The Glimmer exhibition is Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s 22nd international curated exhibition, and is made in collaboration with the prestigious San Francisco gallery, Modern Eden Gallery. This exhibition brings together over 100 of the world’s best two and three dimensional artists, including many of the Winners of the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, each exploring the Glimmer theme through the lens of their unique lived experience and artistic styles. While at the same time bringing the pages of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine to life!
“We’re honored to bring together such an incredible group of artists from around the world for ‘Glimmer’ and to collaborate with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine on our sixth exhibition together at Modern Eden. These collaborations are always something special, and we’re excited to welcome the artists to San Francisco, celebrate their work, and share this beautiful collection with our audience. We can’t wait for the opening!”
Kim Larson, Director of Modern Eden Gallery
Glimmer Exhibition
The opening reception at Modern Eden Gallery will be open to the public, all are welcome!
Modern Eden Gallery will have all of the work online after the opening so you can peruse the exhibition at your leisure. If you’re considering purchasing any of the work, please email Gallery Director, Kim Larson at info@moderneden.com to receive a copy of the Collector’s Preview.
International Group Exhibition curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 6 – 9 pm [all welcome]
Exhibition Dates: November 7, 2026 – January 7, 2027
Modern Eden Gallery
Modern Eden Gallery | 1100 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Collector’s preview: please email Gallery Director, Kim Larson at info@moderneden.com
Exhibiting artists
Abi Castillo, Aico Tsumori, Alex Garant, Allen Douglas [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize Catherine K. Gyllerstrom Imaginative Realism Award], Andi Soto, Andie Taylor, Andrew Hopgood, Brian Mashburn, Bruno Pontiroli, Calvin Ma, Carla Paine, Carlotta Saracco, Cecilia Abeid, Chie Yoshii, Clementine Bal, Crystal Morey, Dave Seeley, Denis Sarazhin [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 3rd Prize RAYMAR Painting Award], Dewi Plass, Dongni Hou, E. D. Crow, E. E. Kono, Ebony Russell, Edith Lebeau, Ellen Jewett, Emma Hapner, Era Leisner, Erika Sanada, Essi “Susitse” Välimäki [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 3rd Prize INPRNT Digital Art Award], Ewa Prończuk-Kuziak, Felicia Feldman, Forest Rogers, Fumi Nakamura, Gigi Chen [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize Catherine K. Gyllerstrom Imaginative Realism Award], Gina Barnes [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize BearWolf Books Emerging Artist Award], Haejin Yoo, Hanae Nakajima, Handiedan, Hiroshi Hayakawa [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 3rd Prize 33PA Drawing Award], Isobelle Ouzman, Ito Chieko, Jale Soysal [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize Sculpture Award], Jana Brike, Janice Sung, Jason Mowry, Jennifer Allnutt, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Dalva, Jesús Aguado, John Brophy, Josie Morway, Judith Nangala Crispin [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize MPB Photography Award], Julia Bartolini [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 3rd Prize BearWolf Books Emerging Artist Award], Juliet Schreckinger, Kaetlyn Able, Kate Adams, Katie Gamb, Kayla Mahaffey, Kevin Peterson, Kim Slate, Kris Lewis [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Grand Prize Award Winner], Kristine & Colin Poole, Kseniia Boko, Kyla Zoe Rafert, Lana Filippone, Larysa Bernhardt, Laura Tait [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize MPB Photography Award], Lorena Kloosterboer, Luke Hillestad, Mab Graves, Mao Hamaguchi, Mara Light, Marcos Rey, Marcus Venegas [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize 33PA Drawing Award], Marie-Eve Proteau, Mark Jeffrey R. Santos, Martine Johanna, Mary Syring, Michael Kennedy, Miel Krutzmann, Miho Hirano, Mitsuko Kuroki, Molly Devlin, Mona Sugata, Myriam Wares [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize INPRNT Digital Art Award], Nadezda, Nadine Tralala, Naoto Hattori, Patrick Kramer, Peca, Penelope Boyd, Phoenix Chan, Rachael Bridge, Rachel Anne Stevenson [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize Sculpture Award], Richard Ahnert, Robyn Asquini, Roos van der Vliet [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize RAYMAR Painting Award], Rosanna Gaddoni, Ryoko Rio, Samantha Everton [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 3rd Prize MPB Photography Award], Sandra Yagi, Sarah Joncas, Scott Breton, Selene Mauri Cochrane, Shelby Clark-Glass [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize BearWolf Books Emerging Artist Award], Shannon Taylor, Stephanie Rew, Stephen Erik Schirle, Tarntara Sudaduang, Theo Polymorphos, Tino Rodriguez, Tom Bagshaw, Travis Lampe, Troy Brooks, Win Wallace [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 2nd Prize 33PA Drawing Award], Yi-Sheng Huang, Yueming Li [2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 1st Prize INPRNT Digital Art Award], Žofka.
A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger. Glimmers are small, everyday moments that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude – which can help cue your nervous system to feel safe or calm. [The term was coined by Deb Dana]
We are now delighted to reveal below a selection of the 100+ works, which will be on view at Modern Eden Gallery from 7 November. Enjoy!
‘Reborn’ [Ink, graphite, gouache, acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel]
‘Protector’ [Hand-sculpted porcelain]
‘Enchanted’ [Oil on Linen]
‘Guardians II’, [Oil on panel]
‘Enthousiasmos’, [Watercolour, Gouache, Pencil on Watercolour Paper]
‘Metaphor’ [Altered Book, Art Creation sketchbook (red), 140g acid-free paper, ink, colour pencils, glue]
‘In the Stillness’, [Oil on Linen]
‘Anonymous Agent’, [Oil on Wood Panel]
‘Glisten’ [Colored Pencils and Gouache on paper]
‘Sainte Harpy’, [Porcelain, Blue Underglaze, Gold Luster]
‘Snag’, [Oil on canvas]
‘Obscure’, [Oils on Aluminium Panel]
‘Withered Flower Shield (枯れた花の盾)’,
[Mineral pigments, Mud pigments, Acrylic paint, Gohun, Indian ink, Japanese paper mounted on wood panel]
‘Vespera’, [Oil on Canvas Mounted on Board]
‘Scent of Summer’s Last Days’ [Oil on linen]
‘A Glimmer of Hope’, [Acrylics on Wood Panel]
‘The Silk Scarf’, [Oil on Linen Panel]
‘Six Grandfathers’, [Egg Tempera on Shaped Wood Icon Panel]
‘Blueness’, [Oil on panel]
‘Shared Discovery’, [Clay, wire, gouache, acrylic, epoxy, wood]
‘A Glimmer of Hope’, [Ink and graphite on archival paper]
‘Soul Dog’, [Hand cut and hand dyed layered paper]
‘That Summer Day’, [ Acrylics on cradled birch panel]
‘Magie’, [Oil on canvas panel]
‘Grounding’, [Acrylic on Linen]
‘Waltz of Shadows and Wings「影と翼のワルツ’, [Mixed media]
‘Alice meets The Caterpillar’, [Embroidery and metallic threads, freshwater pearls, semiprecious stone beads, vintage glass beads – hand stitched on velvet, vintage bells, mixed media]
‘A Little Cosmos Within’, [Fabric, wire, thread, adhesive]
‘Prismescence’, [Acrylique & dry pastel on canvas]
1st Prize Winner, MPB Photography Award Award
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
‘Wisteria Lane’ from the Garden Series, [Digital photography on Fujiflex Archival print with floating frame. 1 of 1 edition, 30 x 24″.]
‘The Crossing’, [Oil on Canvas]
‘The Woman of the Lake’, [Oil on Canvas]
“The Light Between’, [Oil on Panel]
‘Springtime Garden’ [Scratchboard Drawing and Acrylic Painting on Panel]
Amaterasu, [Scratchboard and 23k Gold Leaf]
‘Catstamere: A Tribute to the Unknown Artist’, [Oil on wood]
1st Prize Winner, 33PA Drawing Award
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
‘I think you’re what I need’, [Pastel on paper]
‘Butterfly Girl’ [Ceramic]
‘Daily Life #14: Kitty in Grocery Store’ [Watercolour and Gouache on Wood Panel]
‘Gentle Warning’, [Water Mixable Oil on Linen Board]
‘Wildwoman and the Shining Darkness’, [Oil on canvas]
‘Wait Here’, [Oil on Canvas]
‘Nocturne’, [Oil on Wood Panel]
‘Glow up’, [Acrylic on linen]
‘Matilda’, [Gouache, walnut ink and serigraphy on mounted paper]
2nd Prize Winner, RAYMAR Painting Award
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
‘Ultra Tempus’ [Acrylic on canvas]
‘Birdgirl – Pamthony’, [Ceramic, threads and textiles, wire, timber, wool, felt, mica powder and wading]
‘Overtaken’, [Oil and Acrylic on Panel]
‘The Remnant’, [Oil on Canvas]
‘La Candelaria’, [Charcoal and graphite on Arches BFK Rives paper]
‘Glimmer Between’, [Acrylic on Cotton Fabric, Mounted on Wooden Panel]
‘Natural Fire’ [Ceramic, glazes and gold]
‘The Spell’, [Hand-cut Watercolour Diorama Within Vintage Cosmetic Compact]
‘Bugambilia’ [Oil on aluminum panel]
2nd Prize Winner, 33PA Drawing Award
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
‘Little of Each’, [Charcoal, Conte’ and Pencil on Paper]
‘Peace’ [Oil on paper mounted to panel]
‘The Offering’, [One off hand embellished digital painting on cotton rag stock, mounted on board & varnished]
‘The Fifth Button’, [Egg tempera and 24ct Gold leaf on Panel]
‘That Moment’, [Oil on canvas]
