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[[File:Tim Cantor.jpg|thumb|alt=alt text|Tim Cantor at his October 9, 2009 Art Show in [[San Diego]]]]

'''Tim Cantor''' (born August 10, 1969) is an American self-taught [[surrealismSurrealism|surrealist]] artist and writer. Tim was raised in [[Marin County, California]] and began painting at the age of 5 using a box of [[oil paintspaint]]s and brushes that were his great-grandfather's. Tim's great-grandfather was the English Artist, Lloyd Dundas Whiffen (1885-1951). His first oil painting was created at the age of 5. When Tim was 15, he won a [[Bank of America]] achievement in arts award. Also at the age of 15, Tim was given his first gallery exhibition where one of his paintings was acquired to hang in the [[White House]]. Tim has since had exhibitions in [[Athens]], [[Tokyo]], [[Singapore]], [[Paris]], [[Venice]], [[New York City|New York]], [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills]], and [[San Francisco]]. He currently has galleries in [[San Diego]], [[Sausalito, California]], and [[Amsterdam]] which are dedicated to his vision and his art. Cantor currently lives and works in [[Southern California]].

==Works==

Tim Cantor paints in oils on a variety of different surfaces. He learned on his own since early childhood, almost exclusively in oils. howeverHowever, he often uses other media such as [[watercolor]] and [[charcoal]] to create studies for larger compositions. Tim has a traditional style using brushes and paint and utilizes no tools or devices in his work.

Many of his works are based on his own fictional and non-fictional stories and poetry. These stories, he says, mostly come to him during the long process of creating the paintings.

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==Exhibitions==

Tim Cantor began showing his paintings professionally at the age of 15 when he was honored with the [[Bank of America]] achievement in arts award. At his first show, [[Senator Barbara Boxer]] presented the award and then chose a painting to hang in the [[White House]]. The early publicity created a demand for his work. After finishing high school in Marin County, he began traveling and exhibiting his paintings in galleries and open-air events throughout the Western United States. After seven years on the road he decided to display his paintings exclusively in fine art galleries and then in 2000, Tim Cantor established Ashby Galleries. Ashby Galleries and Ashby and Alfred publications are devoted exclusively to Tim Cantor and display his work year-round. As previously stated, oneOne of Tim Cantor's paintings is in the permanent collection of the [[White House]]. and just someSome of his well-known collectors include Baseballbaseball player [[Bob Scanlan]], football player [[Dhani Jones]], actors [[Terrence Howard]], [[Robert De Niro]], [[Robert Redford]], director [[Guillermo del Toro]], actress [[Maggie Q]] and the Bandrock band [[Imagine Dragons]].

Tim Cantor and his artwork are currentlywere on tour with the band [[Imagine Dragons]] for their [[Smoke + Mirrors Tour|Smoke + Mirrors North American Tour]]. Most of the [[Imagine Dragons]] North American tour stops will feature a SMOKE + MIRRORS ART GALLERY in the venue, showcasing original album and single art by Tim Cantor and immersive new mixes [[Imagine Dragons]] album featuring DTS Headphone:X technology.

In 2016, Tim Cantor exhibited his art in New York City. The exhibit, Titled "Tim Cantor: Sweet Favour & Fiend", could be seen at AFA Art Gallery in Soho, NYC through August 2016.In 2019, Tim Cantor released his Yesteryear exhibition.<ref>[https://www.timcantor.com/yesteryear-exhibition-info-2019.html Tim Cantor Yesteryear]</ref>

In the winter of 2019, The Tim Cantor Gallery of Amsterdam, located in a 17th-century building in the core of Amsterdam, opened with has a collection of Cantor's works.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timcantor.com/tim-cantor-galleries-ams.html|title = TIM CANTOR GALLERIES AMS &#124; Tim Cantor}}</ref> On March 17, 2021, Tim Cantor, in a partnership with Terra Virtua ltd the world's first fully-immersive entertainment platform, took six of his traditional oil paintings and enhanced them using animation techniques to bring these incredible piecesthem to life.<ref name=":0">[{{Cite web |date=2021-03-17 |title=Live NFT Art Exhibition With World-Famous Imagine Dragons Artist Tim Cantor |url=https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/101001/live-nft-art-exhibition-with-world-famous-imagine-dragons-artist-tim/ Tim|access-date=2023-11-30 Cantor|website=ResponseSource Press Release Yesteryear]Wire}}</ref>

In 2019, Tim Cantor released his Yesteryear exhibition. On the 50th year of Tim Cantor's life, his art continues to be ever dynamic, inconsistent, and a riddle to define.<ref>[https://www.timcantor.com/yesteryear-exhibition-info-2019.html Tim Cantor Yesteryear]</ref>

Spring 2021 brought a Live NFT Art Exhibition with Artist Tim Cantor. It was the first-ever live virtual reality exhibition with Tim Cantor who is the man behind the [[Imagine Dragons]] 2014 album, stage designs and video, 'SHOTS'.<ref name=":0" />

For over a decade, Tim Cantor has been searching the world for the perfect setting and structure to house a second gallery of his paintings and writings. In the winter of 2019, a 17th century building in the core of Amsterdam has

found his heart. The Tim Cantor Gallery of Amsterdam promises an enchanting experience, holding with it an incredible collection of his precious works. Already honored by the city of Amsterdam with awards for its grace and cultivation of arts, this unique gallery is unlike anything expected, and flourishes with the spirit and desire of Tim Cantor's passionate art.<ref>https://www.timcantor.com/tim-cantor-galleries-ams.html</ref>

Located at:

Nieuwe Hoogstraat 6H

1011 HE Amsterdam, Netherlands

On March 17, 2021, Tim Cantor, in a partnership with Terra Virtua ltd the world's first fully-immersive entertainment platform, took six of his traditional oil paintings and enhanced them using animation techniques to bring these incredible pieces to life.<ref>[https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/101001/live-nft-art-exhibition-with-world-famous-imagine-dragons-artist-tim/ Tim Cantor Yesteryear]</ref>

==Publications and media==

In 1998 a video interview was created by Corbus about Tim Cantor and his life and work. Tim was interviewed in San Francisco by Corky Engel.<ref>[http://www.corbas.com/aboutbpce.html Corbas Productions]</ref> The interview was titled "The Power of Imagination" and can still be viewed on [https://www.youtube.com/corbasvideo#p/search/0/EfbVtK4o-vQ YouTube] via the Corbas channel. In 2005 Tim established Ashby Galleries and Ashby and Alfred Publications and also published a book in 2005 titled ''The Art of Tim Cantor''.

ComingHarvest sometimeProductions, in 2011, Harvestreleased Productions will bea releasing a short film taking an intimate looklooking at the Art of Tim Cantor.<ref>[http://harvestpro.com/blog/the-art-of-tim-cantor-celebrating-10-years-at-ashby-galleries/ Harvest Pro.com]</ref> This film will featurefeatures interviews with Tim and Amy Cantor, as well as some of his closest collectors.

"Many believe that Tim Cantor holds the ideal combination of extraordinary talent, unpredictable intrigue, and great diversity in his work to make him a timeless artist." ~ GoShop2day.com <ref>[http://www.goshop2day.com/Cantor.html Go Shop 2 Day Website]</ref>

In June 2011, Tim Cantor and his piece "Beauty's Privilege" were featured on the cover of San Diego's City Beat Magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9156-tim-cantor.html|title=Tim Cantor|work=sdcitybeat.com}}</ref> The article discusses his gallery in San Diego as well as his work on a new book and a new collection of art and writings. "Like most of Cantor's work, "Beauty's Privilege", the piece on CityBeat's cover this week, has a detailed emotional story behind it. His imaginative, surrealistic imagery is never done off-the-cuff; instead, the introverted, soft-spoken artist lets his emotions and thoughts drive the content of his pieces." ~ Kinsee Morlan, San Diego City Beat Magazine <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9156-tim-cantor.html|title=Tim Cantor|work=sdcitybeat.com}}</ref>

"The Art of Tim Cantor features the stunning paintings and drawings of world renowned artist Tim Cantor." ~ Discover San Diego <ref>[http://www.discoversd.com/mag/fashion-and-shopping/660.html Cool Culture: San Diego Art Galleries] - Discover SD.com</ref>

Tim Cantor is currently (January 2012) the featured artist on the website of Fear & Trembling Productions. Fear & Trembling Productions is a not-for-profit company whose goal is to work with a select group of talented singer/songwriters as their Artist Development Manager to help them gain recognition by the recording industry. Their secondary goal is to recognize those people/organizations that help to foster music/musicians. They have recognized Tim Cantor's gallery due to the fact that in his galleries Tim uses soothing background music to allow each viewer of his art to absorb and interpret the beauty of his art undisturbed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fear-trembling.com/featured/artist|title=Artist|work=fear-trembling.com}}</ref>

"The Art of Tim Cantor, a specialized gallery exhibiting renowned artist, Tim Cantor, is not to be missed. He has a knack for capturing mood and mystery in each piece of art. These paintings have traversed the world in exclusive exhibitions and will no doubt maintain their allure for years to come." ~ Jada Thomas, Gaslamp.Org 2007 Article <ref>[http://74.6.146.127/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=tim+cantor&fr=att-portal&u=www.gaslamp.org/documents/word/gaslamp_galleries_and_museums.doc&w=tim+timothy+cantor&d=ZUXH9rZfVA3B&icp=1&.intl=us&sig=HhzthZM9w0zMtvfwSmndJQ-- Gaslamp.Org 2007 article]</ref>

On November 3, 2012, over 3000 people attended Tim Cantor's 2nd major book release and exhibition of new works at his Gaslamp Gallery in [[San Diego]]. His new book is titled, "Tim Cantor, Paintings & Writings Book II".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timcantor.com/New%20Site-11/November3_BookStandard1.htm|title=T i m c a n t o r|work=timcantor.com}}</ref> This original 333 page volume celebrates Tim Cantor's extraordinary vision from cover-to-cover with vibrant images of over 250 of his most extraordinary works to date as well as a collection of 70 poignant writings of unequalled intensity and range.

"This exquisite venue features the exclusive collection of the renowned artist who has been painting since the age of six." ~ Victoria Lee, San Diego.Org <ref>[http://www.sandiego.org/article/Visitors/1366 San Diego.Org]</ref>

MTVIn News2015, postedTim a link to Imagine Dragons "Shots" video and an article discussing the video and how it is inspired by theCantor’s work ofwas Timfeatured Cantor who createdin the albumImagine art forDragons Smoke + Mirrors andNorth otherAmerican, collaborationsEuropean withand theAsian bandtours.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2077584/imagine-dragons-shots-video/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215043934/http://www.mtv.com/news/2077584/imagine-dragons-shots-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2015|title=Watch Imagine Dragons' Crazy Beautiful 'Shots' Video, Where They Transform Into Living Paintings|work=MTV News}}</ref>

While there are two gallery locations (Sausalito and San Diego, California), In September 2010, the gallery in San Diego was voted the #1 Best Art Gallery in San Diego by 10 News.com <ref>[http://kgtv.cityvoter.com/winners/best-of-10news-com-s-a-list/4772/arts-and-entertainment/art-gallery? 10 News.com San Diego]</ref>

Recording Artist [[Bebe Rexha]] features Tim Cantor Art in her video for her song "Sabotage" from her Album Better Mistakes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6D_KrdABo|title=Watch Bebe Recha - Sabotage Official Music Video}}</ref>

Coming sometime in 2011, Harvest Productions will be releasing a short film taking an intimate look at the Art of Tim Cantor.<ref>[http://harvestpro.com/blog/the-art-of-tim-cantor-celebrating-10-years-at-ashby-galleries/ Harvest Pro.com]</ref> This film will feature interviews with Tim and Amy Cantor, as well as some of his closest collectors.

[[Evanescence]] features Tim Cantor Art in their video for their song "Across the Universe" .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4nwKQrne0s|title=Watch Evanescence - Across the Universe Official Music Video}}</ref>

In June 2011, Tim Cantor and his piece "Beauty's Privilege" were featured on the cover of San Diego's City Beat Magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9156-tim-cantor.html|title=Tim Cantor|work=sdcitybeat.com}}</ref> The article discusses his gallery in San Diego as well as his work on a new book and a new collection of art and writings. "Like most of Cantor's work, "Beauty's Privilege", the piece on CityBeat's cover this week, has a detailed emotional story behind it. His imaginative, surrealistic imagery is never done off-the-cuff; instead, the introverted, soft-spoken artist lets his emotions and thoughts drive the content of his pieces." ~ Kinsee Morlan, San Diego City Beat Magazine <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9156-tim-cantor.html|title=Tim Cantor|work=sdcitybeat.com}}</ref>

Tim Cantor is currently (January 2012) the featured artist on the website of Fear & Trembling Productions. Fear & Trembling Productions is a not-for-profit company whose goal is to work with a select group of talented singer/songwriters as their Artist Development Manager to help them gain recognition by the recording industry. Their secondary goal is to recognize those people/organizations that help to foster music/musicians. They have recognized Tim Cantor's gallery due to the fact that in his galleries Tim uses soothing background music to allow each viewer of his art to absorb and interpret the beauty of his art undisturbed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fear-trembling.com/featured/artist|title=Artist|work=fear-trembling.com}}</ref>

On November 3, 2012, over 3000 people attended Tim Cantor's 2nd major book release and exhibition of new works at his Gaslamp Gallery in [[San Diego]]. His new book is titled, "Tim Cantor, Paintings & Writings Book II".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timcantor.com/New%20Site-11/November3_BookStandard1.htm|title=T i m c a n t o r|work=timcantor.com}}</ref> This original 333 page volume celebrates Tim Cantor's extraordinary vision from cover-to-cover with vibrant images of over 250 of his most extraordinary works to date as well as a collection of 70 poignant writings of unequalled intensity and range.

Pacific San Diego Magazine ran an article on Tim Cantor's November 2012 art show and book release. The article on page 31 of its November 2012 issue talks about Tim's work and his extraordinary art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/pacificsandiegomagazine/docs/november2012/31|title=ISSUU - Pacific San Diego Magazine, November 2012 issue by Pacific San Diego Magazine|author=Pacific San Diego Magazine|work=Issuu}}</ref>

Pacific San Diego Magazine ran an article on Tim Cantor's October 2014 new collection titled "Nostalgia" which was introduced to the public at his art show at his gallery in the Gaslamp on October 4, 2014. The 8 page article discusses Tim, his wife Amy, and his new collection. Tim's artwork also graces the cover of this October 2014 issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificsandiego.com/dark-arts/|title=Pacific San Diego Magazine - San Diego's Where, When and WOW!|work=pacificsandiego.com}}</ref>

In February 2015, Music Times ran an article on Imagine Dragons '[[Shots (Imagine Dragons song)|Shots]]' Music Video and how it brings Surrealist Artist Tim Cantor's Paintings to Life. The article discusses Imagine Dragons and Tim Cantor's special collaborative relationship, and how Tim designed all of the band's artwork for their new album [[Smoke + Mirrors]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/28356/20150212/imagine-dragons-shots-music-video-tim-cantor-smoke-mirrors-release-date-watch.htm|title=Imagine Dragons 'Shots' Music Video Brings Surrealist Artist Tim Cantor's Paintings to Life Ahead of 'Smoke + Mirrors' Release Date [WATCH]|work=Music Times}}</ref>

In February 2015, Spin or Bin Music published an article about Tim Cantor and his collaboration with Imagine Dragons for their Smoke + Mirrors album. The article highlights 5 things they learned about Tim from his interview including how he was inspired to paint each piece of cover art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinorbinmusic.com/2015/02/18/imagine-dragons-album-cover-artist-reveals-coordinates-to-buried-treasure|title=Imagine Dragons Album Cover Artist Reveals Coordinates To Buried Treasure - Spin or Bin Music|author=Brandon|work=spinorbinmusic.com}}</ref>

In March 2015 and interview with Tim Cantor and his wife Amy was published by Art Map London. The article discusses Tim's painting, starting at the age of 5, as well as his art gallery, Amy's influence and involvement, his collaboration with Imagine Dragons, and much more. This article really showcases Tim and his amazing journey as an artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://artmaplondon.com/artmap/interview-artist-tim-cantor/|title=Interview with artist Tim Cantor|work=Art Map London}}</ref>

In April 2015, Get Music Asia interviewed Tim Cantor to get The Story Behind "Smoke + Mirrors" Artwork for the band Imagine Dragons. In the article Tim discusses how the music of Imagine Dragons and a simple album title inspired him to paint the individual single cover art for Imagine Dragons album Smoke + Mirrors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://getmusicasia.com/2015/03/09/imagine-dragons-on-the-artworks-of-tim-cantor-the-story-behind-smoke-mirrors-artwork-video-interview/|title=Imagine Dragons - The Story Behind "Smoke + Mirrors" Artwork (Video + Interview by Tim Cantor) - Getmusic Asia|date=9 March 2015|work=Getmusic Asia}}</ref>

In June 2015, Rolling Stone Magazine ran an article on Tim Cantor's involvement and collaboration with Imagine Dragons for their Smoke + Mirrors North American Tour. Most of the [[Imagine Dragons]] North American tour stops will feature a SMOKE + MIRRORS ART GALLERY in the venue. The article features Imagine Dragons speaking about Tim Cantor and his collaborative work with them for their Smoke + Mirrors Album and Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/imagine-dragons-on-trippy-new-arena-show-paul-simon-obsession-20150603|title=Imagine Dragons on Trippy New Arena Show, Paul Simon Obsession|work=Rolling Stone}}</ref>

In 2015, Tim Cantor’s work was featured in the Smoke + Mirrors North American, European and Asian tours.

MTV News posted a link to Imagine Dragons "Shots" video and an article discussing the video and how it is inspired by the work of Tim Cantor who created the album art for Smoke + Mirrors and other collaborations with the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2077584/imagine-dragons-shots-video/|title=Watch Imagine Dragons' Crazy Beautiful 'Shots' Video, Where They Transform Into Living Paintings|work=MTV News}}</ref>

Tim's Art for Imagine Dragons album Smoke + Mirrors is also showcased of the Imagine Dragons US Website.<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/gallery - Tim Cantor Cover Art - Smoke + Mirrors Imagine Dragons]</ref>

Tim's Art for Imagine Dragons album Smoke + Mirrors is also showcased of the Imagine Dragons France Website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaginedragonsfrance.fr/en/album/art/artwork-by-tim-cantor/|title=Artwork by Tim Cantor|work=imaginedragonsfrance.fr}}</ref>

Tim's New York exhibition was featured in the Observer and titled "Weekend Edition: 7 Things to Do in New York's Art World Before June 20" <ref>[http://observer.com/2016/06/weekend-edition-7-things-to-do-in-new-yorks-art-world-before-june-20/ Observer weekend Edition: 7 Things to Do in New York's Art World Before June 20, June 16, 2016 by Ryan Steadman]</ref>

Artnet News published an article in June 2016 about Tim's Art at the AFA Gallery in SOHO New York.<ref>[http://afanyc.com/ AFA Art Gallery NYC Tim Cantor Featured Artwork June - August 2016]</ref> "Tim Cantor: Sweet Favour & Fiend" at AFA is a showing of Tim's oil paintings which offered a disquieting remix of historical Renaissance canvases. Tim was on hand during the exhibition's opening night to sign copies of his book. The Art of Tim Cantor will be on display from June 16, 2016 - August 31, 2016 at AFA NYC in Soho.<ref>[https://news.artnet.com/market/editors-picks-9-art-events-new-york-517553 Artnet News Editors’ Picks: 9 Art Events to See in New York This Week, June 2016]</ref>

In the Huffington Post Tim and his art were mentioned by Michael Tommasiello who had attended the AFA Gallery exhibit.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-tommasiello/new-york-days-summed-up-i_b_10595440.html Huffington Post Article "New York Days Summed Up In A New York Minute", by Michael Tommasiello, June 20, 2016]</ref>

In June 2016, The Knockturnal published a review of Tim's recent exhibition "Tim Cantor: Sweet Favour & Fiend" at AFA".<ref>[https://theknockturnal.com/review-tim-cantor/ The Knockturnal "Art Review: Tim Cantor's ‘Sweet Favour and Fiend’ at AFA Gallery, Soho" by Benjamin Schmidt June 18, 2016]</ref>

[[Imagine Dragons]], whose album [[Smoke + Mirrors]] features the art of Tim Cantor, has achieved Platinum status. Their song, "On Top Of The World" attained multi-platinum status and "I Bet My Life" earned a platinum plaque on the same day. Tim Cantor was a collaborator with them on their album.<ref>[http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/07/14/imagine-dragons-on-top-of-the-world-reaches-2x-platinum-in-us-i-bet-my-life-platinum/ Imagine Dragons goes Double Platinum, by Brian Cantor for Headline Planet]</ref>

Tim's painting, The Four Seasons, paired with haunting music is discussed in the article "Tim Cantor's Art: A Study of the Four Seasons" on the Italian website - Arte Musica Venezia.<ref>[https://www.artemusicavenezia.it/en/news/tim-cantor-s-art-a-study-of-the-four-seasons/ Tim Cantor's Art: A Study of the Four Seasons]</ref>

Tim Cantor's Art mentioned on the IMDb website as part of the Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live Movie (2016) <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5609488/ Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live Movie (2016)]</ref>

Daniel Patzman, drummer of [[Imagine Dragons]], talking about Tim Cantor and Shots video <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3760549/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm / Daniel Patzman, drummer of Imagine Dragons, talking about Tim Cantor and Shots video]</ref>

Tim Cantor on Genius.com <ref>[https://genius.com/artists/Tim-cantor/ Tim Cantor Art on Genius.com]</ref>

March 2021 Altcoin Buzz shared an article about Tim' journey into Crypto Art with Terra Virtua.<ref>https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/partnerships/tim-cantor-joins-the-digital-art-nfts-space/</ref>

March 2021 a press release shares the news of Tim's intent to Join The Growing Digital Art Scene By Transforming Six Existing Oil Paintings Into Incredible Digital Art Pieces As NFTs.<ref>https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/100956/world-famous-fine-artist-tim-cantor-to-join-the-growing-digital/</ref>

==Projects==

In May 2010, Tim Cantor was asked to participate in a project called Art Meets Fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artmeetsfashion.org/|title=Index of /|work=artmeetsfashion.org}}</ref> In partnership with the San Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdvisualarts.net/sdvan_new/index.php|title=SDVAN - Home|work=sdvisualarts.net}}</ref> and Fashion Opportunities Connect US (FOCUS),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.focussd.org/|title=興信所　 福岡　 尾行|work=focussd.org}}</ref> The Art Meets Fashion mission is to initiate collaborations between established fashion designers and visual artists of excellence, to showcase the creativity in San Diego, and to encourage local teens to be involved in the Artsarts.

With his piece, Beauty's Privilege as the muse,<ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/beautysprivilege Beauty's Privilege - Art Meets Fashion]</ref> Tim and international fashion designer, [[Gordana Gehlhausen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shopgoga.com/|title=Goga by Gordana|work=shopgoga.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203061720/http://www.shopgoga.com/|archivedate=2011-02-03}}</ref> (from [[Project Runway]] Season 6) have been inspired to create works of art which express an emotional impression of loss, love, and ultimately- finding beauty in the midst of tragedy and adversity. Along with Gordana, Tim will be working with David Hartig, a photographer who <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidhartig.com/|title=San Diego Commercial Photographers Architectural Lifestyle Advertising Photography|work=davidhartig.com}}</ref> will document the various steps involved to nurture an idea into a work of art and Denise Bonaimo (educator/ visual artist)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonaimo.com/|title=Denise Bonaimo Sarram|work=bonaimo.com}}</ref> will create a lesson plan that focuses on drawing from life experiences as the inspiration to create works of art with emotion. The team was recently mentioned in a November 15, 2010 article by Chantal Gordon for The Feast.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefeast.com/sandiego/shopping/FEAST-SHOP-SD-Art-Meets-Fashion-Announces-Teams-and-Themes-and-Gordana-Gehlhausen-Is-Among-the-Members-108316074.html/|title=Dining, shopping and nightlife|work=NBC New York}}</ref>

With his piece, Beauty's Privilege as the muse,<ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/beautysprivilege Beauty's Privilege - Art Meets Fashion]</ref> Tim and international fashion designer, [[Gordana Gehlhausen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shopgoga.com/|title=Goga by Gordana|work=shopgoga.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203061720/http://www.shopgoga.com/|archivedate=2011-02-03}}</ref> (from [[Project Runway]] Season 6) have been inspired to create works of art which express an emotional impression of loss, love, and ultimately- finding beauty in the midst of tragedy and adversity.<ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/beautysprivilege Beauty's Privilege - Art Meets Fashion]</ref> Along with Gordana, Tim will be working with David Hartig, a photographer who <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidhartig.com/|title=San Diego Commercial Photographers Architectural Lifestyle Advertising Photography|work=davidhartig.com}}</ref> will document the various steps involved to nurture an idea into a work of art and Denise Bonaimo (educator/ visual artist)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonaimo.com/|title=Denise Bonaimo Sarram|work=bonaimo.com}}</ref> will create a lesson plan that focuses on drawing from life experiences as the inspiration to create works of art with emotion. The team was recently mentioned in a November 15, 2010 article by Chantal Gordon for The Feast.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefeast.com/sandiego/shopping/FEAST-SHOP-SD-Art-Meets-Fashion-Announces-Teams-and-Themes-and-Gordana-Gehlhausen-Is-Among-the-Members-108316074.html/|title=Dining, shopping and nightlife|work=NBC New York}}</ref>

Currently the project is ongoing and will continue through 2011 <ref>[http://www.artmeetsfashion.org/pres Art Meets Fashion Press Calendar]</ref> and will include fashion shows and exhibitions of the team's final projects including a VIP fashion show at the [[San Diego International Airport]] in April 2011.<ref>[http://www.san.org/documents/Airport_Art_Master_Plan.pdf San Diego International Airport/ Art Master Plan]</ref> The Art Meets Fashion Event will host a VIP fashion show on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the San Diego International Airport Series of independent exhibitions for each of the teams 3 hubs including NTC Promenade at Liberty Station, North Park and Downtown San Diego. Beauty's Privilege project will be exhibited at Shop Goga in downtown San Diego in April 2011 (TBA). One group exhibit, which will present highlights of each team at the San Diego International Airport from April –Sept 2011. ( Terminal 2, baggage claim) <ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/profile/beautysprivilege Art Meets Fashion - Beauty's Privilege Zhibit.org]</ref>

Currently theThis project is ongoing and will continuecontinued through 2011 <ref>[http://www.artmeetsfashion.org/pres Art Meets Fashion Press Calendar]</ref> and will includeincluded fashion shows and exhibitions of the team's final projects including a VIP fashion show at the [[San Diego International Airport]] in April 2011.<ref>[http://www.san.org/documents/Airport_Art_Master_Plan.pdf San Diego International Airport/ Art Master Plan]</ref> The Art Meets Fashion Event will hosthosted a VIP fashion show on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the San Diego International Airport Series of independent exhibitions for each of the teams 3 hubs including NTC Promenade at Liberty Station, North Park and Downtowndowntown San Diego. Beauty's Privilege project will bewas exhibited at Shop Goga in downtown San Diego in April 2011 (TBA). One group exhibit, which will present highlights of each team at the San Diego International Airport from April –Sept 2011. ( Terminal 2, baggage claim) <ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/profile/beautysprivilege Art Meets Fashion - Beauty's Privilege Zhibit.org]</ref>

The exhibition will feature the results not only of the collaboration of the artist and fashion designer, but also the documentation of the process by talented videographers, writers and photographers. An exciting component of the team is the educator who will be asked to create lesson plans for their classrooms and general publication.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artmeetsfashion.org/|title=Index of /|work=artmeetsfashion.org}}</ref>

On September 23, 2014, Cantor began working with the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, American alternative band [[Imagine Dragons]]<ref>[{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Imagine Dragons.com] |language=en-US}}</ref> with the art direction for their long-anticipated second studio album, ''[[Smoke + Mirrors]]''. After meeting the band and becoming inspired by the music and lyrics of their upcoming single,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153362371113065&id=79596418064|title=Just returned from overseas and the... - Tim Cantor - Artist, Writer - Facebook|work=facebook.com}}</ref> Tim Cantor created artworks for each song of the album.<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/news/see-all-song-art-smoke-mirrors-artist-tim-cantor-13211 See All The Song Art from Smoke + Mirrors by Artist Tim Cantor]</ref> All three singles released – "[[I Bet My Life (Imagine Dragons song)|I Bet My Life]]", "[[Gold (Imagine Dragons song)|Gold]]", and "[[Shots (Imagine Dragons song)|Shots]]" – feature the paintings as cover art. The paintings are included in the limited edition of the album.<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/news/smoke-mirrors-limited-edition-deluxe-artwork-fan-pack-8961 Smoke + Mirrors: Limited Edition, Deluxe Artwork Fan Pack]</ref> The artworks make appearance in the band's music video of "Shots".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/28356/20150212/imagine-dragons-shots-music-video-tim-cantor-smoke-mirrors-release-date-watch.htm|title=Imagine Dragons 'Shots' Music Video Brings Surrealist Artist Tim Cantor's Paintings to Life Ahead of 'Smoke + Mirrors' Release Date [WATCH]|work=Music Times|date=12 February 2015}}</ref>

The finished dress can currently be viewed on the website for this project www.zhibit.org/beautysprivilege.<ref>[http://www.zhibit.org/beautysprivilege Beauty's Privilege Dress Image]</ref> The dress was also recently featured in the April 2011 edition of San Diego Magazine in preparation for the fashion show in April.<ref>[http://www.sdvisualarts.net/sdvan_new/pdf/AMFpressSDMag.pdf San Diego Magazine Article, April 2011]</ref>

Artnet News published an article inIn June 2016 about Tim's Art was exhibited at the AFA Gallery in SOHO New York.<ref>[http{{Cite web |title=AFA Gallery |url=https://www.afanyc.com/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=AFA Art Gallery NYC Tim Cantor Featured Artwork June |language=en- August 2016]US}}</ref> "Tim Cantor: Sweet Favour & Fiend" at AFA iswas a showing of Tim's oil paintings which offered a disquieting remix of historical Renaissance canvases.<ref>{{Cite Timweb was on hand during the|date=2016-06-13 exhibition|title=Editors's openingPicks: night to sign copies of his book. The9 Art ofEvents Timin CantorNew willYork be on display from June 16, 2016 - August 31, 2016 at AFA NYC in Soho.<ref>[|url=https://news.artnet.com/market/editors-picks-9-art-events-new-york-517553 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Artnet News Editors’ Picks: 9 Art Events to See in New York This Week, June 2016]|language=en-US}}</ref>

On September 23, 2014, Cantor began working with the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, American alternative band [[Imagine Dragons]]<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com Imagine Dragons.com]</ref> with the art direction for their long-anticipated second studio album, ''[[Smoke + Mirrors]]''. After meeting the band and becoming inspired by the music and lyrics of their upcoming single,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153362371113065&id=79596418064|title=Just returned from overseas and the... - Tim Cantor - Artist, Writer - Facebook|work=facebook.com}}</ref> Tim Cantor created artworks for each song of the album.<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/news/see-all-song-art-smoke-mirrors-artist-tim-cantor-13211 See All The Song Art from Smoke + Mirrors by Artist Tim Cantor]</ref> All three singles released – "[[I Bet My Life (Imagine Dragons song)|I Bet My Life]]", "[[Gold (Imagine Dragons song)|Gold]]", and "[[Shots (Imagine Dragons song)|Shots]]" – feature the paintings as cover art. The paintings are included in the limited edition of the album.<ref>[https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/news/smoke-mirrors-limited-edition-deluxe-artwork-fan-pack-8961 Smoke + Mirrors: Limited Edition, Deluxe Artwork Fan Pack]</ref> The artworks make appearance in the band's music video of "Shots".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/28356/20150212/imagine-dragons-shots-music-video-tim-cantor-smoke-mirrors-release-date-watch.htm|title=Imagine Dragons 'Shots' Music Video Brings Surrealist Artist Tim Cantor's Paintings to Life Ahead of 'Smoke + Mirrors' Release Date [WATCH]|work=Music Times}}</ref>

In March 2021 Tim Cantor partnered with Terra Virtua - the world’s first fully immersive digital collectibles platform announces today an exclusive partnership with world-famous artist, Tim Cantor, which will see six of Tim’s incredible oil paintings brought to life through animation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/100956/world-famous-fine-artist-tim-cantor-to-join-the-growing-digital/|title=Partnership with Terra Virtua}}</ref>

A behind the scenes video of the collaborative efforts of Imagine Dragons<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152848240921407&set=vb.39643821406&type=2&theater|title=Imagine Dragons - Facebook|work=facebook.com}}</ref> and Tim Cantor was released by Imagine Dragons on their Facebook page and shows a glimpse of what goes into making an album cover.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152848240921407&set=vb.39643821406&type=2&theater|title=Imagine Dragons - Facebook|work=facebook.com}}</ref>

In March 2021 Tim Cantor also joined the Digital Arts NFTs Space. According to a press release shared with Altcoin Buzz, Tim Cantor has enlisted the support of top digital collectible firm Terra Virtua with plans to transform six of his oil paintings into digital art pieces (NFTs). Terra Virtua is known as the first-ever immersive digital collectible platform in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/partnerships/tim-cantor-joins-the-digital-art-nfts-space/|title=Tim Cantor Joins The Digital Art NFTs Space}}</ref> In November 2021 Tim Cantor’s En Pointe is transformed into an NFT for the first time with Terra Virtua.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.terravirtua.io/collecting/tim-cantors-en-pointe-is-transformed-into-an-nft/|title=Tim Cantor’s En Pointe is transformed into an NFT for the first time with Terra Virtua}}</ref>

In June 2016 Tim's Art was exhibited at the AFA Gallery in SOHO New York.<ref>[http://afanyc.com/ AFA Art Gallery NYC Tim Cantor Featured Artwork June - August 2016]</ref> "Tim Cantor: Sweet Favour & Fiend" at AFA was a showing of Tim's oil paintings which offered a disquieting remix of historical Renaissance canvases. Tim was on hand during the exhibition's opening night to sign copies of his book. The Art of Tim Cantor will be on display from June 16, 2016 - August 31, 2016 at AFA NYC in Soho.<ref>[https://news.artnet.com/market/editors-picks-9-art-events-new-york-517553 Artnet News Editors’ Picks: 9 Art Events to See in New York This Week, June 2016]</ref>

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==External links==

* [http://www.timcantor.com/ The Art Of Tim Cantor Official Website]

* [http://www.corbasafanyc.com/aboutbpce.html/ CobrasAFA PublicationsArt OfficialGallery WebsiteNYC]

* [https://www.youtube.com/corbasvideo#/ Cobras Publications YouTube Channel]

* [http://www.zhibit.org/profile/beautysprivilege/ Art Meets Fashion Collaboration - Beauty's Privilege]

* [http://afanyc.com/ AFA Art Gallery NYC TIM CANTOR: SWEET FAVOUR & FIEND June 16th – August 31st]

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