Art

February 28, 2025

Artist in the Process of Going Deaf Creates Scenes of Resilience With Her Monumental Murals [Interview]

One of the first things Nico Cathcart noticed were the birds: they’d somehow gone silent. Even though she could see them soaring above her, their beaks shaped into chirps, she wasn’t able to hear them. By her 20s, she’d been officially diagnosed with a degenerative cochlear condition. Today, birds figure strongly within Cathcart’s monumental art and murals, not only as reminders of the artist’s disability but, more importantly, as symbols of resilience.

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February 26, 2025

Feria Material: Thriving Mexico City Art Fair Welcomes 18,000 Visitors From Around the World

Mexico City Art Week was full of spirited projects, aiming to bring together emerging artists and new audiences. Among the most compelling of them was Feria Material, also known as Material Art Fair. This event goes beyond being a place to simply buy and sell art. It serves as a platform that fosters dialogue around creating and supporting art. Feria Material celebrated its 11th edition from February 6 to 9 in Mexico City's Expo Reforma.

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February 25, 2025

Surreal Sculptures Capture Fragility and Depth of Human Experience

Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa, who is known for his monumental installations, revisits a more intimate setting in an exhibition called Murmuri. Even the exhibition's title, which translates from Catalan to “murmurs” or “whispers,” points to the personal nature of the work. Through a series of sculptures and works on paper, Plensa gives visitors a clear look at his impressive oeuvre and his ability to transform materials. Two sculptures from Plensa's Nest series anchor the show.

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February 24, 2025

Self-Taught Street Artist Creates Stunning Action-Packed 3D Illusions

French artist Scaf is known for his incredible ability to transform blank walls into three-dimensional works of art. Whether it's a crocodile about to chomp on its prey or a shark going in for the kill, Scaf has an uncanny way of creating realistic illusions of exciting scenes. Often painting in abandoned factories, Scaf can spend anywhere from two days to a week to complete his mural.

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