Michael Ray Charles: Texan and Artist
Posted on February 29, 2012, under Uncategorized.
Though he began life in Lafayette Louisiana, Michael Ray Charles was destined to one day call Texas his home. As a modern artist, many people have seen Charles’s galleries and exhibits, and his attention and focus on issues such as race are the strongest attributes of his work. The issues are intensified in his portrayals and really feel like they are coming from someone who understands it first-hand.
Although challenging, sometimes, the works of Charles are meant to shine both an informative and somewhat critical light on the issues that rock this nation, even to this day. Issues like segregation, racial inequality and cultural ignorance are still very much problems in our modern society – it would be foolish to believe they are things of the past and that is why Charles’s work is so crucial. He doesn’t sensationalize it and he doesn’t embellish it – he just tells it like it is and invites you to draw your own conclusions.
Today, Charles continues to hold exhibits in Texas as well as all over the country and, in some cases, all over the world. He also teaches as a Professor of Art in the department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin. If you are living in Texas, you ought to see his work. Make a day of it, load up the car, get your home security systems El Paso, or wherever you live, squared away, and check him out.
YOUR GREATEST PIECE – FIND THE VALUE OF WHAT YOU OWN
Posted on October 30, 2011, under Uncategorized.
If you want to find the value of what you own there are some sources that you can use to do so. It’s important to visit art galleries in person and maybe online to see if you can retain information on how much value your piece has. It it has a lot of value, then you can consider keeping it around. Some people would better off selling it. If it has some value, then you should sell it for a price that (more…)
THE BEST ARTISTS – FINDING THE BEST PIECES OF ART
Posted on October 28, 2011, under Uncategorized.
The concept of what makes an artist the best is subjective, and therefore a search to find the best pieces of art
is arbitrary. Of course, it depends on whether you are viewing the art as an intellectual and pleasurably cultural experience, or looking in a gallery for the best pieces of art to buy.
Every museum has its highlights and famous paintings. These are the pictures that everyone is crowded around: Monet’s Water lilies or Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, for example. These pictures are worth (more…)
GALLERIES VS MUSEUMS – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Posted on October 24, 2011, under Uncategorized.
The general difference between a museum and a gallery is the size of the building and the breadth of the collection it holds. Museums are large and all encompassing. They are public buildings that are typically created by renowned architects. A museum usually has several floors, and each floor is devoted to a different periods in art history. For example, a museum often has a collection of ancient Greek and Roman art on the bottom floor. The (more…)
YOUR FAVORITE MUSEUMS – WHERE TO GO FOR GREAT ART
Posted on October 22, 2011, under Uncategorized.
There is no shortage of great art and beautiful museums in America. Needless to say, if you are planning a trip to Europe, then the many museums in the capitols of the old country should not be missed. They are integral to an understanding of art history. However, great art is everywhere. From local galleries to National Museums, collections of art can be found in any city and in any country. Some of the best art is tucked away at the smaller, lesser-known museums, or in the private collections (more…)