Art

January 27, 2025

Artist Paints Traditional Portraits With a Distorted Twist Reflecting the Disruption of Art [Interview]

Visual artist Ben Ashton pits convention and disruption against each other in his hyperrealistic portraits with a twist. The London-based creator has long studied the work of the Old Masters. Not only did he perfect their techniques, creating richly detailed portraits, but he has also taken these elements to upend this longstanding art tradition, sending a completely different message.

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January 25, 2025

Artist Paints Desert Scenes Interrupted by Enchanting Glitch and Pixel Effects

For an artist, the desert must resemble a canvas. Just as vast, intimate, and untouched, the desert provides a sense of possibility that has attracted renowned figures such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams. It has also served as a rich source of inspiration for Alexis Mata. As with his predecessors, the Mexico City-based artist also prioritizes abstract imagery in his desert scenes.

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January 22, 2025

Finnish Artist Manipulates Trees To Create Incredible Land Art

Inspired by the natural forms surrounding him, Finnish artist Antti Laitinen works with his environment to create visually stunning works of art. The multidisciplinary artist has been creating his Broken Landscape series since 2017, taking advantage of his home in the countryside to find the perfect trees for his installations.

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January 22, 2025

Street Artist Leads Non-Profit That Transforms Miami Schools Into Vibrant Pieces of Art [Interview]

Believing in the ability of art to create a positive environment for learning, aWall Mural Projects has produced over 150 murals at schools across Miami Dade County since 2018. Founded and directed by artist Sergio Arce, who paints under the name Registered Artist, this year's round of murals reached a peak during Miami Art Week. During that time, about 30 international artists descended on Miami to transform bleak school walls into something special.

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Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.