Art 101

Discover what’s what and get the inside scoop on the contemporary art world with Art 101. Find out about different styles, approaches and artistic terms as our curatorial experts share their words of wisdom. Whether you’re wanting to understand various artistic terms or you would like to know about new and exciting artists working today, use Art Speak 101 to learn the ins and outs of contemporary art.

What to Expect with Art 101

Art 101 takes you through everything from the bare facts, to the names to look out for in contemporary art. Learn all about art speak with guides such as What is Tone in Art? and start your collecting journey with our piece on Commissioning Art. Whether you’re wanting to educate yourself on the art world, or simply on the lookout for exciting artists, use Art 101 as your compass through contemporary art.

Art 101 Must-Reads

Our Art 101 guides cover the big and the small, the specific and the overarching. Find out about the cathartic quality of art and creativity with our piece, What is Art Therapy and learn about the artists our curators have their eye on with Rise Art’s Top 5 Contemporary Artists. You can dig even deeper, and educate yourself on the goings on of minimalist art with Rise Art’s Top 5 Contemporary Minimalist Artists or explore American artists with Rise Art’s Top 5 Contemporary American Artists.

What Paintings Are Good For The Home?

Discover which paintings are good for the home with this helpful room-by-room guide. From the mood-altering power of colour to the impact of imagery, texture and style, learn how to choose the perfect paintings for your home.

How to Match Paintings

Learn 5 easy steps on how to match paintings in your home or office space based on interior design, mood, size and purpose.

The Best Art Podcasts to be Listening to Right Now

Discover great art podcasts from our recommendation and keep up to date on the latest hot topics in the artworld.

How to Consider Price when Purchasing New Art

It is hard to put a monetary value on any artistic endeavour. Our Founder, Scott Phillips, outlines some of the considerations that go into how art is priced and what you can look out for.

How to Match Artistic Tastes

Discover how to match artistic tastes and learn to resolve differing style preferences.

The Benefits of Discovering Art Online

Learn about the benefits of buying art online and find out how to navigate the digital art marketplace with our guide.

A Guide to NFTs

Find out just what an NFT is, discover its history, and learn about the role of the Non-Fungible Token in the future of the artworld, with Rise Art's guide to NFTs.

The Best Art Instagram Platforms to be Following Right Now

Find your favourite new artists and discover the latest art as we take you through some of our top art accounts we’re following right now.

How To Discover Art Post-Pandemic

Explore an exciting range of ways to find new art and build your collection with our guide to discovering art post-pandemic.

5 Art-Based Charitable Initiatives to Get Behind

Over the past year, many charitable initiatives using art as a way to raise funds, awareness and support, have emerged. Here are a few new initiatives, and some longer-standing arts charities doing invaluable work in the UK and around the world.

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