ARTCENTRON: LIFE IS ABOUT ART

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024ART & DESIGN, ART FAIRS

Art Basel 2024: The Top Exciting Booths to Explore

A Volkswagen Beetle Saloon wrapped in a brown canvas by Christo, is one of the sculptures Gagosian is presenting at Art Basel 2024

If you are at Art Basel 2024, here are some of the top booths to visit to discover exhibitions of works by artists from around the globe and celebrate contemporary art.

June 8, 2024June 8, 2024ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

Experience the Mikage Project at Otakon Concert

Mikage Project at Otakon 2024 will thrill fans with modern traditional Japanese music

Experience the mesmerizing melodies of Mikage Project at Otakon 2024, where the band will thrill fans with a blend of traditional Japanese music and modern flair.

June 7, 2024July 22, 2025ART & DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT

How Does Virtual Reality Engage Moviegoing Audiences?

A young woman with curly hair wears a virtual reality headset. She holds her hands out as if interacting with an environment. The question remains, how virtual reality transforms the moviegoing experience

The immersive world of virtual reality is transforming the way audiences interact with films, including by making them active participants in the action.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024ART & DESIGN, ART REVIEW

Within the Geometry of Chaos, Artist Tarek Montasser Finds Harmony

An abstract painting titled by X Shape I by Tarek-Montasser from the exhibition Geometry of Chaos

Tarek Montasser’s innovative fusion of Islamic art and modern expressions in his exploration of Geometry of Chaos reveals harmony, rhythm, dynamic compositions, and cultural significance.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024ART NEWS

Art Restitution Victory: MFA Houston Wins Legal Battle for a Masterpiece

A landscape painting by Bernardo Bellotto titled The Marketplace at Pirna (ca. 1764). It was at the center of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston art restitution victory.

The legal complexities of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, triumph in retaining a Nazi-seized Bellotto painting reveal the historical and ethical implications of art restitution.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024LIFESTYLE

Cool Reasons To Start Quilting This Summer

A quilted square featuring a sailboat lying on sand and surrounded by sunglasses, a spool of thread, and a seashell pin cushion. One of the cool reasons to start quilting this summer.

Ready to beat the heat with a new hobby? Explore the cool reasons to start quilting this summer for relaxation and creativity.

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024ENTERTAINMENT, FILM

Modern Rollerblading Documentary Reveals Its Evolution and Cultural Impact

The movie Prayer of the Rollerboys was one of the major influence of the modern rollerblading and inline skating.

A thought-provoking documentary film explores the rise of modern rollerblading, its cultural impact, influential figures, and future resurgence.

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024ART NEWS

Steppingstone Farm Museum Fire Leads to Loss of Historic Artifacts

Ablaze: The Steppingstone Farm Museum fire led to the loss of major artifacts.

A barn with historic and valuable artifacts was lost in the Steppingstone Farm Museum fire. Investigations and plans for recovery are ongoing.

June 1, 2024ENTERTAINMENT, FILM

Top Rollerblade Movies That Will Get Your Heart Racing

On wheels and screens, these thrilling rollerblade movies are a must-watch for lovers of rollerblade culture and thrill-seekers who love adrenaline-pumping stunts.

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024ART & DESIGN, ART NEWS

Shiqing Deng Wins the Prestigious Bennett Prize

An evocative oil on linen painting titled Life by Shiqing Deng wins the prestigious Bennett Prize and $50,000 for a solo exhibition to showcase her work nationally and connect with a broader audience.

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024LIFESTYLE

How Menu Design Can Impact Restaurant Profits

A restaurant diner making their way through the menu and its simplistic design to choose their meal.

The menu your restaurant displays and relies on has a bigger impact on profit than you might realize. This focus on menu design reveals its impact on overall profitability.

May 24, 2024May 25, 2024FASHION & STYLE, LIFESTYLE

4 Shoes To Wear With Bootcut Jeans in 2024

A group of three young women wearing sneakers, bootcut jeans, and white t-shirts smile as they jump into the air. Here are four shoes to wear with bootcut jeans in 2024 that will refresh their style and stay trendy.

Are you a woman of style who loves boots? Here are four shoes you should wear with bootcut jeans in 2024 to refresh your style and stay trendy.

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024ART & DESIGN

4 Ways Public Art Benefits the Community

A modern park filled with green spaces, palm trees, and abstract public art installations scattered throughout the area.

Uncover the ways public art benefits the community, enriching lives through cultural expression, community engagement, and revitalizing urban landscapes.

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024ART & DESIGN

Nurturing Creativity and Expression in Young Artists

An African American child wearing overalls and a brown T-shirt painting on a large canvas with acrylic paints. This is why nurturing creativity and expression in young artists is rewarding.

Parents should prioritize creative and academic pursuits equally. Here’s how you can nurture creativity and expression in young, aspiring artists.

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024ART NEWS, BOOK, BOOK REVIEW

Museum Archivist Reveals Bittersweet Obituaries of Artists in New Book

Museum Archivist Jim Moske at work in The Met’s imaging suite

Deaths of Artists, by former Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum archivist Jim Moske, compiles macabre and often hilarious tales of artist obituaries from 1906 to 1929.

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024ART NEWS

Chia-Wei Hsu is Winner of the Prestigious Eye Art & Film Prize

Taiwanese artist and filmmaker Chia-Wei Hsu has been awarded the Eye Art & Film Prize for 2024, which comes with a cash prize of €30,000 and a joint exhibition.