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Against the Pyramids of Giza, Vhils’ Etched Portraits Are Monuments of the Everyday
Source Colossal The poetic idea that “doors are the architecture of intimacy” grounds a new installation by Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, a.k.a. Vhils (previously). Against the stunning desert backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza, “Doors of Cairo” is a site-specific work featuring a layered collection of Vhils’ distinctive etched portraits. Faces peer out from the…
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“Hiding from the Sun”: Beautiful Surreal Illustrations by Neil Thompson
Source Design You Trust Neil Thompson is a County Durham-based artist known for creating imaginative and unusual scenes that blend fantasy and surreal elements. He draws from a rich inner vision to produce art that captivates viewers with its mystery and originality. Neil’s work stands out for its detailed settings and characters, which often challenge…
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Meet Karin Hosono and Her Delicate and Humorous Cat Drawings
Source Design You Trust Karin Hosono is a Japanese artist born in 1998 in Aichi Prefecture, known for her unique and delicate depictions of cats. She graduated from the design department at Tokyo University of the Arts and has experience in graphic design, advertising, and game character design. Hosono’s art focuses on stylized, carefully observed…
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The Wild and Spiritual: The Feminine Illustrations of Valeria Hipocampo
Source Design You Trust Valeria Hipocampo is a full-time independent illustrator and also an art historian. She enjoys narrating and evoking deep emotions through images focused on femininity and nature, exploring their connection with the wild and the spiritual. She primarily works on personal pieces but also engages in editorial illustration, brand collaborations, product illustration,…
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Ying Ang Zeroes In on the Fleshy Underbellies of Fungi in ‘Fruiting Bodies’
Source Colossal While walking in public parks near her home in Melbourne, Ying Ang spotted fleshy spores poking through autumn leaves and spring grass. The photographer decided to document these distinctive growths, which soon had her thinking about the process of decay and regeneration. Now compiled in a book titled Fruiting Bodies, Ying’s images glimpse…
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Alternative Markets to Sell Your Art
Source Artsy Shark Want to stand out and sell more art? Sometimes the best strategy is to stop competing where every other artist is selling. The post Alternative Markets to Sell Your Art appeared first on Artsy Shark.
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Michael Velliquette’s Metallic Paper Sculptures Delve into the Nature of Consciousness
Source Colossal From cut, notched, perforated, and layered pieces of metallic coated paper, Michael Velliquette conceives of alluring geometric motifs. Known for his mandala-like compositions that sometimes rise tower-like from their bases or appear to rotate with multiple circular layers, he continues to explore “the subtle terrain of interiority,” says a statement for his new…
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Inward: Cinta Vidal @ Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles
Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home Thinkspace Projects is pleased to present Inward, their fourth solo exhibition with artist Cinta Vidal showcasing 14 new works on canvas and 6 new works on paper. Vidal (b. 1982 Spain) was originally trained as a theater painter, but when the illusionary space of the stage became…