Archive: 2026/01

Spotify remains popular in 2026, but Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Tidal now offer better sound quality, device integration, and artist payouts. Is it still the best? Probably not.

An abstract idea in art isn't about depicting reality-it's about expressing emotion, thought, and energy through color, form, and movement. Discover how artists like Rothko and Kandinsky turned feeling into visual language.

Sculpture is defined by its three-dimensional form and how it occupies real space-not by material, size, or permanence. Learn what truly makes an artwork a sculpture.

Learn how long to wait between oil painting layers based on paint thickness, pigment type, and environment. Avoid cracking and muddying with practical drying timelines and expert tips.

Contemporary art sparks outrage because it challenges what we think art should be-beauty, skill, and meaning. It’s not about shock for shock’s sake. It’s about forcing us to question power, value, and identity in a changing world.

Art exhibitions aren't created by artists alone. Behind every show is a team of curators, designers, registrars, and educators working together to bring art to life. Here's who really organises an art exhibition.

Learn how to attract real crowds to your art exhibition by telling powerful stories, creating social experiences, using local influencers, and turning visitors into advocates-not just attendees.

Discover the essential oil painting techniques-glazing, impasto, wet-on-wet, scumbling, and underpainting-that create depth, texture, and realism. Learn how to use them effectively and avoid common mistakes.

Learn how complementary colors work in oil painting to create depth, contrast, and realism without using black. Discover practical techniques used by masters like Van Gogh and Rembrandt.