Category Archives: 21st Century American Artists

Barkley L. Hendricks 1945_2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Photo Bloke Oil and Acrylic on Linen 72 x 48 inches ©2016 Barkley L. Hendricks Love it! ___________________________________________ Sir Charles aka Willie Harris Oil and Acrylic on Linen 84.1 x 72 inches ©1972 Barkley L. Hendricks Sweet and blissful dreams … Continue reading →

George Washington’s Chef

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

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Happy Birthday Frida!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Frida Kahlo Oil Painting ©2016 Bradley Theodore. Sourced: Maddox Gallery, London, England. https://www.instagram.com/maddoxgallery/ Bradley Theodore. https://www.instagram.com/bradleytheodore/ et moi!: https://www.instagram.com/arvin_da_brgha/ Happy birthday Shaman! Gosh I love Bradley Theodore’s passionate attack! _________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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Boom!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Let Myself Go Acrylic on Panel 48 x 48 inc ©2016 Cody Hooper http://www.codyhooperart.com/ Boom! Bam! Boom! Gosh but I love it! __________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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The Teacher.

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

The Teacher. Oil on Canvas ©2004 Wim Heldens. Provenance: Private Collection New York City. http://www.wimheldens.com/ This was Wim’s first painting of Ariq Robinson his lover… truly glorious. _______________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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Inner Passions

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Inner Passions Acrylic on Panel 18 x 18in ©2016 Cody Hooper. http://www.codyhooperart.com/ Simply marvellous! _____________________________ What I love about this painting is how much it reminds me of my bathroom. Always, I must have a red-interiored bathroom, including the ceiling … Continue reading →

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One.

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

What a lovely drink for the dreamquesting soul… Yesterday, I caught Don Cheadle’s, Miles Ahead, with an old friend from Montréal. We both thoroughly loved the film. The concert at the end of the film was phenomenal and it was good … Continue reading →

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#OscarsSoWhite!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

By far, one of the funniest Academy Awards Opening monologues. Leading up to last night’s awards, I was a bit apprehensive about how the whole race row would pan out. I think that Chris Rock did a fantastic job and … Continue reading →

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Sirens of the Sea.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Posted in 21st Century Abstract Art, 21st Century Abstract Artists, 21st Century American Art, 21st Century American Artists, 21st Century Art, 21st Century Artists, Abstract Art, Abstract Artists, Acrylic paintings, American Abstract Art, American Abstract artists, American Art, American Artists, American SouthWest, American SouthWest Art, American SouthWest Artists, Art, Artists, Contemporary American Art, Contemporary American artists, Contemporary art, Contemporary Artists, Painters, Painting | Tagged Albuquerque, American Southwest, Cody Hooper, Marvellous, Masterful, Modern Art, New Mexico, Sea, Sirens of the Sea, Soul-stirring, Uplifting | Leave a comment

Beyoncé Slays!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Just as powerful as Michael Jackson releasing “Remember The Time” during Black History Month in 1992 so, too, Beyoncé slays by dropping Formation during Black History Month and on Bob Nesta Marley’s birthday no less. Love it… Love her! Happy … Continue reading →

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