Max Leiva was born in Guatemala on January 17, 1966. He studied for three years at the Rafael Rodríguez Padilla National School of Plastic Arts, between 1972 and 1975. In 1988, he enrolled in the National School of Plastic Arts.
Marilou (Mayo) Solano is a contemporary artist born in Manila Philippines. Her work bridges dreams and reality, exploring themes of comfort, introspection, and inner strength.
Morgane Magloire is a French artist who has recently begun her professional career, but she has been painting for over ten years and has always wanted to make a living from her art.
Nicole Sánchez Ilzenhöfer was born and raised between two worlds: the Dominican Republic and Germany. These dual roots deeply influence both her identity and artistic vision.
We are proud to announce the Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize + People’s Choice Award Winner & Honourable Mentions!
Congratulations to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, RAYMAR Painting Award Winners: Denis Sarazhin, Roos van der Vliet, and Sean Layh!
Congratulations to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Catherine K. Gyllerstrom Imaginative Realism Award Winners: Dorian Vallejo, Gigi Chen, and Allen Douglas!
Congratulations to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, 33PA Drawing Award Winners: Hiroshi Hayakawa, Win Wallace, and Marcus Venegas!
Congratulations to the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, INPRNT Digital Art Award Winners: Susitse, Myriam Wares, and Yueming Li!
An interview with figurative realism painter Mary Carroll to learn more about her haunting body of work. Made in collaboration with RJD Gallery.
Nina Murashkina is a multi-disciplinary Ukrainian artist currently based in Spain. Nina’s vivid aesthetic is influenced by Ukrainian naive art, Indian and Japanese imagery, as well as ancient mythology.
Jen Weissenbacher creates vibrant, colour-rich paintings and sculptural reliefs that examine human perception and the interconnectedness of all living things.
