Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Vielmetter Los Angeles has a great weekend ahead, with April Bey and this excellent show, Everything Is Borrowed, London-based artist Aly Helyer’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Blending elements of classical painting with nontraditional portraiture, Helyer’s distinct visual language speaks to the complexities of the human experience and…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  “5 poisons” refers to an ancient Chinese medicinal concept; in particular the centipede, scorpion, frog, snake, and spider. Mid year is said to be an inauspicious time, as poisonous animals emerge from cold slumber; along with them hostile spirits, disease, and often, enemies. During this time, talismans…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Anthony van Engelen had been making shoes with Vans for nearly twenty years. Over the last few weeks, Juxtapoz sat down with Anthony alongside footwear designer Neal Shoemaker and Vans Archivist and Historian Catherine Acosta to talk about the design process and get a behind-the-scenes look at…

Source Design You Trust  Enter the strange realm of Barcelona’s shuttered buildings, where forgotten walls are transformed into frightening works of art by artist David Lozano, commonly known as DavidL. Using spray cans as his instruments, Lozano gives figures like Rick Sanchez and Plankton life and transforms them into terrifying, captivating works of art. More:…

Source Design You Trust  His portraits are so lifelike that they are considered to be examples of pencil craftsmanship. Dylan Eakin is able to capture not only humans’ faces but also the fundamental core of human emotions through the hyperrealistic drawings he creates. It may appear at first glance that these portraits are photographs; however,…

Source Design You Trust  The young Indian photographer Aaditya Shrirang Bhat is passionate in taking pictures of stunning sunsets. He captures people, plants, and insects in front of the dying light to create unique images that convey stories. Every photo has a cozy, serene feeling to it, enhanced by the sun’s golden light. More: Instagram…

Source Design You Trust  Tanya Bentham is a well-known artist who specializes in medieval needlework. She uses detailed stitches and genuine colors to convey her love of the art form. Her Easter-themed masterpieces highlight her ability of over three decades of experience, which is the embroidery of medieval-themed themes. A few of Tanya’s designs are…

Source Colossal   “El Brujo Disease Thrower” (2024), mixed media, 100 x 80 x 60 inches. All images courtesy of P·P·O·W Gallery, shared with permission Dating back to the late 18th century, retablos are small devotional paintings created to thank God or a saint for their protection during a particularly trying or dangerous event. In his…