Art is beautiful, even when it is messy. Whether classical or contemporary, painted or sculpted, there is no singular definition for what makes something art. It’s all in how it makes us feel. These artists and their works have influenced millions—some even throughout generations—and we are honored to share them within this specially curated “museum” in VIE’s hundredth issue.
Janet Echelman
Bending Arc, St. Petersburg, FL By Janet Echelman Studio Echelman Team: Melissa Henry, Daniel Smith, Jamie Li, Daniel Zeese Sculpture Engineering: Arup: Clayton Binkley Lighting Design: Arup: Christoph Gisel Landscape Architecture: W Architecture; Barbara Wilks and David Ostrich Photo by Amy Martz Visit Echelman.com/st-petersburg-fl to learn more.
In 2021, the Musée Jacquemart-André celebrated the creative genius of Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) by exhibiting around forty works by the master, along with several paintings by his contemporaries who he influenced. Musee-Jacquemart-Andre.
Georges Seurat
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884 Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
British-born contemporary artist Shantell Martin’s collaboration with The North Face takes inspiration from the clothing brand’s archive pieces from its previous Search and Rescue collection. Initially created for search-and-rescue mountain teams, with designs utilizing material technology to ensure the wearer’s safety, the line is now reimagined through Martin’s design featuring her signature black-and-white line work.
Circe in Her Garden | This oil painting is by California-based artist Anne-Louise Ewen, known for her vivacious gestural works that emphasize color, brushwork, and, above all, freedom. Framed prints are available at EwenStudio.com. | Instagram: @Ewen_Paintings
vin servillion
VinServillon.com Instagram: @findvin New York City artist Vin Servillon says, “Painting has saved me from my own demons.” His colorful works range from abstract to fashion illustrations and are inspired by the raw emotions and simple honesty of the artist.
Left: Don’t Rush, 2021 Acrylic, ink, watercolor, and oil pastel on a used ordnance survey map of Weston-super-Mare, 125 × 95 cm Right: England, 2021 Acrylic, spray paint, ink, and oil pastel on canvas, 300 × 150 cm By Gommie Installation view courtesy of the artist and Daniel Raphael Gallery DanielRaphael.co.uk/artists/30-gommie Instagram: @gommie_poem