Growing up as a queer kid in the ‘80s, I was well aware from an early age that I was different, and that different was not okay, especially living in Missouri,” says New Mexico artist Anthony Hurd, who recently shifted away from abstracts, to delve into what may be deemed “controversial” figurative work. Not only […]

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Strange—the sensation one gets when confronted with mounds of bruised, tumorous flesh, mingled with various forbidden fruits, festering produce, and delicious looking gummy forms. Such is the kind of disorienting cornucopia that Christian Rex van Minnen brings to the table.. Read the full article by Zara Kand by clicking above.

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"Even though I would hope to be remembered as a portrait artist—canonizing the image of Indigenous people within art history—I am constantly set upon side quests,” says multidisciplinary Canadian artist Wally Dion.. read the full article by clicking above.

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A fine balance of light, dark, serious, and silly, the paintings of Rachel Hayden are the culmination of her life experiences, expressed through peculiar motifs, alluring symmetry, and disassociated figures. There is at once something inviting, yet withdrawn, about this work... Read the full article and interview with the artist by clicking above.

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Using striking symbolic language that seems to drift from subconscious realms, Arghavan Khosravi commands the subjects of her vibrant, sculptural paintings. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above!

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There is something contagious about the work of Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira, as if the zeal he gleans from transmitting vision to canvas are somehow captured inside those melting popsicles, rose mouths, and flirting birds. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above.

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