English Deutsch Everyone carries a story.Each one is rich with its own rhythm — some heavy with sorrow, some glowing with joy. Some speak of struggle, others of triumph. But they all belong to us.They are intimate. Personal. Sometimes too personal. To tell such a story is to stand naked before a crowd.Exposed. Vulnerable. Seen.Especially…
Every artist faces a fundamental question: What drives your creativity? The answer shapes not only the art you create but also how you connect with the world. In my view, artists tend to fall into two broad categories: commercial artists and non-commercial artists. Neither is inherently better than the other—both require immense skill, talent, and…
You’re not in the spotlight.You don’t show up on every podcast.You’re not giving talks at local conferences just to prove who you are. You’re not plastered on billboards.You don’t have a PR team spinning your story.Nobody’s making noise around you — but those who know, KNOW. Only insiders know who you are.The real people in…
After finishing my Streets of Chicago series, I continued exploring new ways of working with AI — something I consider a form of posthuman co-creation. Following my journey through Japan, I began developing a new project: street photography co-created with AI. Even the title alone raises obvious contradictions. Can AI help create street photography —…
Abstract Artistic innovation has long been catalyzed by societal upheaval, as evidenced by movements like Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, each born from historical crises. Today, a multifaceted “global crisis matrix” encompassing geopolitical tensions, AI-driven epistemic disruptions, ecological instability, and a 25% rise in global anxiety (WHO, post-2020) sets the stage for a new…
Defining the value of art sparks as many debates as the question of what art is in itself. I won’t attempt to provide a universal answer in this article, as I lack the expertise — there are entire fields of study dedicated to this complex topic. However, I can certainly share my personal values and…
For years, I have believed that making art and running a business are incredibly similar. Both require creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to stand out in a crowded world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an artist, success often depends on one key factor: personal branding. But here’s the challenge — building a strong personal brand is…
Let’s flip the question: What should an artist do to sell their work? Before I share my thoughts on how artists can improve their sales, let me explain my perspective on art, artists, and selling art. To me, there’s no real difference between what a business does and what an artist does. In essence, every…
Huge and important developments like AI are changing not only every part of technology but also our social lives, art, and many other areas. Throughout history, humanity has seen several such big developments, and the process is always the same. In the beginning, nobody wants to accept them, and people even fight against them. It’s…
Before we delve deeper, I want to clarify that in the following text, I’ll only be discussing products. I view artworks as products too, and in my opinion, they generally follow similar market rules. While there are industry-specific differences, they mostly adhere to the same principles if you want to bring them to market and…