If you spot me on Locust Walk, it is very likely that I will have a Starbucks cup in my hand. The other day, I was curious about why the Starbucks logo looks the way it does. I looked into the story and thought it would be interesting to share Read more…
Mbongeni Buthelezii is a 55-year old South-African artist who uses recycled plastic paint instead of traditional art materials to make his paintings. I came across a mention of this artist while I was researching on my presentation for the African-American artist Mickalene Thomas and wanted to look more into his Read more…
To me, art has always been my channel for relaxation. Despite the massive time commitment that art projects may have, drawing and painting have helped me calm down and take a break from the hectic schedules that all of us have. The Mandala (Sanskrit for “circle” or “completion”) has a Read more…
The Rain Room is an experiential artwork by Hannes Koch and Florian Ortkrass. The immersive light and sound installation gives visitors the magic experience of controlling nature by becoming a participant in this technical genius. The first permanent installation was in Sharjah, U.A.E, but the popularity lead to it being Read more…
Imagine pointing to the empty space in front of you, claiming that it is worth thousands of dollars, and someone actually buying it from you for that amount. Seems absurd, doesn’t it? Italian artist Salvatore Garau auctioned an invisible sculpture for €15000 in June 2021. The “immaterial sculpture” is literally Read more…