“An artist statement is constantly rewritten and almost always out of date because things keep moving on.”
In the studio with Apostolos Georgiou
“Art is a big compromise. It starts with a big lie and the success is to make it as true as possible. The moment that you want to talk about something, it becomes a copy of it. You leave out so many things or you put in many others that don’t exist.”
Artist in Focus: Diango Hernández
It is back-to-school time and I would like to wave the summer goodbye in the gentlest way possible, featuring Cartas y Atardeceres (Letters and Sunsets) by Diango Hernández. The ongoing project exists online. The artist sources photographs of modern architecture and superimposes his characteristic graphic waves inspired by letters as a literary genre as well as actual letters from relevant personalities.
“This is a project proposal, a sort of collage. Something I am currently developing which involves buildings that I consider remarkable. Special places that my imaginary letters just activate.”
IñigoArt and Independent Collectors present ‘Collectors at Home’ video series
It is a pleasure to announce IñigoArt and Independent Collectors collaboration to present the video series Collectors at Home where I will be speaking to collectors in their residential setting. Collectors at Home is an intimate view into private art collections through the eyes of the personal force behind them, revealing their passions and motivations for collecting and living with art.
Summer Art Destinations: Provence, Greek Islands and Veneto
Summer brings a profound tension between chilling in the sun and making the most of the time off to explore art galleries and museums. My mantra: always minimum compromise. Before I pack for the holidays, these are a few must-do art exhibitions that you can enjoy by the Med, as you sail your summer away. See you there or back in September!
7 Art Interior Design Ideas for the Office and Home
My heart sinks when I visit an office or a beautiful home lived in by people with great interests and personality but with no art at all or maybe just some generic images or family photographs. Avoid the dull and vanilla. Live with soulful and bold art that speaks to you and about you. Scroll down for a mix of quiet and daring interior design ideas that I have encountered over time and which will surely inspire you.