Jelena Martinovic

1 month ago | blog.artsper.com | Jelena Martinovic |Elena Martinique

Depicting a young Parisian working boy, Garçon à la pipe from 1905 is probably among the most famous canvases from Picasso‘s Rose period. For his model, the artist used an adolescent known as “p’tit Louis,” who was frequently to be found at the Bateau Lavoir along with, in Picasso’s own words, other “local types, actors, ladies, gentlemen, delinquents….”In preparatory studies, the artist painted his subject in a variety of positions before painting the final one.

1 month ago | blog.artsper.com | Jelena Martinovic |Elena Martinique

Featured image: Tribute in LightIt was September 11, 2001 when the terrorist attacks were carried out in the tragic events that resulted in 2,996 deaths affected every American in some way or another and sent the country into massive panic. Many artists decided to respond to the attacks, capturing in these 9/11 art pieces the variety of responses they have both felt and witnessed in the aftermath of the attacks.

1 month ago | blog.artsper.com | Jelena Martinovic |Elena Martinique

During his tragically short but prolific artistic career, Keith Haring‘s artwork has left a deep mark in the world of contemporary art inspiring generations of future artists. After arriving in New York in 1978, Haring immersed himself in its downtown culture and quickly became a fixture on the artistic scenes.

1 month ago | blog.artsper.com | Jelena Martinovic |Elena Martinique

Featured image: October 1st, Manhattan. Due to the mysterious allure of his persona and the political dimension of his art, Banksy remains in the spotlight constantly. In 2013, Banksy arrived in New York for a month-long residency which hosted an entire show on the streets of the city. During a NYC residency titled Better Out Than In, the elusive artist unveiled at least one work per day, documenting it on both a dedicated website and an Instagram account for authenticity.

1 month ago | blog.artsper.com | Jelena Martinovic |Elena Martinique

The 20th-century design was greatly dominated by the modernist philosophy and ideas. That was up until a new approach to design took a stance against everything modernism stood for – it was the so-called Anti-design movement that emerged in Italy during the 1960s. In terms of architecture, it is often referred as the Radical Design period. As a loose collection of ideas that emerged in the early 20th century, Modernism responded to sweeping changes in technology and society.