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“Tiny Mice, Big Stories”: Humor and Surreal Whimsy in the Paintings of Stuart Dunkel
Source Design You Trust Stuart Dunkel is an American painter and classical musician born in 1952, known for his detailed oil paintings that often feature whimsical mice in playful and surreal scenes. His background as a musician, having performed with major orchestras like the Boston Symphony Orchestra, influences the harmony and balance in his artworks.…
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From Aluminum and Acrylic, Mariko Mori Conjures the Metaphysical and Otherworldly in ‘Radiance’
Source Colossal Where technology, time, the cosmos, and perception meet, you’ll find the work of Japanese artist Mariko Mori. The artist has long been interested in the relationship between the individual and the universe—existence itself—which she explores through a range of mediums and immersive experiences. She also draws from the Buddhist philosophy of interconnectedness, which…
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These Found Silhouette Photos Capture the Poetic Beauty of Negative Space and Inspire Imagination Through Natural Lighting
Source Design You Trust These found silhouette photos were taken in natural light, capturing simple yet powerful outlines and shadows that invoke mystery and invite viewers to imagine stories behind them. Unlike studio portraits, these candid images emphasize the interplay between light and darkness, recalling the work of 18th-century French finance minister Étienne de Silhouette…
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Old Taiwanse Couple Find Fun Wearing Clothes Left At Their Laundry
Source Design You Trust A married couple, Hsu Sho-Er and Chang Wan-Ji, ran a laundry in Taichung, Taiwan, where many unclaimed clothes were left for years. In 2020, their grandson, Reef Chang, started dressing them up in these vintage and trendy outfits, taking photos and posting them online to lift their spirits. Although initially skeptical,…
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In India, Navneet Jayakumar Documents the Ancient, Elaborate Custom of Theyyam
Source Colossal In the Malabar region of Kerala, India, an ancient Hindu ritual known as Theyyam exists in a continuum of ceremonial customs that date back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The practice carries on today through elaborate costumes and dances during which a performer wears sacred garments and invites a deity to enter…
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Reframe Your Thinking About Pricing Art
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Salomón Huerta: Unspoken Ritual @ Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Beverly Hills
Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home One of our favorite Los Angeles painters and recent guest on the podcast, Salomón Huerta is set to open Unspoken Ritual at Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Beverly Hills. The show will feature a series of works featuring guns and snacks, a series based on his relationship with his…
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Agora: David Altmejd @ Galerie de l’UQAM, Montreal
Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home This fall, Galerie de l’UQAM invites visitors to the highly-anticipated exhibition by UQAM alumnus David Altmejd. Work by this internationally renowned sculptor will be presented in Montreal for the first time in ten years. Curated by Louise Déry, Director of Galerie de l’UQAM, the exhibition David Altmejd. Agora unites…