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ART of living

A title that bridges the gap between surrealist history and modern collective movements.

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About ART

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The name ART of living represents a convergence of distinct creative legacies and cultural movements rather than a single individual. This title links back to the surrealist visions of René Magritte, specifically his 1967 work featuring floating forms, and the multimedia portfolio of Audrey Rose. It also identifies significant collective efforts, such as the long-standing exhibition founded by Jan Hart-Schuyers and Rae Louise Hayward to support African American artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond individual canvases, the name extends into global humanitarian contexts through the Art of Living Foundation, where visual arts integrate with meditation and residency programs. This collection brings together these varied threads, spanning from Belgian surrealism and tattoo-inspired prints to juried collective showcases and spiritual retreats. Each piece reflects a specific chapter of this shared nomenclature in the broader art world.

Visual voice

The aesthetic spans from surrealist oil paintings featuring oversized, floating figures to multimedia prints and tattoo-inspired compositions. It balances the precision of mid-century surrealism with the diverse voices of collective regional exhibitions and spiritual humanitarian projects.
Belgian SurrealismMultimedia PrintsCollective ExhibitionsSpiritual HumanitarianismTattoo-Inspired Art

Good to Know

Who is the artist behind ART of living?

The name refers to several entities, including the works of René Magritte, the portfolio of Audrey Rose, and the Art of Living Black exhibition collective.

What is the significance of the 1967 Magritte painting?

Magritte's 'The Art of Living' is a famous surrealist work featuring a large orange head floating above a figure in a suit.

What is The Art of Living Black?

It is a juried exhibition founded in 1996 by Jan Hart-Schuyers and Rae Louise Hayward to showcase African American artists in the Bay Area.

Are these works part of a specific foundation?

Some associations include the Art of Living Foundation, which hosts artists-in-residence as part of its global humanitarian programs.

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