Michal Plis Studio blog

Why Art Must Transcend the Passport

Venice Biennale stands at a crossroads. Should art be a tool for state accountability, or a universal sanctuary for connection?

May 11 • Michal Plis

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April 2026

The Island that Drank the Sea

A dream short story.

Apr 28 • Michal Plis

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February 2026

What is art, it's essence and why we need it in our lives?

As an artist, I continually ask myself the questions: “What is Art?”, “What is arts essence?” and “Why do people need art in their lives?” In this…

Feb 22 • Michal Plis

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Are we living in an increasingly artless world?

If you walked into a high school careers office ten years ago, the advice was simple: follow your passion. Today, amidst a global cost-of-living crisis…

Feb 13 • Michal Plis

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New Space for the Studio blog: We’ve Moved to Substack!

From a static blog on Wix to a living conversation about Roundism, the creative process, and the art industry on Subtack. We have moved to new studio…

Feb 11 • Michal Plis

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October 2025

2025 Glimpse of Another Universe Exhibition

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey at the 2025 Exhibition, “Glimpse of Another Universe,” which will be held at Louis Joel Gallery in…

Oct 7, 2025 • Michal Plis

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August 2024

Learning to sculpt in stone and wood

In this blog I talk about my recent experience in trying to sculpt in stone and wood.

Aug 28, 2024 • Michal Plis

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How is art categorized?

Art is categorised, divided, organised and sorted in many ways and in this blog I summarised all the divisions to help art buyers and collectors to work…

Aug 20, 2024 • Michal Plis

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May 2024

How can talent agents help visual artists?

In this article I explore the concept of a talent agent for visual artists, much the same as musicians, actors and writers have.

May 26, 2024 • Michal Plis

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Can an artist make enough money to live off in Australia?

This article is about the recent study conducted Creative Australia and Macquarie University entitled “Artists a Workers: An economic study of…

May 7, 2024 • Michal Plis

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April 2024

Should Artists Credit Generative Al in Their Work?

Artistic innovation is exploring Generative AI art and in this article we explore the power of AI art and whether we need to give AI due credit.

Apr 28, 2024 • Michal Plis

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Exploring Ethics of "Pay to Play" Galleries in the Art World

The landscape of the art world is evolving, and with it comes the emergence of the hyper “pay to play” galleries, sparking debates about the ethical…

Apr 2, 2024 • Michal Plis

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