The cycle of life
The colors caught my sight first, bright yellows and soft blues. Then, the details. Minimal lines, the small objects that seem to connect to each other, the lack of perspective and yet, there is depth and balance. The series of paintings by Akira Ikezoe at Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 is called “Not So Still Life”. Each component, whether human, [...]
A Wild Ride Beyond the Realm of Digital Games
The moment that one steps into the gallery, the journey begins. But it is not like any other journey, and it is not what you could possibly imagine. The exhibition Herramientas (Levels and Bosses), which in Spanish means tools, takes place at the Locust Projects art gallery in the heart of the Design District in Miami, a few months before [...]
What is New and What is Old?
In today’s digital age, few artists refer to the legacy of the Old Masters for inspiration. But for Manolo Valdes, art history has always been his major source for creating works that can look familiar in form yet original in style. “I am just a narrator who comments on the history of painting in various ways,” Manolo explained. “It is [...]
Dreams do come true
From street art to prestigious gallery exhibitions, the Brazilian brothers known as Os Gemeos (The Twins) have proven that everything is possible. They began spray-painting graffiti in 1987 on the streets of Sao Paulo with bright and powerful imagery and a style that evolved around traditional hip-hop Brazilian culture. Family, social and political realities in Sao Paulo and Brazilian folklore [...]
Is the Present Still Present in Contemporary Art?
“Still Present” is the title of the 12th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art 2022. The title is not limited to a name, it shows the profound premises of 75 artists and groups from all over the world to uphold a concept intended to spread awareness over a multiplicity of unprecedented grueling challenges in the world today. This Biennale is the [...]
Carmen Herrera, A painter Ahead of All Times
Can you wait until you are 89 years old to sell your first painting? And to gain recognition until you are 101? Carmen Herrera not only waited that long but when asked who her all-time favorite artist is, she pondered on the question and proudly answered: “Carmen Herrera. Yes, Carmen Herrera is my favorite”. Courage and self-confidence are evident in [...]