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Traditional art of the week: COTOH

COTOH utilizes mass production techniques to challenge traditional perceptions of commercial art, merging illustration with contemporary themes.

The radiant ascent of Halim Flowers, Art is the Nexus and a showcase at the ARLO Williamsburg | amNewYork

Art is the Nexus exhibition at Arlo Williamsburg's Lobby Bar showcases Halim Flowers' transformative art connecting humanity through vibrant colors and forms.

Traditional art of the week: COTOH

COTOH utilizes mass production techniques to challenge traditional perceptions of commercial art, merging illustration with contemporary themes.

The radiant ascent of Halim Flowers, Art is the Nexus and a showcase at the ARLO Williamsburg | amNewYork

Art is the Nexus exhibition at Arlo Williamsburg's Lobby Bar showcases Halim Flowers' transformative art connecting humanity through vibrant colors and forms.
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#social-media

Police appeal for help to trace missing artist Sarah Cunningham, 31, last seen in Camden

Urgent search for missing artist Sarah Cunningham in Camden; appeals for information from police and family.

Whoa! I can't quite believe this makeup artist's optical illusions

Makeup artistry can create incredible optical illusions.

Police appeal for help to trace missing artist Sarah Cunningham, 31, last seen in Camden

Urgent search for missing artist Sarah Cunningham in Camden; appeals for information from police and family.

Whoa! I can't quite believe this makeup artist's optical illusions

Makeup artistry can create incredible optical illusions.
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1010Benja Shares Video for New Song "H2HaveYou"

1010Benja releases music video for new song 'H2HaveYou'
Preview of his debut album coming later this year

Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, New York City rapper-producer and firefighter, dies at 52

Rapper Ka, a former firefighter, passed away at 52, remembered as a dedicated artist and community servant.

In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

Notable musicians who passed away in 2023 include Fred White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Jeff Beck, and Lisa Marie Presley.
These artists were influential in their respective genres and left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Five Fits With: Aussie Singer-Songwriter Ruel

Ruel's early exposure to diverse music genres shaped his artistic journey and success by age 21.

Sergio Garcia Sanchez's "Ready to Soar"

Poetry is present in the everyday life of the city and influences the work of artist Sergio García Sánchez.
Music and dance are major influences in García Sánchez's creative process, and he incorporates rhythm and movement into his artwork.
Competition with oneself is more important than competition with others when it comes to artistic development.

Go Telem on the Mountain: Making Music in Sierra Leone

Solomon Fatoma, aka Solo's Beat, creates distinctive music by blending various musical styles with unique sounds from his surroundings.

1010Benja Shares Video for New Song "H2HaveYou"

1010Benja releases music video for new song 'H2HaveYou'
Preview of his debut album coming later this year

Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, New York City rapper-producer and firefighter, dies at 52

Rapper Ka, a former firefighter, passed away at 52, remembered as a dedicated artist and community servant.

In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

Notable musicians who passed away in 2023 include Fred White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Jeff Beck, and Lisa Marie Presley.
These artists were influential in their respective genres and left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Five Fits With: Aussie Singer-Songwriter Ruel

Ruel's early exposure to diverse music genres shaped his artistic journey and success by age 21.

Sergio Garcia Sanchez's "Ready to Soar"

Poetry is present in the everyday life of the city and influences the work of artist Sergio García Sánchez.
Music and dance are major influences in García Sánchez's creative process, and he incorporates rhythm and movement into his artwork.
Competition with oneself is more important than competition with others when it comes to artistic development.

Go Telem on the Mountain: Making Music in Sierra Leone

Solomon Fatoma, aka Solo's Beat, creates distinctive music by blending various musical styles with unique sounds from his surroundings.
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Christopher Ciccone, artist and Madonna's brother, dies at age 63

Christopher Ciccone, artist and Madonna's brother, died at 63 after battling cancer.
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Meet RG House: AD's New American Voices 2024

RG Struble emphasizes the beauty of restraint in design, aiming to create approachable spaces that evoke tranquility and warmth.

Artist insight: pro advice from The Gnomon Workshop's best instructors

The Gnomon Workshop provides a platform for artists to learn from leading artists in video games, film, and illustration.
The artists at The Gnomon Workshop discuss their creative process, style, technology, and technique.

Studio Visit with Basma al-Sharif | Berlin Art Link

Basma al-Sharif's home reflects her artistic practice.
She intertwines domestic life and creative flow.

Meet RG House: AD's New American Voices 2024

RG Struble emphasizes the beauty of restraint in design, aiming to create approachable spaces that evoke tranquility and warmth.

Artist insight: pro advice from The Gnomon Workshop's best instructors

The Gnomon Workshop provides a platform for artists to learn from leading artists in video games, film, and illustration.
The artists at The Gnomon Workshop discuss their creative process, style, technology, and technique.

Studio Visit with Basma al-Sharif | Berlin Art Link

Basma al-Sharif's home reflects her artistic practice.
She intertwines domestic life and creative flow.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Kyndacee Harris

Kyndacee Harris is an artist who combines painting, filmmaking, and printing, deriving inspiration from her family background and love for storytelling.

"Modern Land" by Artist Madeline Rupard

Madeline Rupard's paintings explore the tensions between the suburban and the sublime, the sacred and the mundane.
Rupard's most recent body of work, 'Modern Land,' reflects her personal experiences of driving across the US and the emotions connected to the American landscape.

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Kyndacee Harris

Kyndacee Harris is an artist who combines painting, filmmaking, and printing, deriving inspiration from her family background and love for storytelling.

"Modern Land" by Artist Madeline Rupard

Madeline Rupard's paintings explore the tensions between the suburban and the sublime, the sacred and the mundane.
Rupard's most recent body of work, 'Modern Land,' reflects her personal experiences of driving across the US and the emotions connected to the American landscape.
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Famed artist's D.C. home and studio on the market for $2.05 million

William Christenberry, a renowned artist, lived and worked in a house in D.C.'s Cleveland Park neighborhood for over 40 years, now on the market for $2.05 million.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - And on Day 4... Banksy, the Lone Wolf

Don't make assumptions about art without speaking with the artist.

Artists and curators pay tribute to performance pioneer Pope.L who has died aged 68

Influential artist Pope.L has died at the age of 68
He was known for his provocative and absurdist works that dealt with race, economic systems, and language

Geometric, abstract, composed: Inside the graphic artwork of Desmond Palmer

Desmond's work is characterized by vibrant colors, energetic flow, and intricate shapes
His artwork pays homage to the aesthetics of 1980s neon and Memphis design

Justin Ruby Cuts Up Your Favorite Kicks to Make These Basketball Portraits | SLAM

Justin Ruby, a successful artist known for his unique style of cutting up luxury items and retro Jordans and piecing them together, turned to art as an outlet due to feeling out of place growing up.
His art is known for its intricate details and storytelling, with each stroke and choice deliberate to weave together emotions and narratives.

The doors open for Los Angeles Art Week

Tony Lewis's artwork explores power, race, and labor themes through repetitive creation processes.
Former athlete Keith Rivers developed a unique taste in art, collecting pieces that resonate with his personal experiences.

The Deaf Artist Reinventing Conversation

Joseph Grigely is an artist who collects notes people use to communicate with him.
Grigely's work explores the agony and ecstasy of communication, amplified by his own deafness.

Juxtapoz Magazine - And on Day 4... Banksy, the Lone Wolf

Don't make assumptions about art without speaking with the artist.

Artists and curators pay tribute to performance pioneer Pope.L who has died aged 68

Influential artist Pope.L has died at the age of 68
He was known for his provocative and absurdist works that dealt with race, economic systems, and language

Geometric, abstract, composed: Inside the graphic artwork of Desmond Palmer

Desmond's work is characterized by vibrant colors, energetic flow, and intricate shapes
His artwork pays homage to the aesthetics of 1980s neon and Memphis design

Justin Ruby Cuts Up Your Favorite Kicks to Make These Basketball Portraits | SLAM

Justin Ruby, a successful artist known for his unique style of cutting up luxury items and retro Jordans and piecing them together, turned to art as an outlet due to feeling out of place growing up.
His art is known for its intricate details and storytelling, with each stroke and choice deliberate to weave together emotions and narratives.

The doors open for Los Angeles Art Week

Tony Lewis's artwork explores power, race, and labor themes through repetitive creation processes.
Former athlete Keith Rivers developed a unique taste in art, collecting pieces that resonate with his personal experiences.

The Deaf Artist Reinventing Conversation

Joseph Grigely is an artist who collects notes people use to communicate with him.
Grigely's work explores the agony and ecstasy of communication, amplified by his own deafness.
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The Artists Remaking Everyday Buildings in Dollhouse Scale

Tokyo's mundane imperfections recreated in miniature by Swedish artist, Christopher Robin Nordstrom.

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: ML Poznanski

The art of ML Poznanski, a versatile artist and clothesmaker, showcased in various exhibitions across Europe.
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Remembering Coille Hooven, Berkeley ceramicist whose work ranged from fine art to holiday ornaments

Coille McLaughlin Hooven was a distinguished artist and mentor with a lasting legacy in the world of ceramics and art.

MARC CAMILLE CHAIMOWICZ (1946-2024)

Marc Camille Chaimowicz, a Paris-born artist known for boundary-breaking art and design, passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of installations that erased lines between public and private life.

Remembering Coille Hooven, Berkeley ceramicist whose work ranged from fine art to holiday ornaments

Coille McLaughlin Hooven was a distinguished artist and mentor with a lasting legacy in the world of ceramics and art.

MARC CAMILLE CHAIMOWICZ (1946-2024)

Marc Camille Chaimowicz, a Paris-born artist known for boundary-breaking art and design, passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of installations that erased lines between public and private life.
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Tavares Strachan's "There Is Light Somewhere" at Hayward Gallery | stupidDOPE

Strachan's exhibition 'There Is Light Somewhere' at Hayward Gallery in London explores hidden histories through light and space.

Russian artist imprisoned for three and a half years over alleged anti-war supermarket protest

Artists convicted for anti-war protest in Russia's military court
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Artist Spotlight: Joanna Blemont

Blémont uses sequential frames to explore various themes like time, place, and the familiar vs. strange.
Her work combines memories, dreams, and photo archives to create partially figurative scenes with a dream-like quality.

Artist Spotlight: Jon Fox

Jon Fox's work is characterized by geometric structures, free flowing shapes, and striking colors.
His current work is inspired by personal introspection and often features narrative elements and ethereal figures.

Artist Spotlight: Joanna Blemont

Blémont uses sequential frames to explore various themes like time, place, and the familiar vs. strange.
Her work combines memories, dreams, and photo archives to create partially figurative scenes with a dream-like quality.

Artist Spotlight: Jon Fox

Jon Fox's work is characterized by geometric structures, free flowing shapes, and striking colors.
His current work is inspired by personal introspection and often features narrative elements and ethereal figures.
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Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art

Iris van Herpen sees herself as an artist who creates pieces for the body, planning an art exhibition during Paris Haute Couture Week that will run for just 45 minutes.

Silence sizzles in 'Tiptoeing Through the Kitchen', Luhring Augustine's latest group show

The exhibition explores hidden emotions within photographs.

Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art

Iris van Herpen sees herself as an artist who creates pieces for the body, planning an art exhibition during Paris Haute Couture Week that will run for just 45 minutes.

Silence sizzles in 'Tiptoeing Through the Kitchen', Luhring Augustine's latest group show

The exhibition explores hidden emotions within photographs.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - Wayne White is "Jumping From Ice Floe to Ice Floe"

Wayne White is a versatile artist known for his influence in various creative fields, with a new painting series showcasing his bygone projects and visual poetry.
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Sculptors M.J. Anderson and Christopher Belluschi prepare for Hoffman Center for the Arts Artist Studio Tour

Mentorship can come with unexpected advice, challenging traditional views.

Looking through East Village filmmaker Ethan Minsker's lens

Ethan Minsker, a multi-talented artist, filmmaker, and writer, has a long history of creating art and collaborating with bands.

Sculptors M.J. Anderson and Christopher Belluschi prepare for Hoffman Center for the Arts Artist Studio Tour

Mentorship can come with unexpected advice, challenging traditional views.

Looking through East Village filmmaker Ethan Minsker's lens

Ethan Minsker, a multi-talented artist, filmmaker, and writer, has a long history of creating art and collaborating with bands.
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#art-teacher

Patrick Lovely obituary

Patrick Lovely, an artist and art teacher, documented the everyday life of ordinary people in Brixton, focusing on Irish and Windrush communities.

Mike Cumiskey obituary

Mike Cumiskey juggled multiple careers as an artist, art teacher, and headteacher, holding exhibitions in various international venues.
His early career was marked by a diverse range of jobs to support his family while also dedicating time to his creative work.

Patrick Lovely obituary

Patrick Lovely, an artist and art teacher, documented the everyday life of ordinary people in Brixton, focusing on Irish and Windrush communities.

Mike Cumiskey obituary

Mike Cumiskey juggled multiple careers as an artist, art teacher, and headteacher, holding exhibitions in various international venues.
His early career was marked by a diverse range of jobs to support his family while also dedicating time to his creative work.
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Artist Anton Van Dalen, Known for His Radiant Cityscapes, Dies at 86

Anton van Dalen, known for his iconic 'Birdhouse' paintings, passed away at 86 in East Village, leaving a legacy of intricate cityscapes teeming with birds.

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Catherine Repko

Repko's paintings explore familial bonds and the relationship between the artist and her sisters.

Artist Spotlight: Alexander Appleby

Artist Alexander Appleby's paintings combine fictional data with real world inspiration to celebrate nature in unique compositions.

Artist Anton Van Dalen, Known for His Radiant Cityscapes, Dies at 86

Anton van Dalen, known for his iconic 'Birdhouse' paintings, passed away at 86 in East Village, leaving a legacy of intricate cityscapes teeming with birds.

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Catherine Repko

Repko's paintings explore familial bonds and the relationship between the artist and her sisters.

Artist Spotlight: Alexander Appleby

Artist Alexander Appleby's paintings combine fictional data with real world inspiration to celebrate nature in unique compositions.
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Artist Spotlight: Junwoo Park

Junwoo Park enjoys the process of freely imagining himself and finds satisfaction in solving puzzles and creating new creations.
Junwoo Park's passion for his work is fueled by exploring the infinite world of imagination and finding unique and vibrant traces in the results.

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Places To See Art

The Brooklyn Museum has a long history dating back to 1823
The art scene in Brooklyn is vibrant and diverse.

SF's "ArtGasm" Pop-up Gallery: Quinceanera (Castro)

ArtGasm Pop-Up Gallery celebrating fifteen artists
Opening party on January 5th, 2024 with DJ

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival (March 2024 CANCELED)

Oakland First Fridays, a community event showcasing art and culture, is temporarily closing from January to March 2024 due to financial issues.
The closure is causing regret and disruption to the community, as the event has been a crucial platform for artists and creators.
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'Web3 Artists Offers Something Web2 Can't True Ownership' Palm Foundation Director Interview Bitcoin News

Web3 offers true ownership
Artists are finding value in Web3

Leaked File Shows the Thousands of Artists Midjourney Has Allegedly Used to Train Its AI Models

AI image generators rely on the work of real human artists to create content at a fast pace.
A leaked Google Sheet revealed a list of thousands of artists, time periods, styles, and genres that Midjourney allegedly used for its services.
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Les McCann, Jazz Pianist and Singer, Dies at 88

McCann's music had a lasting influence on artists in the 1990s and 2000s, especially in the hip-hop genre.
McCann released over 50 albums and collaborated with various artists throughout his career.

From Phyllida Barlow to Angela Flowers-remembering the artists, collectors, curators and gallerists who died in 2023

One-off artists
Artists of note who departed in 2023 included a clutch of one-off characters including the highly respected sculptor Phyllida Barlow who died in March.
New York Times @nytimes: A.I. Can Make Art That Feels Human. Whose Fault Is That? - The New York Times. #AI #industry40 #aiact https://t.co/CnHeoIBhq3

A.I. Can Make Art That Feels Human. Whose Fault Is That?

Artificial intelligence has become both a menace and a sales pitch, losing its novelty and value.
A.I. technologies have been used by artists for years, but their usefulness for journalists is limited.

A.I. Can Make Art That Feels Human. Whose Fault Is That?

Artificial intelligence has become both a menace and a sales pitch, losing its novelty and value.
A.I. technologies have been used by artists for years, but their usefulness for journalists is limited.

Artist Pope.L, famous for his crawling performances, dies aged 68

American artist Pope.L, known for his performances crawling through the streets, has died at age 68.
Pope.L's first show in the UK at the South London Gallery was critically acclaimed.

Blasts From the Past: 12 Key Collections, From Julee Cruise to the Who

Artists were eager to revisit the past in 2023 some tweaking recent albums (like Taylor Swift), others revisiting long-dormant work in the vaults (like the two surviving Beatles).

Angelina Jolie and the Ghosts of New York Past

When Angelina Jolie opened her first fashion boutique in a squat, two-story building at 57 Great Jones Street in Lower Manhattan this month, she joined a long line of notable New Yorkers, including gangsters and artists, who lived or worked at that unassuming address.

The 10 Best Albums of 2023

The best albums of 2023 were actually released in 2022.Taylor Swift and Beyoncé dominated the year through global stadium tours, blockbuster movies, and countless digital column inches.
“One quality that I love about Werner Herzog’s work, and that I try to bring out in my own, is his total lack of cynicism.” —an interview with @mrkocnnll https://t.co/XA2fZz9ncq

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

The best thing is the wind whistling around your parts': the men who wear shorts all year round

Dick Stringer, an artist, discusses his love for wearing shorts and how it started during his boarding school days.
Stringer finds shorts comfortable and enjoys wearing them while working in his factory, where he creates various items including chandeliers and architectural pieces.

'A Powerful Day to You, Sir!' | Mark O'Connell

Werner Herzog's autobiography is reviewed in the article.
Mark O'Connell captures the essence of Herzog's life and memoir as an argument for how an artist should conduct themselves.

Michael Kutsche: Caroline Ellison Had Her Mind 'Hijacked'

Artist Michael Kutsche created an NFT image of Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research executive.
Kutsche discusses his passion for fine art and the changing landscape of digital art.

Remembering Paul Veres, artist and teacher who was born in Nazi-occupied Hungary

The article beautifully commemorates the life of Paul Stephen Veres, highlighting his journey from surviving WWII to becoming a beloved artist and teacher.
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ANTON VAN DALEN (1938-2024)

Anton van Dalen, a Dutch-born artist, chronicled New York's East Village for over fifty years, capturing the vibrant and eclectic life forms and structures of the neighborhood.

Anton van Dalen, who imaginatively chronicled life in Lower Manhattan, has died, aged 86

Anton van Dalen, a Dutch American artist known for memorializing New York's East Village, has passed away at 86.

ANTON VAN DALEN (1938-2024)

Anton van Dalen, a Dutch-born artist, chronicled New York's East Village for over fifty years, capturing the vibrant and eclectic life forms and structures of the neighborhood.

Anton van Dalen, who imaginatively chronicled life in Lower Manhattan, has died, aged 86

Anton van Dalen, a Dutch American artist known for memorializing New York's East Village, has passed away at 86.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Kim Martinez

Martinez creates Mujeres de Colores series, reflecting women of color experiences through superheroic characters with no visual references, using intense colors to symbolize impatience for societal change.
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