How NYC Became the Art Capital of the U.S.

February 1913 marked a defining moment in the history of art. While the turn of the century empowered the aesthetic twists and turns of the European avant-garde in their countries of origin, the [...]

Decoding Michael Cheval’s Tribute to Modern Artists

In Michael Cheval’s “Lullaby of Uncle Magritte,” viewers are faced with shape-filled landscapes, odd trinkets and a man who looks to be made out of cheese. It begs the question: “What does it [...]

Fall in Love With Valentine’s Day Artwork

From romantic portrayals of couples to emotionally expressive artwork, art has always been an expression of love. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate your special someone with these romantic works of [...]

4 Reasons Art is a Better Valentine’s Gift Than Flowers

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat your significant other with a thoughtful gift. While many stick with flowers and chocolates to express their love, there are several compelling [...]

6th Annual Big Band Bash Promises Vibrant Art and Music

What do you get when you cross good food, live music, dancing and Park West Gallery art? One of the best Valentine’s Day dates ever. The 6th Annual Big Band Bash benefit gala is taking place [...]

Craig Tracy Brings Body Painting Expertise to “Skin Wars”

Artist Craig Tracy is an icon of the body painting movement, having won and judged international competitions in the body painting world. When Game Show Network (GSN) ordered a reality show about [...]

Fashion, Books and Tunes: How Artists Seek Inspiration

In the mid-20th century, American art critic Clement Greenberg governed the standards of the art world with one audacious idea: Art should refer only to itself – not history, not culture, not [...]

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The Artistic Stylings of Scott Jacobs Scott Jacobs has done it all. From skydiving to bodybuilding and starring in a prime-time television show, he has built an extraordinary list of adventures [...]

West Meets East: How Japanese Woodcuts Inspired an Art Movement

How Japanese Woodcuts Inspired a Western Art Movement Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh viewed Japan as a paradise where everyone loved art, and wished to replicate this ideal in the south of France. [...]

A Brief History of Landscape Painting: Michael Milkin and Igor Medvedev

The tradition of landscape painting, in any form, was born from centuries of evolved painting styles.