How to Live the #ArtLife According to Swizz Beatz

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Between Swizz Beatz and Drake, hip-hop isn't the only passion they share. Swizz recently took to Instagram to praise the Nothing Was The Same rapper for his latest cover by Kadir Nelson, the same artist who painted Cleaned Cotton in 2011, pictured above.

Whenever Swizz stumbles upon a great work or is introduced to an artist he admires, he shares his experiences with fans on Instagram. In fact, he recently met Snarkitecture's Daniel Arsham through Pharrell and snapped photos of his favorite pieces by the sculptor.

In addition, Swizz also shows love for lesser known names and aspiring artists. He shared a painting from Hung Liu's Questions from the Sky, currently on view at the San Jose Museum of Art until September 29. He also gave a shout-out to Skyler Grey, a 13-year-old street artist who recently held his first solo exhibition at Lab Art Gallery in L.A.

An all around supporter of any form of art, Swizz regrammed a display of clocks from Clock Work Cros' Artist Collection just days ago. On sale are various clocks, featuring the faces of great artists like Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Takashi Murakami, and even Swizz Beatz himself.

Life for many aspiring and even established artists can be tough. Swizz recognizes this, having traveled the world to meet many young artists trying to make it. Not only does he promote others' works, he shares these stories to continue sending out those good vibes.

There's nothing like sharing a common love with the one you love. When Swizz was in Brazil teaming up with Marcelo Eco, he had wifey Alicia Keys strike a pose in front of his latest creation.

While Swizz has a penchant for discovering new art, he doesn't stray from his paints or canvases for long. He recently completed a mural with Marcelo Eco, and while he isn't collaborating with others, he's working in his own studio.

We know from this New York Times profile that Swizz already has paintings by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Sam Francis in his home. But like any art enthusiast, Swizz wants to expand on his collection. This mural by Greg Mike and piece by SWOON are just two of what Swizz wouldn't mind adding to his collection.

The clothes you wear are in themselves a form of art. Check out this art world swag if you don't believe us. Swizz wears apparel that flaunts his taste in art. Peep the iconic Keith Haring figures on those Timberland boots.

It's one thing to amass a collection of amazing art from fans. Swizz, however, Instagrams and shouts out to the creators of the dope paintings and designs he receives.