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The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors with artists DIRECTLY. The gallery is not a mall, but instead a collection of remarkable works of art that bring together artists and potential buyers.

Following Edge of Humanity Magazine‘s footsteps of publishing unparalleled content from artists and photographers worldwide, the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is on a mission to provide it’s viewers art that is unique and diverse.

OUR CONCEPT

Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

Every piece of art, crafts, or textiles, hanging on my walls or ceiling tells a tiny passage of my life. Most of it was acquired during my travels. Many of these treasures are damaged whether because they were broken on arrival, as the pieces were tightly stuffed into my backpack, or weathered by the unforgiving Florida tropical humidity. But in the end, they are my precious processions and they are part of the stories I tell. It feels good to have rugs hanging from the ceiling, masks on the walls, and drinking my morning coffee thinking of the mugs’ tale. The point here is that art has a lot to offer each one of us; ART IS VERY PERSONAL!

The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY offers that personal experience as the individual has the opportunity to buy the art from the creator and by doing so a new event to remember is born. When you hang the work of art on your wall there is a story behind it; an artist you now know and follow. And instead of the usual “I purchased this at “WWW(BIG BIG ART STORE).COM” the connection enriches the emotional value of your art piece.

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

The gallery is designed to connect the art seekers and collectors with artists directly. We offer artists a COMMISSION FREE / CONTRACT FREE online platform to sell their creations and engage with their clients using portfolio pages that are engaging with large images and a dramatic black background.

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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Art * Digital Art * Fine Art Photography * Still Life Photography * Landscape Photography * Night Photography Aerial Photography * Conceptual Photography * Underwater Photography * Architectural Photography

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In The Mind Of An Artist | THE INTERVIEW

April 18, 2023March 27, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Introducing THE INTERVIEW

‘In The Mind Of An Artist’ aims to uncover the artistic mind, the perspective of individuals living under the influence of art. By and large we live collective lives, but artists see life a bit; well sometimes very different than others. As some seem to float from one artwork to another; others are deeply encrusted in their work making it difficult to catch that ride offered by the world around them, creating realities in which one person (the artist) must navigate in order to survive in society. If you are an artist and this speaks to you, please contact me if you like to share your story.

Through these articles artists will share their intimate views. Talking about how their perspectives changed as they trapped themselves in the cobwebs of art.

By design ‘In The Mind Of An Artist’ will not contain any images of artwork, biography, profile, lists of exhibitions, books or the artist’s creative process.

The goal here is to give the artist a chance to pause from the creation of art for a moment and explore the self.

THE INTERVIEW

This series also has an interview component. You may choose to answer all, some or none of the questions below.

1) Please describe the most joyful and/or the most painful artwork you ever created and why you qualified it as such. Please note that we are not using images.

2) Which character flaw do you despise the most and how you deal with these individuals during an unavoidable encounter?

3) Where do you find more turbulence when looking at your belief system? And how much influence, if any, has your art had in the way you navigate through these rough waters?

4) Is the relationship between you (the artist) and your art a healthy one? Or artistic growth comes with a price, and if so, what is it?

5) I use metaphors like ‘ The Watchful Satan’ and ‘ Scrolling Down Gods’ when expressing my views on artificial intelligence and social media. Which metaphors would you use regarding the internet intrusion in human life? And what is your philosophical view on how most technology improvement seems to rather kick off chunks of people out of the board or invade their way of life changing it forever?

6)If given a choice of rather going back in history or forward into the future; which time, place or event would you aim to witness, participate or die in? And why? Or if you choose instead to visit tomorrow, what would daily life look like? And who you imagine yourself being?

To submit your article, answers, get an invitation to participate, or for more information on this series please email jo@edgeofhumanity.com .

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Press Release For Artists, Photographers, Poets & Writers On Edge of Humanity Magazine

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OUR CONCEPT

Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

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Street (Fine Art) Photography | The Artist’s Perspective

April 8, 2023March 27, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

300.05_Life Size Mirror_Marta de los Pájaros — Marta de los Pájaros
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When an artist walks away from street photography’s main practice of documenting life through public exposure, they can find endless opportunities to depict that city in a different way. Playing with angles, lights, shadows, and using buildings, stairways, bridges, street art, and transportation venues, one can transform street photography into artwork.

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If the artist releases their focus from reality, even though keeping the city and its occupants as the main subjects, he or she can develop a new finished product by changing perspective during their creation.

Unlike (documentary) street photography (the artistic version) sees no geographic boundaries as it pierces the guidelines into fine art photography.

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Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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Written by Joelcy Kay/Photo Curator

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Photo Curator | Your Second Pair Of Eyes

March 14, 2023March 1, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Although photography alone can tell a good part of the story, there are other factors that artists often overlook.

During their search for the best light or the truth, photographers sweat in the heat and shrivel in the cold. They smell the stench and enjoy the aroma of flowers. They are welcomed and frowned upon. The experiences of being there and the desire to tell the story carried on by pride for their labor of love and expectations that when finalized, the work will be fair to the subject and make a difference, can be overwhelming.

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A fresh eye is necessary to organize the delivery of that material, in a fashion that is easy to follow, and yet has impact, by holding the spectators’ attention to the message one wishes to convey. This is when a curator comes into place. Unattached, the curator selects images aiming to promote engagement and consequently readers’ awareness.

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Press Release For Artists, Photographers, Poets & Writers On Edge of Humanity Magazine

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Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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Art Subject | Public Human Expression

March 8, 2023March 1, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Behind their sunglasses, inside their winter coats, and in their pockets, people hurry concealing their anxiety, the expectations for where they are going, and the disappointment they just faced. Scattered, catching a subway, crossing the street, walking a few city blocks or even a mile, all in public view without their daily mask.

And like steam escaping a boiling pot their faces and posture, the way they walk and how fast they move, all tell the world their story of the day. When these moments are captured in images, they stay frozen in time waiting for a viewer to bring it back to life. In these depictions, human expressions are raw, unattended, and lost in a mix of the city’s vibe.

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WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

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Why I Still Photograph With Film

February 28, 2023February 2, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

In today’s high tech digital world, I’m a dinosaur. When I place a roll of film in the camera it is as though I’m performing a ritualistic act. The process starts by taking the film out of the plastic canister and holding the roll in my hands. It’s a nice comforting feeling. The plastic shell case is industrial looking and reminds me of something that is solid and is built to last. The roll of film is tangible in my hands, not digital bits and pieces of photo’s floating around someplace inside a camera or computer’s hard drive.

Using a film camera is a personal experience that brings photography to its most simplistic form and connects the photographer, the camera and the film all as one unit. I proceed to load the film into the camera, snap the door shut and press the shutter button a couple of times listening as the camera rapidly moves the film strip across the teeth. The film is locked and loaded and ready to go. In my hands, I hold the camera and feel an inner satisfaction that I’m well equipped. The roll of film is my blank canvas. Not too much fiddling with electronic gadgets. The film camera is ease of operation so the artist can focus on creativity and individual vision not the equipment. A transcendental experience!

Holding a slide or print between my fingers is a very warm feeling. I store all my images in specialized storage boxes, then place the boxes wrapped in heavy duty plastic bags inside freezers. With a temperature at around negative ten degrees, the images will last 100’s of years. Yes, I can also make a print from a digital file, but having each individual picture, in its hard format, is priceless to me. There are no worries of the photo being deleted on my hard drive or lost in cyberspace. I also have no concerns about technology changing.

The march of time and innovation must continue to move forward, and technology will constantly change our lives, but I sure hope that film will continue to be available during my lifetime.

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NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Movies For The Artist’s Mind

February 20, 2023February 2, 2023 | nomiddlemanARTgallery

To encourage you to explore more of that artist inside you here are a few movies that you may appreciate:

1) The Agony and the Ecstasy staring the biggest presence ever on a screen; staring Charlton Heston and an excellent performance by Rex Harrison. The movie is of a historical significance depicting Michelangelo’s struggle as an artist. It is a must see for anyone who likes to expand their artist aura.

2) To experience the pain of one’s mind trying to create a perfect movie that will in the end benefit the audience, Francis Ford Coppola goes to a tremendous amount of adversity to film Apocalypse Now. Heart of Darkness is a documentary narrated by Eleanor (Coppola’s wife) that describes the entire ordeal from the artist perspective. It is fascinating being shown the thinking process that goes into creating a master piece such as Apocalypse Now. The longer version which is titled Apocalypse Now The Complete Dossier is also amazing and worth viewing and comparing with the earlier version Apocalypse Now. Both of these movies are mind blowing experiences!

Hearts of Darkness – A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse

Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier (Apocalypse Now / Apocalypse Now Redux)

Apocalypse Now [HD]

3) For easy artistic entertainment watch Hero presented by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is very slow, but a must for an artist. Every single frame is an art piece.

Hero (English Subtitled)

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WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

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Taking A Pause From Creating Art To Explore The Self – IN THE MIND OF AN ARTIST

February 4, 2023February 2, 2023 | Edge of Humanity Magazine

IN THE MIND OF AN ARTIST Choices

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IN THE MIND OF AN ARTIST “I would like to sit by a stream, maybe die and come back as a fern tree,…”

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IN THE MIND OF AN ARTIST “I would go to Edith Wharton’s New York in the late 1800’s and dress exceptionally well…”

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‘In The Mind Of An Artist’ aims to uncover the artistic mind, the perspective of individuals living under the influence of art. By and large we live collective lives, but artists see life a bit; well sometimes very different than others. As some seem to float from one artwork to another; others are deeply encrusted in their work making it difficult to catch that ride offered by the world around them, creating realities in which one person (the artist) must navigate in order to survive in society. If you are an artist and this speaks to you, please contact me if you like to share your story.

This series of articles, written by artists is about the artist’s way of processing and reacting to events in their lives. These can be tangible communal events or struggles of philosophical and psychological nature.

Through these articles artists will share their intimate views. Talking about how their perspectives changed as they trapped themselves in the cobwebs of art.

By design ‘In The Mind Of An Artist’ will not contain any images of artwork, biography, profile, lists of exhibitions, books or the artist’s creative process.

The goal here is to give the artist a chance to pause from the creation of art for a moment and explore the self.

This series also has an interview component.  

See our uniquely philosophic questions HERE.

The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is an

Press Release For Artists, Photographers, Poets & Writers On Edge of Humanity Magazine

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OUR CONCEPT

Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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The City @ Night

January 17, 2023December 25, 2022 | nomiddlemanARTgallery

Awakened by the stench present when the garbage truck stopped by my window, I decided to get up and go out into the night.

The buildings’ lights reflect colors on the freshly washed streets. Some people pass by in cars and on bicycles, others walking. Some still in a hurry at this hour while others are waiting for the sun to send them home.

As I lose and find myself in the city’s dark alleys all night long, I noticed a pattern of clusters . The locals congregate in open establishments that cater to the night walkers. Silently, patrons come and go. I wandered for hours then I stopped for a bite to eat and drink and smoked cigarettes.

Even though the city is resting from the heavy weight it carries during the day; life continuous on piercing the boundaries of darkness and brightness. Eagerly she provides for the scattered souls that roam at night.

At this time, the city becomes edgy when glim promotes mystery.

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