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• Mariia Raskin Blends Collage, Lace, and Nature in Vibrant Mixed-Media Works artist

  Mariia Raskin, a full-time artist since 2019, creates colorful textural collages inspired by nature, textiles, and the cosmos. Based in Northern Cyprus, Turkey, she earned a…

• Tom Chung relocates studio to Amsterdam, marks decade with 16mm film artist

  Designer Tom Chung has relocated his independent studio from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, marking both a new chapter and a decade of practice. To commemorate, he released a 16mm film…

• Tomokazu Matsuyama: Japanese-American Street Art Fusion artist

  Tomokazu Matsuyama, a Japanese artist based in New York, creates works that blend post-war Japanese culture with American pop street art. His art explores multiculturalism,…

• Joe Fig's Miniature Studio Recreations Examined artist

  From 2000 to 2019, artist, educator, and author Joe Fig crafted a collection of miniature 3D mixed-media pieces that meticulously represent the studios of renowned artists such as…

• Pamela Kleemann-Passi uses human hair to explore commodification of the body artist

  Pamela Kleemann-Passi, a Naarm/Melbourne-based visual artist and photographer with over 40 years of practice, creates works from human skin and hair to examine the commodification…

• Federico Cantini: Carving Faith in Wood artist

  Federico Cantini (b. 1991, Rosario) is an Argentine artist who works across drawing, carving, and modeling, often using urban pruning waste as material. He runs Jamaica ATR, his…

• Bella Kotak's Fairy-Tale Portraits in Nature artist

  Bella Kotak, a Kenyan-born fine art and fashion photographer, creates ethereal portraits of women immersed in nature, blending reality and fantasy. Born in Kenya in 1986, she…

• Yukimasa IDA on Painting as a Record of Fleeting Moments artist

  Tokyo-based artist Yukimasa IDA, who earned a Master’s in Oil Painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, discusses his practice rooted in the Japanese concept of Ichi-go Ichi-e—the…

• Takuro Kuwata on Ceramics, Bronze, and Never Discarding Work artist

  Japanese ceramic artist Takuro Kuwata, based in Gifu's Mino region, discusses his practice in an interview with Whitewall. He works across ceramics and bronze, moving between…

• Sophia Penske on Hybrid Art Advisory and Collecting artist

  Sophia Penske, who works at Gagosian Art Advisory and runs Penske Projects, discusses her hybrid role in the art world. She distinguishes between her independent projects and her…

• Charles Fazzino Debuts America250 Artwork on Fox & Friends First artist

  Charles Fazzino, an Official Artist for America250, appeared live on Fox & Friends First's Freedom Friday series with hosts Carley Shimkus and Todd Piro. He demonstrated his…

• Kateryna Vitkovska: No AI, Just Photoshop and Kitbashing for Fantasy Worlds artist

  Kateryna Vitkovska, a 31-year-old freelance digital artist and illustrator, strongly rejects the incorporation of AI in her creative work. She employs Photoshop and kitbashing…

• 20-Year-Old Artist Blends Ornithology with Fantasy Illustration artist

  Athanacaa, a 20-year-old artist, produces digital illustrations that blend authentic ornithological features with imaginative aspects and intricate designs. Her creations include…

• Elliott Hart's Analogue Photography Creates Intimate, Otherworldly Mood artist

  Elliott Hart is a photographer working with analogue and experimental photographic processes in the Midlands. His project, associated with a "green fairy" persona, emphasizes…

• Artsy’s June 2026 Artists on Our Radar: Maya Seas artist

  In June 2026, Artsy’s monthly feature 'Artists on Our Radar' spotlights five up-and-coming artists, prominently including Maya Seas. A Los Angeles native born in 1991, Seas crafts…

• Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan memorializes his dog Hachiko with driftwood sculpture artist

  Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan has crafted a heartfelt sculpture to honor his late dog, Hachiko, using driftwood collected over 14 years. Hachiko was a constant companion on…

• Lyra Pramuk on Voice, Communion, and Hymnal (Resung) artist

  Berlin-based artist Lyra Pramuk discusses her project Hymnal (Resung), a series of reinterpretations of her album Hymnal, which she frames as 'polyphonic transmissions' rather…

• Remembering Marjane Satrapi: The Power of Persepolis artist

  Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed author of the graphic novel "Persepolis," has died at 56, prompting reflections from fellow writer Anahit Behrooz on Satrapi’s profound influence.…

• David Yarrow photographs Norwegian soccer team as Vikings for World Cup campaign artist

  David Yarrow, a photographer from Scotland, has produced a large-format image entitled 'The Vikings are Coming (2026),' showcasing the Norwegian men's national soccer team in…

• Michèle Lamy: The Anti-Muse as Living Art artist

  Michèle Lamy, born in 1944 in the Jura region of France to an Algerian family, is the wife, muse, and business partner of fashion designer Rick Owens. She studied law and worked…

• Sins, son of Fally Ipupa, releases debut EP artist

  Sins, the son of Congolese music star Fally Ipupa, is establishing himself in Afro-rap with his self-titled debut EP. The project features collaborations with artists linked to…

• Gonzalo Escribano's 'Costumbre de Club' Chronicles Rural Life artist

  Gonzalo Escribano (born August 1985, Alcázar de San Juan) has built a career spanning graphic design, illustration, and film, including the feature 'Tus Monstruos' on Filmin. His…

• Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Sentenced to One Year in Prison artist

  Tehran's Revolutionary Court, Section 26, has upheld a one-year prison sentence for acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi, rejecting his appeal against the December 2025 verdict…

• Stefano Tesei: Hybrid Creatures and Dark Humor in Illustration artist

  Stefano Tesei (b. 1992, Cattolica) is an Italian illustrator whose work blends irony, humor, and the fantastic with a dark, unsettling atmosphere. He studied at the Accademia di…

• Patrik Šíma: Multidisciplinary Artist Merging Painting, Poetry, and Music artist

  Patrik Šíma, an artist from Ostrava, Czech Republic, works across painting, poetry, and music, refusing to separate disciplines. His practice is rooted in emotional honesty and…

• Owen Peters: Minnesota Teen Blends Prep and Glamour artist

  Nineteen-year-old Owen Peters from Shakopee, Minnesota, has gained recognition in Vogue for his unique blend of preppy and glamorous fashion. Raised in a Minneapolis suburb, Owen…

• Chelsi Banks: From Fashion Twitter to Real-Life Style artist

  At just 19 years old, Chelsi Banks from Birmingham, Alabama, honed her fashion skills through digital platforms. By the age of 13, she was managing modeling discussions on…

• Ken Nwadiogbu and Monopol Editor Elke Buhr in Conversation at Zurich Art Weekend artist

  Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu will speak with Monopol editor-in-chief Elke Buhr at Zurich Art Weekend on Sunday, June 14, at 10:30 AM. The talk, titled "Building Bridges Between…

• Francesca Busca Transforms Waste into Mosaic Art as Eco-Artivism artist

  Francesca Busca is redefining art through eco-artivism by crafting mosaics exclusively from waste materials. A distinguished graduate of the London School of Mosaic, she founded…

• Rafael Avcioglu's Human Connection Series Explores Universal Touch artist

  Turkish photographer Rafael Avcioglu is a visual artist whose ongoing project, the Human Connection Series, investigates emotions and human relationships through photography. The…

• Claudia Alonso-Allende: painting as an incomplete puzzle awaiting the viewer artist

  Spanish painter Claudia Alonso-Allende describes her work as an incomplete puzzle that only gains meaning when viewed. Trained in fine arts and inspired by classical…

• Marie Watt's Textile Practice Weaves Indigenous Craft with Collective Memory artist

  Marie Watt, affiliated with the Turtle Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians, produces textile art that combines Indigenous teachings, community engagement, and Haudenosaunee…

• Earl Sweatshirt's Introspective Rap Comes to Zurich artist

  Earl Sweatshirt, the California rapper, rejects bravado in hip-hop, instead using his music to organize his thoughts through deep internal monologues with existential urgency. He…

• Damien Hirst's Diamond Skull: Vanitas for the Art Market artist

  Damien Hirst's 'For the Love of God' (2007) is a platinum cast of an 18th-century human skull encrusted with 1,106.18 carats of diamonds, produced with London jewelers Bentley &…

• David Hockney's Polaroid Joiners: A Cubist Turn in Photography artist

  Prior to 1982, David Hockney regarded photography as a 'paralyzed cyclops.' However, his perspective changed when a curator inadvertently left Polaroid film at his home in…

• Mauricio Samayoa's Memory Bundles: Archival Erasure and Identity at LEA Madrid artist

  Salvadoran artist Mauricio Samayoa (b. 1989, San Vicente) completed a residency at Lab of Experimental Art (LEA) in Madrid, resulting in new works that explore memory, identity,…

• Xiaoxiao Song's Paintings Explore Vulnerability and Connection artist

  Xiaoxiao Song, an artist based in London, creates emotionally intense paintings that delve into themes of human relationships, vulnerability, and modern isolation. By using…

• Molly Kent Weaves Anxiety and Digital Culture into Textile Art artist

  Molly Kent, a UK artist who earned her Fine Art MA from Edinburgh College of Art in 2020, creates woven tapestries and tufted pieces that reflect her personal battles with…

• Pam Cooper: Paper Constructions Addressing Social Trauma and Gender Inequality artist

  Pam Cooper, an artist originally from near London, shifted her career from pharmacy to art after relocating to the US in 1990. She obtained a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from the University…

• John Early on Going Full Out, Melodrama, and His Directorial Debut 'Maddie's Secret' artist

  John Early, the actor, writer, and comedian known for 'Search Party' and 'Stress Positions', discusses his approach to performance, his directorial debut 'Maddie's Secret', and…