The hottest Contemporary Art Substack posts right now

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The Weekly Dish 31 implied HN points 16 Mar 24
  1. The View From Your Window contest engages sleuths in detective work to identify locations based on subtle clues like hillside letters or unique landmarks.
  2. The contest participants showed dedication by researching historical and geographical details to make informed guesses about the view in the photo.
  3. The diverse reactions from participants, from excitement to frustration, add an element of fun and camaraderie to the competition.
Ceramics Now Weekly 255 implied HN points 02 Oct 23
  1. The International Biennale of Vallauris is holding its 26th edition in 2024, encouraging creators to explore ceramics.
  2. The competition aims to showcase diversity in ceramic use and major trends, with prizes like the Grand Prize of the City of Vallauris.
  3. To participate, complete an online form, submit required documents, and pay a €20 participation fee by December 20, 2023.
Banana Peel Pirouette 59 implied HN points 18 Nov 23
  1. NFTs were a hype but have lost their appeal, leading to exhaustion and disinterest among many people.
  2. The debate on whether NFTs qualify as 'Art' highlights the evolving definition and role of contemporary art in today's society.
  3. The embrace of NFTs reveals the commercialization and elitism inherent in the art world, blurring the lines between art, investment, and spectacle.
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The False Consensus Effect 19 implied HN points 26 Feb 23
  1. The text discusses a vision of a harmonious world where all species work together for mutual completion and survival, contrasting it with the current competitive market personalities of humans.
  2. The piece explores the significance of Stuckism in the arts, emphasizing themes of fulfillment, communion, and the need to move away from individual perfection towards unity and shared ideas in art.
  3. The post highlights the work and philosophy of artist Edgeworth Johnstone, focusing on his impact on bringing life energy to the world and advocating for celebrating life-giving creativity over wasteful market trends.
Thomas’s Thoughts 0 implied HN points 04 Aug 23
  1. Michael Rider's exhibition 'Even Muddy Rivers Flow' explores murkiness and the unknown in contemporary art.
  2. The art pieces in the exhibition evoke curiosity and fear with their hues of blues and greens.
  3. Rider's work uses bursts of color and patterns to create an eerie ambiance, sparking emotions of discomfort and unease.