Values can be defined as a system of beliefs that a person or group of people hold dear. They provide a guidepost for people to make decisions based on what is important to them. For example, values could promote individualism, esteem simplicity, or celebrate nature. In the context of art movements, values usually center around ideas or aesthetics that the… Read more →
Art is a human endeavor that takes numerous forms and fulfills innumerable purposes. Its diversity is celebrated as an example of Homo Sapiens’ potential, representing the unbounded and endless nature of creativity—something transcendent. Indeed, art is mainly spoken of in terms of the incalculable and the immaterial, with language verging on the religious. “The aim of art is to represent… Read more →
The cognoscenti are a group of people who have have expert knowledge or understanding of a particular subject. In the art world, these are people with knowledge about art, culture, and taste. They are often gatekeepers, meaning they control what is shown to the public or, at the very least, how it is seen. But cognoscenti may also play an… Read more →
The art world is a complicated one, and it can be difficult to understand how an artist becomes legitimized in such a complex and opaque environment. To cope with this uncertainty, many artists fall prey to a “let the chips fall where they may” type of approach to their career. “Let the work speak for itself,” they say. “If it’s… Read more →