Blog — InfluenceOfArtInTheInterior

The History of Ceramics – From Underglaze Painting on Porcelain to Contemporary Ceramic Art Ceramics is one of the oldest art forms in human history. Since prehistoric times, clay has been shaped into functional vessels and ritual objects. Early ceramic artifacts have been discovered in regions such as Mesopotamia and China, where kiln technology developed rapidly and pottery evolved from utility into artistic expression. In Ancient Greece, painted pottery reached remarkable refinement. Workshops in Athens became famous for black-figure and red-figure vase painting, where mythological narratives and scenes of daily life were rendered with technical precision. These vessels were not...

Figurative Art in Art History – The Power of the Human Figure from Antiquity to Contemporary Art Figurative art has been one of the most enduring and powerful forms of artistic expression throughout history. The depiction of the human figure has never been merely about representing the body – it has always carried meanings of power, identity, beauty, vulnerability, and social commentary. Already in Ancient Greece, sculptors such as Phidias and Polykleitos created idealized human forms based on harmonious proportions, shaping Western art for centuries. Roman realism later introduced psychological intensity into portraiture, emphasizing individuality over perfection. During the Renaissance,...

1. How do social media and art relate for you today? How do you use social media in connection with your artistic practice? With whom (in terms of gender or profession) do you engage in commenting/discussion/liking on your FB wall? KATRIN VALGEMÄE:I use social media to the maximum – it is the contemporary artist’s gallery and press office in one, a place where you can go straight for the public’s nerve. I post my art and products, but also the work-in-progress and sometimes fragments of my life. I use paid promotion, through which I sell and build my audience internationally....

In this post, Katrin Valgemäe shares the influence of her artwork on the interior of Thai Boh, a restaurant with a vibrant and eclectic aesthetic. The piece “Pedigree” from her “Queens of Chaos” exhibition finds its home on the golden brick wall, challenging the boundaries of high and low culture while adding audacity to the space. Valgemäe discusses the creative process behind curating the restaurant’s color schemes and designing the unique atmosphere.