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Meet the Artist: Semadar

1 month ago | artbusinessnews.com | Hannah Smith

Here at Art Business News, we had the pleasure in interviewing renowned artist, Semadar, founder of the Neo-Pointillism Movement. Get to know the artist below. ABN: Who are you and what is your vision as an artist? Semadar: I am Semadar, an artist and founder of the Neo-Pointillism Movement, which connects ancient art with contemporary realism. Understanding antiquity equips artists to create the future.
Meet the Artist Vivienne Riggio

1 month ago | artbusinessnews.com | Hannah Smith

ABN: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? Vivienne J Riggio’s artistic journey is a testament to a life steeped in observation and the transformation of the mundane into the extraordinary. Her studio has been described as a crucible where she takes shapes and textures and creates mystical sculptures of wonder. Her trust is built around her deep intuitive character and wildly active imagination. This trust has guided her well before identifying as an artist.
Remembering Kevin Grass

1 month ago | artbusinessnews.com | Hannah Smith

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Grass on February 5, 2025, at the age of 56. An avid cyclist, Kevin was cycling to work to teach perspective to his drawing students when he and a truck collided. He was blocks away from the college he taught at. Kevin Grass grew up in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, a small river town about an hour Southeast of St. Louis.
The Evolution of Mark Making: An Interview with Kipton Hinsdale

2 months ago | artbusinessnews.com | Hannah Smith |Michelle Pannor Silver

This February, artist Kipton Hinsdale shares the story of his dual upbringing in the The Evolution of Mark Making, a solo exhibition presented at Distortion Society (Beacon, NY). In this collection of abstract work, we journey through the defining moments of Hinsdale’s artistic development from the streets of Brooklyn to the thick woods of Chatham, NY.
Unlocking the Art of Happiness: Dopamine Decor and Joyous Living

Jan 14, 2025 | artbusinessnews.com | Yuko Adachi

In an era where trends are designed to bring joy to everyday life, a new concept has been capturing attention in the design world: dopamine decor. This innovative approach emphasizes decorating spaces in a way that stimulates the dopamine neurotransmitter, the brain’s natural driver for pleasure and motivation. However, what if this trend could transcend momentary excitement and foster a deeper, more enduring sense of happiness?
MEET THE ARTIST: THE ADDO BROTHERS

Jan 14, 2025 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Sustainable — the buzz word impacting many industries — is a description you could give the artwork of four brothers hailing from Ghana. Born in Accra, Ghana, Alfred, Frank, James, and Ivan Addo inherited their passion for art from their father, James Addo Sr., a masterful wood sculptor. From an early age, the brothers were immersed in their father’s craft, often surrounded by sawdust — the byproduct of his artistry.
ART TREKS: Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective

Jan 14, 2025 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

An unlikely story and yet, when it’s Einar and Jamex de la Torre it’s absolutely expected. Growing up in Mexico and today living on both sides of the border in San Diego and Baja California, they have inherited their own unique vision of the Latinx experience and American culture. Their work is visually complex and infused with humorous elements exploring art, history, and material culture.
The Ethics of Art Restitution: Navigating the Complexities of Returning Stolen or Illegally Acquired Art

Dec 23, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | John Haynes

Art, like a fingerprint on the cultural memory, tells us where we’ve been. But what happens when that fingerprint belongs to someone else, stolen away or acquired through shady means? The topic of restitution – the process of returning stolen or illegally acquired art – isn’t just about logistics or law; it’s a tangle of emotions, ethics, and history.
FOR THE LOVE OF TEXTILES AND ART

Dec 20, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Sherri Daye Scott

In an era often overshadowed by fast fashion and disposable goods, my passion resides at the vibrant intersection of textiles and art. Over the past decade, I have immersed myself in the intricate world of fashion and product design, where the delicate balance between creativity and sustainability is not just a goal but a necessity. More than a year ago, I made a deliberate pivot into the art world—a transition that had long beckoned me.
ART TREKS: Picasso and Paper at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Dec 11, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Megan Pantak

Witness Picasso’s genius in new and thought-provoking ways at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s latest exhibit. A new exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) offers visitors the opportunity to see Picasso and his work in an entirely new light. Picasso and Paper features nearly 300 works showcasing Picasso’s lifelong experimentation with paper, opening with cut-outs he made at the age of nine and proceeding chronologically to span his almost eight-decade career.