Frida Kahlo: From Tragedy Comes Art
It’s not always easy for artists to convey their truth. Sometimes it takes a tragedy, a random series of events or a shocking realisation to shove them into the realm of “candid” creativity. Such was the case for Frida Kahlo. As one of the most…
6 Artists that Broke Gender Norms
In honour of Pride Month we’re celebrating artists from the past and present who have redefined our perspective of gender and sexuality. Committed to promoting artists that colour outside the gendered lines, KAZoART looks at the trailblazers who did and are doing the most to…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Merahi metua no Tehamana by Paul Gauguin
In this week’s “Canvassing the Masterpieces”, KAZoART takes you into Paul Gauguin’s Tahitian universe. Uncover the secrets of one of his most famous paintings, Merahi metua no Tehamana. Full of mysterious subtleties, let’s better understand the cultural and artistic significance behind this work. The ancestors…
Art in a minute: Francis Bacon
Slaughter houses, deformed faces, bleak backgrounds, cages, and conflicted sentiment. Such are the themes in Francis Bacon’s lurid work. He rebelled against the artistic trends of the time and painted his truth. That is, a dark, tormented matter found within. This week, KAZoART brings you…
Top 5 installations by Antony Gormley
English sculptor Antony Gormley has had a noteworthy career, with art being shown all over the world for over three decades. While we all know his famous Angel of the North, his work extends far beyond this monumental masterpiece. With a heavy emphasis on the human form and how…
A Brief History of Pointillism
Following the Impressionist period, a new movement came onto the scene – Pointillism! Also called Neo-Impressionism or Divisionism, this movement appeared in the 19th century thanks to the impetus of Georges Seurat and his contemporary, Paul Signac. But what does this somewhat simplistic name really…
Canvassing the Masterpieces • Egon Schiele’s Self-Portrait
Driven by an innate talent for drawing, Egon Schiele is an essential part of the heritage of Austrian painting. Best known for his self-portraits tinged with melancholy and suffering, he leaves behind an exceptional collection of works and an exciting exploration of the human figure…
Salvador Dali and Surrealism
“I am Surrealism” said Salvador Dali upon arriving in New York to showcase his art. Eccentric, over-the-top and totally narcissistic, he is one of the most famous Spanish painters of the 20th century. In this article, KAZoART will bring you closer to this legend and…
Art in a Minute: Jackson Pollock
“Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting. Cézanne did it, Picasso did it with Cubism and then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell. Then there could be new paintings again.” Such are the words of Dutch-American Abstract Expressionist, Willem…
5 Things to know about Pop Art
Made famous by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Pop Art continues to inspire many contemporary artists with its colourful, offbeat and “kitsch”, aesthetics. Works from this movement often represent stars or icons. What’s more, Pop Art remains one of the most sought-after genres amongst collectors….
Art in a Minute: Willem de Kooning
For this week’s Art in a Minute, KAZoART explores the adventurous life of a man who strove to be authentic and true, notwithstanding fame or influence. Let’s take a look at how Willem de Kooning went from speaking one word of English to becoming the greatest among…
5 Things to know about Cubism
Began in 1908 after the creation of the Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso, Cubism is characterised by its abandonment of classical perspective, fragmentation of forms and the independence of the foreground and background. The artist seeks to represent a three-dimensional object that can be observed from every…
Art History’s 6 Most Legendary Portraits
Portraiture is one of the most popular genres in painting. In principle, it facilitates an accurate representation of a person while highlighting their physical characteristics and perhaps even intellectual or spiritual qualities. To better illustrate this, KAZoART will gaze back at six of the most…
Basquiat in 10 works
The early 1980’s marked the dazzling evolution of the young New York prodigy, Jean Michel Basquiat. In his early twenties, he began imposing his urban style on the city through obscure graffiti murals that eventually made their way onto canvasses or wooden pallets. A pioneer…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai
Dubbed The Wave in popular culture, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese prints. This week, KAZoART ‘s “Canvassing the Masterpieces” will reveal all of the easy-to-miss details that make up this work. So together, let’s dive into this…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Birth of Venus by Botticelli
As the hand behind one of the most famous nudes in the history of painting who doesn’t know of Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus? Painted in 1495, this masterpiece revisits a major mythological event: the arrival of the goddess Venus in Cyprus. Let’s take a closer look…
Art in a Minute: Mark Rothko
In this week’s edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART will take you down the path of famous Abstract Expressionist, Mark Rothko. Known for his deeply philosophical approach to art, his style is one that changed over the years, growing more theoretical and infinitely darker….
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
Impression, Sunrise is undoubtedly Claude Monet’s most famous creation but it is also the work to know from the Impressionist movement because it’s the namesake! Completed in 1873, it serves as a place holder in the history of art and set the stage for thousands…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix
In this week’s edition of “Canvassing the Masterpieces” we will discuss a true “pièce de résistance” in every sense of the word. Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix is an undisputed pinnacle work in French Romanticism art. Now occupying a prominent place in the Louvre, its meaning…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault
An undeniable masterpiece of the 19th century, The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault is a true manifesto of Romanticism. Made between 1818 and 1819, this immense painting relives an important moment in French history: the sinking of a frigate off the coast of Mauritania. An analysis and closer…
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