The 6 types of art collectors
Stoic speculator or compulsive accumulator, discoverer of unmatched talent or fortunate patron: the contemporary art collector can come in many forms. But who is this person really? KAZoART paints a portrait of 6 collector profiles, each one as fascinating as the next. And you, which…
6 reasons why art does us good
Leo Tolstoy defined art as “…the activity by which a person, having experienced an emotion, intentionally transmits it to others”. While some take little interest in the intermingling of creativity and aesthetic objects, art has been present in human civilizations for more than 30,000 years….
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…
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…
Choosing the Perfect Artwork
Art lovers and decorators will often say that the sight of a bare wall makes them uneasy. How to remedy this you may wonder? Well, even having one carefully-selected piece of artwork can bring new energy to a room and completely revitalise it. This is…
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…
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