Articles on Contemporary Art from the last few decades to today. Art from all over the world and in all its glorious forms.
The contemporary art section covers all styles and mediums of art.
Edward Hopper artworks are a series of evocative portrayals of solitude, urban landscapes, and the American experience. Precisely drawn, with clean lines, subdued colours and mute characters, his artwork quietly screams of the loneliness of city living. In a series of barren bedsits, diners, and other desolate settings, Hopper conjures up a sense of the […]
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Boha Glass’s Recent Asia Expedition As some of you might know, Boha is on tour in Asia at the moment, looking for up-and-coming artists, across a wide array of artistic fields. From local pottery to stone-carved smiling Buddha statues, mosaic-rimmed mirrors to beautifully embroidered traditional clothing, and much more besides. After arriving in Kuala Lumpur,
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Adorning the home with wall art is a wonderful way to express one’s creativity and enhance the walls in your living and workspaces. While traditional paintings continue to be incredibly sought after, wall art sculptures have gained popularity. Sculptural wall art provides another dimension and depth to the artwork. The shadows and texture and general
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For much of history, the art experience was a static one where one might look at paintings and sculptures in art galleries, museums, stately homes etc. More often than not, you are expected to look on quietly and reverentially. Indeed many art galleries, such as the Tate in London, often feel like a temple of
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Art in The Time Of Corona The coronavirus (Covid) pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives in some way, shape or form. Unsurprisingly, Covid art has taken off during lock-down as artists capture this unprecedented period in history. Undoubtedly, the effects of Covid will be felt for years if not decades to come.
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by Wahida Phillips, Boha Art Curator Carne Griffiths Art Carne’s art is incredibly expressive, colourful, and undoubtedly, beautiful. His paintings convey a sense of awe and reverie, and his style is instantly recognisable. There is nothing quite like it out there! Unsurprisingly, Carne Griffiths’ contemporary art is highly sought after and sold all over the
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What is sustainable art? What makes something ‘sustainable art’? Well, it’s very hard to define as there are so many aspects and points of view – is it about using less energy? Lower carbon footprint or no toxic chemicals? Only using natural materials? Or is it about promoting awareness of ecology and alternatives to mass
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Raku Ceramics – In the Beginning Raku ceramics originally gained fame in Japan before spreading across the world. It is known that during the 16th century, the Japanese tea master, Sen no Rikyu started to make a hand-moulded tea bowls for use in the wabi-styled tea ceremony. These tea bowls had a seal that bore the Chinese
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Street art, which encompasses graffiti art, is typically used to describe images or text drawn on walls and/or buildings. Most street artists tend to favour spray paint, although many are also using standard acrylic paint and brushes. Chalk is favoured by others, although you will notice that they tend to use the pavement as their
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Biba – The Iconic British Fashion Label Biba is an iconic fashion house synonymous with the swinging sixties and the Mod look of that time. The company was founded and run by Barbara Hulanicki and her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon. Barbara Hulanicki was born in Warsaw, Poland and was the daughter of a diplomat. She moved
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