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Danny Kaplan Opens Ceramic Production Space in North Adams, Massachusetts
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Ceramist and designer Danny Kaplan has established a new production space in North Adams, Massachusetts, in the Berkshires, giving him room for more ambitious ceramic work. The…
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Bo Zhang on Fluorescent Canvases, Pigeons and the Touch of Skin and Feathers
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Bo Zhang, originally from Harbin, China, has taken an unusual path in her artistic journey. Although her father worked at a university and her mother was a lawyer, they encouraged…
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Timea Vékony on Channeling Childhood Hardship into Textured Abstract Paintings
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Based in Hungary, Timea Vékony creates tactile abstract artworks using layered acrylics, structural paste, palette knives, and gold leaf. She attributes her motivation to…
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Tony Rubino on Pop Culture, Parody, and 26 Million Daily Readers of "Daddy's Home"
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Tony Rubino's artwork, often labeled as "high quality drivel," cleverly intertwines humor, iconology, parody, and contrasting themes to critique celebrity culture and technology.…
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VISCERAL HOME on Singulart: Clay, Trauma and the Psychology of Home
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In an interview with Singulart Magazine on 23 October 2026, the artist known for VISCERAL HOME elaborates on her artistic journey, which she has developed alongside her husband,…
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Elías Taño: Political Graphics, Murals and a Forthcoming Comic on Antonio Cubillo
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Elías Taño, a 1983 native of Santa Cruz de Tenerife currently residing in Valencia, is a trained graphic designer who earned his degree in 2008, followed by a specialization in…
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Won Ji Lim's Shifting Center Turns Counting Rituals Into a Pipe-Frame Playground
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Won Ji Lim, a South Korean artist based in Chicago, has created Shifting Center (2026–ongoing), an interactive sculptural installation measuring approximately 9 × 9 × 6 feet. This…
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John Griswold Painted Custom Gibson Guitars and Album Art for Phoebe Bridgers's Lost Weekend
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In December 2022, Pasadena-based surrealist classicist John Griswold received a message on Instagram from musician Phoebe Bridgers, leading to a collaboration that has lasted…
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Bala Ayyappa Moves from Portraiture to Community Care in Newham and Tamil Nadu
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Based in Newham, East London, Bala Ayyappa is a visual artist from South India who began creating portraits in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, completing over 30 commissioned…
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Ana Lira Collaborates with Agroecological Farmers Cristina Petroni and Vera Silva for Fliporto Launch
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A new collaborative work by Ana Lira, developed with farmers Cristina Petroni of Sítio Sete Estrelas and Vera Silva of Sítio Machado, will be launched at Fliporto, near the Espaço…
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Ed Perkins Blends Golden Age Illustration With Generative Digital Media in Storybook Fantasy Scenes
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Fantasy artist Ed Perkins draws on the ornate, whimsical sensibility of the Golden Age of illustration, pairing traditional creative instincts with generative digital media to…
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Hayden Clay Williams Recasts Egg Cartons, Traffic Cones and Wet Floor Signs in Stained Glass
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Three weeks of labor went into a single folding wet floor sign — assembled from golden glass, lead-free solder and zinc framing, with a working hinge that lets its two panels…
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Ana Luna Blends Folklore and Surrealism in Narrative-Driven Paintings
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Born in Guanajuato, Mexican multidisciplinary artist Ana Luna works across digital drawing, graphic design and expressive acrylic painting. Album covers and children's books…
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Halsey Berryman Brings Sign Painting and Folk Art to Animal Underdogs
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Washington, D.C.-based illustrator and lettering artist Halsey Berryman builds her practice on traditional sign painting, folk art, and printmaking. Raised across Massachusetts…
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Stephen Bliss, the Artist Behind GTA's Iconic Imagery, on Life After Rockstar and His Fear City Project
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From 2001 to 2016, British artist Stephen Bliss served as a senior artist at Rockstar Games, where he significantly influenced the visual style of Grand Theft Auto. Although he…
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La Neta Murals: Monterey Bay Collective Turns Public Walls into Community Memory
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Founded in 2020 in California's Monterey Bay area, La Neta Murals is a collective of artists including Arsenio Baca, Natalia Corazza, Gerardo Zambrano, Avelino Sanher, and Sea…
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Julia Dalcastagné on Building Paintings from "Ugly/Beautiful" Tension
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Julia Dalcastagné, a Brazilian artist, seeks to provoke her audience through her "ugly/beautiful" aesthetic, which merges vibrant colors with dark elements. Her artistic journey…
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Christine Keller's Chrizart Creations Turns Gemstones Into One-of-a-Kind Wearable Art
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In West Virginia, jewelry designer Christine Keller operates Chrizart Creations, crafting distinctive items using rare gemstones and custom metals. Her design approach starts with…
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Olga Nekrasova Turns Coral, Textile and Ink Into Architectures of Care
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Olga Nekrasova approaches her work with a focus on softness as a means of survival. With a background in Design from Udmurt State University and HO.RE.CA. Design from Politecnico…
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Venessa Monokian Turns Cut Photographs of Invasive Air Potato Vine Into Glowing Sculptures
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Venessa Monokian, an artist based in Houston but originally hailing from Miami, transforms photographs of tropical plants into three-dimensional sculptures using air potato vine…
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Gabriella Furno on Sculpture, Dance and the Body as Architecture
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At the age of five, sculptor Gabriella Furno embarked on her journey in dance, followed by sculpture at eight, inspired by her grandmother, who is also a sculptor. She creates…
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Virgilio Marchi: Futurist Architect, Set Designer and the Forgotten Polymath of Italian Modernism
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Virgilio Marchi, who was born in Livorno in 1895 to parents Vittorio Marchi and Sara Mazzoni, passed away in Rome in 1960. He graduated from Livorno's Istituto Tecnico in 1909 and…
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Ignacio San Martín Godoy on Memory, Family Archives and Painting After His Barcelona Residency
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Chilean artist Ignacio San Martín Godoy, who graduated in Visual Arts from Universidad de Chile, showcased his work alongside Rosa Medina in the exhibition «Extraño» at Galería…
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Claude Lemand, Collector and Donor of 1,300 Works to the Institut du Monde Arabe, Profiled at Moderne Art Fair
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At the Moderne Art Fair held at Place de la Concorde, Claude Lemand has established five distinct spaces, showcasing a collection from the musée de l'Institut du monde arabe,…
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Brendan Barry's "Flowers for Bea": Lockdown Sun Prints Made in a Garden Shed
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British photographer Brendan Barry turned his garden shed into a darkroom during the 2020 lockdown, using light to expose wildflowers directly onto photosensitive paper. The…
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Iris Scott's Angel Trilogy Brings Finger-Painted Angels to the Forest
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Three oil paintings completed in late 2026 make up the Angel Trilogy, the newest body of work by Brooklyn-based artist Iris Scott, who is described as one of the few fine-art…
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Paul Carey-Kent on Terminal Cancer, 1,000 Shows a Year and the Art World's Warmth
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In a conversation with artist Emma Cousin at his residence in the New Forest, Paul Carey-Kent, a writer and curator, reflects on his artistic path, which has developed outside…
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Mr Doodle Installs 2.7-Meter 'Big Doodle' Sculpture at Place C in Gyeongju, South Korea
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A figurative sculpture measuring 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) tall, named Big Doodle, created by Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, is now permanently exhibited at Place C, a versatile…
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Sandro Rybak Channels 1980s Airbrush Aesthetics Into Retro-Futuristic Fantasy Worlds
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German illustrator and graphic designer Sandro Rybak, located in Trier, draws inspiration from the nostalgic vibe of 1980s airbrush styles and classic sci-fi. His work encompasses…
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Evan Cohen's Neon-Drenched Visions Turn Los Angeles Streets Into Psychedelic Ecosystems
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Los Angeles-based American artist and illustrator Evan Cohen builds his practice around a signature visual language: melting perspectives, neon palettes, and densely detailed…
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Taudalpoi Blends Archival Photography and Sci-Fi in Retro-Futuristic Digital Collages
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Norwegian digital collage and 3D artist Jonas, working as Taudalpoi, builds surreal retro-futuristic landscapes from scanned archival photography, vintage aesthetics and science…
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Ykha Amelz: From Architecture to Babbot & Friends
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Indonesian illustrator Ykha Amelz built her 2D illustration practice on an architecture degree, turning to drawing full-time in 2008. Her best-known creation is Babbot & Friends,…
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Pink Morro Brings Graffiti, Graphic Design and Set Design Into Gestural Abstraction
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Based in Barcelona, Pink Morro (Raúl) produces abstract artworks that merge graffiti, graphic design, and set design, viewing the canvas as a dynamic environment. His artistic…
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Marina Contro Weaves Luxurious Textiles on a Six-Foot-Tall Hand Loom in San Francisco
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San Francisco-based artist Marina Contro creates understated weavings that are rooted in tradition and a sensitivity to material. Working on a six-foot-tall hand loom, Contro…
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Noémie Ninot Asks Men on Dating Apps to Describe Their Ideal Woman, Then Turns Answers into Latex Masks
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Noémie Ninot gathered 300 responses from heterosexual cisgender men using dating apps such as Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble regarding their perceptions of an ideal woman's physical…
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Jamie V. Robertson's Infrared Swamp Series 'In Search of Osman's Ghost' Reimagines Maroon History
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Jamie V. Robertson, a photographer from Houston, presents her series In Search of Osman's Ghost, which reinterprets the Southern swamp as a supportive backdrop for self-liberated…
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Laurien Renckens: From Burnout to Birds of Paradise in a Self-Built Nijmegen Studio
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Laurien Renckens, who was born in Nijmegen in 1966, initially practiced speech therapy until a burnout at the age of 25 prompted her return to her artistic roots. She began her…
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Stelarc to Implant Internet-Connected Microphone in Forearm Ear, 50 Years After Bertolucci's Novecento
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Since 2007, Australian artist Stelarc has had an ear stitched onto his left forearm and is set to have surgery to implant a microphone connected to the internet. This development…
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Jorge Brantmayer on Portraiture, Pinochet-Era Chile and the Ethics of the Camera
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Born in Santiago de Chile in 1954, Jorge Brantmayer is an accomplished artist specializing in photography, holding a degree in Artes Plásticas. His work has been showcased across…
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Siona Benjamin: Blue-Skinned Figures Bridging Indian and Sephardic Jewish Identity
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Siona Benjamin, a Fulbright Fellow, creates artwork that blends Indian and Sephardic Jewish imagery, drawing from her experiences in the Bene Israel community of India and her…
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