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Illustrator Brandon Breaux has, since Chance The Rapper's debut mixtape, created the evocative portraits used on his covers. But for a recent series, Breaux went abstract — and meme-y.
I guess a decent sense of art is more than most people have, but I definitely have much more of the sports background than art." Rader is modest about it, but this guy knows his stuff.
The artist behind the hugely popular Instagram meme account @freeze_magazine joins Artnet's chief art critic Ben Davis.
The perfect meme isn’t just about visuals — it’s about timing. Sound buttons deliver instant comedic effects, turning decent memes into viral sensations. From dramatic stings to ironic ...
Adding another trophy to its shelf, Michel Hazanavicius ’ silent movie The Artist captured the audience award for best narrative film at the 19th annual Hamptons International Film Festival.
Some time early last week, I began to notice the “What People Think I Do/What I Really Do” graphics on my Facebook news feed. The first time I clicked on one, I had a quick laugh — I thought ...
Affirmation: Artists should be beholden to their audience because art is created for the audience. By its nature, art is intended to be displayed and appreciated, and therefore the audience is ...
Digital artist Phillip Bankss is seeking to copyright his viral "Chill Guy" meme, which has unexpectedly made waves in the cryptocurrency market, generating $405 million as a crypto token. The ...
We've all felt as exasperated as the Saint Rosalie meme one time or another. Learn more about the real painting's origins.
Web comic artist KC Green just marked the 10th anniversary of his 2013 comic strip that became a popular meme. He reflects on the meme's timelessness and the smiling dog's next chapter.