Tempera
Tempera is a painting technique that involves using pigments mixed with a water-soluble emulsion, typically composed of water and egg yolk.
Tempera, also known as egg tempera, is a durable, quick-drying painting technique that combines pigments with a water-soluble binder, typically a sticky substance like egg yolk. It can also refer to artworks created using this method, which are known for their exceptional longevity. In fact, some egg tempera paintings from the first century AD have survived to this day.
This method was widely used for painting until around 1500, when it was replaced by oil painting. In the United States, the term ‘tempera paint’ often refers to a type of paint used for posters, but it has different binders compared to traditional tempera paint.
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Meet the artists shaping the future of tarot
The humble yet powerful tarot card has inspired artists for centuries. Today, tarot is more popular than ever, so we take a look at its long history and the creatives celebrating it now. Along the way, we speak to two of our favourite artists and tarot creators, Claire Yurika Davis and Marcella Kroll.
Cai Guo-Qiang – Explosive serenity
Explosive serenity is the paradox at play in Snow Lotus, a new collaboration with Cai Guo-Qiang. Hear his reflections on reflections, and discover the printmaking processes involved in transforming one of his gunpowder paintings into a limited edition print.
Margo Wolowiec
Margo Wolowiec was born in 1985 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, where she continues to live and work.
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