Tag Archives: modern art

abstract art in south africa: maja marx

Maja Marx (b.1977) is a contemporary proponent of abstract art in South Africa. The WHATIFTHEWORLD Gallery in Cape Town recently introduced me to her work. The solo exhibition called Glare – mostly oils on linen – is a collection of … Continue reading →

matt connors: in search of casual minimalism

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American contemporary artist Matt Connors has an uncanny ability to reference the great artists of the last century while still creating unbelievably vibrant and unique works. Working in New York City, Connors is gaining recognition as one of Art + … Continue reading →

giorgio morandi – still life abstracts

Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964) painted some of my favorite and most stunning still life compositions of the 20th century. For an artist who never travelled outside of Europe, and rarely strayed far from his hometown of Bologna, Morandi’s art now has … Continue reading →

Lauren Bacall’s Henry Moore Sculpture at Bonhams

I was recently asked what is the one art piece I covet and, assuming price were no object, I replied without hesitation it would be a Henry Moore sculpture. I can think of no other artwork that so effortlessly captures the human … Continue reading →

flying under the radar: canadian abstract art

Abstraction dominated the art world in the years following the Second World War. It was a move away from surrealist and post impressionist art and is best exemplified by the works of some of my favorite artists including Jackson Pollock … Continue reading →

The MoMa picture light – modern artwork lighting for the 21st century

Not long ago, I was asked by a Twitter friend about painting lights, those contraptions normally placed over a painting in a home or office and used for illumination. Sometimes hardwired, sometimes free standing and battery operated or even remote … Continue reading →

symbols of american identity through the eyes of Jasper Johns

Being that as Americans we are about to celebrate our 4th of July, I’m over at Modenus paying a short tribute to one of the 20th century’s greatest artists still living today – Jasper Johns (b. 1930). Johns’ art is … Continue reading →