The recurring topic of alcohol in art

How artists have represented drunkenness from ancient cultures till the 20th century   The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés    Since the dawn of ancient cultures artists have been portraying alcohol consumption as a means to represent religious beliefs and rituals, mythological scenes, or moral commentaries. Especially since the 17th century, artists have […]

Three inventions that changed the course of art  

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés   During mankind’s history, many inventions and technological breakthroughs have shifted how art is created and interpreted. As we speak, new tech developments, such as the recently ultra-famous NFTs, continue to transform and enrich the practice of artists around the globe. Let’s look at the history of […]

Thomas Jung: an influential figure for the world of movie posters

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés   Throughout the second half of the 20th century, a handful of graphic artists and illustrators dramatically impacted the world of movie poster design. Such is the case of Thomas Jung, a Chinese American poster artist who during the 1970s and 1980s created iconic posters that nowadays […]

What to Know About Vintage Movie Posters

By the Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés  Vintage movie posters are one of the most popular genres among poster collectors around the globe. Whether they are from timeless classics like Casablanca or Dracula or from cult movies like Star Wars, Hong Kong, or Easy Rider; vintage movie posters communicate ideas, stories, and beliefs […]

What is Contemporary Aboriginal Art?

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés   Nowadays, Contemporary Aboriginal Art is Australia´s most iconic and prestigious art form. Aboriginal artworks are displayed at the most important museums and galleries around the globe and they frequently achieve millionaire prices at art auctions. But, what are the origins and main traits of the so-called […]

Jules Chéret: how the poster turned into an art form

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés   Nowadays, posters are widely collected and can be found in the most important museums worldwide. However, that was not always the case. It all began in the mid-1800s, when the poster started to be valued as an art form. Jules Chéret, a talented French designer and […]

John Kaldor: shaping public art in Australia and beyond

 The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés “If the story of modern and contemporary art in Australia had a defining moment, it was the very first Kaldor project.” -Edmund Capon, Former Director, Art Gallery of NSW (1940-2019).   John Kaldor is a contemporary art collector and patron, and an undisputable visionary. More so, he […]

Jean Michel Basquiat: the man, the artist, the legend

The Art Syndicate Staff writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés “I’m not a real person, I’m a legend.” -Basquiat   Basquiat’s name is attached to the short and tragically ended career of a young self-taught artist that tasted sudden fame and whose celebrity skyrocketed after his death. His life has been featured in documentaries and movies, museums […]

The ongoing battle for the restitution of Aboriginal cultural heritage

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros Valdés   Around 100,000 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural artifacts and human ancestral remains form part of foreign institutions and private collections. Some of them were looted upon James Cook’s arrival to Australian soil in 1770 while many others have their own stories to tell. For years, […]

What to know about the NFT art boom

The Art Syndicate Staff Writer: Constanza Ontiveros   NFTs have taken the international art market by storm making headlines everywhere. All this fuss comes with many warnings pointing to the speculative bubble created around them, to copyright issues and legal gray spots, to their negative toll on the planet, and to their potential longevity. But, […]