Art

September 29, 2025

Meet the Wacky, Whimsical, and Playful Sculptures of En Iwamura

When En Iwamura is in his studio and finally reaches a flow, time passes as quickly as the speed of light. That’s why he believes that spontaneity is at the heart of his practice, which primarily—but not only—revolves around ceramic sculptures. Over time, the Shigaraki-based artist has assembled a whimsical cast of sculpted characters, each bearing playful expressions, unexpected forms, and decadent textures.

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September 26, 2025

Sprawling Seattle Art Museum Is the Crown Jewel of Emerald City Cultural Institutions

Seattle is known as the Emerald City for its year-round greenery. But within the lush locale are incredible cultural institutions that make up the crown jewels of the bustling metropolis. To experience them, look no further than the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). As one museum with three locations, the sprawling establishment has its roots in downtown with SAM, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood with the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM)

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September 23, 2025

Frida Kahlo Painting Could Break Art Record for Female Artists by Selling for up to $60 Million

Embed from Getty Images Frida Kahlo is often listed as one of the greatest artists of all time, making her paintings some of the most coveted among art collectors. And soon, this trend could reach new heights. Sotheby’s has announced that Kahlo’s self-portrait El sueño (La cama) (in Spanish, “The Dream (The Bed)”) is going up for auction later this year.

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September 22, 2025

Otherworldly Paintings Capture the Mystical Bond Between Women and Nature

Blending surrealism with familiar details, Ecem Bozkurt’s vibrant acrylic paintings feel like glimpses into a parallel universe. The Turkey-based artist is celebrated for her fantastical scenes that invite viewers into otherworldly landscapes, where female figures embody a profound, almost supernatural connection to nature. Bozkurt recently moved from a city to Datça, a small port town in southwestern Turkey, where the surrounding environment has deeply influenced her work.

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