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There are different kinds of art. You knew that but I’m going to explore an art contrast you may not have considered. If you are reading this you know of one kind of art, the kind in museums and galleries. The word “art “ is in use constantly in newspaper newsrooms. It means photographs, as in, “I need some art for page six.” (This editor is taking the high road or the low road of photojournalism.) The high road is. Photographs can say some things better than words. For example, the news story may say “7,000 starving children.” A photo of one child has more impact. The low road is, “I need some art to break up all the type on the page.” Newspaper photographers compete with words, as a painter may compete with the DJ at an exhibit opening. There’s enough abuse to go around. Let’s look at the strengths of each, by eavesdropping on an artist/photojournalist discussion. Photojournalist:   I’m showing the public major events of the day. Artist:  You are showing the publi...

Donor Gift from Samuel J. Gillis Donations receive original series art signed by artist $50.00 donation - 8"x10" acrylic $125.00 donation - 11"x14" acrylic $325.00 donation - 16"x20" acrylic $650.00 donation - 30"x40" acrylic Visit gofundme to give a donation: www.gofundme.com/gillisfineart Visit artist site to view work by Samuel J. Gillis: www.gillisfineart.com Visit virtual salon to view work of Galley Swarm artists: www.galleryswarm.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I have struggled with the effects of mental illness my whole life. On a personal level, I have had a difficult journey dealing with my mother's condition which has kept her in an out of mental institutions all my life. She currently is, and will probably always be, in a facility for the rest of her life. As a witness to both the personal battles of loved ones, and the stigma associated with mental illness, I h...

Andrey Mironov was born in Ryazan, Russia, in 1975. In 1991, he was admitted to the Professional College in Ryazan. In 1993, he started his carear in Russian Armed Forces and than in the Ministry of the Interior. Since 2007 he has been taking part in Art exhibitions. In 2007, Andrey won the first place in Moscow Russian art week. In his art he focuses on religious inspiration and motifs and is often intended to uplift the mind to the spiritual. Andrey attempts to illustrate, supplement and portray in tangible form the principles of Christianity. His greatest creative triumphs are illustrations of scenes from the Bible. In his paintings and prints he exhibits knowledge of classical iconography, which he moldes to fit the requirements of his own experience; thus, the depiction of a biblical scene is informed by Andrey's knowledge of the specific text and his assimilation of classical composition.

Inside Culture   by David Halle  Published in 1993 Cover price $29.95 Today’s price, about $5 There’s gold in them thar cheap book sites! They are cheap but offer insights into how we live. “Inside Culture” is a fine intellectual nugget. Halle’s wisdom is as valid today as it was in 1993. Good non-fiction book are written for a purpose, to explore new concepts, or to explore new frontiers of knowledge. The ideas and concepts may be timeless commentary on the human scene, but the book world is a marketing phenomenon. Books race through the marketing cycle from hot marketing, author on the appearance/interview circuit to … the rusty dusty files of eBay/Amazon, basements and bargain stores. Where does your art go when it leaves the gallery? Halle examines art in the homes of various economic neighborhoods in the New York area. He actually entered the homes, with permission, and recorded the type of homes of varying economic status. Consider this. A...

Gallery Swarm Salon | a curated collection of notables : Meet Contemporary Fine Art Painter Ryan Karey : Painter Ryan Karey In His Studio Click Me to view his work Ryan Antonio Karey was born in LaGrange, Illinois. He earned...