The Aesthetic of Agony: Rethinking the ‘tortured artist’ trope
Throughout history, the ‘tortured artist’ has been a trope long discussed and perpetuated. From the infamous moment when Vincent Van Gogh severed his ear amid thoughts of failure, to Sylvia Plath, who detailed her depression in unique poems, this archetype suggests that great art emerges from great suffering. This framing Continue Reading
Banksy: Graffiti Gone Bust?
Is Banksy’s graffiti due copyright? Banksy is well known for his graffiti and how well he can create art which can send a message. He is the art world’s most celebrated graffiti artist with his most expensive piece selling for $25.4 million named “Love Is in The Bin.” When Continue Reading