4 photography trends for 2023: by Richard Kalman

"It’s exciting when contemporary photographers look to the history of photography for inspiration, whether that’s technique, process, style, subject matter - there’s really a lot of inspiration to be had, if you know where to look."

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Surrealism: embrace the weird

Surrealism, the art movement that explored the deepest and darkest inner workings of the subconscious. Deep-dive into the mind.

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What’s the difference between modern and contemporary art?

Chances are, you’ve used the word ‘modern’ to mean ‘contemporary’ and ‘contemporary’ to mean ‘modern’. Potato-potarto, eh? Well, when it comes to art, it’s more like potato-tomato.

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Monet: The Master of Impressionism

With a revolutionary approach to painting, Oscar-Claude Monet - somewhat accidentally - founded the Impressionist movement.

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Photorealism: This is real talk

These artworks are paintings and drawings, not photographs. We bet you’re just as shocked as us.

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Out of the blue: what does the colour have to do with art history?

The evolution of the colour blue proves that role of colour in art history is just as important as any art movements or new artmaking technologies.

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Baring it all: a history of the nude

Just like us humans, art history started its life in the nude. Therefore, before we can establish the line between art and porn, it’s important to explore the history behind the nude.

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What are art prints?

A delve into the world of prints and an insight into how our artists create them.

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What is abstract art? (And why your three-year-old couldn’t have made this)

When it comes to Abstract art, there’s more to it than meets the eye.

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David Hockney: 5 (and a bit) facts you may not know

West Yorkshire native and Pop Art pioneer, Hockney is a contemporary art legend.

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Your ultimate art history guide. From the rise of abstract art to Monet’s impressionist landscapes, learn more about the personalities, ideas and styles throughout art history.