Art

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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September 16, 2025

Gaza Biennale Opens a Powerful Multi-Media Solo Exhibition in Spain

In late 2024, a group of Palestinian artists announced the Gaza Biennale as a way of bringing Palestinian voices to the forefront. And now, the concept is coming to fruition with events opening in “pavilions” around the world. On the heels of a collective Gaza Biennale exhibition opening in New York, Spain is taking a more intimate approach with its Valencia Pavilion.

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September 15, 2025

Inflatable Venue Is a Monumental (And Portable) Way To Reimagine the Traditional Concert Experience

In the idyllic Swiss city of Lucerne, the traditional concert experience has been reimagined. This year, Lucerne Festival didn’t take place inside a traditional venue with four walls, nor did it take place on a standard stage. Instead, the music festival unfolded inside Ark Nova, an inflatable concert hall designed by British artist Anish Kapoor and the late architect Arata Isozaki.

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September 14, 2025

Artist Conjures Surreal, Futuristic Worlds Populated By a Lone Astronaut

Over two decades ago, in 1999, Scott Listfield was watching Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time, tucked inside his small studio apartment in Boston. Up until then, he was living, studying, and traveling abroad for two years, never quite finding a sense of belonging. But the film stirred something within Listfield, prompting him to turn to painting as a way to capture his experiences with adventure, solitude, and awe.

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