by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
SELF CRITICISM Contributed by Sapna Jain “Without critical faculty, there is no artistic creation.” – Oscar Wilde. You cannot critique your own art unless you have a tough self-standard; a vision, clarity and the knowledge of what you want to bring... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Art in Transit: A Weaving Story Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. With the world adapting to change in many forms at present, successful transition has been an aspect sought after by everyone. With artwork focused on online sales avenues in comparison to regular... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thrifty Christmas Decor Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe With the arrival of the festive season, we dare say that Christmas may feel a bit different this year. With Covid19 travel and event restrictions most people will be looking for more meaningful ways to... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
HOW SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe Mainstream Schools Stifling Creativity Children are the future and how we support or educate them now will determine how they tackle the issues of the future. This is important more than ever as we are... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why buy a landscape Painting? Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. “The principles of true art is not to portray but to evoke” – Jerzy Kosinski Most art is evocative and nothing seems to do it better than a landscape painting. A landscape painting is a genre of... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Everyone can be a Collector! Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe When we hear of millions spent at art auctions and exhibitions, we tend to be completely baffled by the prices these paintings fetch. These kinds of purchases can be considered absurd by us normal people... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID 19 and a Wider Audience for ART Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe We are faced with some unprecedented change happening right now that has made us alter the way we do things. With restrictions on travel, job losses and a lack of social interaction, we are... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Color Blue, is it really that popular? Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. We all like different colors and for some time now we have tried to understand why we prefer one or more over others. From the early 90’s scientists and various industry specialists have... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Living a Life that Feels Good Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. We are living in an era where everything seems to be in a rush – rushing to get to work, in a rush to buy groceries, in a hurry to grow up. There seems to be a major issue in slowing down or a... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Getting Creative with Edible Art – something yummy in the making (baking). Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Creative work comes in various forms. We are all used to hearing crafters and artisans that make amazing things with their hands such as crochet, jewelry... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Practice, Practice, Practice; Why it is so important for Artists. We are all skilled at different things in varying degrees. Some are born with incredible talent some acquire skills overtime, sometimes... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Art, A study in contemplation. Contributed by Alfiya Inamdar. This is the story behind the inspiration of my latest work – A Study in Contemplation. The inspiration for the artwork is two- fold and comes from two ideas – one a visual stimuli from the... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art in Dark Times Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Current times, especially the year 2020 can be defined as a dark time in human history. With catastrophes continuously affecting life as we know it, the possibility of everything getting back to the way it used to... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Creating a Wedding Portrait from a Custom Canvas Painting Weddings represent one of the most personal and sensitive events in our lives. It takes a community effort and incredible resources to create that perfect and special day. While it’s often the community’s... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Beauty of an Imperfect Aesthetic -Wabi- Sabi Contributed by Neleisha Weerasignhe. “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it” – Salvador Dali. As the above saying goes, striving too hard for perfection can hamper one’s state of mind and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Classic Blue for 2020 Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Classic Blue, 19-4052 it is, the chosen Pantone Color of the year 2020. It is considered an all time favorite and it is a versatile one as well. According to pantone, this classic favorite is meant to give a... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Click on the below link to view this touching watercolor created in order to capture the innocence of the young and tenderness of a priceless moment. https://s3.amazonaws.com/newpyl/pyl_showcase/2e71_1550682533022019.jpg Alt Attribute: Touching watercolor created in... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe Here’s Something for the Holidays So we are yet again close to a wonderful time of the year, Christmas. Apart from the religious aspect there is a lot of tradition mingled with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Nowadays... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Social Media – Positive or Negative for the creative? Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Social media has taken a life of its own and for some people it has become even more real than life itself. While it definitely has positives, it has gained its fair share... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mastering the Art of Composition Contributed by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Arrangement of objects whether it be a photograph, design or a painting is integral to its success. Objects that are meant to be seen need to be arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Orange Hue which is the New Black: Living Coral. Neleisha Weerasinghe enlightens us on this exciting new color. Yes you heard it, orange hues are in vogue again, and just like turquoise or teal this orange hue is at home with fashion, your living room, make up and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Read what Neleisha Weerasinghe has to say about Making the Most of Being a Creative. Being a creative individual can be very challenging. In this day and age when there are many things pressing on our time and fighting for our attention, it is easy to either get lost... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Career in Art Making and Motherhood, Do you really have to choose? A blog post by Neleisha Weerasinghe. For a long time there have been questions on working mothers and childcare. Are they good enough at doing both? Do the children get neglected? There is also this... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Neleisha Weerasinghe tells us about The Appealing Nature of the Gothic Style. When it comes to the term Gothic, there are many ideas that come to mind, from horror movies to literature, architecture and art to name a few. From these the more popular or well known seem... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Changing Role of the Curator in Contemporary Art by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Have you ever wondered what a curated art exhibition is and what a curator really does? Does an artist need such a person to exhibit his or her work? Is the Role irrelevant? Does it add any... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Artful Eggs by Neleisha Weerasinghe When it comes to Easter one of the first things that come to mind is the Easter egg. These colorful eggs are not only sometimes made edible but are steeped in history and cultural significance. Did you know that the tradition of... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Pareidolia, a blog post by Neleisha Weerasinghe. Inanimate Objects Taking a Life of their Own Have you ever seen faces or animals on walls or even on inanimate objects? Do you have creative ideas popping off the walls? People tend to see faces a lot because we are... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Quick Guide to Acrylics by Thomas Boldt. Acrylic paint was first invented at the turn of the 20th century and has gone on to become one of the most popular and widely-used paints of all time. Renowned for both the quality of its color and its flexible nature,... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Read about Photography Merging with Art Merging with Photography by Thomas Boldt. Art is both incredibly forgiving and incredibly strict. When a new medium is invented and forges its way into the limelight, the so-called art world isn’t always at its most... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ana Mendieta: The Body and The Earth by Ana Brdar The Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta is one of the most important names of feminist art, as well as a pioneer of utilizing the body and natural elements in order to explore wider ideas of exile and alienation.... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Interior Design Inspiration: Color in Nature 2018: A blog post by Wendy Dessler Exponential Innovation Gordon Moore once observed a trend in computer circuitry development which led him to postulate that computational ability will double on itself at repeating... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Read about our recently completed Ramadan project Honoring the Year of Zayed. The Mosaic art form has a surprisingly long history, dating back to at least 3000 BC in the ancient days of Mesopotamia. Carefully and painstakingly constructed out of hundreds or thousands... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thomas Boldt writes Good Grief It’s Graffiti! a blog post about the Peanuts Global Art Collective and the public art project. The Great Pumpkin might not be able to make it around the world on a single Halloween night, but this spring will see Peanuts characters... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
What is Lucida? Read on to know what Thomas Boldt has to say about the new scanner by Factum Arte. Spread throughout cultural hubs in Europe, a team of artists and conservators have been working on something big. Perhaps it is better defined as something extremely... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Meditative Art of Ivan Peries is a blog post by Ana Brdar about the Sri Lankan artist. The ’43 Group was a Sri Lankan school of painting which yielded its most significant works during the 1940s and 1950s. It is regarded as one of the most influential art... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Read what Thomas Boldt has to say on Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. Few of us can hope to have an artistic career that takes us to the world stage. Fewer still can hope to transcend generation gaps and delight the modern gallery-going public with a body of work that... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Breaking Tradition is a blog post by Ana Brdar on how the Obama portraits broke with tradition. On February 12th, the National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama, two works of art that have since provoked a strong reaction among art... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Is Using the Photography of Other Art? This is of course an endless debate but read this blog post by Thomas Boldt to find out more. Our digital world creates a truly staggering amount of imagery. 95 million photos are shared on Instagram alone every single day, and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thomas Boldt shares his views on ArtPrize. The world of juried art competitions is always subject to its own inner turmoil, but one of the more unusual prizes has taken on an uncharacteristically political tone this year. ArtPrize is a public art showing and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s the beginning of the year and your New Year’s resolutions are still fresh. The holidays are over and work is getting busy with new projects, new clients and maybe even new colleagues. The pressure is mounting and you’ll be seeking avenues to unwind. How... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ana Brdar writes A Guide to Seoul’s Top Contemporary Art Galleries For the most of the post-war period, Seoul has remained largely off the radar when it comes to contemporary art. However, Korea’s rapid modernization and economic success resulted in an emerging art... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
“And God said “Love Your Enemy,” and I obeyed him and loved myself.” Is a famous quote by the writer, poet and visual artist, Gibran Khalil Gibran; and one of the many quotes that Nori Elhami has curated in her art. Nori Elhami is a Fine Arts Major who works mainly in... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
We just can’t get enough of the Salvator Mundi so thought we’d hear what Ana Brdar has to say. The record-breaking sale of Salvator Mundi, one of the rare paintings attributed to the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, quickly became the most sensational... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
THE UNLIKELY TRIO OF SNAPCHAT, AR AND JEFF KOONS By Thomas Boldt Messaging app Snapchat is probably best known as the provider of self-destructing texts and goofy real-time additions to selfies and videos, but recently it’s been looking to expand its repertoire... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Unifying Role of Abstract Art in Yugoslavia Written by Ana Brdar. In Western Balkans, it is not entirely unusual to run into an enormous, otherworldly statue standing tall in a middle of an empty field, away from the bustling spaces of galleries and museums.... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
THE ART OF RECYCLING with Mariska Nell. About Mariska Nell Mariska Nell is the artist and Interior Designer behind Design By Mariska. As an artist, Mariska’s work focuses on combining art and recycled materials to create something beautiful. Where some see empty soda... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thomas Boldt writes about Art and Neuroscience – Meet the PEMs newest member. In the midst of an increasingly overflowing media landscape, museums and galleries around the world have been exploring new ways to entice visitors (and patrons) no matter which side... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Naoshima: Where Nature and Contemporary Art Become One by Ana Brdar Naoshima is a town composed of a cluster of islands that lies on the rugged coast of south Japan in the Seto Inland Sea of the Kagawa Prefecture. Once a sleepy fishing village with little tourist... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Artist Profile: Anila Agha by Thomas Boldt The internet has an incredible power to remove boundaries in a number of areas of life, and few people know this better than Pakistani-American artist Anila Agha. Originally born in Lahore, Pakistan but finishing her art... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ana Brdar writes about Natalia Goncharova and The Art of Rayonism. One of the most prominent painters to come out of Russia in the first half of the 20th century, Natalia Goncharova and her groundbreaking style redefined the path of contemporary and abstract art in... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Check out what Thomas Boldt has to say about the The SprayPrinter. Most of the hype in the world of printing lately seems to be focused around 3D printing. While it can be used in some fascinating ways by sculptors and installation artists, artists who work in... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Read about The Colorful World of Yayoi Kusama by Ana Brdar Yayoi Kusama is one of the most prolific artists to emerge from Japan in the postwar period. The body of work that she created over the last five decades is extensive and diverse, and it helped establish... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
by Ana Brdar Helen Frankenthaler, one of the most prominent painters of the postwar period, mastered a distinct style of painting that left an indelible mark on the landscape of American contemporary art. Influenced by the artist of first-generation Abstract... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Building your online portfolio by Thomas Boldt Self-promotion is probably one of the most important tasks for any type of artist, but it’s not always as easy as we’d like. It’s an old story: a fantastic artist has an impressive body of work, but... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ana Brdar explores rethinking the Idea of the ‘Starving Artist’. The concept of a passionate, yet unrecognized artist, one who rejects material goods and “bourgeois” lifestyle in fear of compromising their artistic integrity, is neither new nor unfamiliar.... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Read recommendations by Thomas Boldt on Copyrighting your Art. As mentioned in my previous post, the internet is an incredible, wondrous thing that has completely revolutionized the way the world works. It’s possible to speak to people half a world away... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our visit to the Sharjah Art Foundation was planned only to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibition (what an opportunity!), not because one didn’t want to see the other work on display but just that one didn’t know about it or frankly too much about the foundation itself... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Ana Brdar on Paik Nam June – Pioneer of Video Art The Korean-born artist Paik Nam June is often hailed as the “father of video art” for his visually intriguing feats that combine highbrow aesthetics with media, pop culture and the avant-garde, technology and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Until recently I had only read about Ai WeiWei, his art and political/ social activism but that changed recently on a visit to Austria where his installation work Transformation – Translocation is being shown at the Belvedre Museum and 21er Haus in Vienna.... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thomas Boldt on Watermarking Images for websites. The Internet is a truly incredible place, where almost any kind of data imaginable is easily accessible with only a few minutes of your time. Usually this is a great help to the world at large, but when you’re an... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Read what Ana Brdar has to say about The Powerful Message Behind Remedios Varo’s Surrealist Art. The Mexican-Spanish painter Remedios Varo is arguably one of the most intriguing figures in the Surrealist art movement of the 20th century. Born in the small Spanish town... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thomas Boldt writes about the importance of an up-to-date portfolio. If you’re like most creative people, you probably hate dealing with paperwork and administrative tasks. You got interested in art because it’s your passion, because it’s your reason... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Ana Brdar writes about the challenges and benefits of an online business. When it comes to running an online business, there is somewhat of a misconception that doing web-based commerce is easy and does not require a lot of effort. And while it is true that in the... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Read on for tips on How Best to Photograph Your Paintings by Thomas Boldt. When it comes to finally put your artistic masterpieces online, painters have something of a problem. For photographers and digital artists it can be a relatively simple process, but for... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Alexis Culotta If art is a reflection of its time, then the art of today is a reflection of the dynamism of contemporary existence. New ideas and new technologies all encourage art’s ongoing evolution, leaving one to scramble to keep up with it all. This... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Quick Guide to SEO for Artists By Thomas Boldt It’s hard to go anywhere on the internet these days without running into the acronym ‘SEO’, and the online art world is no exception. For those of you who haven’t heard of it before, SEO stands... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dansaekhwa: Korean Minimalist Painting by Ana Brdar Dansaekhwa (sometimes romanized as Tansaekhwa), or the Korean monochrome art movement, emerged in the post-war South Korea as an effort to reject the realist tendencies that had been established during Park... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Feb 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS by Amy Polling is the latest piece of work from this accomplished artist available in our gallery. The artist has for many years been reading the poetry of Kahlil Gibran and his words on LOVE have always been one of her favourite pieces. Finding... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
I hadn’t heard of the beautiful concept of World Handshake Day till Kobo artist, Werner Szendi introduced me to it. The original idea took shape in Ivan Župa’s mind when as a child, an old man once said to him: “My son, place your hand here in the... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Nov 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
When the art itself is so interesting, there has got to be as intriguing a story behind the creation of it. Here we share Five Interesting Facts About Famous Paintings. 1. The debate of who the lady with the enigmatic smile is has been a highly contested subject for... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
‘THE ARTIST IS NOT FAMOUS’, I hear that a lot as a reason not to buy a painting, that is if you can even consider it a reason! Being in the business and all that, I come across a lot of people who ask about the artist, the person behind the painting, and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Manisha Andrade, artist on Kobo Art has studied the process of creating 3D Wall Art in India. The unique and creative designs of these works are all original paintings, each piece specifically designed by the artist. Working with ceramic powder and sometimes clay... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
The delicate Leaf Cuttings by Omid Asadi are a fascinating form of art. The artist creates his work using carving and cutting techniques on actual fallen leaves using a craft knife and a needle. Unlike paper cutting each part requires a certain pressure to cut and a... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today we go inside the studio of Sanaa Merchant which is always exciting. This super talented artist is artistically gifted and technically knowledgeable and I’m always looking forward to see what she comes up with next. An adept calligraphy artist, a skill she... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Alfiya Looks Through A Window takes us on a pictorial journey of the vision the artist had in creating her painting and she shares with us her thoughts and inspiration for Through A Window.”As cliché as it sounds, my ultimate dream would be to visit the Eiffel... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
This is the second year of the MENA Art Award by international law firm Clyde & Co and forms a part their global corporate responsibility programme supporting local communities and organizations. Introduced last year to encourage emerging talent from across the... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Top 10 Most Famous Paintings was quite a difficult list to put together given that there are several paintings not listed here that are equally famous, more expensive and extremely well known. I’ve tried to choose the ones that are possibly the most... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | May 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
A gift for you, the Kobo Art Birthday Sale! We’re celebrating 3 years and who better to celebrate with than our clients and supporters so we’re offering you a discount on ALL work on the website. The more you buy the less you pay! Happy Birthday to us and... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
We’re super excited to be a part of the inaugural public art fair, World Art Dubai that will play host to several galleries from across the globe and will include paintings, sculptures, photography, performances, installations and a lot more! This first ever... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The upcoming ING Creative Conference to be held at the Knowledge Village Conference Centre on March 27 and 28, 2015 will host a line-up of top international creatives. Bringing together creative minds, the conference looks to generate positive change through inspiring... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Art in Qatar has been in the news for more than a decade but over the last few years there have been some headline grabbing articles about acquisitions, shut-downs, cut-backs and of course the unexpected death due to heart disease of Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al-Thani,... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Feb 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
I was invited Inside the Studio of Nissa Riyas last Thursday to view her latest work in progress. Of course I accepted immediately as I knew it was going to be a wonderful opportunity to see not just the piece spoken of above but also the rest of the work by this... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Feb 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
With love in the air it’s all about making your special one feel special and what better way to let them know how much you care than with an original painting or print from our Top 12 for Valentine’s Day. Order now for on time delivery across the world to... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jan 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Monday January 12 was the first Al Serkal Avenue Galleries Night of 2015. All participating galleries showed an excellent collection of work although some were a slightly more absorbing then others. I made my usual round starting at the beginning and worked my way... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Soon we will be saying good-bye to 2014 and ringing in the new year. We thought it a good time to share our Top 10 viewed artists for this year with you. Hope you enjoy the Kobo list, we’ve added our selection from their paintings but please do visit our website... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
With end of year festivities already underway I thought it would be nice to share Christmas Trees from Around the World. It is quite an art to decorate a tree well and a tradition enjoyed globally. What I thought would be quite an easy affair proved to be quite a... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
The $2.3 billion new lighting system of the Sistine Chapel makeover is making the more than 500 year old frescoes shine brighter than ever before. The 7000 LED lamps, with a special colour spectrum have been designed taking into consideration the pigmentation of the... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Meet the Kobo Art artists in this short video that introduces you to the artists whose work is currently available from our online art gallery. We regularly update the work on our Kobo and have new artists joining so be sure to visit our website and stay in touch... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Oct 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
This post and the pictures for it have been contributed by artist Remy Francis. Road signs are as much a designed element in city-backdrops that one just cannot afford to ignore. People who design these too maybe considered as a privileged few who hold specialized... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re Getting Creative with artist Sonu Sultania at work on Devotion, the latest painting to come out of her studio. “I got the inspiration for this painting from my friend who is equally passionate about her love for music as I am for my art,” says... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night September 15 was Galleries Night at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, U.A.E. This is the opening of the 2014 – 2015 art season with all galleries opening their doors for public viewing. The showing was one of the best I have been to at Al Serkal with most of... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Sep 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re getting creative with Amy Polling and her new painting from the collection “Les Bohèmes de Paris is on it’s way.” This new work by the hugely talented Amy Polling features French actor Alain Delon with the Love of his Life, Austrian... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Aug 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Nissa Riyas artist on Kobo Art shares the concept and inspiration behind her latest work with us. “This painting is influenced by the Buddhist philosophy of mental fettering,” says Nissa. In particular ‘Fettered’ is inspired by the Abhidhamma... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
A lot has been said about the floral sculpture installation Split Rocker by Jeff Koons currently installed at the Rockerfeller Centre Plaza in New York and here is my addition to all that is gone before. A mammoth art installation at 37 feet high, the Split-Rocker was... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
A lot of companies are unlikely to have a budget for art and I can understand it not being a priority when there is the business and employees to look after but any workplace or space that thinks art is splurging or a luxury needs to question that belief and revisit... Continue Reading
by Shan Fazelbhoy | Jul 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
I received a Whatsapp message a few months back, the person asking if they had reached Kobo Art. Replying in the affirmative, Mr. Qamar proceeded to tell me how he was a curator from India and interested in collaborating with us. We exchanged a few introductory emails... Continue Reading
