Ellsworth Kelly – Master Colorist
When anyone speaks of legendary artist Ellsworth Kelly, they speak of Color. Painter, sculptor and printmaker extraordinaire, Ellsworth Kelly became one of the most important figures in postwar American art.
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Art is Ageless
There are a lot of preconceived notions in the art world. Probably some of the most damaging are the ageist views many galleries and collectors have. If an artist hasn’t gained recognition and success by a certain age, the odds of the art world taking notice can be challenging. Even if an older artist has just hit their artistic stride, no matter the decade.
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Donald Sultan – Master of Mediums
The legendary Studio 54's late co-founder Steve Rubell astutely remarked in 1985, “…artists [were] becoming the stars of the 1980s, like the rock stars of the 1960s or the fashion designers of the 1970s," and artist Donald Sultan was fully riding this wave as his works were in high demand and commanding high prices.
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Pop Art: A Brief History
Pop Art is one of the most interesting and unique movements in the world of art. This revolutionary artistic movement was characterized by its focus on bold colors, mass-produced items and popular culture icons. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and other artists associated with Pop Art sought to challenge traditional ideas about what constituted "high art." In a world where people are bombarded with images from every angle, it's no wonder that Pop Art has become
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The Emotional Power of Art
Art saves lives. That of the artist and that of the viewer. Art serves as a vital creative release for the artistic being whose need to create is as strong as the need to breathe. The viewer may feel deeply alone and misunderstood until they encounter a particular work of art that suddenly articulates the inarticulate… they feel Seen. And a little less alone. A work of art has healed a piece of their souls:
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Tom Wesselmann: Still Lifes, Seascapes + Nudes
Tom Wesselmann was an influential American artist in the Pop Art movement. His work explored the relationship between art and consumer culture, often using advertising images and found objects as his medium. He was influenced by many artists during that period but he had to come up with his own artistic voice. His exploration of mediums from lithography, textiles, found objects to porcelain and metal gave him the opportunity to express himself in a wide
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Text as Art – A Brief History
Art is a timeless, international language. Great art is indelible. A brilliant artist can express the totality of an emotion or concept in one breathtaking moment. And the viewer evolves along with the artwork. An image may be taken initially in a certain way, but oftentimes, powerful artwork lingers in the heart and mind of the viewer throughout time and continues to reveal even deeper meaning and emotional impact.
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Jim Dine – The Experimentalist
Many artists are happy becoming an important name in a single medium. Entire lives have been dedicated to the practice of one discipline — like painting or sculpture. But for other, more restless souls, an artistic life is about chasing down the next horizon, exploring new vistas and terrains for inspiration and expression.
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The Artist + The Muse
In ancient Greece, the Muses were nine goddesses who inspired humanity to accomplish great achievements in literature, art and science. The muses were so honored, so beloved, that they were invoked by writers, philosophers and artists throughout history to bless them with inspiration as they began to create.
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The HOPA Collector’s Fine Art Print Guide
Limited edition fine art prints empower artists and collectors alike. The artist can make their artwork available to a larger pool of buyers. And fine art prints are attractive to collectors for their variety, beauty, affordability and investment potential. Limited editions can maintain and increase in worth over time.