Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Dance by Henri Matisse
The concept of dancing and the ability to be moved by music was intriguing to Henri Matisse. This fascination became a common subject in his work. And yet, when first shown, his art did not receive the accolades it does today. In this article, KAZoART…
5 Women who made their mark on art history
This week, KAZoART invites you into the world of five powerful females who made their mark on art history. These artists’ legacies stood the test of time through their audacity, artistic genius and desire to impose themselves in a world that was designed for male…
Art in a minute: Andrew Wyeth
The New York Times once called Andrew Wyeth “the last authentic survivor of a very endangered 19th-century species.” In this edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART brings you up close and personal with an anti-modern artist and the secrets that drove him to create…
5 Famous Couples in Art History
KAZoART invites you to (re)discover five memorable and famous couples whose relationships made a mark on art history, changing it for better or for worse. Let’s take a glance at these artistic romances that are tinged with infidelity, mental illness and more than anything, passion….
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Bal du Moulin de la Galette by Renoir
KAZoART’s “Canvassing the Masterpieces” helps you discover hidden secrets about well-known works of art. This week, get lost in the carefree atmosphere of an outdoor Parisian café on a Sunday afternoon in Auguste Renoir’s Bal du Moulin de la Galette. Painted in 1876, this Impressionist masterpiece depicts a typical 19th…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Picasso
Before becoming the master of Cubism, Picasso was a young Spanish painter living in Montmartre. In 1907, he unveiled one of his most famous works of art. It was not only overwhelming in style but also in its subject matter. Les Demoiselles d’Avignon features five…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe by Manet
1863 is an important year in the history of art. For the first time, paintings that did not respect the Academy’s standards and rules were exhibited in the Salon des Refusés. Edouard Manet was granted the right to hang three of his paintings, one of…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
In this week’s edition of “Canvassing the Masterpieces”, KAZoART invites you to fall in love with all of the dazzling minor details in Gustav Klimt’s iconic work, The Kiss. Let’s examine all of the lovely fine points in this golden painting. Austrian-born painter, Klimt, made this…
Art in a minute: Peter Doig
Often described as a painter’s painter, Peter Doig is the Scottish artist that some say revived the medium of painting in the UK. Depicting far away places and homey spaces, his magnetic oeuvre is coloured with mystery and a distant, removed sentiment. This week, KAZoART…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
This week, KAZoART takes you into the nitty gritty of what is likely Edward Hopper’s best known work. Nighthawks is full of little mysteries waiting to be unraveled. We’re in downtown Manhattan on the corner of Greenwich Avenue, the year is 1942… Nocturnal Wanderers Though Nighthawks represents…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands on March 30, 1853. More than a century and a half later, KAZoART pays tribute to one of the greatest Dutch painters in a new issue of “Canvassing the Masterpieces”. Let’s take a glimpse into the history…
The 10 Highest-Ranking Contemporary Artists
Contemporary art is currently thriving, giving creative space to the most talented artists of our generation. In terms of its acquisition, the Americans are at the top of the list, followed by the Chinese, the British and then the French. But which artists are setting…
10 Works of Street Art you should know
Fan of Street Art? Whether it be graphic, humourous, poetic or political, this Philadelphia- born trend has overtaken the world in a matter of decades. Still as creatively controversial as ever, Street Art has made its way into galleries and secured a place in today’s…
5 Things you need to know about Impressionism
Impressionism, the 19th century movement that revolutionised the history of art, gave a platform to many artists who sought to challenge the conventional methods and techniques of the time. Although Édouard Manet wasn’t an Impressionist himself, he did bring about an emancipation of sorts for…
Salvador Dalí: Endless Artistic Genius
A man of many talents, Salvador Dalí is one of the most popular artist’s of the 20th Century. Originally known for his work in the Surrealist movement, Dalí’s personality shines through in his artwork. In this article we pay tribute to his obsessive, meticulous and…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Skull by Basquiat
A pioneer of underground culture, Basquiat created his own genre of art through a rich fusion of words, images and collages. An intimate companion of Andy Warhol, Basquiat’s work has a certain sensitivity which often reflects a childhood memory or serves as a social commentary….
10 Works of Contemporary Art that Shocked the Public
Contemporary art can be provocative. A piece that intrigues some may exacerbate others. To understand these polarizing subjects and the politics behind them, KAZoART has compiled a list of works that made headlines for their astounding albeit scandalous qualities. 1. Anish Kapoor, Dirty Corner Bombay-born…
David Hockney, the Most Californian of all British Painters
An English dandy as passionate as he is fascinating, David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. His bold yet tranquil works are like a breath of fresh air. With KAZoART’s Art in a Minute, take a peek into…
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