folk art
noun
: the traditional decorative or utilitarian art of the people that is often an expression of community life and is distinguished from academic or self-conscious or cosmopolitan expression
Along with exhibits showcasing such folk art as quilts, jewelry and toys, visitors learn about the influence of folk art on contemporary art through tours, programs, symposia and art workshops.—
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Bates said his current work is influenced largely by Howard Finster, a painter of folk art and Baptist minister from Georgia, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, a renowned graffitist in New York City until his untimely death at 27.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The Bazaar del Mundo shops’ courtyard will be transformed into a marketplace with folk art, handwoven textiles, jewelry and ceramic and clay pottery.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Signage drawn by hand or created with democratized digital tools like Microsoft Paint are folk art.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The Bazaar del Mundo shops’ courtyard will be transformed into a marketplace with folk art, handwoven textiles, jewelry and ceramic and clay pottery.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Signage drawn by hand or created with democratized digital tools like Microsoft Paint are folk art.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Folk art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20art. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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