We all find inspiration from our professional peers, feeding off and building upon each other’s accomplishments. Artistic types, in particular, explore their colleagues’ works to see what else is out there and to perhaps spark some innovation within their own work. For creative people and general art enthusiasts, there is an innate draw to art exhibitions and live events. After all, what better venue is there for a stimulating exchange of ideas than a museum or gallery? More than simply hearing about an artist’s work, there’s the sensory appeal of experiencing a piece in person that lures art lovers in. There are so many museums and galleries across the globe with countless shows and happenings that it can be hard to choose how to spend your time wisely. Luckily, today we bring you the top seven sites to assist you in finding out about the best new art and cultural events in your city to plan your visit.
1. ARTslant
ARTslant first launched in 2007 as a way to connect art enthusiasts with the latest exhibits in Los Angeles. In the last five years, the site has expanded its reach globally, keeping its readers up to date on the freshest contemporary art shows around the world. From New York to Hong Kong, the best works on display are showcased, reviewed, and recommended within their 14 location categories, which includes the generic “worldwide” label for any specific cities that may not be art capitals, but have creative scenes to be seen.
2. Arrested Motion
Founded by Jared Rosenberg, Tanley Wong, and Hung-Hei Yung, Arrested Motion is an online magazine offering coverage of the urban, contemporary, and pop surrealist art movement around the world on a daily basis. The bicoastal site focuses on Los Angeles and New York quite a bit because of their thriving lowbrow art scenes, but there is also a refreshing mix of art openings for this particular aesthetic at venues across the globe including those in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Melbourne. A calendar is conveniently laid out on the side bar of the home page, plainly listing the most exciting global events for their audience.
3. Art Daily
Art Daily is the self-proclaimed “First Art Newspaper on the Net.” Evolving from founder Ignacio Villarreal’s print publishing projects in the mid-80′s, the site was established in 1996 and has grown into a great resource for art lovers and collectors. It is frequently updated with coverage of art show openings, art fairs, upcoming events, and auctions. In addition to sharing new global exhibitions, collectors have the advantage of following the price fluctuations of artworks. Another handy feature of the site is its useful list of museums and galleries, separated by countries and names, respectively.
4. Hi-Fructose
Founded by artists Attaboy and Annie Owens in 2005, Hi-Fructose is a fantastic source for discovering new contemporary works around the world that pop with innovation. Honing in on the urban, street, pop art, and surrealism market, the site provides a taste of some of the most unique and underground global artists. Artists are often spotlighted and interviewed, sharing a sneak peek into their process for an upcoming show. In addition to the daily web content, the site also offers an internationally distributed quarterly art magazine by the same name that features equally eye-popping work and emerging artists from across the globe.
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