Clyfford Still (November 30, 1904 – June 23, 1980) was an American unconventional ‘Abstract Expressionist’ painter of high repute. ‘Abstract Expressionism’ was an American art movement, developed after the Second World War. Very versatile Clyfford Still always tried different portrayals, ‘expressing’ the themes of existence, death, struggle, and creation, which […]
Year: 2024
In Nassau, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas actually does stand out from the so many art galleries that are present in the city. It is located within the Villa Doyle on West Hill Street. This historic building dates back to the 1860s and has been preserved carefully ever […]
Imagine picking up a novel, hoping for an entertaining read. You open it up, read the first paragraph, and realize that the main character is… … you! What would it feel like? This could be a good discussion starter for your students. After all, kids are likely to point out […]
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), the most influential figure of the ‘Contemporary Art,’ was recognized for his strongly expressed contempt for the field of conventional ‘Fine Arts.’ He was in a way related to ‘Surrealist Movement,’ the descendant of ‘Cubism.’ Duchamp’s methodology and themes however, were not well received by ‘Cubists.’ This […]