Category Archives: Modern Art

Here’s to You!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

Just a wee glimpse into my magical life where dreamquests are all begun in the groovy comfort of my collapsible pyramid. I have had a pyramid since 1984 in one form or another. This incarnation of my dream chamber, I … Continue reading →

Happy Reading…

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Recently, I made a quick visit to Montréal to catch the March Chagall exhibition at Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal. The exhibition closes on June 11, 2017 when I will be away. For that reason, I simply had to … Continue reading →

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Grey Lines with Black, Blue and Yellow.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Oil on Canvas 48 x 30in c. 1923 Georgia O’Keeffe. Guess who’s coming to town @agotoronto and I cannot wait to be richly inspired. ______________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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HRH Charles, Prince of Wales.

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Bust of HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, sculptor Frances Segelman & HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Just as when first discovering Lucian Freud’s and Jonathan Yeo’s works, I was greatly moved on discovering sculptor, Frances Segelman and her … Continue reading →

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Diana…

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Diana Vreeland Acrylic & Oil sticks ©2013 Bradley Theodore. https://maddoxgallery.co.uk/artist/bradley-theodore/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleytheodore/?hl=en http://www.bradleytheodore.com/ Love it. Love him. Let there ever be art! _____________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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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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Serenity (Triptych).

Posted on December 9, 2015 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, Acrylic paintings, American Abstract Art, American Abstract artists, American Art, American Artists, American SouthWest Art, American SouthWest Artists, Art, Artists, Contemporary American Art, Contemporary American artists, Contemporary art, Contemporary Artists, Modern Art, Modern Artists, Painters, Painting | Tagged Albuquerque, Cody Hooper, New Mexico | Leave a comment

WTF

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Arvin da Brgha

WTF (Where They From) Featuring: Pharrell Williams Atlantic Records © 2015 Missy Elliott Video direction: Dave Meyers & Missy Elliott Production: Knoko Films Happy Columbia Records © 2013-2014 Pharrell Williams http://www.missy-elliott.com/wtf http://pharrellwilliams.com/ http://davemeyers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dave_meyers/ __________________________________ Missy Elliott is Back! Always … Continue reading →

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White Canoe.

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Arvin da Brgha

Posted in 20th Century Art, 20th Century Artists, 20th Century British Art, 20th Century British artists, 20th Century Scottish Art, 20th Century Scottish Artists, Art, Artists, British Artists, Contemporary art, Contemporary Artists, Contemporary British Art, Contemporary British Artists, Contemporary Scottish Art, Contemporary Scottish Artists, Creative Genius, Modern Art, Modern Artists, Oil on canvas, Oil paintings, Painters, Painting | Tagged 1990, 1991, Artists born in Scotland, Canoe, Edinburgh, Peter Doig | Leave a comment

The Holy Grail – A Portrait of Jakob.

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Arvin da Brgha

Oil on Canvas 45 x 40 cm © 2015 Wim Heldens. http://www.wimheldens.com/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/B9qTYPfx7JU“>http:// A true masterpiece. Wim manages to validate his oldster Michael Overleaves with each sublime canvas. Love it. Love him more! ________________________________ © 2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Art, 21st Century Artists, 21st Century Dutch Art, 21st Century Dutch Artists, Art, Artists, Award-winning artist, Contemporary art, Contemporary Artists, Creative Genius, Michael Overleaves, Michael Teachings, Modern Art, Modern Artists, Oil on canvas, Oil paintings, Painters, Painting, Portraiture, Realism, Video, Visionaries | Tagged 2015, BBC, BP Portraiture Prize, Commissioned works of art, Dutch-born artists, Dutch-born painters, Groovy mellow souls, Old soul scholars, Old souls, Wim Heldens, YouTube | Leave a comment