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In the realm of artistic expression, few creators possess the depth and ingenuity of Lauren Naomi. As a fourth-generation floral crafter, Lauren’s medium of choice is hand-sculpted clay petals, weaving together her passion for art and psychology into a captivating tapestry of human emotion and introspection. Armed with degrees in both fields, she channels her expertise into sculpting, painting, and arranging thousands of clay petals across a diverse array of structures, from wall-hung artworks to suspended and free-standing sculptures. Lauren’s work is characterized by its multifaceted nature, seamlessly blending art, education, imagination, and social consciousness. Her creations serve as abstract…

Editor’s note: The following text is excerpted and adapted with permission from Portrait of a Woman: Art, Competition and Revolution in the Life of Adelaide Lavel-Guial Author: Bridget Quinn Published April 16 by Chronicle Books and available online and in bookstores. Do you know the word c?Hieroscuro? Maybe you remember it from an art history class you once took or a mostly forgotten book. Or maybe you know it well. It’s a word that feels good in your mouth. Chiaroscuro. It means “light and darkness”. Western painting owes its hallucinatory realism to the play of light and shadow. Whether visually…

In the bustling streets of New York City, where every corner echoes with stories untold, Diane Leon was born. An abstract and mixed media collage artist, Leon’s canvas serves as a conduit for her emotions and memories, woven together through vibrant hues and intricate layers. Leon’s artistic philosophy is grounded in the belief that color is not merely pigment on canvas but a potent language of expression. Each stroke of paint, each torn piece of paper, speaks volumes about her innermost thoughts and feelings. For Leon, the artistic process transcends the intellectual realm; it is a visceral experience, an emotional…

A much-anticipated work from the 2024 Venice Biennale will be unveiled on video screens, while the object itself will return to its country of origin, albeit on temporary loan from the American institution that has owned it since 2015.The sculpture is a wooden portrait of a white colonial ruler in the 1930s, made in the Belgian Congo in revenge for a local rebellion that resulted in the official’s death. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in the United States has allowed the Dutch pavilion of the Biennale to broadcast images of the sculpture, following an initiative by a Congolese…

Born on October 29, 1973, in Sassari, Luca Sanna, an Itialian artist passion and dedication. From his early days, art has been his constant companion, shaping his journey through life. Sanna’s artistic odyssey began at the Filippo Figari State Institute of Art in Sassari, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his future endeavors. But it wasn’t until 2004 that he decided to take a leap of faith and pursue his dreams wholeheartedly. Enrolling at the Mario Sironi Academy of Fine Arts in Sassari marked a pivotal moment in his life, leading him to graduate with a…

For more than a century, her face has watched the traffic of Midtown Manhattan, the throngs of tourists and guests entering and exiting the famed Plaza Hotel. In Saint-Gaudens’ “William Tecumseh Sherman” (1903) at Continental Plaza in Manhattan, she is the winged Victory, one hand raised, the other Holding a palm leaf in one hand, he strode in front of the titular character. But it was not until 2023 that Hettie Anderson received official public recognition through words rather than likeness. About a thousand miles away in her native South Carolina, the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission placed a…

In the heart of Milwaukee, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant culture, resides an artist whose creations transcend the ordinary. Meet Janet Adventure Sather, an abstract sculptor whose medium of choice is as unique as her vision: conductive light fiber optic stranded sugar. With it, she crafts 2 and 3-dimensional sculptures that not only captivate the eye but also reflect the aura of their subjects in mesmerizing ways. At her gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Janet invites visitors into a world where art and light intertwine to evoke emotions and provoke thought. Each sculpture she creates is a testament to her…

Berlin art dealer Johann König will open a new space in a former thermal power plant on the outskirts of Munich next month, marking the company’s third gallery in Germany and fifth worldwide.The former power plant, called Bergson, has not been in operation since the early 1980s and fell into disrepair: the building was subsequently used for illegal raves and an ice rink. It reopened this month after extensive construction work, transforming it into a cultural center with a bar, restaurant, beer garden, classical music hall, jazz hall, stand-up comedy and reading sessions.König Bergson Gallery will open in two phases…

David Guez, a self-taught painter born in Tunisia in 1954, is a contemporary painter known for his exploration of abstract aesthetics. Currently based in Jerusalem, his artistic journey spans continents, with each locale leaving its mark on his evolving style. Guez’s artistic odyssey began after stints in Paris and Los Angeles, where he absorbed diverse cultural influences. His decision to express himself through abstract art reflects a desire to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers, crafting a universal language that speaks directly to the soul. At the heart of Guez’s practice lies his mastery of gestural compositions using oil on canvas.…

Passers-by helped rescue some of Denmark’s most valuable paintings after Copenhagen’s 17th-century Polsen Building, the city’s former stock exchange, was destroyed by fire today (April 16).Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the building as the country’s “Notre Dame moment” after it caught fire during renovations, just a few days after the Paris cathedral blaze. Five years and one day.The Bursen Museum, one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, houses one of the country’s most important art collections, including works by 19th-century Danish-Norwegian artist Peder Severin Krøyer, which were brought to the attention of passers-by, security guards and local museum directors. safe…