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Art Aesthetics Magazine began life on Instagram in 2015. We've since grown to encompass an online magazine with reviews, articles, and exclusive interviews on established, emerging, and yet unknown artists from across the world. Our mainstay remains criticism, specifically that of an academic bent.  

(reflections) by @k.botwe1 Acrylic and oil on canvas. Excited this month at @gallery1957. I love the joyfulness of this painting - and I think these summer vibes are what we all need at the moment! ———————
(reflections) by @k.botwe1 Acrylic and oil on canvas. Excited this month at @gallery1957. I love the joyfulness of this painting - and I think these summer vibes are what we all need at the moment! ——————————————— #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #oilart #oiloncanvas #acryliconcanvas #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #coronavirus #artcollector #artcollectors #artcollection #gallery #artgallery #artexhibition
Nate and Bam...when the city was sunny (John 16:33) acrylic, pastel, glitter, digital collage on canvas. By @amanilewis_ Head to his profile to find out more about this piece. What are your thoughts? ——————&mdash
Nate and Bam...when the city was sunny (John 16:33) acrylic, pastel, glitter, digital collage on canvas. By @amanilewis_ Head to his profile to find out more about this piece. What are your thoughts? ————————————————— #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #digitalcollage #pastel #canvas #artcritic #discoverart #instaart #acryliconcanvas #americanart
This painting by @thenjiwe_niki_nkosi’s focuses not on high octane movement that we commonly associate with gymnastics but rather the moment of stillness before the action. It strikes me how the female figures, some standing still, some warming
This painting by @thenjiwe_niki_nkosi’s focuses not on high octane movement that we commonly associate with gymnastics but rather the moment of stillness before the action. It strikes me how the female figures, some standing still, some warming up, are all preparing themselves for their performance in their own ways. What do you think? ———————————————— #artistsoninstagram #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #womeninart #femaleartist #gymnastics #oilpainting #artcollector #artcollecting #discoverart #artgram
“Holding onto hope” by @lnkoth 2020 “As a black man in learning to be gentle and vulnerable or at least trying my best but it’s as if this world and more specifically this country doesn’t allow much of that for those wi
“Holding onto hope” by @lnkoth 2020 “As a black man in learning to be gentle and vulnerable or at least trying my best but it’s as if this world and more specifically this country doesn’t allow much of that for those with skin colour like mine. I’ve been staring at this piece for days and each day I get a haunting feeling and a reminder...please say safe” ———————————————- #contemporaryart #color #contemporaryartist #emergingartist #artcollectors #lnkoth #artcollector #buyart #discoverart #instaart #artgram #artcritic #artblog #artbloggers
By @makerchamp “One of the greatest parts of my inheritance as a black person is 𝗝 𝗢 𝗬. A joy that cannot be destroyed or dismantled. A joy that lives in my spirit even as the world continually tries to break it” Lydia Okello, @styleis
By @makerchamp “One of the greatest parts of my inheritance as a black person is 𝗝 𝗢 𝗬. A joy that cannot be destroyed or dismantled. A joy that lives in my spirit even as the world continually tries to break it” Lydia Okello, @styleisstyle ———————————————————- #figurativeart #figurativeartist #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #emergingartist #joy #collectingart #collectart #artcollector #artcritic #artcurator #discoverart #instaart #artgram
Sit Still and Reflect by @deborah_jayde ________________________________________________________________ “Sit still and reflect is inspired by the idea of self introspection, trying to understand my feelings and emotions and how I react and co
Sit Still and Reflect by @deborah_jayde ________________________________________________________________ “Sit still and reflect is inspired by the idea of self introspection, trying to understand my feelings and emotions and how I react and connect with my experiences.” ________________________________________________________________ #art #painting #paint #oil #oilpaint #oilpainting #oilpaintings #canvas #artwork #artworks #oiloncanvas #figure #figurepainting #figurestudy #figurative #abstractpainting #surrealism #surrealist #contemporaryart #contemporaryrealism #contemporaryartists #contemporaryartwork #artpublishing #artcritic #artcriticism #artcollector #artcollectors #blackartists #blackart #blackartmatters
“I Reminisce." By @tylonn.j.sawyer In some belief systems, butterflies are a symbol of reincarnation. I have confederate butterflies gently perched on and around the figure as symbols of persistent phylogenesis of racism in America. #figu
“I Reminisce." By @tylonn.j.sawyer In some belief systems, butterflies are a symbol of reincarnation. I have confederate butterflies gently perched on and around the figure as symbols of persistent phylogenesis of racism in America. #figurativeart #charcoaldrawing #confederate #butterflies #americanhistory #blackartist #detroitartist #figurativeartist #artcollector #artcritic #shareart
Protector of the Next Generation; by @chukesart “I have received a great deal of response from those who have viewed this sculpture. Most people think this is a lovely women holding her baby, but this is a loving man who understands the importa
Protector of the Next Generation; by @chukesart “I have received a great deal of response from those who have viewed this sculpture. Most people think this is a lovely women holding her baby, but this is a loving man who understands the importance of cradling his legacy. I wanted to capture a positive vision of the black male that expresses his love and commitment for the next generation. This is a scenarios that is much needed in today's vision of black men, however, it is rarely seen. The hands play a very important role in this sculpture. My goal is to show them as a strong and powerful statement that says "there is no way in hell that the negative influences we experience today will prey this infant from my hands". The hands are also loving and gentle as they caress and protect the children of the next generation.” ______________________________________ #sculptureartist #supportartist #supportartists #sculpture #sculptureart #figurativesculpture #figurativeart #figurativeartist #artcollectors #artcollector #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #loveart
By @delphinediallo. Unity at a time awareness, support and unity with, and for, our fellow human beings has never been more important. #blackouttuesday
By @delphinediallo. Unity at a time awareness, support and unity with, and for, our fellow human beings has never been more important. #blackouttuesday
Arno Elias’ hand painted photographs of endangered animals are laden with layers of meaning and are both realistic yet artificial, fun yet very serious. All Elias’ subjects are captured spontaneously, adding to the idea of ‘the mome
Arno Elias’ hand painted photographs of endangered animals are laden with layers of meaning and are both realistic yet artificial, fun yet very serious. All Elias’ subjects are captured spontaneously, adding to the idea of ‘the moment’ in his work; these endangered animals are captured in a moment both physically and photographically, and we have a figurative moment to save them from extinction. Arno Elias is represented by @spacegallerystbarth ———————————————— @imnotatrophy #imnotatrophy #endangeredspecies #environmentalart #environmentalartist #photography #animalphotography #animalphotographer #activistart #activistartist #artcurator #artcollector #artinvestor
Did you catch @janabuettner.art interview with us? It’s over on our IGTV if you missed it! This is the finished piece she was working on in our interview. Reflection, water based clay, 3/4 life size. “In this work I am trying to go agai
Did you catch @janabuettner.art interview with us? It’s over on our IGTV if you missed it! This is the finished piece she was working on in our interview. Reflection, water based clay, 3/4 life size. “In this work I am trying to go against the the shame of nudity which has been brought up through society and laid on us at a young age. The sculpture reflects the moment of grappling with oneself; she still covers her body, but her expression suggests she will take off her coat in the next moment. The first instinct when we see our nude body is to cover it. Letting somebody even ourselves see all the sides of us, with what we call imperfect, making us vulnerable. When was the last time we looked at ourselves naked in the mirror without that feeling?” —————————————- #scultpure #figurative #figurativeart #figurativesculpture #clayscultpure #femaleartist #womanartist #contemporaryart
Untitled #7, Mikhail Baryshnikov. World famous dancer Baryshnikov captures the flow and movement of dance with his lens. Baryshnikov is represented by @spacegallerystbarth. ——————————&mdas
Untitled #7, Mikhail Baryshnikov. World famous dancer Baryshnikov captures the flow and movement of dance with his lens. Baryshnikov is represented by @spacegallerystbarth. ————————————————- #photography #figurativephotography #dancer #balletdancer #photographer #dancephotography #choreography #mikhailbaryshnikov #spacegallerystbarth #artcollectors #artcollectorsofig #artcurator #artcritic
A few examples of fine portraiture by @frances_bell_paintings ———————————————— #artaesthetics #art #painting #paint #oil #oilpaint #oilpainting #oilpaint
A few examples of fine portraiture by @frances_bell_paintings ———————————————— #artaesthetics #art #painting #paint #oil #oilpaint #oilpainting #oilpaintings #oilpaintings #oilpaintingart #oilpainter #canvas #oiloncanvas #oiloncanvaspainting #figure #figurepainting #figurestudy #figurative #figurativeart #figurativeartist #figurativepainting #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #contemporaryrealism #contemporaryartists #contemporarypainting
Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman’s (@dsullivanbeeman) highly detailed oil paintings depict girls on the edge of woman-hood, bringing in symbolic elements and weaving a narrative of magical-realism. Her subjects are all involved in stories of their own,
Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman’s (@dsullivanbeeman) highly detailed oil paintings depict girls on the edge of woman-hood, bringing in symbolic elements and weaving a narrative of magical-realism. Her subjects are all involved in stories of their own, in which the viewer is invited to partake. What do you think? Do you have a favourite? _____________________________ #oilpainting #oilart #oilartist #figurative #figurativeart #figurativepainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #womeninart #femaleartist #emergingartist #magicalrealism #artgallery #onlinegallery #artcurator #artcollector #artfinder
On Thursday 14 May, director of @spacegallerystbarth, @natalieclifford_sbh will be joining us on IG Live to talk about the art world in the time of crisis. With galleries in St Barth and SoHo, NYC, Natalie will be giving us her international insights
On Thursday 14 May, director of @spacegallerystbarth, @natalieclifford_sbh will be joining us on IG Live to talk about the art world in the time of crisis. With galleries in St Barth and SoHo, NYC, Natalie will be giving us her international insights into how the art world is responding to the pandemic and what the future might look like. Join us on Thursday at 7pm (UK time). What questions do you have for Natalie? 👇🏽 ————————————— #gallery #artgallery #artonline #artshow #gallerist #galleryowner #artworld #newyorkart #newyorkgallery #stbarth #artcurator #contemporaryart #artcollector #artinvestment
Focusing on the light, @tomdaveyart captures the architecture of the historic city of Bath, England. With an often impressionist style, Davey reinterprets a city that has, since the Roman conquest, undergone multiple guises. ———&mda
Focusing on the light, @tomdaveyart captures the architecture of the historic city of Bath, England. With an often impressionist style, Davey reinterprets a city that has, since the Roman conquest, undergone multiple guises. ————————————— #britishartist #britishart #bath #bathengland #painter #britishpainter #oilpainter #oilpainting #impressionism #impressionistart #architecture #cityscape #artcritic #artreview #artcollector #artconsultant #artcollections
Oil painter Hélène Planquelle’s work conjures raw and intense passion and violence, and attempts to trigger an instinctive emotional reaction. The attention-grabbing bold colours, deliberate brush strokes and graphic shapes belie
Oil painter Hélène Planquelle’s work conjures raw and intense passion and violence, and attempts to trigger an instinctive emotional reaction. The attention-grabbing bold colours, deliberate brush strokes and graphic shapes belie deceptively complex subjects. @heleneplanquelle: “I make art with what’s haunting me as a human being, knowing it’s also universal’ ————————————— #oilpainting #oilpainter #figurative #figurativas #figure #figurativepainting #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #contemporarypainting #artcurator #artgallery #artcollector
Claire Luxton is a multi-disciplinary artist working with photography, painting, poetry and installation. Her vivid, and at times, challenging work considers themes of isolation, desire and uncertainty. We will be joined by @claireluxtonstudio at 7
Claire Luxton is a multi-disciplinary artist working with photography, painting, poetry and installation. Her vivid, and at times, challenging work considers themes of isolation, desire and uncertainty. We will be joined by @claireluxtonstudio at 7pm on Thursday 23 April (uk time) on Instagram Live. ————————————— #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #photography #digitalart #multidisciplinaryartist #britishartist #artcollector #artcollection #artcurator #artcritic #artshow #emergingartist #artgallery
Featured | Vincent Giarrano | @vgiarrano Vincent Giarrano’s work is a snapshot biography of the moment we live within. The brushstrokes represent a relatable and realistic world, whilst the solitary figures enact scenes that simultaneously fee
Featured | Vincent Giarrano | @vgiarrano Vincent Giarrano’s work is a snapshot biography of the moment we live within. The brushstrokes represent a relatable and realistic world, whilst the solitary figures enact scenes that simultaneously feel posed yet candid. Often alone, sometimes lonely, the figures find themselves occupying our zeitgeist. There is a conflict between hyper realism and the deliberate paint strokes in Giarrano’s work. At a glance, his work assumes a photographic quality, yet upon closer inspection, brush strokes jolt the viewer into lucidity. ———————————- #figuredrawing #figurativeart #figurepainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #artcritic #artcriticism #hyperealism #newyorkartist #isolation #artcollector #artgallery #artgallerynyc #artcurator

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(reflections) by @k.botwe1 Acrylic and oil on canvas. Excited this month at @gallery1957. I love the joyfulness of this painting - and I think these summer vibes are what we all need at the moment! ———————
Nate and Bam...when the city was sunny (John 16:33) acrylic, pastel, glitter, digital collage on canvas. By @amanilewis_ Head to his profile to find out more about this piece. What are your thoughts? ——————&mdash
This painting by @thenjiwe_niki_nkosi’s focuses not on high octane movement that we commonly associate with gymnastics but rather the moment of stillness before the action. It strikes me how the female figures, some standing still, some warming
“Holding onto hope” by @lnkoth 2020 “As a black man in learning to be gentle and vulnerable or at least trying my best but it’s as if this world and more specifically this country doesn’t allow much of that for those wi
By @makerchamp “One of the greatest parts of my inheritance as a black person is 𝗝 𝗢 𝗬. A joy that cannot be destroyed or dismantled. A joy that lives in my spirit even as the world continually tries to break it” Lydia Okello, @styleis
Sit Still and Reflect by @deborah_jayde ________________________________________________________________ “Sit still and reflect is inspired by the idea of self introspection, trying to understand my feelings and emotions and how I react and co
“I Reminisce." By @tylonn.j.sawyer In some belief systems, butterflies are a symbol of reincarnation. I have confederate butterflies gently perched on and around the figure as symbols of persistent phylogenesis of racism in America. #figu
Protector of the Next Generation; by @chukesart “I have received a great deal of response from those who have viewed this sculpture. Most people think this is a lovely women holding her baby, but this is a loving man who understands the importa
By @delphinediallo. Unity at a time awareness, support and unity with, and for, our fellow human beings has never been more important. #blackouttuesday

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