The use of water-soluble inks has redefined the boundaries of contemporary art, offering artists new possibilities for expression and experimentation. Water-soluble inks, known for their ease and flexibility, are widely used to create works with fluid and dynamic textures. Unlike traditional inks, their interaction with water allows for the achievement…
Ink art holds a significant and central place in the contemporary Chinese artistic scene, maintaining deep roots in tradition while adapting to modern artistic trends. In China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, ink remains a fundamental medium of expression, reflecting the historical and philosophical heritage of these cultures.Traditional Chinese ink painting,…
Modern printmaking holds a special place in the visual arts, preserving its traditional values while constantly evolving and renewing itself. Through the integration of new technologies and methods, it offers unlimited possibilities for expression and creation, making it a dynamic and multifaceted art form that continues to evolve and influence…
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, is experiencing a renaissance in the contemporary era, as more and more artists revisit traditional techniques and incorporate them into modern art. This revival reflects society’s desire to reconnect with tradition while simultaneously opening new paths for artistic creation and innovation. With its vitality…
Collage is an art technique that combines various materials, such as paper, fabric, and photographs, to create a new composition. The word "collage" comes from the French "coller," meaning "to glue." The art of collage has its roots in antiquity, with early forms appearing in China during the Song Dynasty,…
Ink art made from natural or recycled materials promotes sustainability and encourages the public to reassess its relationship with the environment. Through their creations, artists manage to inspire and mobilize their audiences, promoting environmental responsibility in a creative and meaningful way. The use of recycled or natural inks in art…
Stippling is one of the successors of pointillism (in Greece the French term is partially Hellenized, so in Greek literature it is often referred to as "pouantigismos"); it is a technique in ink art that uses small dots to create images with depth and shading. Although this technique has been…
Most of the techniques used in contemporary ink art are ancient, or at least based on modernized traditional approaches. In this respect, there could be no better example than Sumi-e. It is truly remarkable how traditional Japanese ink painting has adapted to contemporary aesthetic standards.Sumi-e is a traditional Japanese ink…
Monday, March 10, 2025 – Painter Alexios Demelis is the newest member of the Ink On Paper community, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper.Alexios Demelis is a self-taught artist based in Thessaloniki, where he lives and works in the field of graphic design.…
Monday, March 3, 2025 – Visual artist Christina Gkiza is the newest member of the Ink On Paper community, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper.Christina Gkiza is a self-taught visual artist whose work explores the urban environment—its forms, textures, and layered hidden meanings.…
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The company boasts a network of highly specialised partners in artistic, legal, investment, and visual communication matters. This empowers the platform to present art enthusiasts with new artistic horizons. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors.
ARTgrID is a professional services platform for visual arts that systematically addresses the promotion and dissemination of high-quality contemporary Greek Art worldwide. Recognising Art as a universal asset and the internet as a valuable arena for transparency, equal opportunities, and access to Cultural goods, the platform offers artists novel avenues of promotion. Additionally, it assists professionals such as Museums, Art Spaces, Curators / Exhibition Organisers, symposium and art festival organisers in converting and hosting their exhibitions & events into digital formats. Moreover, it collaborates with collectives, associations, and artistic groups, providing services for organisation, promotion, and sales. This includes facilitating both physical exhibitions and digital initiatives. The company boasts a network of highly specialised partners in artistic, legal, investment, and visual communication matters. This empowers the platform to present art enthusiasts with new artistic horizons. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors.
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