Trivia Tuesday is a weekly feature where I try and stump our readers with interesting art facts. Test your knowledge of the art world and let’s see if you have what it takes to be an art master.

Question: What famous museum hung Matisse’s ‘Le Bateau’ upside-down for 47 days before an art student noticed the error?

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**polls close next Tuesday, 7/7/09 and the correct answer will be shared then.

Last week’s poll answer: #3; Medium

Friday is here again! And with Friday comes my Friday Favorites. Imagekind is all over this week! The new edition of Art Calendar magazine is out and you can check out our exclusive ad. Also, discover Imagekind artists on the iPhone!

Imagekind in Art Calendar

The recent issue of Art Calendar magazine just hit the stands. And if you’re a subscriber, you might just notice a familiar face showing up within its pages! That’s right, Imagekind has a full page spot in the July 2009 issue. What’s best? The issue is focused on Social Media and “Marketing Art in the Digital Age;” exactly what Imagekind is all about!

See a larger version here!

Imagekind Artists on the iPhone

The new iPhone 3G S hit the market just the other week. And with it came the on-rush to grab one. I know a few people who got one (don’t worry, I’m not giving into the craze just yet, I’m still keeping it real) and while they were showing off me all the unnecessary cool features, I noticed something truly cool:

Imagekind artist Mr. Roctopus has his image “Trunk vs. Trunk” included on the background app available in the iTunes store. So, if you’ve got an iPhone, download the free app and check out some sweet art by our very own Mr. Roctopus!

Celebrating the Fourth

At Imagekind, we like to have fun and rarely pass up the opportunity to celebrate. So we’re not wasting any time this Fourth of July! That’s why we’re kicking off the celebrations with Free Shipping* on orders over $15! Use promo code 4July09 at checkout.

*Applies to U.S. ground shipping only. Promotion expires July 6, 2009 at Midnight PDT.

We here at Imagekind are all, like everyone I imagine, both shocked and saddened by the recent news of the death of Michael Jackson. It is like one of those days you never thought would actually happen, but when it does, it becomes almost too surreal to come to grips with. Though up and down in popularity and in and out of controversy and the public spotlight, his musical legacy was nearly unmatched. And for that he will always be remembered.

So, to commemorate his death we wanted to pay our respects with some of the posters and artwork of the King of Pop on Imagekind. Also, one of the greatest video musical feats ever, Thriller.

1971 - Michael Jackson by Rolling Stone Authentic

1983 - Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney

1983 - Michael Jackson

1987 - Michael Jackson

Wikipedia defines photo manipulation (#manip) as “the application of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception (in contrast to mere enhancement or correction), through analog or digital means.” The Wikipedia entry continues on by saying, “Its uses, cultural impact, and ethical concerns have made it a subject of interest beyond the technical process and skills involved.”Most photo manipulation artists utilize various PhotoShop art techniques to create the varied and striking imagery.

Just browsing around the site recently I realized how many amazing photo manipulation artists there are on Imagekind. So, I thought I’d share my top 30.

Check out even more Photo Manipulation artwork for sale on Imagekind.

One With the Earth by Day Seriani

Trivia Tuesday is a weekly feature where I try and stump our readers with interesting art facts. Test your knowledge of the art world and let’s see if you have what it takes to be an art master.

Question: In painting, what is the name of the substance you mix with the paint to give it different qualities?

Paint Macro: 10 of 18 by Jef Harris

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**polls close next Tuesday, 6/30/09 and the correct answer will be shared then.

Last week’s poll answer: #2; Photographic paper coated with gelatine and silver