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Steff Samuels is an abstract environmental painter who focuses on the multifaceted aspects and impacts of climate change. “Art is one of many methods to expand awareness – via exhibitions, written words, social media, and broadcast exposure,” she explains. Samuels uses a variety of mediums, including non-toxic water-soluble oil paints, cold wax, oil pastels, ink, and charcoal, aiming to keep her studio practice environmentally safe. Her canvases, wood panels, archival paper, and boards become landscapes where she expresses her environmental concerns. One of her works, “Tread Lightly in the Forest,” highlights the intricate underground communication systems of trees and fungi,…
Mitchell-Innes & Nash, which represents artists including Pope.L, Martha Rosler and Jacolby Satterwhite, will close its Chelsea space and abandon its current business model. Founders Lucy Mitchell-Innes and David Nash wrote in a letter sent on Friday night that the gallery would now become “a project-based consultancy Space”, the letter was written by art news. The dealer writes: “Going forward, we will work within a new paradigm, consulting with select primary market artists and heritage institutions, providing art advisory services to individual collectors and foundations, and creating a comprehensive portfolio of primary and secondary market projects. Represent artworks on the…
Adamo Macri, a Montreal-based Canadian artist, has a unique approach to multimedia art. Primarily considering himself a sculptor, Macri’s work spans photography, video, painting, drawing, and sculpture. Macri’s artistic process begins with a planning phase. He starts by conceptualizing his ideas on paper, meticulously detailing every aspect through notes, drawings, color palettes, and reference materials. This initial stage is crucial for Macri, as he believes that everything must come together perfectly in his mind before he proceeds. Jahrfish hazmat (84 x 88 cm) Once the concept is fully realized on paper, Macri moves to the creation of sculptural objects and…
Rafael Blanco, a native of Alicante, Spain, began his artistic journey as a classical studio painter, training for over 15 years. However, his artistic trajectory took a significant turn in 2014 during a 24-hour mural marathon in Reno, Nevada. This event marked Blanco’s transition from studio painting to the dynamic world of public art. Since then, Blanco has skillfully integrated his classical techniques with the vibrant nuances of street art, creating large-scale, site-specific painting interventions that captivate and inspire. Click to see video Blanco’s journey into public art is a testament to the power of adaptability and exploration. His classical…
Inspired by energy, colors, and daily random encounters, Marina Chisty is a Russian-American artist who currently lives and works in NYC. Her abstract and figurative paintings embody the dynamism and multiple faces of the city. Marina approached art from a very young age, fostering her artistic skills in children’s art school in Russia. Her Russian roots are relevant in the development of her creative identity, bringing her closer to abstraction and the symbolic use of color. Since 2018, Marina has dedicated herself to refining her artistic practice at the reputable Art Students League of New York and under private tutelage.…
ArtArt Editor”Art We’re Obsessed with” is a monthly series highlighting the art that Artsy staff can’t stop thinking about and why. From little-known artists our editors stumbled across at local shows to viral art on our platform, these are the art we’re obsessed with this month.Abdul Salam, And remember the day when we will roll up the universe like a scroll (21:104)2024One of the largest paintings currently available on Artsy, this ink-on-canvas work by emerging South African artist Abdus Salaam is stunning in its sheer scale. The painting’s radiating, symmetrical forms bring a sense of tranquility and wonder to me,…
Mary Arnold, a Canadian artist with a career spanning forty-five years, has navigated the intricate dance between analogue and digital photography, crafting visual stories that are both captivating and evocative. What sets Mary Arnold apart from her contemporaries is not merely her keen eye for detail but also her audacious choice of medium. Her digital stitched panoramic photographs are a testament to her technical prowess and artistic vision. However, it’s her unique printing method that truly elevates her work. Arnold prints her photographs on aluminium, seamlessly blending the traditional with the contemporary, adding a modern flair to timeless landscapes. Arnold’s…
A painting by Claude Monet in the collection of the Zurich Kunsthalle is set to be put up for sale after the museum reached a settlement with the heirs of Jewish textile manufacturer Carl Sachs. Escaped from Nazi Germany to Switzerland.Paintings 1865/1867, man holding umbrellaAccording to a press release from the museum, “” was the first painting sold by Sachs just weeks after arriving in Switzerland. He and his wife Margarete Sachs, important patrons of the arts in their hometown of Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland), were allowed to leave Germany with only 10 marks each.In 1934 they had already sent…
Elaine Rosenberg, a resident of North Brunswick, NJ, began her art studies at Kean University and has further developed her skills with instruction at the Visual Arts Center of NJ, the Arts Council of Princeton, and other art centers and retreats. Her dedication to her craft and her continuous pursuit of artistic growth have led to her work being exhibited and awarded in various venues. Her journey through different art forms and techniques has shaped her unique style, characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Elaine Rosenberg’s artwork is a vivid testament to her passion for abstract expressionism. Her piece…
Art Basel, the world’s largest art fair, launched its 2024 VIP preview days on Tuesday. Approximately 285 galleries were present, including 22 first-time major, statement and specialty galleries including Karma, Tina Keng Gallery, Madelyn Gallery, Mayoral, Yates Art and Parker Gallery. Maike Cruse, who became Swiss Fair director last year, said: “Our global collection continues to expand as new buyers enter the market and ensures essential support for the business and a core audience of ongoing collections. “At the same time, we are also aware that The art market is going through a period of readjustment… There is clearly a…