For the longest time artists were inspired by muses to create marvellous works. But some artists were different and special because of their genius, which is a gift from God. Akiane Kramarik is 17 and has been painting since childhood, her profound paintings are technically flawless, yet she was never taught to paint. How is it possible for someone to just pick up a paintbrush and create masterpieces? In fact, Akiane explains that her only teacher is God.  Read more »

The first retrospective exhibit of contemporary conceptual British artist, Damian Hirst, was opened on Wednesday in Tate Modern gallery, in London. Since late 1980s, Hirst has been among the most successful and recognized young artists of the Great Britain, but there has never been such comprehensive showcase of his art before.  Read more »

From the playful imagination of fashion photographer Tim Walker, comes a collection of incredible photographs. In these amazing compositions - enchanting model-dolls metamorphose into butterflies, decadent couture is haunted by freaky mystical creatures, and bizarre dreamscapes are places of lavish beauty and fantastic delights.  Read more »

One of the most recognizable images in art and popular culture, the only privately owned version of Edvard Munch’s The Scream (1895) is up for bids at Sotheby’s Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale, which will take place on May 2 in New York. Read more »

Within the flux of postmodern art scene, there are still contemporary artists who stand apart, not because of shock value or provocative controversy, but due to their innate sense of beauty. In the rush to be original, influential and avant-garde, many artists rebel against previous art forms and immerse themselves in radical social issues that push the boundaries of reason. However, artists such as Irina Koulikova are different from this mainstream movement, which seeks to impress by the extremity of its frills. Her work has retained the essence of beauty by staying true to traditional technique and being in harmony with nature. Read more »

Google Art Project brings under one virtual roof 17 museums from 9 countries, 385 exhibition halls, 400 artists and 1060 paintings in high resolution. Now, anyone with internet access can visit The Metropolitan Museum, Tretyakov Gallery, Tate, Hermitage and have a closer look at the displays in details you wouldn’t even see in real life. This is the gift Google made to all art fans and connoisseurs. Read more »

The world by Vladimir Kush is different from everything, it is puzzling, mysterious, adventurous, intriguing the mind and always kind. Each image is a metaphor for something else, a tree can become a book that is a window into a story; the landscape becomes a silhouette of a reclining woman and there are sailboats swimming through the sky. The style of metaphorical realism frees the imagination by showing that everything in existence is connected in a natural harmony.  Read more »

What happens when the world-renowned jewelry house meets a talented artist with a colourful vision? An art piece of fantastic design, mystical beauty, and extraordinary opulence comes to life. Read more »

Art inspired by spirituality evokes wonder and excitement. Today, we talk about a Russian Artist Elena Ilyina and her paintings that convey love, emotion and dreams in a fantastic, expressive and a very feminine way. Read more »

Snow globes are miniature fantasy worlds encapsulated in glass spheres of perpetual winter. But the peculiar snow globes designed by the artist collaborators Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz are strikingly different from the typical seasonal artwork that perpetuates winter wonderland. Read more »

A classic dance for two - the waltz is an aristocratic tradition and the most romantic ballroom pastime. It is remarkable that this 3/4 time, turning dance has its roots in folklore. Adopted from the peasants’ whirling country dance, the waltz shocked many by its vulgarity when it first appeared at the ball. Ever since the late 17th century, as the waltz became more refined, it was a hit in Europe. Read more »

The life of a supermodel is exciting and glorious but it takes a lot more than beauty to become one. Walking the podium has led Carmen Dell’Orefice to a record in the Guinness Book for being the supermodel with the longest career. From the time she graced the cover of Vogue at 15 years of age, to this day, Carmen continues to model for top designers at the age of 80! Read more »

Ever since photography began capturing the moments of life, photographers became the artists who defined their age. The esteemed photographer, gallery owner, curator, collector and founder, Franz Christian Gundlach, has made a grand contribution to the art of photography. He is the Founding Director of the House of Photography in the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg and the founder of the F.C. Gundlach Foundation which promotes the cultural value of photography as well as the art, science and research in the field of photography. Read more »

She is gifted, famous and absolutely sweet - Aelita Andre is only 4 years old, yet her paintings have wowed gallery goers and art critics around the world. The abstract expressionist prodigy, Aelita is a master of color and expression; her works have been compared to such greats as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Salvador Dali. She paints with an innocent eye of a child, and expresses energy and freedom with a mastery which befits a genius artist. Read more »

Photography captures the fleeting moments of life, but the art of photo collage transforms the reality. The digital photo collages of Dascha Friedlova don’t just reflect the light, nature and life - they illuminate beauty, reinterpret nature and contemplate the spiritual. The artist portrays a poetic dream world where reality and fantasy coincide. The mysterious, almost supernatural, images inspire wonder and amazement. Read more »