Minimalism has dominated the design world for nearly a century, with Scandinavian chic interior design being seen as the main trend, teaching us to strip back the unnecessary and embrace simplicity. By Helen Buckley After maximalism burst onto the scene in 2018, the movement is quickly becoming en vogue and […]
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“I am endlessly inspired by the construct and the idea of time and timing and how moments, fragments of time and memories have such an impact on us as humans.” By Tatty Martin | 07 Jun 2022 Johanna Bath is someone who seeks to preserve transient moments through painting. Playing […]
Photo: Brian J. Green. In the early months of the pandemic, at a memorial celebration of the great Kamau Brathwaite’s life, M. NourbeSe Philip reminded us of these drumsoundings, his words: “So much undone to be undone.” In this spirit, I make my notes toward poet Marwa Helal’s Ante body […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download David Andersen | Episode 805 David Andersen is a ceramicist who has a a preference towards hand building and even more specifically building ceramic spheres. Earth, water, fire, and air are the foundation of David’s handbuilt ceramic spheres which are intricately formed, carved, […]
What is Fused Glass? Fused glass refers to the process of heating two or more pieces of glass in a kiln at very high temperatures. Basically, the pieces are melted together so they form a single piece of glass. Fused glass also has many creative uses but the invention of […]
Looking to get started with DYI projects? Then you might be getting ready to visit a hardware store that can help you with your project needs. The biggest hardware store in the UAE, Speedex Dubai, offers a variety of products to get your DIY project started. You are very likely […]
2022 is labeled as the year of artists with eccentric artists such as Taylor Swift, who have revolutionized the music platform worldwide. However, the unsung heroes of such songs are the songwriters. Here is the latest list of our favorite songwriters that continue to push the envelopes of what modern […]
“The heart of my work is a form of wayward abstraction but it’s riddled with signs and images that point in multiple directions.” By Rise Art | 31 Oct 2022 Phil King has recently joined Rise Art, bringing his expressive paintings to the platform. Phil merges elements of the fantastical with the familiar. […]
“I want to get across a message of pride, strength and self-determination for African people across the globe. I want to show us as the proud, complex and nuanced individuals we are through my portraits and show that the African experience is as diverse as any other.” By Rise Art […]
“Art is the culmination of conflict, beauty and the human experience in a form that is tangible.” Curator, critic and writer Emie Diamond shares her wishlist with us. By Tatty Martin | 09 Jun 2022 Emie Diamond is an Art Critic, Curator and Writer living and working in London. Bridging […]