Art

March 26, 2017

Interview: Artist Who Runs Naked with Horses Shares Why These Animals Are His Muse

Through his personal and professional life, one thing has remained constant for artist Nick Turner—his connection with horses. The American artist has led an eclectic life, which brought him to pass his adolescence in France before returning Stateside to study art. As an artist who cuts across mediums—his work includes photography, drawing, and painting—a through line is his incorporation of nature and fascination with the equestrian world.

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March 24, 2017

Charming Watercolor Illustrations Explore the Simple Moments of Love

Inspired by everyday instances of love, South Korean artist Puuung illustrates the little things that make real relationships great. In her ongoing series, Love Is, Puuung charmingly presents the small yet special moments that ordinary couples often share. Rendered in soft washes of watercolor, Puuung's illustrations perfectly capture the simple, understated beauty of love. The series follows a man and woman as they live theirs live together.

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March 23, 2017

Striking Life-Sized Sculptures of Hollow Figures Contemplate Human Existence

South Korean artist and student Park Ki Pyung explores what it means to be human in his series of striking life-sized sculptures. Crafted from materials including cement, resin, and steel, the fractured figures are arranged in grand installations as well as intimate two-person groups. But large or small, each of Pyung’s sculpted people wrestle (sometimes literally) with concepts like conformity, identity, and self doubt. Pyung’s portfolio is inspired by personal reflections that mark existential fret.

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March 20, 2017

Ai Weiwei Draws Attention to the Refugee Crisis with Powerful New Installation

With his new exhibition Law of the Journey, Ai Weiwei continues to explore the enormity of the refugee humanitarian crisis. A refugee himself, Ai Weiwei has dedicated the last two years of his career to creating politically charged artwork that speaks to the issue. “There’s no refugee crisis, but only human crisis… In dealing with refugees we’ve lost our very basic values,” states the Chinese artist, one of the most powerful figures in contemporary art.

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