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A Modern African Tarot
Tarot has always been more than cards—it’s a mirror, a guide, a way to tell our stories. For centuries, the decks most people know—like the Rider Waite Smith—have been built on European imagery and symbolism. Castles, knights, biblical archetypes… powerful in their context, but distant for those of us whose roots and rhythms are African. These images speak to a worldview shaped by medieval Europe, but they often feel foreign when held in African hands.
By Vongani Bandi2 months ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
This card marks the beginning of a powerful journey—a series of African-themed Major Arcana reimaginings that will culminate in the final card: The World. Each card in this series is designed to reflect modern African life, symbolism, and spirit, offering a fresh lens through which to explore timeless archetypes. We begin, as all journeys do, with O FOOL.
By Vongani Bandi2 months ago in Art
The Woman Who Became a Mirror
In the history of performance art, few moments have struck the human conscience as sharply as what unfolded in a modest gallery in Naples in 1974. It was an experiment that involved no words, no movement, and no stage—only a woman, a table of seventy-two objects, and the unpredictable landscape of the human soul. To this day, Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 remains one of the most disturbing, enlightening, and unforgettable explorations of human behavior ever witnessed.
By Ikram Ullah2 months ago in Art
Laghami Church in Svaneti
If you are not familiar with the history of Christianity in Svaneti, Georgia, you would not guess this building is a church. It looks more like a very old house, with no distinct Georgian church dome or bell tower. The only thing suggesting it’s a religious structure is the cross on its roof and the cemetery on its grounds.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Art
Norman Rockwell: The Life, Art,. AI-Generated.
Norman Rockwell: The Life, Art, and Legacy of America’s Beloved Illustrator Norman Rockwell’s name has become inseparable from the visual identity of 20th-century America. His paintings—warm, humorous, emotional, and sharply observant—captured the stories of ordinary people with extraordinary sensitivity. From his early childhood in New York City to his final years in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockwell’s life was a journey of artistic discipline, evolving ideals, and a lifelong commitment to telling powerful human stories through art. His legacy remains one of the most enduring in American illustration.
By Alshalil 7712 months ago in Art
Painters in the Middle East 🖌️. AI-Generated.
The Evolution of Middle Eastern Painters: From Ancient Roots to Modern Masterpieces Art in the Middle East has always been more than decoration—it has been a language, a record of civilizations, and a form of identity that survived wars, empires, and cultural shifts. While Western art history often highlights the Renaissance or Impressionism, the Middle East holds one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Yet the journey of painting as a modern artistic form in the region is a story that truly came to life during the last century.
By Alshalil 7712 months ago in Art
The Christmas Tree That Waited
The Christmas Tree That Waited By Hasnain Shah The Christmas tree lot looked different every night—brighter, emptier, more excited. Families wandered between the rows of pine and spruce like treasure hunters, calling out to each other as they held up branches and compared shapes. Children tugged their parents’ coats, laughing as they searched for “the perfect one.”
By Hasnain Shah2 months ago in Art
psychedelic pattern art: a surrealist portfolio by ⸘jason alan‽. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
welcome to the vivid unconscious, a collection exploring the intensity of the world through non-naturalistic color and abstract patterns. this portfolio is split into two distinct yet stylistically connected series: psychedelic wildlife and surreal portraiture. whether depicting the familiar silhouette of a zebra exploding with vibrant geometry, or diving in the symbolic weight of psychological burdens with the piece titled "death," my work uses vivid contrast and expressionism to illuminate the energy and unseen tensions within life. i invite you to explore this world where the familiar is constantly shifting, intensely colored, and profoundly honest.
By ⸘jason alan‽2 months ago in Art
Ukrainian Culture
Ukrainian culture is one of the world’s oldest and most vibrant cultural traditions — a blend of ancient heritage, artistic brilliance, deep spirituality, and an unbreakable national spirit. Shaped by centuries of struggle, celebration, and creativity, Ukraine’s identity reflects a proud people who have preserved their customs with extraordinary devotion.
By Dialog20252 months ago in Art
The Painter of Hidden Sunrises
A reclusive painter woke before dawn to paint sunrises no one else witnessed. She hid the canvases under her bed, saying daylight did not need repeating. One morning, she found a stranger staring at one of her paintings. He had discovered it by accident and was weeping. “I didn’t know mornings could feel like forgiveness,” he said. From then on, she painted openly, sharing her work with anyone brave enough to knock on her door. Her sunrises became known not for their colors, but for the moments they helped people remember they deserved to start again.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Art
