Abstract Expressionist Painting: Unleashing Emotion and Defying Boundaries Abstract Expressionism emerged as a revolutionary movement in the art world during the mid-20th century, challenging conventional notions of representation and venturing into uncharted artistic territories. This influential art movement, characterized by its emphasis on emotional intensity and non-representational forms, left an indelible mark on the history […]
How to buy original art
2nd June 2022 3 minutes readThe phenominal Sax Berlin, master artist.
3 minutes readIf you’re thinking who is Sax Berlin the famous UK artist? You would not be alone. Sax Berlin is a prolific yet largely unknown artist. After you have discovered his work and talent you will join the small, yet highly regarded, legions of fans. These include national figures and collectors in the art world. Sax […]
New York’s Guardian Angels
3rd May 2022 3 minutes readTaste Trends & Neuroscience
20th April 2022 3 minutes readThere’s a reason why we have “the arts” and “sciences” isn’t there? Art is subjective and science is objective, it was always so. But research is showing that the division between them is decreasing. Most of us are familiar with the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui and the rules of harmonious living and positive […]
Art In The Park. NYC
12th February 2022 2 minutes readArt is an outward expression of the innermost creative expression. Some places are so integral to these manifestations that their geography is etched into the consciousness. Arguably the most iconic of these locations is Central Park in New York. Covering almost 900 acres acres of World Heritage site the park is home to freely accessible […]
Colour and Shape
6th October 2021 4 minutes readWe have all experienced strange times over the last year or so. Only now are we becoming used to the dangers and restrictions that confront us in our daily lives. We are seemingly looking more closely at all our environments and our relationships with them. Here in the beautiful Wye Valley we have been somewhat […]
Art In Times Of Crisis
4th May 2021 3 minutes readDue to an unfortunate health hiccup I have been in lockdown for almost 2 years with just a couple of periods of a more relaxed time. This time has been one of enormous challenges and huge societal changes. We have invented new terminology; lockdown, shielding, taking the knee to cover our new shared experiences. We […]
New York Neo Expressionism in the 1980s
13th January 2021 5 minutes readJean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Sax Berlin. The Missing Link Neo-Expressionism in New York in the 1980’s. A few days ago I was drinking a strong espresso from a tiny cup covered in tiny people. Of course, the tiny people were representations of Keith Haring images. I am struck by the connectivity of our world. Everything, at […]
Buying Art Online, Is it Safe?
19th June 2020 2 minutes readFound a wonderful work of art on an online art gallery, nervous about committing to the purchase? You shouldn’t be. Firstly a little due diligence to check the credentials of the gallery and you should be good to go. Where are they based? If overseas don’t be worried about shipping, not as expensive as you […]