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The ATIM Top 60 Masters, London, Rome, and more: Artist Recognitions and Awards

by Agora Experts | Jun 7, 2016 | Agora Artists, Art Facts & News

Agora is fortunate to represent so many talented artists exhibiting around the world. It’s no wonder that such inspiring works are getting attention from some of the most prestigious global art markets. Here are some of the most recent awards and recognitions from our...

Exploring the Intimacy of the Australian Landscape: An Interview with Barbara Bateman

by Agora Experts | Jun 3, 2016 | Agora Artists

A strong love of color and the beauty of her native Australia is what inspires Barbara Bateman to create such unique, vibrant paintings. Bateman studied arts and education, receiving a Diploma of Fine Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Bachelor...

Banjerd Lekkong: Creating Stories with Sculpture

by Agora Experts | May 25, 2016 | Agora Artists, Behind the Scenes, Gallery News, Here & Now

In Thai, the name “Banjerd” means creativity, and “Lekkong” means durable metal. “I believe I was born to be an artist who creates “Lekkong” art,” says sculptor Banjerd Lekkong. He was born in the Phimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, which is where the...

New to ARTmine: It’s a Wild World!

by Agora Experts | May 19, 2016 | Agora Artists

“If you can’t excite people about wildlife, how can you convince them to love, cherish, and protect our wildlife and the environment they live in?” – Steve Irwin When artists use the beauty and wonder of wildlife as their subject, they are not just recreating a...

Observing the World through the Lens: Riya Sharma

by Agora Experts | May 14, 2016 | Agora Artists

Strong graphic imagery, vibrant colors, and simple yet calculated compositions define the photographic works of Riya Sharma, a professional travel and street photographer. With the ability to portray a wide range of subject matter, from expressionistic portraits to...

The Great Journey: Hilde Gustava

by AgoraExperts | May 7, 2016 | Agora Artists

Norwegian artist Hilde Gustava creates dynamic pieces through the use of vibrant colors and textures. The opposite of the typical minimalist and ‘dark’ Norwegian artists (by her own description), Hilde is daring with color and her multiple-layering...