In the second part of the 20th century, we see the explosion of street art or urban art, as a way of expressing and communicating a message or brand through images, illustrations or symbols in public space.The practice of graffiti grew, initially in New York, but quickly spread firmly in other contemporary cities, thus challenging the prevailing canons of artistic practices. Find out in this article which were the two Portuguese artists who stood out in this field.
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In 2021, with an innovative tactic, P55 allowed the sale of works of art easily, quickly and without any physical contact. In response, there was an exponential growth in revenue and also in the percentage of artists and galleries that started working on this platform. Find out in this article which were the biggest trends in 2021.
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Every year, Pantone announces the color that will set the tone for the next 365 days. Made especially for 2022, PANTONE® 17-3938 Very Peri—a blend of steady blue with an energetic infusion of red, is the new hue of the year.Inspired by Pantone's new color? Discover works of art that invoke the energy of Very Peri.
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The past year has brought unprecedented change not just for the art industry, but for the consumer at large. After the chaos of 2020 triggered by Covid19, there was great hope for the year ahead. The truth is that in-person events are back, but always incorporating the distances required due to the pandemic. In 2021, the realm of crypto-based NFTs dominated everyone's attention and signaled hope for the future of the Craft.Online sales from major auction houses such as Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips have achieved exponential growth compared to previous years. There has been an increase in sales and confidence...
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