Eddie Vedder is 60 years old and crap, it’s a reminder that I’m getting old too, but it’s been a life that I’ve enjoyed because it’s been full of great music from recording artists like Eddie and Pearl Jam. I first started listening to Pearl Jam in 1991 when I was a freshman in high…
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Robert Smith’s music has been part of the soundtrack of my life, starting back in the early 90’s when I listened to tapes and heard his music everyday on my favorite radio station, 91x. Back then, I didn’t really care about goth, hardcore, alternative, or metal because it was all the same, and I had…
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When I first discovered art in the early 1990’s, George Seurat was a name that always popped up in connection to modern artwork because Braque and Picasso considered him to be an innovator who paved the way Fauvism and Cubism. Seurat was a French Post-Impressionist painter who was best known for his groundbreaking techniques and…
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When people think about modern art it’s not likely that they will think about George Braque but his contribution to the art world cannot be understated. Back in the early 90’s when I first discovered Braque’s work I had taken drafting during my 4 years of high school because my goal was to become an…
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One of the great thrills my life as an artist was discovering the work of David Hockney. By the early 1990’s, I was just a teenager discovering the art world in books but I knew instantly that I could relate to Hockney’s work because of his use of color. Those art books that I poured…
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Paul Cézanne, often referred to as the ‘father of modern art,’ was a revolutionary figure who significantly influenced the transition from 19th-century Impressionism to early 20th-century modernism. His groundbreaking departure from traditional representation, and his innovative approaches to form, color, and perspective, laid the foundation for future avant-garde artists and the movements that defined…
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Henri Matisse, born in 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern art. Known primarily as a painter, Matisse was also a skilled draughtsman, sculptor, and printmaker. His innovative use of color and form revolutionized the art world and paved the way for new artistic movements, including…
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Located in the Barrio Logan in San Diego, California, Chicano Park stands as an awesome testament to the resilience of the Chicano community. Established in 1970, the park is renowned for its stunning collection of murals depicting the struggles, triumphs, and vibrant culture of Mexican-Americans. The park’s creation and ongoing significance reflect a powerful…
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The debate over whether painting and drawing are superior forms of artistic expression has been ongoing for centuries. While both are fundamental to art, each has unique characteristics, techniques, and purposes. Determining which is better largely depends on personal preference, artistic goals, and the context in which the art is created and viewed. I originally…
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