Alexandre Aréthuse is part of the very first SINGULART design sale, Where Art meets Design. Since moving to Denmark 10 years ago, he has developed his own line of entirely handmade wooden furniture using a unique wood staining process. We sat down with Alexandre to discover the inspiration behind his colourful creations and experimental techniques. Could you introduce yourself and…
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Sideboards and chests of drawers are as decorative as they are utilitarian and we find them in most interiors whatever their style: modern, industrial, minimalist, or traditional. The sideboard takes the role of welcoming visitors in entrances, of housing a table service in dining rooms or of leaning against the sofa or of holding your vinyl collection in living rooms.…
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Why do we feel obliged to specify “female artists” when we never say “male artists”? How many names of female artists can you name? The international art world, despite being recognised for its innovative character, lags far behind in the field of equality. The representation of women in museums is no more than 5%. In the art market, women account…
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Wifredo Lam (1902-1982) is an internationally renowned Cuban artist, particularly celebrated for his painting that combines the heritage of his Afro-Caribbean origins, the assimilation of the French avant-garde and a passion for African sculptures. Lam’s practice reflects the rich and diverse cultural mix of his native country, as he was born at the turn of the century to a Chinese…
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The contemporary Art Market is in constant flux. At every moment, contemporary art is renewed and offers new discoveries with new artists and artworks. The market is full of surprises with records constantly being broken at auctions. Contemporary art is becoming more and more expensive and increasingly popular – with some living artists seeing their popularity outperform modern artists such…
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Mothership NYC is the cradle for what is now a multi-pronged arts enterprise serving as a bridge to New York for artists from other countries. Located on the water’s edge in the happening Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, this peer community is a combined live-work space and presentation arena for international creatives across all disciplines. As a residency for both long-term crewmates…
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Gjert Rognly is an internationally renowned photographer and filmmaker. Born in a Sami village in Nothern Norway, his photographs are often set in this region and use his Sami identity to create artworks inspired by his dreams and cultural heritage. Gjert has been the recipient of a number of scholarships and international awards, and his artworks have been displayed at…
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Russia is known for its magnificant, vast and wild landscapes, its tumultuous history from the reigns of the Tsars through Communism to the Russia of today. Russia is not only a country of famous writers and composers, but also artists who have left a rich legacy and inspired others across Europe and internationally. Spanning the Iconic Masters, Itinerants, Art Nouveau,…
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Hee Sook Kim is a talented artist from South Korea who lives and works in the US. As an internationally distinguished artist, Hee Sook Kim has been the recipient of several art prizes. Her works are in several public collections and numerous reviews have been dedicated to her creations. To date she has been fortunate enough to have participated in…
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Kaoru Shibuta is an exciting Japanese painter whose works have been exhibited internationally. He has been the recipient of several major Art prizes for his artistic creations, which are based on the poetic symphony and transformation of visual notes. In the last 3 years, Kaoru Shibota has participated in 12 Artists Residencies all over the World. We sat down with…
