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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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timcantor.com/tim-cantor-galleries-ams.html|title = TIM CANTOR GALLERIES AMS &#124; Tim Cantor}}</ref>
 
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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|date=12 February 2015}}</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>
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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|date=3 June 2015}}</ref>
 
In 2015, Tim Cantor’s work was featured in the Smoke + Mirrors North American, European and Asian tours.
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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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/partnerships/tim-cantor-joins-the-digital-art-nfts-space/|title = Tim Cantor Joins the Digital Art NFTS Space - Business Partnerships|date = 10 March 2021}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/100956/world-famous-fine-artist-tim-cantor-to-join-the-growing-digital/|title=World-Famous Fine Artist, Tim Cantor, to Join the Growing Digital Art Scene in a Break from Tradition by Transforming Six Existing Oil Paintings into Incredible Digital Art Pieces as NFTS}}</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 Arts.
 
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>
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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>
 
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|date=12 February 2015}}</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>