Painting

July 31, 2025

Intricate Portraits Painted on Persian Rugs Link the Past to the Present

Carpets are, in and of themselves, already an intricate art form, but Mateo Humano takes the practice a step further. For years, the French artist has reimagined the relationship between modern, ornamental, and traditional craft, painting highly contemporary portraits of women upon Persian rugs. The result, as Humano himself writes, is a striking mix of “urban art and the heritage of ancient cultures,” establishing a clear lineage between the past and the present.

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July 21, 2025

Artist Creates Dark Canvases Dripping With Vibrant Streaks of Paint

When we encounter a painting, we typically expect it to have a dry surface, its vibrant colors hardened deep into the canvas. But Chris Jacoub likes to paint with a twist—or, in this case, a drip. Over time, the Los Angeles-based artist has developed a remarkably engaging style, pouring paint across his compositions. It’s a process that he often films for his audience of 1.

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July 10, 2025

Dreamy Cloud Paintings Capture the Delicate Beauty of Changing Skies Within Vintage Frames

Artist Cathy Camille is known for her delightful paintings of clouds, showing their ephemeral beauty through delicate, detailed artwork. With NUAGE, she’s combining the fleeting nature of clouds with the timeless strength of wood. The series celebrates the juxtaposition of old and new with a set of new oil paintings surrounded by refurbished antique frames that the artist sourced across Europe.

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June 22, 2025

Artist Draws From South Asian Traditions To Create Layered Narratives With Spiritual Significance

In the work of artist Sahana Ramakrishnan, mythology serves as a vehicle to preserve the past and a space to imagine the future. Born in Mumbai, raised in Singapore, based in New Jersey, Ramakrishnan draws from her South Asian heritage and the many cultures she has experienced throughout her life to create layered narratives in her oil paintings.

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