Explore the work of American folk artists Grandma Moses and Clementine Hunter – two self-taught artists from different backgrounds who began painting later in life and lived to be over 100 years old.
So, what is this newsletter thing?
First – welcome. I started this newsletter to pool the art content I create into one place and share it with anyone who cares to see it. Now, look at us – a group of people caring together. It warms my heart. I’ll send these once a month and include a new video, text, or audio in each edition. I hope you’ll stick around because I'm so happy you're here.
Two-Minute Art History
Inspired by #MuseumFromHome on Twitter, I posted a video… which turned into several videos… and now I seem to have started a series discussing paintings and artists I find interesting 🤷🏾♀️.
You can find them all in one place here, and catch them as I post them each Wednesday on my Twitter or Instagram pages. If you haven’t seen one yet, here’s one I prepared earlier on Madame X by John Singer Sargent.
Art Matters
Since this is the first edition of Object, I should take a brief moment to introduce the Art Matters podcast in case you didn’t know it existed. It’s a series I host and produce for Art UK exploring connections between art and popular culture. The series aims to blow the dust off of any stagnant views of art history, looking at topics ranging from astrology to Disney to Beyoncé, and the wonderful ways they intersect with art. I’ll keep you updated with the latest episodes via this very newsletter, but you can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or using the button below. Easy.
Fashion from the Canvas to the Silver Screen
Costumes are one of the most important elements of a film, helping to give a sense of the time and place. The fashions worn by characters can set the tone for a movie and that's why the role of the costume designer is key. The challenge of the costume designer is to capture the essence of the time period in a way that helps immerse viewers in the setting. In this episode, I speak with Raissa Bretaña to examine three period films with different approaches to costume design and discuss how art informed the stylistic choices in each… Read more
An Introduction to Classical Mythology in Art
In western art history, there are themes one will encounter repeatedly and classical mythology is near the top of that list, alongside religious and historical scenes. Artists have been captivated by the tales of Greco-Roman gods for centuries, and getting a basic understanding of mythology can help unlock the context of many famous paintings and sculptures. I spoke to writer and classicist James Cahill to find out where these stories originate and how they’ve continued to inspire artists… Read more