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Note From the Editor: Nurture what makes you feel alive

Editor-in-Chief Danijela Krha Purssey shares Issue 53’s Letter from the Editor, in which she reflects on intentional choices to rekindle our spirit, the Return to Beauty exhibition at Outré Gallery in Melbourne, Australia, and what's on the horizon for 2026.

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Artist Directory: Amy Row

Amy Row is a contemporary artist residing in the United States. Her journey into art began in childhood, deeply influenced by her grandmother who was also an artist, as well as her love for cartoons.

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026: Entries Closed. Painting and Drawing Entries

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!

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Artist Directory: Jeremy Mann

Jeremy Mann born 1979 and graduated from Ohio University with a Cum Laude degree in Fine Art-Painting. Afterward, he ventured out to California where he earned his Master’s Degree in 2008 with Valedictorian honors at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

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Phillip Thomas and the Art of Cross-Cultural Pollination

An exclusive interview with Phillip Thomas to learn more about his unique style of portraiture and the art of cross-cultural pollination.

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Interview with figurative realism artist Alexandra Manukyan

Alexandra Manukyan is a Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory member provides some fascinating insights into her practice and experiences

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026: Entries Closed. Photography, Sculpture and Imaginative Realism entries

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!

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026: Entries Closed. Digital Art & Emerging Artist entries

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!

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Outré Gallery Presents ‘Re-enchantment’, an Alfred Liu Solo Exhibition and Interview

Outré Gallery presents Alfred Liu's brand new solo exhibition 'Re-enchantment' which opens at their Fitzroy location from 7th August 2026.

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Artist Directory: Kate Balfe

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.

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Lilith Divine Creative Process: Layers of Brushstrokes

Lilith shares a closer look at the inspirations, decisions, and artistic approach that guide her thoughtful vision and creative process.

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Quarantine & Creative Expression: Is Your Artistic Vocabulary Holding You Back?

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?

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