In the realm of the American photo canon, perhaps there are no names more studied than Walker Evans. Of all his works, “Floyd Burroughs, Hale County” is the most vivid one, and it possesses the power to communicate to the audience all facets of the depicted character’s life during the catastrophic period that was the 1930s in Alabama. In today’s…

In the realm of Philippine art, one name echoes with profound resonance: BenCab or Benedicto Cabrera. From his extensive repertoire of works, there is a masterpiece that represents the apex of this mysteriousness and wonder – “Sabel“. This fascinating portrait of a woman with a bewitching countenance ambling through the disorderliness of city life has imaginatively caught the hearts of…

Picture the rhythmic movement of the sea, the salt wind softly touching your face, and the bright colors of the sunrise heralding fishermen as they go fishing daily. The stunning artwork “Fishermen” by Benedicto Cabrera, popularly known as BenCab, epitomizes this spirit of coastal life. In doing so, Cabrera invokes the memories of struggles, survival, and the strong bond between…

“Market Vendors” by Benedicto Cabrera is one of the iconic masterpieces in Filipino art that highlights the Filipino culture and lifestyle. This gigantic oil painting made in 1986 is a demonstration of Cabrera’s excellent skills in depicting bustling market scenes. Through his precise descriptions of the setting and some specific examples of human behavior, Cabrera creates a lively image of…

Throughout American photography history, there is hardly a name that is so strongly associated with it as that of Walker Evans. One of the memorable pieces of Evans, “Alabama Tenant Farmer’s Wife,” gives a heart-touching insight into the core of the American South during the Great Depression. Through this haunting portrait, Evans asks us to bear witness to the resilience…

In the world of contemporary art, very few names elicit as much mystery and reflection as Jenny Holzer does. The powerful text-based artworks of Holzer have given her a unique place in the art world, for her deep exploration of social norms, power relations and the human existence. Among her works, the part that really stands out is the “Survival…

In today’s contemporary art, only a few names can be compared with Jenny Holzer when it comes to recognition and respect. As a renowned artist, her works are always characterized by being both thought-provoking and challenging of common norms and traditions. She has established a special domain in the art world with her influential installations and strong messages. For instance,…

In the world of contemporary art, there are few names bigger and more admired than Jenny Holzer. She was born and grew up in Gallipolis, Ohio in 1950. Holzer has managed to earn herself a robust reputation as an artist who is daring and experimental as well as her powerful and thought provoking public art. Ranging from her initial painting…

In the realm of contemporary art, Janet Fish is a luminary who is known for her amazing prowess to transform the ordinary into something magnificent. Her colorful and detailed still-life arrangements entice the viewers to perceive the world in a fresh manner, changing the ordinary objects into artistic wonders. One outstanding piece that displays Fish’s unique talent as an artist is “Red…

When it comes to the realm of contemporary realism, there are very few artists who spend time depicting the beauty of ordinary things as Janet Fish does. Famous because of her colorful still life paintings, Fish’s artwork is an example of ordinary things turned into fascinating fantasies. Among her most well-known paintings is “Pink and Gold,” an enchanting work that…