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Opening on August 8 at Corey Helford Gallery is the enigmatic new solo exhibition by French sculptor, Ornélie, which will pull you through the veil of polite smiles and composed faces to peek into a world far more raw and emotionally charged - but not without its beauty. Midnight Bloom is an exhibition of gothic wonder, centered around a series of psychological portraits that evoke resilience, adaptation and survival. A year in the making, Ornélie presents female figures where, beneath the surface, something adapts, reorganizes, and survives.
Renée Tay continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive sculptural practice as she presents a vibrant series of exhibitions across the United States and online.
Entries to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize have officially closed, and the judging process is now underway. Our sincere thanks to all of the artists and photographers that entered. We are super excited with the array of entries and have already discovered a host of new creators!
Entries to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize have officially closed, and the judging process is now underway. Our sincere thanks to all of the artists and photographers that entered. We are super excited with the array of entries and have already discovered a host of new creators!
Art has always been Kate Balfe’s way of navigating the complexities of big emotions, a tool to transform the intangible into a window through which she can connect with the deep emotions of others. Her work exists in the charged space where fear meets imagination.
The team at Quarantine have been exploring how words can limit the artist. As they put it: there are limitations that can arise when an artist becomes “trapped in someone else's vocabulary”. But what exactly does that mean?
Camille Kathryn Wiseman is an emerging Australian artist who grew up between New Orleans, USA, and Byron Bay, Australia. She has been creating art for as long as she can remember, with a deep appreciation for spending time in art galleries from a young age.
Last week we announced that the deadline to submit your work has been extended – the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now closes on Friday 31 July 2026 at midnight [Los Angeles, USA time] / 5pm 1 August [Sydney, Australia time]. No more extensions after this date – we promise! Take a peek at more of the Drawing, Painting and Imaginative Realism Award Entries.
Brian E. Bailey was born in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Formerly a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York, he now paints and teaches privately at his atelier in New Jersey.
ART PRIZE // Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026: Entries Closed. @raymarpanels Painting and 33PA @poetsartists Drawing Award Entries!
Entries to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize have officially closed and the judging process is underway. Our sincere thanks to all of the artists and photographers that entered. We are very excited with the wide variety and quality of the entries and have already discovered a host of new creatives!
In the meantime take a peek at more of the incredible @raymarpanels Painting and 33PA @poetsartists Drawing Award entries on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize website today > https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art/painting-and-drawing-entries/ [link in bio]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW // Phillip Thomas and the Art of Cross-Cultural Pollination
Delve into Phillip Thomas’ @phillipthomasart body of work and his surreal, abstract portraits that offer a space for reflection and recognition for many individuals lived experiences. Read the exclusive interview by Samantha Dexter @anerdyperspective.
"There is a belief that all art is a “self portrait”. There is some truth to that, however, my ideas about art functions culturally. Many of the subjects that I am interested in are interesting to me simply from my own personal experiences. However, my singular perspective may be one aspect through which ideas are filtered, but I hope that I am able to incorporate points of view that may enrich my own perspective and create the kind of complexities that truly reflect how we all experience our shared communities."
> https://beautifulbizarre.net/phillip-thomas-interview/ [link in bio]
Phillip Thomas is currently represented by RJD Gallery @rjdgallery. Please visit the gallery website to see more of Phillip`s work.
😱 Last Chance! Issue 54 pre-orders close at midnight tomorrow! Pre-orders for our special September issue with Mab Graves` magical work on the cover close at midnight tomorrow 15 August! [Australian Eastern Standard Time]
Get yours now & save 10% > https://store.beautifulbizarre.net/product/issue-54-pre-order/ [link in bio]
Articles: @anekaingold, @ericarosey, @stephenschirle, @miles_art, @bea.bastet and @lillianliuphotography [3rd Prize Winner, Photography Award, 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize]
Collectors Profile interview: Exclusive interview with art collectors @rebeccadornsife & @sdornsife about their personal collection
Curators Wishlist: Richard J Demato, the Director of @rjdgallery in Romeo, Michigan USA shares what he would like to add to his personal art collection
LOOKBOOK: Full page reproductions of @omarrayyanart incredible surreal paintings
Quick Q&A: Artists @shimoju.nanami, @emmagracehapner, @yukiko_skri, @sandicalistro, @santa___helena, and @rustlehare all respond to the same 4 questions which delve into their artistic practice.
Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory: Discover exceptional, innovative and skilled artists from around the world with Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory – the leading platform for connecting with top talent
"In “Minor Mending”, Shannon Taylor explores the quiet, ongoing work of repair through exquisitely crafted watercolor paintings and miniature mixed-media worlds. Flowers bloom from unexpected places, stars scatter across radiant skies, and tiny hand-built scenes unfold within intimate objects that invite close looking."
Modern Eden Gallery 1100 Sutter Street | San Francisco, CA 94109
For press inquiries or sales, please contact Modern Eden Gallery Director Kim Larson at kim@moderneden.com | General Information, please email info@moderneden.com
Phone: (415) 956-3303
Wednesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm
Private artwork viewing appointments are available
Pamela Wilson (@pammyw222) is recognised for her paintings that transcend the commonplace and enter into the realm of the sublime and otherworldly. Her haunting, narrative driven paintings evoke moods, dreams, and memories inspired by real life.
Artwork details: ‘Calling Calliope’, 2012, oil on canvas, 48 x 24 in
Discover more of Pamela’s work at @rjdgallery: https://rjdgallery.com/artist/pamela-wilson/
RJD Gallery, 227 North Main Street, Romeo, MI 48065
For more information on RJD Gallery including including exhibition info, artist representation and artworks currently for sale please visit: https://rjdgallery.com
Thinkspace Projects @thinkspace_art is showcasing the fascinating work of Pony Ma`s @ponyhorsema exhibition `Take the Bitter with the Sweet` exploring dreamlike symbolism that lets us deep dive into personalized interpretations.
"Three Souls" 2026 Acrylic on Linen 24" × 24" 60.96 × 60.96 cm
"Using the iconography of pop culture and the surreal visual vocabulary of dreams, Pony Ma’s work evokes the uncanny images concocted by our subconscious minds. Each painting is a riddle, and each person’s experiences and memories interact with the symbols in my work to conjure a meaning as unique as each viewer."
NEW BLOG // Mook Simpson, Helena Reis, and Dale Sizer unveil works at Copro Gallery
This Saturday, August 15, @CoproGallery in Bergamot Station Arts Complex, Santa Monica, unveils three exhibitions celebrating new works by Mook Simpson, Helena Reis, and Dale Sizer.
Mook Simpson @mooksimpson brings a surreal level of fantasy by rebuilding over historical artworks, offering a uniquely bizarre "love letter" to America - plus a selection of sculptures as well! Portuguese painter Helena Reis @helenareisart unveils a selection of portraits, blending the gentler elements of nature with a more raw and primal gothic beauty. And last but in no means least, Dale Sizer @dale_sizer shares a small selection of pop art works to tingle your senses as the perfect palate cleanser.
Read the interview in an article by Natalia Joruk > https://beautifulbizarre.net/mook-simpson-helena-reis-dale-sizer-copro-gallery/ [link in bio]
Featured artwork: `The Raven’s Blessing` by @helenareisart
