August 2026 – BEOPEN Art

C4CA-RISCA Culture for Climate Action Webinar Series

31.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

The Arts Extension Service and Rhode Island State Council on the Arts present Culture for Climate Action RISCA, a free virtual webinar series exploring how arts and cultural organizations can inspire their staff and communities, address the climate crisis, and support an equitable transition to clean energy. Developed by UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service and Culture Climate Strategy, the three-session series helps Rhode Island arts and cultural organizations develop, fund, and implement creative climate actions that reflect their individual missions, values, and priorities.

The Ecological Eye: Assembling an Ecocritical Art History by Andrew Patrizio

31.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

The Ecological Eye: Assembling an Ecocritical Art History by Andrew Patrizio explores the relationship between art, nature, and environmental issues through an ecocritical approach to art history. The book examines how artists have represented landscapes, ecosystems, environmental change, and the relationship between humans and the nonhuman world, while questioning traditional approaches that separate culture from nature. By bringing ecological ideas into the study of visual art, it shows how artworks can reflect environmental histories and encourage new ways of understanding humanity’s connection to the natural world. Overall, the book presents art history as a useful way to examine ecological concerns, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of humans and their surroundings.
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Asian Antiquities Are Gaining a Younger Following – Will It Last?

24.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

Source: The Art Newspaper.

The article looks at the growing interest among younger collectors in Asian antiquities and considers whether this represents a lasting change in collecting habits or a temporary market trend. It explores how a new generation is engaging with historical objects and Asian art, challenging the assumption that younger collectors are primarily interested in contemporary art and new media.

New buyers are transforming gallery sales: are they tomorrow’s major collectors?

17.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

Source: Art Basel.

With first-time buyers up 38% and sales surging in the lower and mid-market tiers, galleries are navigating how to convert online clicks into lasting collector relationships. Is this influx of newcomers reshaping the future of art collecting?

How Art Editions Open the Door to Collecting

10.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

Source: Sotheby’s.

The article explains how editions—such as prints, photographs and sculptures—can make collecting more accessible to new buyers. It highlights how lower price points allow collectors to discover artists, build collections gradually, and develop a deeper understanding of the art market.

How to make your own Natural Oil Paint

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Video tutorial from our lovely supporters Natural Earth Paint: How to make your own Natural Oil Paint.

BE OPEN Art Limitless July 2026 Winner: Anna Kouvelas

10.08.202604.08.2026Charlie Root

The Art Limitless programme within the BE OPEN Art online gallery has announced Anna Kouvelas as the July 2026 monthly winner, recognising her thoughtful textile-based practice that explores identity, memory, and materiality through sustainable approaches to making.

BE OPEN Art Announces Cristiano Mangovo as Artist of the Month for July 2026

05.08.202604.08.2026Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Cristiano Mangovo as the Artist of the Month for July 2026. An Angolan multidisciplinary artist, Mangovo’s practice explores the intersections of personal experience, social observation, and political consciousness, creating powerful works that reflect on the complexities of contemporary African societies.

Inside the Growing Market for Work by Women Artists

03.08.202609.09.2026Charlie Root

Source: Sotheby’s.

The article explores the growing market for women artists, highlighting increased auction demand, stronger institutional representation, and rising interest from younger collectors. It also considers the continued imbalance in the market and the growing recognition of previously overlooked artists.

How to make Natural Watercolor Paint and Natural Gouache Paint

03.08.202611.08.2026Charlie Root

Video tutorial from our lovely supporters Natural Earth Paint: How to make Natural Watercolor Paint and Natural Gouache Paint.

Bogdana Peric Milenkovic Named July Regional Artist of the Month for BE OPEN Art’s Central Europe Stage

01.08.202613.08.2026Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Bogdana Peric Milenkovic as the July Regional Artist of the Month in the Central Europe stage of its 2026 global art competition. As the third monthly winner in this regional stage, she joins the growing selection of outstanding emerging artists representing the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
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