Advice by the AGI Fine Art Experts

In early August 2023, a series of wildfires ravaged the state of Hawaii, primarily on Maui Island. Fueled by strong winds, the fires forced evacuations, causing natural devastation and hundreds of casualties in the town of Lāhainā, a thriving artist hub. In a heartfelt appeal, our director, Sabrina Gilbertson, shares her personal sorrow and urges people to lend a helping hand to the grieving community.

From the iconic works of artists such as Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali to contemporary masterpieces by the likes of Fernando Botero, Félix González-Torres, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hispanic artists have made undeniable contributions to the art world. In this article, we pay tribute to Hispanic artists across history and trace their evolution and impact on today’s art scene.

As society becomes more fast-paced and telecommuting more prevalent, artists may find themselves spending long periods of time away from home. However, keeping a regular art practice is important, if you want to build a career as a professional artist. Here we offer our practical tips and strategies that will help you maintain a consistent art practice while on the go.

Regardless of the type of artist you are, having a dedicated space to work is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the best ways to build your perfect home studio.

Art serves as a powerful means of expression, enabling artists to convey their thoughts and feelings through color, symbols, and visual elements. This article explores the psychological aspects of art creation and its impact on viewers. Artists find healing and self-discovery through their work making art a profound and intimate experience for both creators and audiences.

LGBTQ+ artists have fought long and hard for their voices to be heard and accepted. In honor of Pride Month, we celebrate their contribution to the visual arts of the past and of today and reflect on what it means to be a queer artist in the contemporary art world.

As artists, we dream of spending our days happily painting away in our studios, yet many have to balance the responsibilities of a full-time schedule in order to survive. No matter how challenging, there are ways to make it work and build a thriving creative practice. Here we explain how.

Popular with the avant-garde and feminist movements of the 1970s and 80s, zines were used as platforms for controversial ideas, artistic expression, and community-building. Zines are still very much alive today and are a great way to unleash your creativity and share your story with the world.

Learning when and how to incorporate art criticism into your practice can be an incredible way to grow

The latest craze lighting up social media feeds is a spate of AI-generated portraits: enhanced selfies that are made with the photo editing app Lensa. Using the “Magic Avatars” feature, the app creates original images of users’ likenesses in a range of artistic styles such as Pop, Art, Fantasy, and Anime.

Showing your work in the capital of the art world is not easy from many points of view but for many artists, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Black and white photography has a timeless distinctive charm that captivates photographers and observers alike.