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Didi Menendez of PoetsArtists TAKES OVER Beautiful Bizarre Socials

We handed our socials over to Didi Menendez of PoetsArtists, our great supporters and Platinum Sponsor of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Drawing Artist Award. What a special day this was as our friends amazed us with their ingenious curation! In case you missed it on our socials, we put together the TAKE OVER right here for you to dive into. Join us on the adventure into the world of PoetsArtists!

Vanessa Michiels Sacred Heart - surreal painting

QUICK Q & A ART READ

Do you consider your work a mirror of your inner life, or a mask?

The Issue 52 Quick Q & A editorial in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine asks 6 artists: Do you consider your work a mirror of your inner life, or a mask?

PHOTOGRAPHY READ

Elemental Photography of Tomohide Ikeya

Japanese photographer Tomohide Ikeya explores the concept of 'control' and the 'uncontrolled', particularly as it relates to water, the central theme of his work. Water is a primal, uncontrollable element that we cannot live without, nor could we live in it. It is a powerful creator and destroyer.

Elizabeth-Porritt-Carrington-sommerlands

ART INTERVIEWS PAINTING READ

Elizabeth Porritt Carrington: Rebuilding Our Relationship With Nature

An exclusive interview with Elizabeth Porritt Carrington to discuss her love of nature and the importance of reconnecting with it as humans.

ART INTERVIEWS PAINTING READ

Emmylou Smith: Bringing History Back to Life

An exclusive interview with watercolour artist Emmylou Smith to discuss her passion for painting historical figures and ancient stories.

ART PRIZE ART PRIZE NEWS READ

Entry Deadline Extended! 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize: Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture and Emerging Artist Entries

We have the best intentions every year to close entries on time. But once again we have humbly bowed to your wishes, and are extending the deadline to midnight 31 July [Los Angeles date/time]. Just to give you all a little more time to enter your amazing art and photography.

ART ARTIST DIRECTORY PAINTING READ

Farzad Golpayegani on Surrealism and Creativity

Farzad Golpayegani Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory member provides some fascinating insights into his practice and experience in surrealism and creativity

2026 WINNERS ART PRIZE READ

Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize + People’s Choice Award Winner + Honourable Mentions Announced!

We are proud to announce the Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize + People’s Choice Award Winner & Honourable Mentions!

QUICK Q & A ART READ

Has creating art ever served as a form of emotional regulation or healing for you? How so?

QUICK Q & A: Has creating art ever served as a form of emotional regulation or healing for you? How so?

QUICK Q & A ART READ

Has envy ever shown up in your creative journey? How have you learned to cope with it or transform it?

The Issue 51 Quick Q & A editorial in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine asks 5 artists: Has envy ever shown up in your creative journey? How have you learned to cope with it or transform it?

QUICK Q & A ART READ

How can artists and galleries work together to educate the public on the importance of hand made art over AI art?

ISSUE 47 QUICK Q & A: How can artists and galleries work together to educate the public on the importance of hand made art over AI art?

QUICK Q & A ART READ

How can galleries and artists ensure minorities are equally represented?

Excerpt from Issue 33 // June 2021 Quick Q & A editorial: Artists Susan McDonnell [2nd Prize Winner of the 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Traditional Art Award], Max Sansing, Christina Mrozik, Adam Matano [3rd Prize Winner of the 2019 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Sculpture Award], Amahi Mori, and Kane Kokaris respond to the below Quick Q & A: How can galleries and artists ensure minorities are equally represented?

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Artist Directory: Forest Rogers

The Unveiling of Anne Juul Christophersen’s ‘S☉L’ at Spritten: An interview with the artist

Artist Directory: Hannah Flowers

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Didi Menendez of PoetsArtists TAKES OVER Beautiful Bizarre Socials

Do you consider your work a mirror of your inner life, or a mask?

Elemental Photography of Tomohide Ikeya

Elizabeth Porritt Carrington: Rebuilding Our Relationship With Nature

Emmylou Smith: Bringing History Back to Life

Entry Deadline Extended! 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize: Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture and Emerging Artist Entries

Farzad Golpayegani on Surrealism and Creativity

Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize + People’s Choice Award Winner + Honourable Mentions Announced!

Has creating art ever served as a form of emotional regulation or healing for you? How so?

Has envy ever shown up in your creative journey? How have you learned to cope with it or transform it?

How can artists and galleries work together to educate the public on the importance of hand made art over AI art?

How can galleries and artists ensure minorities are equally represented?

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