Public art has evolved over the years, reflecting the dynamic nature of contemporary society. This analysis aims to compare and contrast two distinct works of art: "Street Art" by Pichi and Avo, a 2014 mural, and "Up and Under" by Nancy Holt, a 1987 land artwork. Despite belonging to different genres and time periods, these … Continue reading Compare and contrast Street Art by Pichi and Avo to Up and Under by Nancy Holt – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Floor Tautology by Luciano Fabro to Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Artistic production during the late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed a surge in experimental and unconventional approaches. Two artworks that epitomize this trend are Mario Merz's "Igloo of Stone" and Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty." While both artists explore themes of nature, temporality, and site-specificity, their works diverge in terms of materiality, form, and context. This … Continue reading Compare and contrast Floor Tautology by Luciano Fabro to Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson – An ‘Isms’ Overview
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Street Art vs. Land Art
In the world of contemporary art, two distinct movements have emerged in recent decades: Street Art and Land Art. While these movements share a certain degree of similarity in their use of unconventional materials and locations, they also exhibit profound differences in their aims, methods, and social contexts. Street Art, as its name suggests, is … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Street Art vs. Land Art
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Arte Povera vs. Land Art
In the world of contemporary art, there are two movements that have gained significant attention in recent years: Arte Povera and Land Art. While these movements may seem vastly different on the surface, they share a common thread in their emphasis on the relationship between art and the environment. In this essay, I will compare … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Arte Povera vs. Land Art
The New Renaissance Mindset 