Art

March 11, 2025

Artist Combines Floral Patterns and Portraiture to Explore Pan-African Identity

Last month, Ghanaian artist Seth Fiifi Afful brought an undeniable sense of vibrancy to the LA Art Show. Hanging upon the fair’s solid-white walls, Afful’s paintings offered a playful juxtaposition with their vivid colors and textures, all while combining floral imagery and portraiture. “My subjects are the representation and reflection of my message of unity and oneness,” Afful tells My Modern Met. “The floral patterns are also intended to project unity among humanity.

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March 8, 2025

Colorful, Dreamlike Paintings Tell Stories of Women Standing in Their Power

At first sight, the paintings of Indian-American artist Rupy C. Tut seem to depict tranquil scenes in lush landscapes. But looking deeper, there's uneasiness and defiance beneath the colorful compositions. Particularly, feelings of fear of losing these idyllic spaces, and a will to fight for them. This represents the experience of Tut, who knows this anxiety all too well.

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March 7, 2025

Oil Paintings of Animals Doing Human Things Add a Hilarious Twist to a Classic Medium

Oil painting has been around for centuries, but contemporary artists worldwide are proving that the rich, glossy pigments are suited to more than just traditional landscapes and portraits. Using classic oil painting techniques, British artist Alison Friend brings a modern twist to the style of the Old Masters. She creates humorous anthropomorphic animal portraits that look like they could hang in a grand stately home.

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