March arrives, and with it, Women’s History Month, a gentle nudge to remember the women who have moulded the art world’s edges and pushed wide its pinched boundaries, often quietly, and without applause. In art, ...
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Georgian Painter Mako Lomadze Finds Refuge in the ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this feature ran in May 2024. We’re publishing this update in honor of our January 2025 exhibition, Out of Body, which includes work from Mako Lomadze. Latin for “no ...
The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina
There’s no shortage of craft schools in Western North Carolina. Penland School of Crafts is undoubtedly the most famous, but the region boasts plenty of small, grassroots organizations that cater to craft makers living in ...
‘An Enchanted Realm of the Woods’: Jena Ataras Creates Safe Space for Young Artists To Grow
In her latest series of mixed-media portraits, Portland-based artist Jena Ataras aims to inspire young artists. “Guardians of The Whispering Woods explores the enchanted realm of the woods, where children discover and embrace their unique, ...
Catching Up With Joan Cox, Winner of the 2022 NOT REAL ART Grant
Joan Cox has kept busy since winning the NOT REAL ART grant in 2022. “Right after I won the grant, I think I was in about 20 exhibitions, all in one year,” says the Baltimore-based ...
Nostalgic for the ‘90s? Alex Coronel Creates a Pop-Culture ‘Cluster-Fuck’
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing this update in honor of our May 2023 exhibition, Sugar Rush, which includes work from Alex Coronel. “Mmm, good Squishee.” Fans of ...
Surreal Fairy Tales From Nathalie Tierce Prove That ‘Life is Full of Pricks’
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing this update in honor of our April 2024 exhibition, The Metamorphosis, which includes work from Nathalie Tierce. “Life is full of pricks” ...
‘M’ is for Monster: Heidi Brueckner and Her Sleazy Creatures Teach the ABCs
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing this update in honor of our April 2024 exhibition, The Metamorphosis, which includes work from Heidi Brueckner. “A is for Ahlmee, the ...
Ben Frost: Directions for Navigating Modern Life
Does modern life leave you feeling confused? Disoriented? Turned upside down and all around? Australian pop artist Ben Frost may have the antidote. His upcoming exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery, This Way Up, skewers our ...
Troy Brooks Gives Women Space to Grow
What does a flower need to bloom? Sunlight, water, and… a bit of peace and quiet? Comparing his portraits of glamorous women to the seduction of soft petals, Canadian pop-surrealist Troy Brooks presents BLOOM, a ...
Michael Caines and the Unbearable Weight of Genius Cat Art
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2023. We’re publishing this update in honor of our April 2024 exhibition, The Metamorphosis, which includes work from Michael Caines. Late in 2022 crowds of ...
Converse x Topo Chico: Fresh Footwear Designs From Mexican Artist Marka27
Sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, mineral water brand Topo Chico has long been a staple of Mexican culture. For this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities, Converse and Topo Chico dropped a collection of footwear ...
Plush Sculptures From James Hsieh Capture the Wonders of the Natural World
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing this update in honor of our April 2024 exhibition, In My Backyard, which includes work from James Hsieh. With their bright colors, ...
Illustrator Travis Lampe: ‘Small Time Buffoonist’
“What is the meaning of art?” asks illustrator Travis Lampe. “Philosophers have wrestled with this question since time immemorial. Thank goodness, the wait is finally over.” Discover the meaning of art once and for all ...
The Transcendental Beauty of Susan Chambers’ Southern Gardens
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing this update in honor of our April 2024 exhibition, In My Backyard, which includes work from Susan Chambers. Susan Chambers strays far ...