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Dreams, Memory, and Abstraction: The Psychological Worlds of Qiu Xiaofei

Artist Portrait • Aug 4, 2025 • 5 minutes read
Qiu Xiaofei is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his introspective paintings that blend figuration and abstraction to explore memory, the subconscious, and psychological landscapes. His work captivates audiences with its emotional depth, layered textures, and evocative visual language.

Must-See Exhibit of the Season: Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting

Art News • Jul 30, 2025 • 4 minutes read
“The Anatomy of Painting” at the National Portrait Gallery is the first UK museum retrospective of Jenny Saville, showcasing over 30 years of her powerful, body-focused work. The exhibition highlights her raw, emotional exploration of the human form through monumental paintings and intimate drawings that challenge beauty norms and confront contemporary issues like identity, trauma, and transformation.

John Steven Dews: Master of Marine Realism and the Ocean's Timeless Storyteller

Artist Portrait • 5 minutes read
John Steven Dews is a world-renowned British marine artist celebrated for his hyper-realistic and emotionally evocative depictions of ships, naval battles, and seascapes. His work, rooted in historical accuracy and classical technique, has earned global recognition and lasting influence in the field of maritime art.

Interview | Inside the Textured Poetry of Anastasiia Iurzinova

Artist Portrait • 4 minutes read
Anastasiia Iurzinova is an artist and designer, born in 1994 in Moscow. With a background in fine arts and graphic design, she blends classical painting methods with contemporary aesthetics, creating works that resonate with both emotion and structure...

Bo Kravchenko: I was born into a family of artists

Artist portraits • 6 minutes read
"In a way, my destiny to become an artist was predetermined—I was born into a family of artists. The only question was which creative path I would take."

Ya Tsai Chiu: The poetic imprint of a contemporary Taiwanese master

Artist Portrait • 7 minutes read
Ya Tsai Chiu, a Taiwanese artist born in 1949 and who died in 2013, established himself on the international scene with his unique style combining sculpture, drawing and painting, with emblematic works such as The Dance of Flames and Vital Energy . His popularity has continued to grow, and his creations are now highly sought after, testifying to the importance of his legacy in contemporary Asian art.

Kara Walker: Artistic Controversies, Career Milestones, and Personal Insights

Artist portraits • 12 minutes read
Kara Elizabeth Walker, born on November 26, 1969, is a distinguished American artist known for her multidisciplinary approach which includes painting, silhouette art, printmaking, installations, filmmaking, and teaching...

Julia Dogan: Art has always been my way of communicating

Artist portraits • 21 minutes read
"Art has always been my way of communicating with the world—when words fall short, my paintings speak. I’ve experienced so much in life that demanded expression: moments of joy, pain, freedom, and longing. Every shift, every challenge, every moment of growth has added layers to my artistic voice."

Enoc Perez: The Artistic Evolution of a Contemporary Visionary

Artist portraits • 5 minutes read
Enoc Perez, born in 1967, is a contemporary artist from Puerto Rico, renowned for his paintings and oil stick drawings that depict Modernist architecture...

Richard Prince: an acclaimed American painter and photographer

Artist portraits • 8 minutes read
Richard Prince, an acclaimed American painter and photographer born on August 6, 1949, initially created drawings and collages in the mid-1970s which he later rejected. He gained notable recognition for "Untitled (Cowboy)", a rephotograph of a Sam Abell image from a cigarette ad, which became the first of its kind to sell for over $1 million at a Christie's New York auction in 2005...

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