Painting

February 23, 2026

Artist Uses Pops of Color To Highlight Portraits of Black Kids and Teens [Interview]

Artist Guy Stanley Philoche creates work blending realistic portraiture with abstraction. The juxtaposition is visually striking, showcasing his rendering abilities alongside an emotional core. This is best exemplified in his series titled Higher Learning, which features Black children rendered in a monochromatic palette, standing against bright, solid-color backgrounds with some stenciled elements. “My work is figurative,” Philoche explains to My Modern Met.

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February 6, 2026

New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Traces Shared Art History Between Europe and Japan

For Takashi Murakami, visiting Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny wasn’t simply a walk in the park. It was also an artistic exercise, prompting him to meditate upon Japan’s art historical relationship with Europe—and vice versa. These reflections are at the heart of Hark Back to Ukiyo-e, the artist’s newest solo exhibition at Perrotin in Los Angeles.

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January 26, 2026

Ethereal Watercolor Paintings Reflect on Life’s Fleeting Beauty [Interview]

Working in watercolor and oil, Virginia-based artist Crystal James creates ethereal figurative paintings that capture the fleeting nature of life. Her stunning work explores themes of youth, beauty, and mortality, encouraging viewers to embrace the present moment and appreciate the beauty found throughout each stage of life. Each of James’ paintings tells a story, frequently depicting young women as ethereal, otherworldly figures.

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January 7, 2026

14-Year-Old Art Prodigy To Open First Solo Exhibition This Spring

Last year, 14-year-old artist Andres Valencia was particularly busy—more so than the average teenager. In April 2025, the young prodigy released his very own art book with a Big Five publisher, and, a few months later, launched a limited-edition print collection with the renowned Mourlot Editions. This is already impressive enough, but this March, Valencia is about to meet yet another milestone that many artists dream about for decades: his very own solo exhibition.

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