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10 THINGS…HORIZON LINE

Gregory Manchess

The concept of the horizon line in a painting is so simple, I doubt there’s 10 things to say about it. But it’s extremely important if you want to imbue your visuals with impact. Even the most subtle painting needs a good horizon to set elements within. Let’s just assume for the moment you’ve no idea what I mean by horizon in a painting. Think of looking at the Earth. The horizon is simply the…

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Syd Mead – Future Pastime Exhibition

Donato Giancola

May 7, 2025 - A stunning collection of 40 gouache paintings by the futurist Syd Mead is now on exhibit in a Chelsea gallery in Manhattan. Technically and conceptually brilliant. The work offers a broad range of paintings, spanning five decades of Mead's artistic legacy. Well worth the trip if you are a fan of the genre or his art. It is a real pleasure to examine so many masterpieces up close, attempting to decipher his technical prowess. Syd Mead: Future Pastime 534 W 26th St NY, NY Tues-Sun 10-6pm Hanging until May 21 From the Syd Mead Promotional materials: We are pleased to announce “Future Pastime”, a landmark exhibition in New York City curated by William Corman & Elon Solo, showcasing 40 years of Syd Mead’s visionary paintings. ”Future Pastime” explores the mind of the man who shaped…

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