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The Pure Magic of Colour Field Painting
You are standing at the edge of the sea, watching the sunrise. Clear, salty water gently and quietly rolls toward your bare feet, the sand whispering beneath it.
09/12/25 • 3 min read
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The art that was not meant for the viewer
The art of Ancient Egypt fascinates and captivates us through a double effect. On the one hand, it is strikingly comprehensible: we recognize in it beauty and harmony of form, and we marvel at the craftsmanship of the artisans.
04/12/25 • 5 min read
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Curator. The Decision to Care
We live immersed in information — and it’s exhausting: newsletters, blogs, social feeds, chats, ads. While being bombarded with desaturated meanings, we slowly suffocate
26/09/25 • 4 min read
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Why do we need art?
The recent sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana and subsequent eating of the latter caused a fresh wave of contemplation on what art is and why it is.
11/09/25 • 5 min read
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Art as a Mood, or How to Experience Presence?
Have you ever noticed that a work of art does not so much “communicate” a meaning to you as it changes the atmosphere around you? This is especially true of abstract art.
10/09/25 • 4 min read
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Online Art Marketplaces vs. Traditional Galleries: What’s Best for You?
I have often been called & labeled as a ‘creative’ person. And I love beautiful things, be they small or large. At the same time, I am logical and analytical.
09/09/25 • 6 min read
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Presencing in Art: Seeing, Feeling, and Becoming
Have you ever stood before a painting and felt like it was looking back at you? Not just something you admire from a distance, but something that senses you too?
08/09/25 • 3 min read
The Art of Staying in Touch
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3Q to the Artist
Three questions to Anna Voda
Anna Voda (Kharkiv, 1986) is a visual artist currently based in Lisbon, Portugal. Born in Ukraine, her journey has taken her from the vibrant streets of Kharkiv to the sunlit hills of Lisbon, where she now creates her art.
28/11/25 • 4 min read
3Q to the Artist
Three questions to Martîm
Martîm was born in Funchal and raised in Coimbra. On paper, he is also a mechanical engineer, but at heart, an artist. He holds a master in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon and a postgraduate in Theatre and Performance from the London International School of Performing Arts.
24/10/25 • 3 min read
3Q to the Artist
Three questions to Sara Gonçalves
Sara Gonçalves is a painter whose works evoke a sense of familiarity through an ethereal lens on everyday objects, scenarios, interactions, and ways of living. She creates dynamic, emotionally charged compositions with bold expressiveness, blending technical precision and creative freedom.
29/09/25 • 3 min read
3Q to the Artist
Three questions to Oleksandr Topchyi
Born in 1982 in Severodonetsk, Ukraine, Oleksandr Topchyi is a contemporary painter based in Kyiv. He graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv, where he now lives and works.
29/09/25 • 2 min read
Guide
Guide: How to engage with art
Dear Reader,
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share our vision of a new way to engage with art.
19/07/25 • 2 min read
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Guide: How to buy art
Dear Reader,
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share our Subjektiv insights into the financial structure of the art market.
18/07/25 • 1 min read
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Expressionism vs. Impressionism: Understanding the Differences
Impressionism is one of the most popular artistic movements of all times. Impressionists marked an essential break in the history of art as they decided to divert away from academic painting, thereby paving the way for modern painting.
17/07/25 • 11 min read
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When Canvas Speaks: Writing Artwork Descriptions That Resonate
Imagine standing before a painting you can’t decipher. A great artwork description bridges that gap, giving viewers keys to enter the work’s world.
16/07/25 • 6 min read
