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• Lil Buck: From Memphis Streets to Global Stages artist

  Lil Buck, born Charles Riley in 1988 in Chicago, rose from Memphis street dancing to international fame through jookin, a style derived from 80s/90s Gangsta walking. His…

• Marianela Nuñez reflects on 30 years with the Royal Ballet artist

  Marianela Nuñez, a principal ballerina with the Royal Ballet, celebrates three decades at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. In an interview, she discusses her enduring…

• Maurizio Cattelan on $6.2mn Banana, Annoying People, and Feeling Like a Dinosaur artist

  Maurizio Cattelan, the artist behind the infamous $6.2 million banana artwork 'Comedian' (2019), has given a rare interview to the Financial Times. In the conversation, he…

• Marc Morro's Design Theory: Clarity Through Construction artist

  Marc Morro, a designer from Mallorca who is currently based in Barcelona, has established a Design Theory focused on synthesis, construction, and communication. Although he…

• Pale Jay: Maskierter Soul-Star erobert die Welt mit Falsett artist

  Der maskierte Soul-Sänger Pale Jay, oft als 'Banksy des Soul' bezeichnet, gewinnt mit seinem Falsett-Gesang weltweit an Popularität. Seine Identität bleibt geheim, was die Mystik…

• David Petroni's 'PASAJES II' Mural in San Martín artist

  Argentine street artist David Petroni has completed a new mural titled 'PASAJES II 2022/2026' in San Martín, Buenos Aires Province. The artwork, adapted from an earlier piece on…

• Artists Create Memorial Portraits for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Killed by ICE artist

  Artists are memorializing Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant and father of three, who was fatally shot by ICE on July 7 in Houston. The Harris…

• Mr Phantom's Anonymity and £147,000 Auction Sale Reshape His Market Profile artist

  On 4 November 2025, Mr Phantom, a contemporary artist based in London who prefers to remain unnamed, achieved a remarkable sale of his artwork 'The Matrix' for £147,000 at a…

• Kirill Neiezhmakov's AI-Enhanced Timelapse Journey Across 10 European Cities artist

  Ukrainian photographer Kirill Neiezhmakov undertook an ambitious timelapse project spanning 10 cities across Europe, from Seville in southern Spain to northern Germany, amassing…

• Pablo Zabala brings the sea to city walls artist

  Spanish artist Pablo Zabala, born in 1994 in Getxo near Bilbao, creates murals that depict the sea on urban walls. Self-taught in muralism, he later earned a degree in painting…

• Adam de Boer's Batik Studio in Los Angeles artist

  In the 345th installment of Hyperallergic's 'A View From the Easel,' Los Angeles-based artist Adam de Boer discusses his studio practice. De Boer creates lush scenes on canvas…

• Havin Al-Sindy's Locust Project Engages 200 Youth Ahead of Manifesta 16 artist

  Ahead of Manifesta 16 in the Ruhr region, artist Havin Al-Sindy launched a large-scale participatory project involving 200 children and teenagers aged 10 to 16 from over 18…

• Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas transforms crumpled paper into luminous forests artist

  Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, born 1967 in Saumur, creates paintings on paper that she first wets, crumples, and flattens before applying oil paint. The resulting works, such as "Vert…

• Liang Wang's 'Into the Inhabited Silence' Featured on Booooooom artist

  Artist Liang Wang's work 'Into the Inhabited Silence' is highlighted on the art platform Booooooom. The feature includes links to Wang's website and Instagram. Additionally,…

• Obama-Era Diplomat Alexa Wesner Opens Aspen Home to Reveal Her Art Collection artist

  Former U.S. Ambassador to Austria Alexa L. Wesner, appointed by President Obama, invited CULTURED into her Aspen home designed by Rowland+Broughton to discuss her art collection.…

• Eva Berler's Photographic Practice Wins Sony Award, Enters Museum Collection artist

  Eva Berler, a photographer who shifted from marketing to pursue creative endeavors full-time in 2019, focuses on the often-ignored aspects of daily life. Her project "Suspended…

• Mehrdad Mirzaie: From Tehran to Phoenix, Documenting Iran's Violence Through Glass artist

  Iranian artist Mehrdad Mirzaie, who hails from Tehran but is now based in Phoenix, Arizona, has been delving into the topics of state violence and the erasure of history in Iran…

• Lea Karvala: From Entrepreneur to Abstract Expressionist Painter artist

  Finnish artist Lea Karvala, a former entrepreneur, has developed a painting practice rooted in abstract expressionism after a career shift during a family business transition. Her…

• Sienna Spiro: Pop's New Voice of Comfort for Gen Z artist

  At just 20 years old, British singer Sienna Spiro has become a global pop star, blending influences from Adele and Amy Winehouse with a strong retro aesthetic. Her music offers a…

• Duckly Scribbles: Doriana Cisternino's Duck Reflects Millennial Life artist

  Doriana Cisternino, a graphic designer from Puglia with a degree in Digital Humanities, created Duckly Scribbles, an Instagram project featuring a yellow duck that humorously…

• Roberto Ghezzi's 'Naturografie' Transform Landscape into Art artist

  Italian artist Roberto Ghezzi is installing his 'naturografie' (nature-graphies) along the Sarca River and Lake Garda as part of the 'Alto Garda Project' coordinated by MAG Museo…

• Iranian novelist Shahrnush Parsipur dies at 80 artist

  Shahrnush Parsipur, a prominent Iranian author and activist, passed away from a heart attack on July 3 in San Francisco at the age of 80. Born in Tehran in 1946, she gained…

• Jonathan Allen's Gaza Posters Interrupt Whitney Commute artist

  Scenic painter and activist Jonathan Allen installed the latest iteration of his 'Interruptions' series at the Whitney Museum of American Art earlier this month, using posters to…

• Vladimir Novak on Performative Objects and Minimal Sculpture artist

  Zagreb-based sculptor Vladimir Novak discusses his recent work, which explores the physical responses of objects in space through calibrated mechanisms and audience interaction.…

• Francesco Perruccio on Fragility as a Design Project artist

  Venetian designer Francesco Perruccio (b. 1994) discusses his project Fragile in an interview with Collezione da Tiffany. Trained at IUAV, Politecnico di Milano, and Murano glass…

• Ai Weiwei to Create 2026 Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission at MCA Australia artist

  Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese dissident artist, has been chosen for the second Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, set to…

• František Kupka's Journey Through Modern Art Movements artist

  František Kupka, a Czech-born painter, traversed Symbolism, Fauvism, Futurism, and Abstraction, reflecting the seismic shifts in modern art around 1900. Born in Bohemia (now Czech…

• Franz Sedlacek: The Eerie World of an Austrian Magic Realist artist

  Franz Sedlacek (1891–1945) was an Austrian artist celebrated for his haunting, surreal pieces that blend styles like New Objectivity, Magic Realism, and Symbolism. He was born in…

• Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis: Painting Music, Hearing Color artist

  Lithuanian composer and painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911) created over 200 paintings in just eight years, many housed at the National M. K. Čiurlionis Museum…

• De Chirico's Metaphysical Art and Nietzschean Philosophy artist

  Giorgio de Chirico, born in Volos in 1888 and passing away in Rome in 1978, is recognized as the pioneer of Metaphysical painting and openly acknowledged his influence from…

• Kate Schroeder's Ceramic World: From Miniatures to Global Following artist

  Ceramicist Kate Schroeder, based in Kansas City, Missouri, has developed a distinct product line blending sculpture and pottery. Her work, inspired by domestic scenes, mid-century…

• Noore Yazigi Brings Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos to Brooklyn artist

  Noore Yazigi, a tattoo artist of Lebanese-Palestinian descent, is known for her expertise in Arabic calligraphy tattoos at Monolith Studio in Brooklyn. She has the word…

• Joël Blanc: The 80-Year-Old Watercolorist Painting Live Sports artist

  Joël Blanc, an 80-year-old artist based in Toulon, France, has devoted his career to depicting the excitement of live sports since he began painting at the French Open in 2004.…

• Frida Kahlo's Life and Legacy: From Pre-Med to Global Icon artist

  Frida Kahlo, born July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City, initially studied sciences at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria with plans to become a doctor. A bus-trolley collision on…

• Tomoko Sauvage Turns Water into Sound at Tokyo and Vancouver Museums artist

  Tomoko Sauvage, a sound artist residing in Paris, crafts immersive auditory experiences through her innovative Waterbowls—porcelain vessels filled with water that respond to touch…

• Rob Hann's Colorful Road Trip Photography Captures America's Quirky Landscapes artist

  Photographer Rob Hann, known for his portraits of celebrities like Tom Hanks, David Byrne, and Willem Dafoe, has spent over three decades documenting America's roadside oddities…

• Chiura Obata: From Internment to Enduring Legacy artist

  Chiura Obata (1885–1975) was a Japanese-born artist who immigrated to the US at 17, initially en route to Paris. He settled in San Francisco's Japantown, working as an illustrator…

• Théo Jalixon captures street poetry through analog photography artist

  Théo Jalixon, who was born in 1995 near Toulouse, embarked on his photography journey during his psychology studies. Initially, he concentrated on landscapes and wildlife, but he…

• Ira Frederick Aldridge: Pioneering Black Shakespearean Actor artist

  Ira Frederick Aldridge (1807–1867) was an American-born British actor, playwright, and theatre manager celebrated for his Shakespearean roles. Alongside James Hewlett, he is…

• Ugo Rondinone Creates Hamptons Garden Memorial for Late Husband John Giorno artist

  Ugo Rondinone, an artist originally from Switzerland, has established a memorial garden at his Long Island estate in honor of his deceased husband, John Giorno, who passed away in…