Peter Doig and Harold Offeh are among those who have drawn inspiration from various types of music, reflecting the deep connection between art and sound in their work. For Peter Doig, whose exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery features recent paintings alongside his favourite records played through an extraordinary sound system, the relationship is intuitive: 'music is part of my creative process'.
Johannes Vermeer's 17th-century painting "Music Lesson" may seem a surprising starting point for contemporary artists to explore music, but it sets a precedent for the fusion of art and sound. More recently, Piet Mondrian created works that embodied the rhythm of boogie-woogie.
Many artists express their love of music as an integral part of their creative process. Harold Offeh credits Grace Jones' album "Island Life" with sparking his interest in exploring visual representations of music. His series "Covers" features images of performers from the 1970s and '80s, while Ragnar Kjartansson listens to the Cure on repeat to evoke a sense of melancholy.
For others, like Chris Ofili, music is an essential element in their studio experience. In contrast, Jeremy Deller prefers listening to talks about how awful the world is while he works. Lindsey Mendick finds solace in Spice Girls' anthems as she creates her installations.
Caroline Coon is inspired by carnival sounds and visuals, and Laure Prouvost incorporates sound into many of her films and videos. Mark Leckey credits music with helping him overcome his art school obstacles.
Artists often seek out songs that evoke specific emotions or moods in their work, drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres. Whether through the rhythm of steel band calypso, the introspective melodies of Sade's "Babyfather" or the ecstatic soundscapes of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You", music plays a vital role in shaping artists' creative expressions.
Johannes Vermeer's 17th-century painting "Music Lesson" may seem a surprising starting point for contemporary artists to explore music, but it sets a precedent for the fusion of art and sound. More recently, Piet Mondrian created works that embodied the rhythm of boogie-woogie.
Many artists express their love of music as an integral part of their creative process. Harold Offeh credits Grace Jones' album "Island Life" with sparking his interest in exploring visual representations of music. His series "Covers" features images of performers from the 1970s and '80s, while Ragnar Kjartansson listens to the Cure on repeat to evoke a sense of melancholy.
For others, like Chris Ofili, music is an essential element in their studio experience. In contrast, Jeremy Deller prefers listening to talks about how awful the world is while he works. Lindsey Mendick finds solace in Spice Girls' anthems as she creates her installations.
Caroline Coon is inspired by carnival sounds and visuals, and Laure Prouvost incorporates sound into many of her films and videos. Mark Leckey credits music with helping him overcome his art school obstacles.
Artists often seek out songs that evoke specific emotions or moods in their work, drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres. Whether through the rhythm of steel band calypso, the introspective melodies of Sade's "Babyfather" or the ecstatic soundscapes of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You", music plays a vital role in shaping artists' creative expressions.
, helps me get into a zone when creating art and also super inspiring for new ideas 
. i just watched this vid of peter doig talking about his exhibition at serpentine gallery and it was so cool how he connected music to his creative process 
. but what's interesting is how different artists respond to music, like jeremy deller listening to bleak talks while working 
... that's a whole new vibe for me 
. anyway, it just goes to show that art and sound are not as separate as we think they are 
, can't wait to see more art exhibitions that blend sound & visuals 
, it gets me moving and inspires me to make something new. Artists are really tapping into the emotions and vibes of their favorite tunes which makes for some amazing visuals 
. I mean have you seen Chris Ofilis paintings with music blasting in the background? 
Its like its taking art to a whole new level! 
, you know how sometimes I'm stuck on a task and I just start listening to some chill beats or my favorite playlists? 
, no joke! I've also started using soundscapes as background noise while I work or study - it really helps me focus 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that artists are inspired by music too? 
! I might have to try that out at my next work session 
back in the day, you know? These artists today are all about that sound system life 
. Music just adds this whole new level of depth and emotion to their work, no?
also interesting to see how different genres influence art, like 40% of artists draw from world music and 25% from electronic vibes 
! Artists are using sound to evoke emotions and create these amazing pieces of work 
. I mean, who knew that "Babyfather" by Sade could inspire a whole new world of art 
? And can we talk about how cool it is that Peter Doig's paintings are paired with his favorite records 
. and whats w/ the sound system at serpentine gallery? can't they just play the album on a normal speaker like everyone else?
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. and lindsey mendick's spice girls anthems are just the best, lol 
. anyway, i think music is such a huge part of what makes art so special - it's all about evoking emotions and moods, you know?