The world around is us changing: Brexit, the election of Trump and the ever increasing promises of technological development. Forces that result in new roles and relationships between individuals and society, technology and nature. We are entering a new paradigm shift in which we will undergo a “Revolution of Being”. -this post is accompanied by
Our time is pinpointed by connectedness and dependencies. This is obvious in technology and natural sciences. Related to the human aspect, however, the connected and dependent surroundings are in a constant struggle and battle for attention. Multiple selves, sometimes contradictory, need devotion. It’s a game between dividing and integrating, about including and setting boundaries. How
In this section we gather inspirational quotes we come across that inspire us or make us think. Most of them are used during an In4Art Features and they support our Art-Driven Innovation approach: “Eén discipline heeft wel de mogelijkheid, al is het maar heel intuitief, een stukje toekomst te pakken te krijgen…en dat is gewoon
Artists can be recognized by a signature style, because of unique characteristics, themes or methods. This is why one easily recognizes a Picasso or Dali. Finding ones style is an intense and personal process. Have a look at Mondriaan, where you wouldn’t link the early landscape works with the Victory Boogie Woogie. Others find their
It is so intense, bright and beautiful. It is hopeful. It gives joy. But does it really? When looking closer, darkness is lurking around the corner. Not all seems to be in such a perfect state of mind. Artist Jakob de Jonge, who we visited in his studio, explained that he always works visually and
At Art Rotterdam an insight is given in what drives (young) contemporary artists, how they create a mirror of our society with their art works and make us engage with images. What really stroked us was the presence of digitalization in art and its impact on art, a love hate struggle to make sense and
Art encounters no physical, nor political, technological or material constraints. It creates a playing field in which the observer is provided the possibility to go beyond imagination; a spark of the future or a chance to reflect. Through bringing concepts alive the artist conveys a message, a story – whether aesthetic or shocking – but
This post is not about the well-known book of Tom Kelley on the design innovation focus of IDEO and his lessons on creativity: Art of Innovation. It is about art and innovation. Or even better, how they go hand-in-hand in our very own city of Barcelona. You just have to go to the MACBA, visit the
