Johannes Vermeer

Born in October 1632, Johannes Vermeer is one of the most highly regarded Dutch Golden-Age artists of all time. His paintings have been a source of inspiration for centuries, known for their luminous quality and captivating depictions of mundane domestic scenes.

Only 34 of Vermeer’s paintings have survived to the present day, which is perhaps the reason why many are fascinated by them. Among the most well-known ones is his 1665 masterpiece “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” which continues to wow audiences, thanks to the ethereal appearance of its subject.

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window

Just a few days ago, the art world was once again buzzing with Vermeer’s name, although this time, it was because of a stunning image of Cupid revealed in his “Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window.” Housed at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany, this painting was completed sometime between 1657 and 1659 and has been in the museum’s collection for more than two centuries.

The existence of a hidden Cupid in “Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window” is far from a secret. It was discovered in 1979 when the painting was subjected to an x-ray and again in 2009 when it went through infrared reflectography.

Since then, many have assumed that Vermeer himself had painted over the image, perhaps in a bid to put the focus back on the central subject.

However, a major restoration project launched by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden in 2017 revealed that this isn’t the case at all.

Image of Cupid

Johannes Vermeer, A Lady Standing at the Virginal, oil on canvas, c. 1670-1672, National Gallery, London © Wikimedia Commons

Rather, conservators discovered that the layer of paint covering up the image of Cupid was actually added long after Vermeer’s death in December 1675. Its “solubility properties” were found to be different from those used elsewhere in “Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window,” but only after stripping away layers of 19th-century varnish was this contrast noticed.

To support their observations, the team working on the restoration project subjected the painting to tests in an archaeometry laboratory. The results showed that layers of binding agent and dirt lay between the image of Cupid and the paint used to cover it.

It led conservators to conclude that several decades would have passed before Cupid was painted over. Thus, the earlier theory of Vermeer himself covering it up as a means of self-editing was proven to be false.

A young woman with wine glass, 17th century

Many in the art world are excited about this discovery, claiming that it gives audiences a new understanding of the painting. Some scholars have even put forward the idea that Vermeer intended to indicate the girl was reading a letter from a suitor or a sweetheart, since Cupid is traditionally associated with love and romance.

“With the recovery of Cupid in the background, the actual intention of the Delft painter can be recognized,” said Stephan Koja, the director of the Gemäldgalerie Alte Meister. “Beyond the ostensibly amorous context, it is about a fundamental statement about the nature of true love. Now, we understand it as a key image in his oeuvre.”

His sentiments are shared by Uta Neidhardt, the museum’s senior conservator. Not only has she referred to the discovery as the “most sensational experience of [her] career,” but she also said in an interview that “The elements of disguised and concealment play a less dominant role in this early work by Vermeer than the composition whose background was changed by another hand led us to believe.”

However, some aren’t happy about the restored Vermeer. For them, the figure of Cupid in the background takes away from the painting’s simplicity and introspective atmosphere.

Restored Vermeer

Regardless of what its detractors have said, the formerly hidden figure of Cupid will be restored to its full glory. As of right now, the image is only half-exposed, but the museum’s conservators, led by Christoph Schölzel, are working hard to scrape away the layers of varnish covering it.

The semi-restored “Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window” will be the centerpiece of an exhibit at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, to be curated from May 8 to June 16. Joining it are nine of Vermeer’s other famous paintings, including “Woman in Blue Reading a Letter” (1663-64), which will be displayed on loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

An x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy of the painting’s entire surface was carried out in 2017 (Photo: Maria Körber – © SKD)

Other paintings from Dutch artists will also be included, such as a few from Pieter de Hooch, Frans van Mieris, and Gerard Ter Borch.

Some classic paintings can be presented to modern audiences again through restoration technology, which is very shocking, it is a dialogue between classical and modern.  We can also reproduce classic paintings through copying and imitation so that more people can take their own famous paintings home and decorate their dreams. If you want to learn more, feel free to get in touch SOA-Arts.  

The woman who loves painting is romantic and quiet, with eyes to find beautiful things and hands to create beauty. They are good at discovering and grasping all kinds of details that touch them in every scene of life and carefully polishing and re-creating them into their works.

Coco Dávez

Madrid-based Spanish artists Valeria Palmeiro, better known as Coco Dávez, is a Spanish woman painter who came into limelight for her talent. Her painting style leans towards the vivid color expression of Andy Warhol. Her everyday clad style also tends to be a patchwork of bright, pure colors, with black hair and red lips to make her look stunning. Most of her paintings using acrylic on canvas, Coco Dávez paints famous figures from popular culture without their face.

Artists Coco Dávez is a Slash Youth. She is an internet celebrity among Spanish artists and a photographer in social media influencers.

Coco Dávez is a painter, part-time model, photographer, and designer. She has worked for El Mundo (the second-largest daily newspaper in Spain by circulation). Also, She has worked as a photographer for London Fashion Week, Revista Don, Mala Magazine, and other media platforms.

Guess Who

In Coco’s paintings, the most characteristic is the “faceless” portrait, instead showing recognizable characteristics such as a signature hairstyle, silhouettes, piece of clothing or even accessory, so that the viewer is invited to join a sophisticated game of ‘Guess Who?’.

With the blank space in the facial features, Coco intends to redefine herself and pursuit a sense of ease and comfortable in the process of creation. But at the same time, it also triggered the viewer’s curiosity, investing the paintings with broader imagination. The same picture, in different people’s hearts, already has thousands of states.

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Her faceless portraits show great ingenuity, paying tribute to various popular icons and documenting those who have changed our world with their creativity:

Singers, artists, filmmakers, artists, scientists.

Painting diverse subjects such as

The Beatles, Dali, Walt Disney, Pablo Picasso, Woody Allen, David Lynch, Michael Jackson, Yayoi Kusama, Grace Coddington, Amy Winehouse.

“At one moment in my life, each of these people has inspired me. At different stages in my career or personal life they’ve been who I’ve looked up to. Faceless is my tribute to them.” --Coco Dávez

In this creative universe, where art influences all our lives.
As if it takes us on a pop-culture tour in an immersive way via a time machine.

More “faceless” portrait collections

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Yayoi, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Hockney , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Frida, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Jackie , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Jean-Michel , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Elton , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Michael , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Art, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Le Corbusier , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Jean-Paul, 2019

Acrylic On Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Sade, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Patti , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Winston , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Aretha, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Mao , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Steve , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Iris , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Dolly , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Liza, 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Frank , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Grace , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Prince , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Marilyn , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

31 1/10 × 26 4/5 in

79 × 68 cm

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Frank , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

69 3/10 × 56 7/10 in

176 × 144 cm

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Jackie , 2019

Acrylic on Canvas

56 7/10 × 43 7/10 in

144 × 111 cm

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Credit: Matthew Barney

American artist and film director Matthew Barney offers a unique perspective on the world around us. His innovative sculptures, etchings, and film work explore mythology – in particular that of North America – biology, geology, and geography.

His work has a way of subverting expectations, presenting the world to the viewer in ways they’ve never seen before. Surreal shapes loom around familiar iconography, while impossible structures spark awe and intrigue.

Barney’s most recent exhibition, Redoubt, was his first solo UK show in over ten years. The exhibit explored humanity’s dynamic relationship to the natural world through sculpture, copper etchings, and film.

Striking Copper Etchings

Credit: Matthew Barney, Mark Blower

Installation view of Matthew Barney Redoubt at Hayward Gallery, 2021

Throughout the American artist’s exhibit were over 40 copper engravings and electroplated copper plates. Producing these pieces is unique and involves an ‘electrifying’ process, a steady hand, and a great deal of patience.

Some of the most striking copper structures took everyday objects and transformed them into something otherworldly. It can be seen in the example featured above. Traditional shutter windows have been electroplated, elevating an otherwise mundane scene to new heights.

Through the shutters of the window frame, an intricate nature scene has been etched into the surface of the polished metal. Here, an enchanting nature scene has been etched into typically industrial material.

Surreal Nature-Machine Sculptures

Credit: Matthew Barney, courtesy of Gladstone Gallery, New York, and Brussels

Industrial weaponry? Fragments of a forest tree? Something in between? These sculptures fuse both manmade and natural elements to produce surreal, imposing structures. They’re built using a combination of traditional casting methods and modern printing techniques.

Installation view of Matthew Barney Redoubt at Hayward Gallery, 2021

The result is pieces that deny most expectations. They are at once a natural structure made from metal and an industrial weapon that consists of nature. This contradictory marriage of themes and materials can be found throughout Barney’s Redoubt.

The viewer is left contemplating our place within nature and the role we play in protecting it.

A Feature-Length Film Project

Credit: Matthew Barney, Mark Blower

Installation view of Matthew Barney Redoubt at Hayward Gallery, 2021

Among the physical exhibits at Matthew Barney’s Redoubt was a feature-length movie exploring nature themes, American political narratives, and indigenous culture. The artist appears in the film itself and can be seen creating the copper etchings that are featured throughout his exhibition.

The work was described as ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ by the New York Times, and for a good reason. Through idiosyncratic choreography, striking visual tableaux, and almost no dialogue, the film navigates stories of cosmology, Diana and Actaeon, and American politics.

The film ran for more than 2 hours with almost no words exchanged between the actors. The striking scenes and images will no doubt stay with their audiences for many years to come.

Wholesale Artworks for Galleries and Art Dealers

At SOA Arts, we’re proud to be a leading supplier and factory for all kinds of interior art. We have more than 12 years experience in sourcing wall paintings, sculptures, prints, 3d art, and much more.

Whether you need to revamp your hotel’s interior design or source some select pieces for your next gallery evening, we have the experience, resources, and team to provide you with everything you need.

Get in touch today to boost your sales, competitive edge, and interior design.

Pub or bar owner? Looking for interior design tips to help create the perfect atmosphere? You’re in the right place. We’ve got a wealth of experience in building interiors that make a lasting impression.

On this page, we’ll run through some of the most common bar and pub styles that exist around the world. We’ll discuss how to find a style that works for your customers and how to decorate interior spaces the right way. Read on to find the perfect style for you.

Interior Design Tips for Bars – What to Consider

Before discussing specific interior design styles, it’s worth touching on what you’ll need to consider when designing your space. After all, the perfect style for one bar could be a nightmare for another.

It all comes down to your location, clientele, and overall budget.

Your Clientele

Who is most likely to be visiting your establishment? What kind of customer would you most like to attract? Do these demographics actually exist in your area? Your answers to these questions will help you choose the right style for your building.

Remember to be realistic here; the best approach will cater to people who are actually likely to visit your building.

Your Area

If the area surrounding your bar is full to the brim with a certain type of establishment, you could try to fit in, or you could work hard to find your niche. This is a delicate balance. You want to stand out while staying appealing to the right type of buyer.

Your Budget

If you’re looking for interior design help online, you’ve probably got some ideas that you’re super excited about. This is great, but it’s important to temper your expectations. Implementing a good design that contains some compromises will usually be a better approach than an outlandish setup that destroys your budget.

Take stock of your available funds and plan accordingly.

The British Public House Style

Warm, welcoming interiors with atmospheric lighting – a classic British pub remains a firm favorite of patrons around the world. For this style, you’ll want rich woods, subdued lighting and well-partitioned seating areas.

Victorian Influence

British pubs owe a huge part of their heritage to Victorian sensibilities and attitudes towards interior design. This includes plenty of comfortable seating areas that allow for privacy.

Think about how you can partition your space with strong wooden accents, victorian-style paintings, and inviting banquettes.

Cozy, Warm, Welcoming

Above all else, a well-designed pub should feel cozy and inviting. Look for warm, rich colors when sourcing your paintings and other elements. It’s all about creating an environment where conversations flow freely.

The ‘European’ Cosmopolitan Style

A modern, cosmopolitan bar is really quite something. From Beijing to Brooklyn, this striking design philosophy is popular around the world.

Modern Interiors

Bright, open spaces are perfect for a modern bar. Aim for a light, neutral color palette that energizes and excites. If featuring paintings in your chic drinkery, aim for modern or postmodern pieces that spark new conversations.

Cocktail Central

A cosmopolitan paradise is nothing without its cocktail menu. Your interior design should accentuate the wide variety of different drinks you have available. In a British pub, the emphasis is on beer taps and the available drinks they serve.

In a modern bar, clever tricks like uplighting and shelf framing are used to highlight the spirits and cocktails on offer.

The American Retro Speakeasy

Last, but certainly not least, is the American retro speakeasy style. In many ways, this approach represents a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario that combines the warmth of a British pub with the style of a modern bar.

Warm Woods and Quirky Stylings

This is another one of those interior design styles that makes great use of warm, welcoming woods and colors. If choosing art for this kind of space, look for something ‘quirky’ and ‘off-the-wall.’

Bar Stools and Drinks Galore

A well-built bar stool is an icon of most American bars. Look for vintage, sturdy stools wherever possible. As with the bar design described above, you should aim to highlight the variety of drinks you have available to your customers.

Interior Design Tips and Excellent Art

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Fine Art in all forms, including abstract paintings and realistic drawings, continues to be recognized as a valuable part of homes and public spaces. It means that interior designs and many influencers have focused more than ever on using the services of galleries and artists worldwide. Proponents of the art industry recognize that it is more important than ever to interior designers who want to take advantage of art and its ability to beautify their spaces.

Art can positively influence the feeling of space and shed light on the tastes of the person living in said space. Therefore, an interior designer should know where to choose the right kind of art for their room. Various types of wall arts are available at SOA Arts. These include but are not limited to oil paintings, acrylic paintings, mixed media arts, metal paintings, and Chinese ink paintings. An interior designer could also choose art decors from SOA Arts based on subject matter such as animal art, landscape, animal, flower paintings, and so much more. It seems to make the job of the interior designer much easier.

One can also choose artworks from local galleries, art shows, art fairs or purchase them online here at SOA Arts, which could save you a lot of time.

What is art deco in interior design?

Think of each art piece as a long-term investment. Art customers can use online sources to invest their money wisely as art seems to increase in value over time. On top of that, interior designers in particular find art to serve as a form of inspiration and happiness to those who live in those spaces. But that is not the full picture. Art and interior design industries art carry power.

The connection between interior design and art industries goes even deeper. Over the years, customers of art have worked closer than ever with the galleries and artists to create custom art that matches their tastes. For example, SOA Arts does provide this kind of work in the form of customized famous paintings, custom paintings, and custom prints. It allows the customer, especially interior designers, to supplement vast spaces with high-quality work of their own taste. The space in a restaurant, bar, hotel or business venue is never complete without art. It is what designs the space. By art designing space, we mean that you can decorate an entire room piece around a piece of art. That includes matching the fabrics, wall color, unique finishes, and furniture the way you like. In a way, consumers have become curators.

How do interior designers use art? Let's find out.

Simone Haag is one of the most sought-after Australian designers who have an innate eye for design. She perfectly marries Australia’s iconic modern design with other style elements worldwide, including the United States and Scandinavia in her interiors.

The Spaces she creates are very interesting and diverse, and she can always catch something different; many details are surprising and pleasing. Let’s see more about her design spaces.

 Art can be used to enhance a room

Although often relegated to an afterthought when styling a new space, wall art decor is certainly linked aesthetically and emotionally with designers and homeowners. Be the art an expensive masterpiece or simple affordable art, and it has been the case especially recently. Interior designers who create the details of the home have a few tips they use to define their spaces. They are:

Unique style

When choosing to decorate your walls, you can choose to transform your space with instant vibrancy, dimension, and color by adding art. For example, larger pieces can create scale and proportion and thus create feelings of grandiosity to the buyer. It is what a unique style of art will be of use.

Different styles

Adding different art and media interior design styles, including prints, paintings, and posters from auction houses, can be a welcome addition. Consider the type of work you are hanging and decide if they need to alone or with a group of different art pieces. Smaller artworks can be hanged on together in groups. For example, they can be situated closer to staircases or above sofas. Different styles of art can be applied to create a finished look around cushions and furniture. If you have limited space, you can use creative ways to hang your art in rooms.

Reflect your style

Use wall art in conjunction with the interior of your homes to reflect the feelings you want. If you want your home to be relaxed, you choose your artwork accordingly. There are a few tips you can use art to influence your interior design.

1.Purchase the kind of art you like and then later decide where you want to hang it. You can also select a piece of art based on the color of the walls and furniture.
2.Choose paintings that can be grouped so that it enhances your space.
3.It is necessary that all parts of a wall must be covered by art. You may want to leave some spaces between the walls to give attention to other elements in the room.

See more Simone Haag art deco interior design to get inspired

“For me, Van Gogh is not only a famous artist and a genius but a way of life. He is not a frustrated and distressed model but a symbol of love, humanity, and altruism.”

-------Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Born in 1975, Alireza Karimi Moghaddam earned a master’s degree in Graphic Arts from Azad University in Iran and now lives in Lisbon, Portugal. He works with the art faculty of the University of Lisbon and the National Society of Fine Arts.

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Since he was a teenager, Mohadam has immersed himself in Vincent Van Gogh’s life and art. Over the past thirty years, he has won numerous awards, cartoons, and illustrations that convey Van Gogh’s life as “a symbol of beauty and love, and inspiration for the future.”

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He uses van Gogh’s painting style and divides his creative ideas into different elements and recombines them, most notably symbolizing Van Gogh himself as the main character in the paintings full of Van Gogh elements, which add refreshing touches.

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The modern poet Bian Zhilin’s classic line in Fragment

When you watch the scenery from the bridge,
The sightseer watches you from the balcony.
The bright moon adorns your window,
While you adorn another’s dream.

（translated by Yang Xianyi and Dai Naidie）

It is full of poetic beauty and philosophy, but it is also true.

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Vincent Van Gogh, who has painted numerous famous paintings, has unexpectedly become the source of creative inspiration for many artists in recent years. Van Gogh and his famous artworks have also become classic creative symbols, which seem to echo the Fragment in an artful way.

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Illustrations in Van Gogh style touches, are also many before, painting for van Gogh deliberately. Instead, in Ali Reza’s works, he intimates feeling with a surprise, surprise with a little moved, as if living in the same starry sky with van Gogh, which is wonderful!

See more Mohadam's other  van Gogh's life Illustrations

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A house is not complete without at least one piece of modern artwork. Modern art adds a unique sense of beauty and flair to a living space, giving it character and personality. Whether you choose to add a sculpture, painting, abstract art, drawing, collage, digital art/collage, photography, or installation art- there's plenty of it out there for you to choose. And here's the best part, you don't need to be a modern art enthusiast to find contemporary artwork that you'll fall in love with.

Modern art: What you need to know

The terms modern art and contemporary art, though not particularly the same, are often used interchangeably. Modern art refers to artwork from more recent times. There are numerous types of this kind of art, as mentioned above. Specific examples of these include contemporary oil paintings and acrylic paintings.

Before you start shopping for modern art decor, there are a few things you need to know about modern artwork itself. The modern art piece is often produced by artists using very unconventional methods of expression, which may include abstract images that represent emotions and concepts instead of real-life references. It can be groundbreaking and shocking.

Many modern works of art consist of geometric shapes and primary colors that may have little or no connection to real life.

Modern art is often viewed as controversial because of its characteristics, which may include shocking imagery- it can be so abstract that it's hard to decipher the subject matter. It can also be refreshingly simple and visually stimulating.

Contemporary art is not limited to any single style or fashion of creation; that's why it can appeal to people from various backgrounds with different tastes and interests.

It's up to you to decide what kind of modern artwork you want to add to your house. There's no need to be a modern art connoisseur to find contemporary art deco that will fit your overall home design.

Modern art for your home?

Yes, it would help if you incorporated modern art into your interior décor, and here's why. It will breathe new life into your home, plus there's no better conversation starter than a striking piece of art.

You can have modern art in any room of your house, even outside in your backyard. A popular favorite with new art buyers is abstract art.

Abstract modern art uses elements of design that can be interpreted by the viewer but may not make sense at first glance. It often takes time to understand what the artist meant to convey in his artwork. A contemporary abstract art piece creates visual interest and conveys the modernist styles with their unconventional blend of colors and shapes. It also adds just the right amount of drama to make a room come to life. Sometimes, it's strikingly simple.

How to incorporate modern art into your home design:

Come up with your own rules

Consider your style and be aware that there are no hard and fast rules on integrating modern art decor into your space. Experiment with shapes, sizes, and colors. As long as it coordinates in a way that is appealing to you, modern art can be a great addition to your modern home interior design.
Give your art piece a companion.

Consider pairing your art pieces. Ever heard of the saying 'Everything looks better in twos.' That saying is certainly true when it comes to displaying modern wall art and sculptures. There are various ways you could show your modern art pieces. You could place them side by side, stack them on top of each other or place another completely different visually interesting art piece or furniture in between them-make it interesting.

Use complementary colors and shapes.

Keep your house looking sleek and modern by sticking to colors and shapes that already exist within your space. You could choose a modern abstract painting that matches your furniture or your wall color, for example. Find a balance in your use of colors and shapes to avoid being too matchy-matchy.

Consider size and scale.

Modern art pieces will always make a beautiful statement in a house, whether abstract art, sculpture, or wall art. However, it is important to consider the size of the art piece and the area in which it will be displayed so that the art pieces do not overtake or underwhelm the space.

Surround with different mediums

Be bold. Display different types of art together in one area of your house. You could display your acrylic painting next to your abstract painting or photographs and then place your sculptures beside them-go crazy with it. Get creative. Doing this will add a funky layer of modern eccentricity to your interior design. Don't be afraid to mix modern art styles. There truly are no rules when it comes to contemporary art.

Always display your art pieces at eye level.

Display your art pieces, e.g., your acrylic painting, in such a way that the viewer's eye does not travel above or below the modern art piece. Try to create a highlight focal point and allow contemporary artwork to "stand out" in your house.

Try an unconventional location.

Modern art is meant to be unconventional, so why not be bold and add more fun touches to the room? Instead of the traditional areas to display your art, place your sculpture in the bathroom, for example-somewhere unexpected. Make use of the playful and surprising element in your modern house design.

Where to find modern art pieces or paintings

It's more accessible than you think. You don't always need to go to an art gallery or curator to find an art piece that resonates with you. There are several websites, such as SOA Arts, to explore modern art paintings worth investing in.

As you are planning the interior design of your home, don't forget to consider adding modern art wall decor. Not enough people are taking advantage of the opportunity to live and be surrounded by aesthetically pleasing imagery. Transform your house today with a striking piece of modern art.

Contemporary art is a kind of art made in present times by the artists living today. This kind of art reflects the complex issue which will shape our global, diverse, and rapidly changing world. Many artists are going to explore cultural and personal identity through their work. They also offer social and institutional critique and attempt to redefine the art itself.

They will often raise thought-provoking and difficult questions in the process without providing easy answers. An open mind, curiosity to seek answers, and a commitment to dialogue are the best tools by which you can approach the work of contemporary art.

Since its inception in the year 1940, the people have presented today’s art forms in various forms such as dance, music, theatre, moving images, design, new media, architecture, and many hybrid forms. These works have challenged our ideas about what art should look like and how it will behave.

The details in the surroundings can be a bit fuzzy as today’s interpretation will vary from individual to individual. It was intended to be the reaction preceding the modern art movements, and contemporary art started the heels of pop art.

Contemporary Sculpture:

Contemporary sculpture is a form of art in which you create a 3-dimensional work achieved by shaping various materials. The sculptures have been there in our society for a very long time. There are magnificent sculptures that were created by our ancient civilizations. Those were made purely for art and prayers.

Today, the rise of contemporary sculpture is not only in public places, exhibitions, and displays but also in personal spaces. Some people even use the sculpture to create sculpture pieces of themselves or their loved ones to keep in their private homes.

The modern and contemporary sculpture includes the technique that is developing over time. Some of the common movements seen in contemporary sculpture are suprematism, cubism, geometric abstraction, dadaism, surrealism, futurism, formalism, pop art, lands art, installation art, and so much more.

Contemporary sculpture can be seen almost everywhere nowadays and even in homes. They add elegance and high value to various spaces. One of the most popular materials often used to create contemporary sculpture is marble. The marble statues are exquisite because of their beautiful polish and fine sheen.

These splendid works can be placed almost anywhere for appreciation, such as in homes, lawns, gardens, and even workspaces. The marble statues are going to add an aura of class and elegance. Most of the sculpture artists are great at producing their work and are the best at reproducing other statues and then sculptures that are affordable forms of marble statues.

Today, there are plenty of great sculpture artists who are producing amazing pieces of art. These sculptures are recognized internationally.

Contemporary Abstract Art:

Abstract in literal terms means to withdraw or separate something from something else. This term is applied to contemporary art based on a figure, object, landscape, and the other forms that have been simplified and schematized.

It is also applied to the kind of art that uses forms such as geometrical figures with no visual source in reality. Some artists refer to it as concrete art or non-objective art. Abstract art is often labeled as carrying a moral dimension. It stands for virtues such as order, purity, spirituality, and simplicity.

Since the year of the 1900s, abstract art has formed the central steam of modern art. Contemporary art is making a big comeback. It is not just the art market where the masters of abstract art are coming back but also the art practice; there have been various exhibitions of contemporary abstract artists.

It is often believed that various art movements categorize the beginning of the 21st century. Contemporary abstract art will have an important place in future art history books, where the experts will analyze art movements of our time.

There were two, in general, the golden ages of abstract art. The first one was between 1912 and 1925, and the second one was between 1947 and 1970. Pollock was among the best artists who have influenced generations of work and contemporary artists. During the post-war period, abstract art was so popular that it could be said that it had the topmost position in the contemporary art scene.

But now, abstract art has made a remarkable comeback!

Contemporary Wall Art:

Well, making a home that features different decor hinges in a room will reflect your style and personality. Contemporary wall art can add color, dimension, and texture to any space while conveying preferences.

It will make a political statement or present you with a piece that will draw you back in. The artworks can be metallic, neutral, and colorful, or a combination of those things. Then the most significant aspect of choosing the best contemporary art is that you connect with it on some level, and you must have space where this piece will work.

You can add various colors according to your preference, and the limitation will only be the budget. The contemporary wall art will add depth to your home that will inspire multiple guests and visitors. It is going to brighten up your living space and will be appreciated by others. If you want, it can also convey strength and boldness, making a solid statement in the room.

In the End:

So, what is contemporary art in the end? The contemporary artworks are referenced by the vastness of the variety and the world around us. They will influence how we see and relate to the world in present times. With this, some of the new and redefined contemporary artwork is going to awaken.

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Large platter

‘They say Lightening never strikes twice’

Coloured Porcelain – hand-built Nerikomi platter with solid silver Kintsugi highlights

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, people are getting bored staying at home all day, so today we're delighted to share some eye-pleasing Nerikomi ceramics by Judy McKenzie that you can enjoy from home.  What are the Nerikomi process and the Kintsugi process? Let' learn more.

Porcelain Nerikomi bowl

Sunset Clouds

Colored porcelain

16cm w x 12cm h

Porcelain Nerikomi bowl

Summer Country Walk

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

16cm w x 12cm h

Porcelain Nerikomi bowl

Summer Garden

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

16cm w x 12cm h

Porcelain Nerikomi bowl

Troubled Sky

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

16cm w x 12cm h

A group of four nerikomi bowls

Colored porcelain

Human beings have been making ceramics for nearly ten thousand years. Primitive people knead clay into simple shapes and then fired ceramic. You can say that making ceramics is an almost instinctive creation.

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls with silver Kintsugi

Troubled Sky: Small footed vessel

8cm h x 10cm w

Troubled Sky: Small conical vessel

8cm h x 11.5 cm w

Some people say that pottery is an art made from earth and fire, a simple art. However, for thousands of years, the art of delicate ceramics showed a variety of forms, colors, patterns, and textures with their light hands. Though as the simplest of substances it is, radiating the richest of possibilities.

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls with silver Kintsugi

Sunset Sky: Small footed vessel

8cm h x 10cm w

Sunset Sky: Small conical vessel

8cm h x 11.5 cm w

As an indigenous British artist, and graduated from the royal college of the art learning western art, Judy McKenzie should be a very authentic western artist, but in her creation, she unexpectedly chose from two Oriental ceramics art: Nerikomi and Kintsugi, and make full use of these two characteristics to create ceramic utensils with highly decorative touches.

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls

Summer Garden: Small footed vessel

8cm h x 10cm w

Summer Garden: Small conical vessel

8cm h x 11.5 cm w

The combination of Nerikomi, a handmade technique of creating unique patterns out of colored clay, and Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, was depicted as a precious scar by Judy McKenzie, a sense of the power and beauty from fragile ceramics.

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls

Blue and Yellow Sky: Small footed vessel

8cm h x 10cm w

Blue and Yellow Sky: Small conical vessel

8cm h x 11.5 cm w

Today we are going to share Nerikomi ceramics by Judy McKenzie. Because it has very mesmerizing colors, a whimsical look, if not in detail, you may probably think it is hand-painted, with various bright colors, but it is not dazzled, also won't make people feeling uncomfortable. Instead, it feasted your eyes, very bright and delights, like beautiful clouds in the sky, a brilliant sunset, or hand-painted abstract paintings.

A grouping of the small conical vessels

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls

All 8cm h x 11.5cm w

The beauty of Nerikomi, the rhyme of utensils, nothing can beat this.

A grouping of the small-footed vessels

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls

All 8cm h x 10cm w

About Nerikomi ceramics:

Nerikomi is a kind of traditional Chinese ceramics process, and it is a shame that the crafts, in the Northern Song Dynasty "Jingkang Change", due to successive years of war gradual decline and getting lost. The main skill feature is using two or more different colors of clay, in the process of production, through the color mixing and twisting, so that the clay presented different colors and patterns, and its cross-section as the surface of the objects, to produce a myriad of patterns and textures on the surface, very decorative and artistic.

A Country Walk grouping

Porcelain Nerikomi bowls

Small footed vessel

8cm h x 10cm w

Small conical vessel

8cm h x 11.5 cm w

Porcelain white stoneware Nerikomi with Kintsugi

Open bowl: 23cm w x 12cm d

Round form: 21cm w x 24cm h

Taller bowl: 16cm w x 12 cm h

During the Anti-Japanese War, the Nerikomi process is introduced to Japan by the article "Xiuwu kiln(a porcelain kiln) of the Northern Song Dynasty" written by Koyama Fuji, an ancient ceramist. Since then, there are a lot of ceramics attempts to recreate the Nerikomi process and formed "practice started" process in Japan, and has produced a vast of different schools, the living treasure Matsui Yasunari is the best of all, through the practice of hand techniques, not only make the craft more perfect, but also integrates modern elements and aesthetic, so that Nerikomi has a richer expression, and spread the craft to the world.

Other Nerikomi Ceramics

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Porcelain Nerikomi tall vase

Lake Natron from Space

Colored porcelain

19cm h x 13cm w x 7.5cm deep

Porcelain Nerikomi tall vase

Lake Natron from Space

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

19cm h x 13cm w x 7.5cm deep

Porcelain Nerikomi tall vase

After the Storm

Colored porcelain

19cm h x 13cm w x 7.5cm deep

Porcelain Nerikomi tall vase

A Country Walk

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

19cm h x 13cm w x 7.5cm deep

Group of four tall vases

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Small Nerikomi bowl - yellow clouds

Colored porcelain and silver Kintsugi – hand-built – 15cms x 13cms SOLD

Small Nerikomi bowl - Stormy skies

Colored porcelain – hand built – 14cms x 14cms

Small Nerikomi bowl - Sunset

Colored porcelain and silver Kintsugi – hand-built – 16cms x 14cms SOLD

Nerikomi Bowls

Coloured porcelain

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Extra large Nerikomi bowl - Turbulent times

Colored Porcelain – hand built

Large Nerikomi bowl - Troubled sky

Colored porcelain – hand built

Medium bowl - Stormy clouds

Colored porcelain – hand built

Nerikomi bowls

Coloured porcelain

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Porcelain Nerikomi bottle

A Summer Sky

Colored porcelain with silver Kintsugi

20cm w x 18.5cm h x 10cm deep

It's time to say goodbye.

Almost everyone is familiar with Art exhibitions. In Art exhibitions, there are many collections of art objects in a particular area with different themes. Some individuals or groups of artists in exhibits represent the interactive art to the audience, which relates to the awareness, unity, knowledge, creativeness, education, and more with contemporary art.

The first art exhibition took place in 1756, and traditionally it is commemorated till now among all the countries. It is not a perpetual exhibition. Instead, it curates for temporary periods.

Vertical Gallery in Chicago

History of Art Exhibition

Since the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, art exhibitions had a vital influence on the vantage for the persons [artists] who incline to turn their creative thinking on a sheet of paper. With assembling various exhibitions and regular displays in most cities, it finally came with fame in the 19th century.

In 1667, Paris Salon was the official art exhibition of Academie des Beaux-Arts, a French learning society that was very popular and well known but inaugurated in 1737. At the beginning of 1769, annual-based exhibitions during June, July, August began in London by the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. The British institution also started gathering exhibits from 1806 to 1867.

Indigenous Art Exhibit

In the mid 19th century, new museums of Europe also placed and held exhibitions of their collections, loans collections, or the mixture of objects. Then in London 1851, the great exhibition with Universal exposition [A huge international exhibit designed to showcase nations' successes. These exhibitions sustain in various parts of the World, usually for 3 to 6 months].

Serve as an entrance arch, the Eiffel Tower in Paris was built for Exposition Universelle in 1889. Hence, the popularity of art exhibitions begins with lots of efforts of artists and supporters.

Charles Gaines Palm Trees Series 2 Kumeyaay

What Is The Role of Art Exhibitions?

Generally, art is the method of displaying feelings in a non-conventional manner. In any case, that particular talent is not satisfactory until admirers really can see and get it. It's simply like you are murmuring yourself in a closed room.

 Metropolitan Museum of Art

An artist needs a platform to show his or her talent, and the art exhibition is actually where an artist gets the chance to represent themselves.

Not only to the artists, but it also performs a great way to learn and elaborate thinking of the audiences and make them aware, knowledgeable, creative with the beauty of the art. Therefore, Art exhibitions play a crucial role for the artists as well as for the audiences.

Interactive Art Exhibition Put Your Head into Gallery

Importance of Art Exhibitions

The Art exhibition's intention is unique and comprehensive that helps an individual explore and understand. Some of the importance of art exhibition are stated below:

To express and outline the art of the artist,
To develop and aware people,
Also, for the marketing process or to earn money,
To give knowledge differently.
Likewise, used for branding.
For finding new audiences.
Also, it helps to be up to date with the beauty.
To elaborate artist ideas.

Where Art Exhibitions Took Place?

The art exhibition is given a lot of importance in modern times. Basically, the artists present their creations in art halls, art clubs, museums, private art galleries, or some business areas that are not for sale.

Most of the time, the exhibition takes place at some festivals, artist birthdays, occasions, or also with no reason, just to explore the artist's self creativeness and ideas. Nowadays, many artists arrange exhibitions themselves, meet new audiences, and explore their thoughts with the beauty of their art.

Who Plays Important Role In Art Exhibition?

Simply, not only a curator or an artist and the audience can add a feather in a cap alone. If the curator arranges the exhibition conscientiously, artists can represent their ideas and be aware of other people's up-to-date art. And they can convey their art to the audience. If there is no audience, then all the arrangement goes waste.

 Mirror Room Interactive Art Installation

So basically, it's a chain that stays attached only by the dependence of each other. If any of them were not there, then the exhibition would be impossible to succeed.

Opening Closing Museum Art Exhibits in Houston Moody Center

Final Thoughts

Nowadays, most artists would love to prefer contemporary art, as contemporary art base on the present and recent past. With modernity, contemporary art rises more in the people and creates curiosity in them.

 Immersive Van Gogh Experience in Toronto

The benefit of contemporary art is aesthetic value and being up to date from time to time. If you want to learn more about contemporary art, then SOA ARTS can help you with it. You will get the best and full information about all that you want to know.