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Self-portraits are not just another selfie! In this article, we compiled the top tips and tricks to navigate the intimidating practice of taking pictures of yourself, and this no matter your medium of choice. Whether for experimentation or exhibition, self-portraiture has been a long-standing tradition among artists working in a variety of media. Western art […]

Sex has been depicted in painting for centuries, more then often if was suggested instead of being painted unapologetically in bright and vivid color. Artist and .ART adopter Helen Beard isn't shying away when she paints. Her paintings are raw, unafraid and bold, they also present a fresh perspective on sex, the one of a […]

Money, money money. Art, art, and art… Mutually inclusive and tricky to navigate, we’re helping you wade through the murky waters of art transactions The art market can be an opaque beast, but still it is a world we love and cherish, and are eager, in some way or another to be part of. Whether […]

For this survival tactics article, we’re getting into all things sustainability in the art world. From mediums, packaging, shipping, and crypto mining, we’re uncovering some of the biggest current eco-issues in the art ecosystem. Featured Image: Photograph of Robert Smithson’s earthwork, Spiral Jetty, located at Rozel Point, Utah on the shore of the Great Salt […]

Just in time for Halloween, this week we’re covering all things spooky, macabre, and spiritual in our newest Art History 101 installment. Featured photo: Michael Wolgemut, “The Dance of Death” (1493) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel Spiritualism, mortality, and demons; not just themes of spooky season! This week we’re diving into the history […]

From cross stitching to AI knitting, we’re delving into the world of textile art and the artists who are breaking new ground. Allyson Mitchell, “Hungry Purse: The Vagina Dentata in Late Capitalism,” 2004-ongoing Textile art, much like folk art, has largely been attributed to women’s work and craft. From beginnings in prehistoric Indigenous communities using […]

The .Art Etiquette Guide: This week we are taking a look at museum etiquette and some of the top tips to help you avoid any slip ups including real world anecdotes from the authors! Etiquette: set of conventional rules of personal behaviour in polite society, usually in the form of an ethical code that delineates […]

Google trends as the mirror of public consciousness: Depp, Degeneres and monkeypox. Our public consciousness is malleable, being constantly affected by the media trends and the themes brought up with them. The scales of public opinion inform us about the new boundaries of what is allowed or condemned. Where are the boundaries of this correlation? […]

Canvy offers an artwork manager which will help you organize your work in one place, including the room mockups feature that allows to create stunning showcases. With a .ART domain included with Canvy membership, it's a match made in heaven! .ART is always keen to welcome new partnerships with artist-oriented projects such as Canvy, a […]

For an independent curator (or any curator at all), the touring exhibition can be the dream—but it can also pose a host of logistical challenges, especially for those who have never coordinated one. Despite that, curating and organizing a travelling exhibition isn’t an impossible challenge. Let’s break it down! Featured image: Julian Mora from Unsplash […]

Domains are like license plates: the shorter and more memorable they are, the more prestigious they are considered to be. Why do people like cool license plates? Many believe that certain letters and numbers or combinations resembling their names will help them to stand out or to become lucky, successful, and prosperous. Sometimes, it’s simply […]

This week we’re delving into the world of performance art and how artist’s preserve their ephemeral works. Looking at the history and challenges of the art form, check out our findings on this misunderstood art form. Feature image: A still from the documentary “Burden” (2016), showing the artist performing “Trans-Fixed” (1972). Courtesy Magnolia Pictures. Performance […]

Often confused with crafts and coloring books, art therapy is so much more than making art. Find out when the term was coined, whom it can help and where you can learn more. Art therapy is a mental health profession that requires a graduate degree for entry into the field. Many art therapists continue their […]

There are so many forms of art, and new ones emerge all the time, some are clear in what they are what they mean, some are more fluid, harder to put in boxes. In short, art is just like people, unique. As digital art is a term that is increasingly used and in broader context, […]

If you want to create better work, attract more studio visits, exhibitions, build your network, produce a more compelling website, make more income, or get that new job, you cannot simply do it alone. I, Huma Kabakci, delves into the advantages and challenges of mentorship whether you are a mentor or a mentee. Cover Image: […]

Anastasiia Lapatina shares the story behind kidsofwar.art, the newly launched Web3-native art project aiding children affected by the war in Ukraine. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the crypto and specifically NFT-communities have played a crucial role through their efforts to mobilize massive aid and relief funds. One of the most recent individuals […]

To accompany this month's book club and in case you can't assist with our upcoming Instagram Live, we thought of asking Christina Makris to talk to us more about her experience and book. Here is what she had to say. Don't miss us on Instagram on May 31st at Noon EST | 5 pm BST […]

Art fairs, they seem to sprout overnight in diverse parts of the world, they are economic models, but what makes their success, what are their challenges, especially in a post-pandemic world? Deep dive into a timely subject when so many art fairs are taking place, this month, in New York, one of the art capitals […]

Your one-stop shop for everything in the art world! In this week’s instalment of Art History 101, we are diving into Biennales and demystifying one more facet of the Art World. We are looking at exactly how they work, where they came from and what they mean. <br /> <br /> A who and a […]

Do you know what “phygital” is? Where does one get an outfit for the metaverse? Is there a fashion week we haven’t discovered yet? There and many other questions answered by .ART’s in-house crypto art connoisseur Aleksandra Artamonovskaja! Featured image: Love Is Love by 3D virtual model creator behind Vogue’s first NFT cover Shavonne Wong […]