Tempus held a 10th birthday celebration in partnership with Pictorum Art Group and Sotheby's Institute of Art this week, marking the milestone with a private dining event and a party at the RSA Vaults. As part of this, we also produce an event book showcasing the work of Pictorum artist Diana Tupilus (pictured).
When Tempus Magazine first launched in 2012, digital art was a new concept, tied to the rise of the iPhone and burgeoning social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat. Looking back over 10 years of remarkable and ground-breaking artwork, we can now say with total confidence that digital disruption is no longer a future trend, but the spark that is shaping the very heart of art in this decade.
So, when team Tempus first spoke to Pictorum Art Group about collaborating with an emerging digital artist for our 10th anniversary year, we immediately knew it would be a very special project. As we got to know Pictorum owner Matthew and his team further, and discovered the enthusiasm and excitement that they pour into their ever-growing portfolio of unique artists, we recognised a passion for new discovery and transformation that matched perfectly with our own editorial ethos.
Luxury lifestyle title Tempus began as a specialist timepiece magazine, growing over the course of its first decade to become London’s voice of luxury; we now work with some of the biggest brands and exciting industry names to dig deeper into the most important and emerging trends within our sector. The digitalisation of art is something that has filled our pages since 2012 and so, when Pictorum introduced us to Romanian-born artist Diana Tupilus, it was the perfect match.
Diana’s style combines classical painting techniques with abstract style, paint-on-canvas portraits that are digitally transformed to create animated designs full of movement and purpose. Her subjects are often women – a diverse group of personalities and cultures that reflect her London community – expressed through bold colours and shapes that create an impression of life that is both empowered and empowering. As an artist and designer, her determination to curate a small collection for specialist collectors, rather than seek the highs of viral internet fame, is yet another interesting facet to her work and approach.
Her vision for our anniversary cover is a visual anthem for the luxury sector: a portrait painted in rich shades of gold, with details inspired by watch movements that reflect our horological heritage. Yet despite this detail, the refined figure is understated, bold and looking straight ahead, into the future.
Diana’s digital and physical works are available to view as our 10th anniversary cover and on display at the RSA House Vaults, The Royal Society of Arts, during our exclusive birthday event. It is an honour to mark the first 10 years of Tempus with this special event – held in proud partnership with Pictorum Capitis and Sotheby’s Institute of Art – and with our esteemed guests.
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