As Pablo Picasso once stated, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” This quote has always resonated with me, particularly in relation to how transition operates within contemporary art. As an artist, I experience transition daily—physically through material, technique, and form, and philosophically through the evolving process of making. My work often begins with an awareness of accumulation: particles, pigments, gestures, and traces that gather over time

For centuries artists across different eras and cultures have incorporated the four elements: earth, fire, water and air, into their work both symbolically and physically.   Symbolically earth has been represented in art to depict grounding, stability, and connection to the physical world. Air, especially in the dramatic, atmospheric landscape and seascape paintings by J.M.W. Turner, has been used to interpret movement, rapid change, and spirituality. Fire has been used to re

So, you have decided to buy art but you are not sure how to start. Maybe you have a new apartment to decorate, or want to take a leap into the world of art investment and wealth management. In this post I have put together some top tips to work out the best art buying path for you. 1. Consider Your Motive for Buying Art   There are many different motives for buying art. Usually, they fall into these categories:   ●      Inspirational and Emotional Connection If an artwork cap

Occultism, the belief of supernatural forces or beings, is not resigned to the history books, but is still widely present in modern society and continues to influence artists.   In part one I covered astrology, the zodiac, Satan and demonology depicted in art. In part two I will look at how ideas about witchcraft, alchemy and spiritualism have historically influenced artists, through to more recent times. Alchemy Alchemy was the medieval forerunner of chemistry. It's seen as

Practitioners of the occult delve into mystical or spiritual traditions and practices that aim to unveil and harness the hidden secrets of nature in order to become its master. The exploration of secret phenomena, knowledge and practices focuses on esoteric or supernatural beliefs. Astrology, alchemy, magic, demonology, spiritism and shamanism: interests in the occult and expressive art accompanying the theories, can be dated back thousands of years. This is a huge topic! I h

Evidence of the first woven textiles date back to around 5000BC, but other experts put it even earlier. Either way, textile-based crafts...

Traditional craft techniques tell a story of heritage and cultural identity that have passed from generation to generation, and been...

La Historia de México, by Diego Rivera, 1929-1935 The History of Mexico, by Diego RiveraPalacio Nacional de México, Mexico City, Mexico...

This is a mid-year look at upcoming art exhibitions in the US and some other shows from around the world that are worth checking out for...

The way different artists depict and embody erosion in their work fascinates me and has hugely influenced my current practice and...

Burn.Break.Rise. by Marina Chisty Erosion is the process by which natural forces wear away and transport materials from one position to...

Marina Chisty in her studio Over time I have learned that the act of making art requires patience. Nothing can or should be rushed unless...

Marina Chisty What was, What is, What lingers 2025 A few years ago, my relationship to painting dramatically changed. The evolution was...

As a Russian artist in New York, I often keep an eye out for other Russian-international artists: where they’re showing, what is feeding...

As a Russian artist living in the U.S. I often get asked about the art scene in my home country. Whilst living in Russia I was introduced...

Mexico City Art trips are a great source of inspiration, to shake up the practice and motivate the creation of a new body of work....

Given the opportunity many artists and creative professionals love the chance to live, work and boost their career by operating within...

In the previous blog post I shared top   art theory podcasts , this post is dedicated to channels that deliver the art news and other...

Artists often listen to music or the radio while working in the studio. It’s also a good time to boost art theory knowledge by tuning in...

To The Moon and Back, Judy Sur, 2024 At the beginning of the new year it’s a great opportunity to get a fresh calendar out and mark up...