**Welcoming a New Year** As another year wraps up, many of us find solace in January’s slower pace. It’s the perfect time for quiet reflection accompanied by soft music and a good book. A cherished column for this period of introspection is “A View From the Easel”, which offers an intimate glimpse into the studios of various artists. Among these […]
LSU School of Art Offers Highest MFA Stipends in the Southern US With a commitment to fostering artistic talent and supporting budding artists, Louisiana State University (LSU) has established itself as a leader in art education in the Southern United States. LSU School of Art provides its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students with some of the most attractive financial […]
**Community and Cultural Preservation: A New Year Meditation** As we ring in a new year, the essence of community and the preservation of cultural heritage stand as a poignant topic of reflection. This year, I’m particularly drawn to the vibrant photos from Lviv, Ukraine, capturing the celebration of Malanka Pereberia, a folk holiday rich with house visits, songs, costumes, and […]
Welcome to the 318th installment of A View From the Easel: a celebration of artistic spaces where two distinct artists showcase their unique work environments. Our first artist reflects on the serene beauty of their studio, nestled at the end of a driveway in a 120-year-old barn. Here, they begin their work surrounded by the natural beauty of a meadow […]
In the early 20th century, Japan experienced significant transformations. Just a few decades earlier, the nation had reopened itself after over 200 years of isolation, and the combined forces of industrialization and internationalism had begun to emerge. It was in this changing landscape that Japanese artists brought back ukiyo-e, a classical woodblock printing style, as shin-hanga (which translates to “new […]
Before Walt Disney, the internet, and contemporary entertainment, children of the Victorian era engaged with the phenakistoscope. The term derives from the Greek word *phenakisticos* and translates to “deceiver of the eye.” This clever precursor to animation comprised a rotating disk that created the impression of smooth motion when spun, due to the uniformly spaced slits along its periphery. The […]
Despite the fact that over a hundred years have gone by since the Titanic tragedy, its impact continues to resonate with new generations discovering its story. When the film Titanic premiered in 1997, audiences witnessed the enormity of the disaster depicted on screen; they watched as the largest passenger vessel of its time sank below the waves while individuals struggled […]
Title: New Beginnings and Remembering the Past On this New Year’s Day in New York, Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor, marking a fresh start while drawing from past experiences to envision and construct a new future. This moment reminds us that success requires determination and collective effort to uphold justice, truth, and peace. At Hyperallergic, […]
It’s a New Year, and if you resonate with us, it signifies a chance for a fresh beginning. Whether you’ve set a New Year’s resolution or simply decided to explore something new, the beginning of the year is the ideal moment to focus on personal development. At My Modern Met Academy, we are eager to assist you in this journey, […]
On January 1, Public Domain Day, we celebrate the release of numerous creative works into the public domain, making them free to use and reinterpret. This year marks the entry of several notable works from 1930, spanning literature, film, and art. Notable entries include Betty Boop’s first appearance as an animated poodle in “Dizzy Dishes,” Piet Mondrian’s “Composition with Red, […]