Art 101 for the noobs

Sedition

If you are a lover of digital artwork, then Sedition is an app that will let you enjoy modern contemporary art sitting in the comfort of your home—on any digital device. The app lets you create a contemporary art collection online using digital editions. You can follow your favourite artists and get updated whenever they put up a new work. Apart from having a digital art collection, you can even purchase or resell these works through a trade platform on the app.

DailyArt

On DailyArt, one can learn more about classic, modern and contemporary artworks and the stories behind them. The app, has a collection of over 2,000 masterpieces and information on about 700 artists, along with 500 museum collections. For instance, you might have seen the Vincent van Gogh series Sunflowers, but the app also tells the story behind the work.

UBS Planet Art

Powered by a machine learning algorithm, the UBS Planet Art app curates art news and information from across the globe. The machine learning system is constantly updated with inputs from art experts and curators. You can get personalized news based on your interests, be it a specific artist, gallery or event.

Documentaries, TV Series

Fake or Fortune

In this BBC One television series, journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Phillip Mould investigate paintings using scientific methods with the help of other experts. In its latest season, a recent episode saw Bruce and Mould investigate two rare portraits of black British subjects from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Beautiful Losers

This 2008 documentary follows the life and work of a group of American artists who follow DIY aesthetics inspired from graffiti, skateboarding and underground music. The documentary essentially shows how, in the 1990s, this group—with no formal art training— left an incredible mark on the world of mainstream art.

Abstract: The Art Of Design

This Netflix original documentary series features eight creative minds from the world of art and design, including footwear designer Tinker Hatfield, illustrator Christoph Niemann, stage designer Es Devlin, automotive designer Ralph Gilles and photographer Platon. Abstract looks at their work and life, and how design affects us in everyday life.

Online Platforms

Artfinder

Founded in 2011, Artfinder is one of the best online marketplaces for art. The website connects you with independent artists from around the world—the works on offer range from paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings and photographs to digital art.

Art Report

A digital publication focused on the millennial generation, Art Report presents news and updates on contemporary art in the form of artist interviews, highlights, videos and listicles. There’s also a section on community art that features inspiring art-related work and stories from across the world.

Artspace

Artspace is a digital marketplace where one can learn about and buy artworks from artists and galleries around the world. The website works with cultural institutions and museums to make it easy for you to discover and collect fine art. Apart from artworks, the website also has dedicated sections on books, artists, auctions and show listings.

—Compiled by Nitin Sreedhar