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Exploring Themes of Life and Death in Hasegawa Tōhaku’s Landscapes

The Japanese artist uses simple designs to express complex ideas
Posted on March 4, 2018 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Known as one of the greatest painters in Japanese history, Hasegawa Tōhaku has influenced countless artists over the centuries. He is famous for his simple, almost reserved painting style; Hasegawa Tōhaku’s landscapes are all deeply serene and minimalist in nature. … Continue reading →

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Coping with Grief in Vibrant Color

An artist deals with the loss of a child
Posted on March 19, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On April 8, 2014, artist Seth Remsnyder had to say goodbye to his son, Robert Langdon Remsnyder. His child was stillborn. And although he and his wife Janet knew ahead of time that their son had died in the womb, … Continue reading →

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Literal and Figurative Wounds in Frida Kahlo’s “La Venadita”

The painting is one of the artist's clearest interpretations on death and suffering
Posted on February 21, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Choosing just one Frida Kahlo work about death isn’t an easy task. The artist flirted with death in nearly every painting she released, owing to her numerous near-death experiences. One of my favorite Kahlo paintings is also one of her … Continue reading →

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