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• Jaša Müller's pastel celebrity portraits blend digital and physical manipulation artist

  Photographer Jaša Müller, known for his pastel-toned celebrity portraits, revealed his unique process in an interview with It's Nice That. His recent shoot for Paper Magazine…

• Valentina Parati's Short Film 'Surrender' for Illspeed Features Arno Frisch artist

  Valentina Parati, a contemporary filmmaker and artist, has created a short film titled 'Surrender' for the collective Illspeed. The film stars Austrian actor Arno Frisch, known…

• Marinella Senatore on Gender, Fees, and Italy's Art System Crisis artist

  Marinella Senatore, named Artist of the Year 2026 at the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAMC) in Rome, gave an interview critiquing Italy's art…

• Inti Ligabue on Venice, Collecting, and the Art of Continuity artist

  Inti Ligabue, who leads both the Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation and Ligabue Spa, shares insights about his Venetian heritage and approach to collecting. Hailing from a lineage of…

• Irene Cattaneo on Venice, Motherhood, and the Poetry of Material artist

  German-Italian artist Irene Cattaneo, who relocated to Venice in 2021, discusses her evolving practice in an interview with Whitewall. Her work spans glass, bronze, and stone,…

• Parisa Azadi Burns Instax Prints as Mourning for Iran Protests artist

  Iranian-Canadian visual journalist Parisa Azadi describes burning her Instax prints in January 2026 as an act of mourning after state massacres and executions during Iran's…

• Gabriel Figueroa: Cinematographer Who Defined Mexican Cinema's Golden Age artist

  Gabriel Figueroa, a pivotal figure in Mexican cinema, was born in Mexico City in 1907. He began his artistic journey studying painting before honing his skills under the guidance…

• José María Velasco: Master of Mexican Landscape Painting artist

  José María Velasco (1840–1912) transformed Mexican landscape painting from a minor genre into a symbol of national identity. Trained at the Real Academy of San Carlos in 1855…

• Harriet Backer: la pintora noruega que hizo 'música para la vista' artist

  Harriet Backer (1845-1932), reconocida como la artista más destacada de Noruega a finales del siglo XIX, combinó el realismo con el impresionismo en sus obras de interiores y…

• Lea Salonga on fighting Asian stereotypes and paving the way on Broadway artist

  Lea Salonga, the first Asian actress to win a Tony for Miss Saigon in 1991, faced rejection because of her ethnicity, with agents told 'We won't see her because she's Asian.' She…

• Tyler Mitchell: Black Utopia Through Fashion Photography artist

  Tyler Mitchell, born in 1995 in Atlanta and raised in Marietta, Georgia, is a photographer who redefines Black identity in fashion and media. He made history as the first Black…

• Faustin Linyekula Activates Venice's Long-Closed Galeazze Shipyard for Biennale Performance artist

  On May 5 and 6, 2026, Faustin Linyekula, a choreographer from Congo, unveiled 'The Galeazze Project' at the historic Galeazze shipyard in Venice's Arsenale Nord, a location that…

• To Athena Performs Inside Melting Morteratsch Glacier Cave artist

  Swiss artist To Athena (Tiffany Athena Limacher) and her band performed inside a melting ice cave at the Morteratsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps in March 2026, in collaboration with…

• James McGrew: Landscape Painter and Yosemite Ranger on Art and Conservation artist

  James McGrew is not just an oil painter who loves landscapes; he’s also a seasoned ranger at Yosemite. He combines his knowledge of biology, geology, and chemistry with his art to…

• Liam Hipple's 7-Foot Ink Drawing Captures Parisian Landmarks artist

  British illustrator Liam Hipple spent two years creating the "Paris Composite Project," a 7-foot-long ink-on-watercolor-paper drawing featuring landmarks like the Basilique du…

• Shahria Sharmin Named BJP Ones to Watch 2025 Artist artist

  British Journal of Photography has selected Dhaka-based photographer Shahria Sharmin as part of its Ones to Watch 2025 list, nominated by Shahidul Alam. Sharmin, who began her…

• Domenico Albion: The Forgotten Radical Artist-Designer of Florence artist

  Domenico Albion (1923–2020), originally named Domenico Pultrone and hailing from Martine, Sicily, was a multifaceted individual—an artist, artisan, designer, poet, and…

• Brenda Ortiz on BLOC Art's Mission to Promote Peruvian Art Globally artist

  Peruvian cultural manager and gallerist Brenda Ortiz Clarke discusses how BLOC Art expands contemporary art's reach through unconventional spaces like huacas and archaeological…

• Marta Minujín's Parthenon of Books: A Monument to Democracy artist

  In December 1983, Argentine artist Marta Minujín erected 'El Partenón de libros' (The Parthenon of Books) in downtown Buenos Aires. The 15 x 40 x 15 meter steel structure, covered…

• Self-Taught Painter Tom D. Smith on Translating Emotion into Oil Paintings artist

  Self-taught painter Tom D. Smith creates expressive oil paintings that translate emotion into color, movement, and form. In an interview with My Modern Met, Smith discusses his…

• Angolan-Congolese artist Kulturr releases 'Hope: Imani' artist

  Kulturr, an Angolan and Congolese artist, is a rising star in the contemporary urban scene. His musical style blends multiple influences. He was featured on France 24's 'À…

• Angel Otero collaborates with Bad Bunny, opens casita at Hauser & Wirth Somerset artist

  Puerto Rican artist Angel Otero has created a casita, a replica of a typical single-story home from Puerto Rico and the Latin American diaspora, at Hauser & Wirth Somerset in…

• Henrike Naumann's Work Finds Its Place in the German Pavilion artist

  The late artist Henrike Naumann's oeuvre, which critically examines post-war German history, identity, and state-sanctioned art, is now being recognized as culminating in the…

• Shepard Fairey Paints 'Third Eye Open Peace' Mural in Naples artist

  Shepard Fairey has introduced a new mural, 'Third Eye Open Peace,' in Naples, Italy. This work reinterprets his earlier piece, 'Make Art Not War,' created during the Iraq War,…

• Dean West: Staging Distance, Identity, and Desire artist

  Dean West, an Australian photographer residing in the United States, explores themes of distance, identity, and desire through meticulously crafted images. Born in 1983 in New…

• Alba Clemente racconta la sua vita a teatro tra arte, viaggi e amicizie artist

  L'attrice Alba Clemente, moglie dell'artista Francesco Clemente, ha portato in scena a Napoli lo spettacolo 'Racconto di una vita, anzi tre: ALBAINCLEMENTE', con la regia di Guido…

• Mary Watkins: Luminous Oil Paintings of Light and Emotion artist

  Mary Watkins, an artist highlighted on Artsy Shark, produces vibrant, multi-layered oil paintings that encapsulate ephemeral moments of light and emotion. Her artistic approach is…

• Fally Ipupa's Stade de France Concerts Mark International Breakthrough artist

  Congolese music star Fally Ipupa performed two concerts at the Stade de France on May 2 and 3, 2026, a major international milestone. His musical roots trace back to the…

• Luigi Presicce's Tableau Vivant in Mexico City artist

  Luigi Presicce recounts his 2018 performance "Il fazzoletto della vera icona" at the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City. The work reenacts the Veronica Veil episode from the Via…

• Ralph McQuarrie: The Concept Artist Who Shaped Star Wars artist

  In 1975, George Lucas secured funding for Star Wars by presenting paintings by Ralph McQuarrie to Fox executives. McQuarrie, a former Boeing technical illustrator and CBS News…

• Gerhard Richter: 10 Key Works from Photorealism to Abstraction artist

  Gerhard Richter, one of the most expensive living painters, is surveyed through ten pivotal artworks spanning his career. Early works like Tisch (Table, 1962) merge photorealism…

• Maria João Dias's Portraits as Relational Space artist

  Portuguese photographer Maria João Dias, based in Zurich, creates portraits that function as spaces of authentic connection. Her work explores authenticity, allowing subjects and…

• Jiashun Zhou Weaves Memory and Identity into Fiber Art artist

  Jiashun Zhou, born in Hangzhou, China, uses weaving and screen printing to explore how spaces hold memory and shape identity. His work focuses on overlooked architectural elements…

• Body-Centric Artists from Abramović to Schneemann artist

  A recent article in Vogue explores artists who utilize their own bodies as a form of expression, aligning with the Met's spring Costume Institute exhibition titled 'Costume Art.'…

• Michel Marant: Figurative Painter of Structured Perception artist

  Michel Marant, a contemporary figurative artist born in 1945 and residing in Saint Junien, France, creates works that merge intuition with precision. He was inspired by painter…

• Natasha Tontey's Film Reimagines 1950s War History artist

  Indonesian artist Natasha Tontey presents the third installment of her film series, which reimagines a 1950s war to challenge conventional historical narratives. The work is…

• Belinda Pollard transforms embroidery into poetic language artist

  In Angers, France, Belinda Pollard, an embroidery artist, combines traditional methods with innovative materials. After completing her fine arts studies and obtaining a master's…

• Julia Haft-Candell on Art School Lessons and Extraterrestrial Life artist

  Ceramic and bronze sculptor Julia Haft-Candell discusses her practice and influences in an interview. She uses materials to challenge binaries and celebrate overlooked objects…

• Zulema Maza's Feminine Enigma: Material and Concept in Argentine Art artist

  Argentine artist Zulema Maza creates thought-provoking installations by merging technique and meaningful concepts. In 2018, she showcased her piece "El mar de la adversidad" at…

• Ayumi Shibata's Paper Sculptures Channel Shinto Spirits artist

  Japanese artist Ayumi Shibata creates monumental paper installations that explore the Shinto concept of kami, which means both 'spirit' and 'paper' in Japanese. Her intricate…