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The Critical Role of Art Fairs in the Global Art Industry
In a time when the art world faces economic uncertainty and shifting cultural dynamics, art fairs continue to anchor the global market and connect communities across borders. Discover why these gatherings remain vital hubs for creativity, commerce, and conversation in our latest article: The Critical Role of Art Fairs in the Global Art Industry.
Also see a list of major art fairs happening over the next six months
Form and Formalism: How Art Freed Itself from Reality
Mudi for FRESHLEMONWATER explores how the formalist movement redefined modern art by shifting focus from representation to the visual elements themselves—form, colour, line, and composition. Tracing the influence of critics like Greenberg, it reveals how formalism liberated artists and reshaped how we create, interpret, and experience contemporary visual art.
The Sustainable Message: How Great Art Transcends Its Historical Moment
What makes art truly timeless? In this thought-provoking piece, Mudi for Freshlemonwater explores the idea of the "sustainable message"—a deeper layer of meaning that allows great art to transcend its historical moment. From Vermeer to Erizku and Géricault to Banksy, the article traces how artists use the visual language of their time to express universal human experiences. A must-read for art lovers, collectors, and anyone interested in how culture, identity, and history shape enduring artistic impact.
Welcome to FreshLemonWater: A New Perspective on Contemporary Art
Welcome to FreshLemonWater: A New Perspective on Contemporary Art: Explore The Squeeze, our editorial hub, and join a community where art is a conversation, accessible to all.
From Lagos to the World: Capturing Style, Culture, and Vision through Film, Exclusive Art, and Limited Edition Prints. 18 Questions with Mide King
From Lagos to the World: Capturing Style, Culture, and Vision through Film, Exclusive Art, and Limited Edition Prints.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Mide King amid his hectic schedule filming his short film Metro. In this exclusive interview, we dive into his personal journey and creative process, exploring 18 insightful questions that reveal the man behind the art.