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PlayHouse @ AFA Gallery: An Interview with Nicoletta Ceccoli

Bella Harris

October 19, 2018

ART, EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

The Pure Aesthetic Pleasure of Michael Reeder

Christopher R. Inwood

October 18, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, STREET ART

The Puzzle Project: An interview with Alexandra Levasseur

Kylie Dexter

October 17, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, SCULPTURE

Roq La Rue Reopens: Interview with Kirsten Anderson

Marie Larkin

October 12, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, GALLERIST'S DISCUSSION, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

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Master of the Monster: Copro Gallery Interviews Chet Zar

Natalia Joruk

October 11, 2018

FEATURED, GALLERIST'S DISCUSSION, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

As part of our ongoing effort to evolve and bring you new content, we proudly present the latest in our selection of gallerist’s discussions as Gary Pressman, Director of Copro Gallery, interviews Chet Zar! ...

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Darla Jackson: Sculpting Reflections of Human Emotion

Angela Unsworth

September 25, 2018

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Emotionally charged A rabbit sits, head bowed into paws, in the depths of grief. Eyes covered, nose buried, shoulders hunched, followed by the fine detail of fur etched onto the animal, increasing the realism....

Casson Trenor & Caia Koopman’s ‘Umijoo’: A Tale of Adventure, Beauty and Conservation

Natalia Joruk

September 17, 2018

ART, CULTURE, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

Art connects with us on many levels. It can remind us of memories and experiences, touch our hearts through the strength of emotion and magnificence it emits, and inspire us with the imagination and technical ability, which gave the art life in the first place...

Blinding Darkness @ Distinction Gallery: An Interview with Ross Jaylo

Bella Harris

September 13, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

On September 8th, Distinction Gallery celebrated the highly-anticipated opening of ‘Blinding Darkness’, the solo exhibition of Ross Jaylo. Through his creative eye and conceptually intriguing paintings, Ross ha...

The Multilayered Goddess: An Interview with Handiedan

Kylie Dexter

September 10, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

'The art of Dutch artist Handiedan involves a complex cut and paste mixture of digital and highly detailed sculptural hand cut collages, complimented by conscientiously collected antique ornamental frames. Han...

Exclusive Interview with Edith Lebeau & Ruth Speer: Celebrating Dreamlore @ Talon Gallery

Natalia Joruk

September 7, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Celebrating their final show in their current gallery space on Division Street, this weekend Talon Gallery unveil Dreamlore, the hypnagogic brainchild of Edith Lebeau and Ruth Speer. Inviting both of these artists to exhibit in their final show in their curren...

Nom Kinnear King ‘Bounded Branches’ @ Arch Enemy Arts

Danijela Krha Purssey

September 5, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Nom Kinnear King's new work 'Bounded Branches' is like a dream; a fairytale depicting the tales of her home of Norfolk. Nom creates a snapshot of time in her body of work with each piece capturing a single mont...

Childhood Tales Will Never Die: An Interview with Evens Joseph

Jennifer Gori

August 27, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

Do you remember the time when artists were the toys of their muses ? Now, muses are usually real people, mostly pretty famous women. But back then, muses were ethereal creatures connected with nature, past and ...

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The Recognizable Incomprehension of Ben Smith

Christopher R. Inwood

August 24, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

The works of the Australian painter Ben Smith are unique. The compositions build unique worlds that engage you through a recognizable incomprehension, drawing you into their world in the hope of understanding them. They intrigue me deeply, and I can't quite fi...

Erin Nicholls Interview: The Perpetual Tourist

Freddy Grant

August 21, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

The work of Australian artist Erin Nicholls is a reflection of an artistic life lived well. From learning Old Masters' oil painting techniques in Florence, to travelling around the world for inspiration, no...

The Artistic Menagerie @ Antler Gallery: An interview with Jon Ching, Chase Mullen & Lorien Stern

Natalia Joruk

August 17, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Antler Gallery in Portland, Oregon, has always managed to beautifully maintain a deep connection to nature since their opening in 2012. Co-owned by Susannah Kelly and Neil Perry, the two continue to share their...

Interview: Hell is Empty, All the Demons are with Jim Pavelec

Jennifer Gori

August 14, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

My fascination with demonology started during teenage years, when discovering the sculptures of the cathedrals and the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch. As I was also a bookworm, I finally stumbled on the Ars Goetia, a 17th century grimoire listing more than 70 d...

An interview with Allen Williams: ‘Covenant’ and ‘Personal Gods’ @ Copro Gallery

Natalia Joruk

August 10, 2018

ART, EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Mention the name Allen Williams and it's hard not to envision the dark swirling robes of netherworldly creatures so full of life they are one step away from creeping out of their two-dimensional habitats. His w...

The New Romantics Curated By Caro Buermann @ Corey Helford Gallery

Marie Larkin

August 9, 2018

EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Corey Helford Gallery in LA opened three exciting new shows on July 28th. Jasmine Becket-Griffith’s solo show Magical Thinking, Zoe Byland’s solo, Presence of the Past and The New Romantics, a group show curate...

Kylie Dexter: Roving in the “Dolldrums”

Jennifer Susan Jones

August 7, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Bedraggled bedheads tug at your heartstrings with their pleading, pitiful, bloodshot eyes; eyes replete with the dark circles of an insomniac. With mouths turned over in a simple toddler's pout, the dejectedly darling dolls seem to declare, "Poor me," while we...

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya: Gnawing on Fruits

Jennifer Susan Jones

July 26, 2018

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, SCULPTURE

As a young student, Japanese wood carver Yoshimasa Tsuchiya loved science and art. He continued in these veins, ultimately completing his graduate studies in “cultural property preservation science” where he re...

Painting with Blasphemy: An Interview with Carrie Ann Baade

Selena Chambers

July 24, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

While the idea of blasphemy is usually tied to religion, it can also be applied to long-held traditions that society also holds sacrosanct. In the paintings of Carrie Ann Baade, blasphemy is used alongside brus...

Emotional Stories and Studio Visit: Reisha Perlmutter

Nicole Gordon

July 20, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

Reisha Perlmutter is an extraordinarily talented oil painter who was born and raised in Naples, Florida. Reisha's subject matter is always connected to both nature and it's organic magical elements. There are emotional stories behind all that she chooses to p...

Cymbals, Symbols and the Hidden Details: An Interview with Chris Rivers

Kylie Dexter

July 19, 2018

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

"I beat the canvas to death when I’m painting, I paint like I play drums! All my work lately has a common theme of big abstract style backgrounds with small details that tell a story". https://www.youtube.com...

Jasmine Becket-Griffith’s Magical Thinking @ Corey Helford Gallery

Bella Harris

July 18, 2018

ART, EXHIBITIONS, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS

You might have noticed that we’ve been sharing several sneak peeks on our social media of Jasmine Becket-Griffith's upcoming Magical Thinking show, to wet your whistle. Okay, we admit... we're slightly obsessed...

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