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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Henry Taylor, A Real Moment
Art should not be racist, classist, transient. That’s what I thought when I looked at the paintings of the American artist Henry Taylor. Some people say that black art is [...]
Balance in Times of Crisis
His work clearly calls attention, but more so it creates tension. Colombian artist Jose Olano uses everyday life spaces in the way a painter uses their canvas to make art [...]