, and this is my little corner of the web. I love art and design and I’m always looking for ways to bring these two things together! My apartment is small, but not so small that I […]
5 Tips For Making A Winning Resume
Resumes are a necessary evil in today’s job market. With as many as 50 resumes being sent out for one job, it is important to make sure that your resume stands out from the rest. Tailor each resume to the position you are applying for, and make sure it is simple and to the point. […]
How to Hang a Large Wall Art Piece
Hang your large wall art piece with the help of a professional. The first step to hanging a large wall art piece is to determine what kind of frame it has. There are three basic types of frames: 1. Wood frame 2. Painted frame 3. Stretched canvas There are many different ways to hang a […]