Tag: Chicago
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International Artist Buys Exclusive Rights To A Black Pigment So Others Can’t Use It, World Hates Him
Artist Anish Kapoor is one of the most important artists of our time. However, many of his fellow artists think he’s a bit on the nose. Over the years this reputation has gotten in the way of Anish’s art, but has paved the way for some hilarious stories. Read below to see some of the best…
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Vivian Maier’s Stunning Color Photography Is Revealed for the First Time
You might remember the story of Vivian Maier from our feature HERE. Back in 2011, a box filled with Maier’s negatives was discovered at a local thrift auction house in Chicago. Since that time, the American street photographer has become quite the recognizable name in the history of photography. While she has become known for…
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The Art Institute of Chicago Makes Thousands of Hi-Res Images Available To Download For Free
After the fire that totally destroyed Brazil’s Museu Nacional in Rio, many people lamented that the museum had not digitally backed up its collection and pointed to the event as a tragic example of why such digitization is so necessary. Just a couple decades ago, storing and displaying this much information was impossible, so it…
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INSTAGRAM: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS
Mindlessly double-tapping through Instagram can quickly turn into a black hole of nail art, puppies in costumes, and half-naked Rihanna. Looking for a more cultured and entertaining 20 minute diversion? Here’s some awesome artist and art-world Instagram accounts that you should definitely follow: www.artfido.com @artFido http://instagram.com/artfido No bias here! Although we haven’t been on Instagram…