Arts

Open House with Jamie Okuma

Celebrating an exhibition partnership between the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Jamie Okuma @Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/Shoshone-Bannock/Wailaki/Okinawan) will be presenting brand new looks on the Gala runway on Saturday, August 15th. As early as Okuma can remember her life has been in the art world

David Hockney, Restless Innovator of Modern Painting, Dies at 88

David Hockney, the British-born artist whose luminous swimming pools, cool Los Angeles interiors and searching investigations into perception made him one of the most influential painters of the last century, died Thursday at his home. He was 88. His death was announced Friday by

Marianna Hornbuckle: Painting the Universe

How did your artistic journey begin? I started young, intrigued by magazine images of prominent New York artists. A teacher recognized my potential early, and with my family’s support, I immersed myself in various artistic forms from a very young age. I painted, drew,

The Music is Not in the Piano

In recent years, software like Canva and user-friendly editing tools have marketed themselves with bold promises, proclaiming that “anyone can design like a pro.” This slogan appeals to the corporate world, eager to cut costs and streamline processes by shifting design responsibilities to employees

Art Under Fascism,
A Warning for Modern Times

Today, as authoritarian movements and restrictions on freedom of expression rise globally, it is critical to recognize the warning signs of a similar attack on culture. What happened in Germany could happen again—anywhere. This history serves as a powerful reminder of how easily art,

The Digital Renaissance: How Modern Masterpieces are Being Created

As the art world embraces a new digital renaissance, tools like Rebelle 7 and Procreate are revolutionizing how modern masterpieces are created. These cutting-edge programs offer artists unparalleled creative freedom, blending the tactile experience of traditional media with the limitless possibilities of digital technology.