Edward Kurstak Fine Art Blog & Artist Insights

Artist biographies, art world news, specific work highlights, genre discussions, investment advice and more. It’s all here on Edward Kurstak Gallery’s blog. Read today to discover the latest trends, history and more.

ABOUT EDWARD KURSTAK The Evolution of James Rosenquist Artist: From Billboard Painter to Pop Art Icon

Posted by Edward Kurstak on

James Rosenquist did not enter the art world through a quiet door. He came in from jobs, with a sign painter’s discipline and a billboard painter’s appetite. If you are searching for James Rosenquist artist works, you are likely asking how he turned everyday advertising into pictures that still feel electric. The answer sits in his training. Working high above city streets, he learned how cropped imagery grabs attention, how...

Read more →

ABOUT EDWARD KURSTAK What Type of Art Did Keith Haring Make? Style, Movement & Where to See His Art in NYC

Posted by Edward Kurstak on

Keith Haring was an American artist who broke out in 1980s New York. He made punchy, headline-ready art that turned street symbols into global culture. Thick lines, bright color, and bold movement defined his work. Then, he used that simple look to talk about big issues, from public health to equality. Subway walls became his stage and the city became his soundtrack. Critics link him to Pop Art, but his...

Read more →

ABOUT EDWARD KURSTAK Andy Warhol Paintings

Posted by Edward Kurstak on

Overview of Andy Warhol Paintings Andy Warhol’s art sits right where culture, business, and imagination meet. This Guide Andy Warhol paintings gives collectors a clear and honest look into his most powerful series, the way his studio methods evolved over time, and the changing market trends that keep shaping how people value his work around the world. Between the early 1960s and mid-1980s, Andy Warhol paintings grew into hundreds of...

Read more →

ABOUT EDWARD KURSTAK Street Art in the 1970s–1990s: From Subway Lines to Gallery Walls

Posted by Edward Kurstak on

Street art has always pulsed with rebellion, creativity, and identity. The history of street art from the 1970s to the 1990s shows how graffiti rose from subway tunnels to gallery walls worldwide. This story follows the path from anonymity to recognition. It shows how young artists turned gray public spaces into living canvases that spoke to their cities. Many of the early artists were young, often from underrepresented neighborhoods. They...

Read more →

ABOUT EDWARD KURSTAK Evolution of Andy Warhol’s Pop Art Style and His Role in Pop Art Movement

Posted by Edward Kurstak on

Introduction to Andy Warhol and Pop Art Who Was Andy Warhol? Andy Warhol an American artist transformed simple, everyday items into iconic cultural images. His art’s bright color palette set it apart using repetition to give ordinary things a deeper meaning.  The rise of Andy Warhol pop art in the 1960s changed the vibe completely. Creativity met consumer culture, and sparks flew. The art world hadn’t seen anything quite like...

Read more →