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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Sculptor Thaddeus Mosley, who found international fame in his 90s, is dead

Thaddeus Mosley, a self-taught artist who died at 99, created acclaimed abstract wood sculptures using salvaged materials and hand tools, achieving recognition primarily in Pittsburgh despite his seven-decade career.
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Thaddeus Mosley, Acclaimed Self-Taught Sculptor, Dead at 99

Drawing from disparate influences including Constantin Brancusi, Isamu Noguchi, and African sculpture, Mosley turned out "sculptural improvisations," as he called them, for over seventy years before finally achieving broad acclaim in the last decade of his life.
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from48 hills
1 month ago

Meghna Sharma paints the loneliness and joy of immigrant experience - 48 hills

Meghna Sharma paints everyday domestic and community scenes in oil, transforming ordinary moments into finely rendered, resonant works rooted in home and family.
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fromColossal
2 months ago

The Verdant 'Lost World' of Minnie Evans Comes Alive in Vivid Mixed-Media Drawings

Minnie Evans became a self-taught artist inspired by religious visions and Airlie Gardens' botanical landscapes, producing vibrant, pattern-rich works that gained exhibition recognition.
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from48 hills
3 months ago

Old Masters meet old laptop in John Tarahteeff's evocative canvases - 48 hills

John Tarahteeff creates classically rendered figurative paintings that use surreal, enigmatic youth and rich color to suggest deeper narratives beyond the canvas.
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fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

"It took over 37 years to discover my own art style": artist Tamara Nederkoorn on forging her own path

Self-taught artist uses alcohol markers to depict warriors, mystical beings, and ethereal figures, drawing inspiration from nature, emotion, and epic music.
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fromsilive
8 months ago

Meet the artist behind Staten Island's sticker-like storefront murals

Mish transformed her life as a self-taught artist after facing multiple personal tragedies, focusing on creativity and happiness.
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