Surrounded by unfortunate news inside four walls, the people need something to light up their days more than ever. These are the days we truly understand the importance of art, the efforts and creativity of the artists. In countries around the globe, art is helping to bring communities together.
Even though peopleβs freedom is limited during these times, their imagination runs wild. We are no longer strangers to the sight of sharing posts, Netflix and songs. However, art is known to be a way of escaping. And some artists are stepping up their game, trying new stuff and sharing it with the rest of the world on social media.Β
With billions of people either in lockdown or on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic, this first celebration of World Art Day is a timely reminder that βart has the power to unite and connect in times of crisisβ, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Wednesday.Β
Let us support artists and encourage more works as artworks are needed in our lives more than ever. More sunsets, more paintings and more inspiration. From digital art to traditional drawings, artists need to be encouraged to present their works.