Has modern art lost its power when artists are compelled to cater to political standards for the sake of inclusion? Creativity and imagination are the catalysts of an artist’s work, making art highly individual and subjective. The interpretation of art is subjective as well. However, art in 2023 is becoming constricted by woke inclusion standards….
The End of Creativity: Wokeness Is Ruining Art
June 15, 2023
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These Ultra-Microscopic Sculptures Fit Inside the Eye of a Needle—Here’s How the Artist Paints Them
June 12, 2023
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A man with autism and dyslexia has turned his fascination for the microscopic world into miniature works of art, inspiring others to look more closely at both the world around them and the unique potential of each and every one of us. Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, 65, grew up in Birmingham, England, where he lives…
There Is No Beauty in Bureaucracy
May 22, 2023
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Commentary One of the great problems that we have here in Australia is that within our arts institutions, artistic decisions are increasingly being made not by artists but by administrators. Take, for example, the symphony orchestra. Where a conductor once largely curated his own artistic affairs, an “artistic planning team” of three to four bureaucrats,…
AI Is for Artificial Intelligence, Not Artistic Imitation
Commentary Art is the highest form of human expression; that is, art is most effective in evoking and exploring expressions intrinsic to the human experience. There can be no room for what you might call fake art, art that is, at its heart, inauthentic. I examined authenticity in my Honour’s thesis, and submit that authentic…
Plagiarism Allegations Tarnish China’s Art Scene
A British artist recently accused a Chinese painter at the China Academy of Arts of plagiarizing several of her works, raising concerns over the proliferation of plagiarism in the Chinese art field in recent years. British artist Seana Gavin’s April 30 Instagram post showed a drawing of Chinese painter Xu Bacheng that closely resembled Gavin’s…
Alexander Adams: ‘We Should Be Unashamed to Protect and Promote High Culture’ | British Thought Leaders
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Alexander Adams, artist, art critic and cultural commentator. Alexander’s latest book ‘Artivism: The Battle for Museums in the Era of Postmodernism’ examines the origins, aims and spread of artivism. He says this fusion of art and activism is putting the very existence of Britain’s cultural institutions at risk. …
Worlds Await at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California
April 22, 2023
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A world of wonders awaits at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California. Five galleries, each more compelling than the last, entice visitors to stay and marvel. The exhibits are so rich in detail that a person could spend his or her whole visit exploring just one gallery. Take, for instance, the Classic Car Collection. The…
‘Art Is Sacred’: Experience the Silent Grandeur of Realistic Art—NTD International Figure Painting Competition
April 13, 2023
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Traditionally, the most revered works of art focused on portraying virtues like benevolence, bravery, sacrifice, and righteousness, thereby capturing the brilliance of humanity on canvas for posterity. One such unique platform dedicated to reviving these fading essentials of mankind and upholding the traditional art of realistic oil painting is NTD Television’s International Figure Painting Competition (NIFPC)….
Pure Beauty: ‘Unmoved’ | NTD International Figure Painting Competition
April 7, 2023
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Meet the young Vietnamese artist Loc Duong, who won the Humanity and Culture Award in the NTD International Figure Painting Competition. His first-ever oil painting “Unmoved” has been very popular and made many people feel at peace. He decided to take on the challenge of oil painting as he believes in the mission of NTD’s International…
Mind-Blowing Portraits Made With Fire and Blades on Wood—Check Out the Hyperrealistic Details: PHOTOS
A self-taught Nigerian artist with a passion for representing his culture has found a unique way to use fire and blades on wood to render incredibly hyperrealistic portraits. Alex Peter Idoko, 30, is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and has been practicing art for 23 years, 15 professionally. He describes his field as “surrealism and hyperrealism” and…
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