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Evolution, Myth and the Future of Our World: Mark Heine’s Extraordinary Sirens

March 7, 2018

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It may begin as a bedtime fable, or perhaps a sketch that yearns to not be forgotten. A room becomes a village or a symbol, a crest - before you know it, a seed of creation has sprouted into a New World of cult...

Gabriel Picolo: Chasing After Celestials

Kim Crowie

March 6, 2018

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Gabriel Picolo has his head in the clouds but his feet firmly planted on solid ground. This immensely talented, up-and-coming illustrator hails from São Paulo in Brazil but is known around the world for his uni...

Hair and Hirano

Tracy Eire

February 15, 2018

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At first glance, artist Miho Hirano springs from that stripe of art most frequently found in ‘anime adaptations from the original manga’. You heard me – Vampire Hunter D, Ghost in the Shell… Naruto. Quite out of step with the opinions of anti-anime art aficion...

Dorielle Caimi Interview: Fleeting Epochs @ Modern Eden Gallery

Bella Harris

February 9, 2018

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Femininity and masculinity, let's erase those words for a moment and look closely at the work of Dorielle Caimi. Think, expression. The visual experience depicted in her narrative becomes even more impressive t...

Interview: Multidimensional Digital and Street Art by Extra Crunchy

Jennifer Gori

January 27, 2018

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“The world is divided in two – Crunchy and Non Crunchy. Which one are you?” This is the question asked by Extra Crunchy, a couple of artists from Israel with a high color, innovative and multifaceted universe....

Artistic Imaginings: An Interview with Pedro Jardim

Bella Harris

January 23, 2018

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Brazilian artist Pedro Jardim captures a distinctive, feral beauty while the expression and subtle color palettes of his subjects create an evocative sense of mystery. A graduate of graphic design at ESPM, Rio de Janeiro, and having studied at The School of Vi...

Your Favourite Instagram Posts of 2017

Bella Harris

January 19, 2018

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The New Year is a wonderful opportunity to look back at the previous year and count the blessings we received. The Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Instagram account has grown by huge leaps and bounds in the last 12 ...

Rise Of The Curly Girls: Interview With Sumner Crenshaw

Jackie Lemmon

January 16, 2018

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Battles of the mind are frequently present in the works of artists, albeit often unintentional, subconscious occurrences. In the case of Sumner Crenshaw, working through anxiety and depression is a main focus o...

Mike Dargas: The Hyper-Hyperrealistic Painter

Nicole Gordon

January 13, 2018

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Artist Mike Dargas has caught my eye for years due to his depiction of hyper-realistic portraits of people. At the mere age of eleven, he painted the cathedral square in his hometown of Cologne in both pastel and chalk. As he grew older, he became more intrigu...

Bluethumb Art Prize ’18 Call for Entries

Freddy Grant

January 12, 2018

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The Bluethumb Art Prize is Australia’s biggest and most accessible new art prize, aiming to raise the profile of Australian artists by supporting, recognising and celebrating their incredible talent and diversi...

Sun-kissed, Tattooed and Graceful: The Drawings of Elena Pancorbo

Jennifer Gori

January 8, 2018

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We all love illustration. The effect it has upon us is similar to the one of poetry. Many popular drawings have this sweet, ethereal mood which helps us continue believing in beauty. With this in mind, the work...

Joe Bloch: Spinal Tap Meets Van Gogh in the NYC Underbelly

Jennifer Susan Jones

January 4, 2018

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Back in high school, acrylic painter Joe Bloch was all about heavy metal music, video games, and, you guessed it, art. This Impression/Expressionistic painter hails from the gritty, urban chaos of NYC which serves as his backdrop for inspiration. Raised on...

Ray Caesar: The Master of Digital Surrealism

Nicole Gordon

December 20, 2017

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Ray Caesar is one of the most articulate men I know. His work is completely unique and the moment you see one of his creatures with their deformities or hybrid bodies, the audience is well aware it is a piece c...

Lucy Hardie is a Mystical Marvel

Evan Senn

December 16, 2017

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Pushing and pulling with the fascinating dichotomies inherent in our existence on this planet, Australian artist Lucy Hardie utilizes the techniques of the Old Masters of illustration while embellishing in more...

The Majestic and Oneiric Street Art of Etam Cru

Jennifer Gori

December 15, 2017

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In a world where cities are the blatant image of dehumanization, street artists have become the reminder of our innocence and creativity. By painting the walls, they are also pushing them away, allowing a sheer breath of air to enter in our polluted existences...

The Fantastical Facility of Travis Louie

Evan Senn

December 14, 2017

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Creating new worlds and new species inspired by the strange and imaginative musings that take place in his head, New York-based artist Travis Louie has spent his life crafting his fine illustrative art-making s...

Eerie Is The New Sexy: Illustrations By Sam Wolfe Connelly

Jennifer Gori

December 8, 2017

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If humanity has always had a weakness for darkness, some artists enjoy nurturing their inner creepy child to explore realms beyond comfort and materiality. Sam Wolfe Connelly is one of them. This 29 years old i...

The Detailed and Powerful Illustrations of Gabriel Moreno

Jennifer Gori

November 25, 2017

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Gabriel Moreno is what you can consider a blue chip in contemporary art. Born in 1973, this Madrid-based freelance artist has indeed made a name by himself thanks to several collaborations with prestigious media and brands. But it is his personal work that is ...

Surreal, Textured Mixed Media by João Ruas

Jantine Zandbergen

November 22, 2017

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When asked to describe the work of Brazilian artist João Ruas in a few words you might not initially know what to tell since there’s just so much to it. With his unique mixed media technique João is able to...

Compelling Stories and Exquisite Deliverance: The Art of Casey Baugh

Evan Senn

November 21, 2017

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New York City-based figurative artist Casey Baugh has an uncanny eye for creating intimate, realistic and candid moments in his artwork. Having found his innate skills for painting at the early age of 13, a...

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