Abstract Expressionist Shaylen Broughton Goes With the Flow [Interview]
A decade ago an American artist walked along the canal-lined streets of Venice, paused
Women in Love: Curator’s Exhibition Statement
When D.H. Lawrence finally succeeded in publishing his Modernist masterwork Women
Jacqueline Baerwald Embraces the Tender Passions of the Heart
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first
The Cinematic Allure of Rani Young, the Luckiest Painter in the World
Some might label Rani Young unlucky. “;if (d.getElementById(id)) {window.strchf.update();
Filmmaker Andi Avery Challenges Mainstream Media’s Idea of Sex Work [Interview]
Filmmaker Andi Avery wants to confess a terrible secret. “I don’t really like
Into the Mystic: Alessandro Keegan Shares His Lucid Vision
“Our lives on Earth are only shells, bubbles floating on the surface of the water,”
Visionary Filmmaker Elijah McKinnon Uses Dreaming as a Survival Tactic [Interview]
To Elijah McKinnon, dreaming is a survival tactic, a blueprint passed down through
Stunning Portraits From Oluwatobi Adewumi Reconstruct Lost Histories of the African Diaspora
“I see and understand the world through people,” says portrait artist Oluwatobi
‘Colour Clash’ is a Fun Foray Into Offbeat Graphic Design Palettes
Imagine pairing spring green trousers with a princess pink sweater. Or an electric
Mickayel Thurin Fosters Compassion With Emotionally Charged Portraits [Interview]
“When you have a panic attack, you feel like you’re dying,” says portrait artist
Michael Caines and the Unbearable Weight of Genius Cat Art
Late in 2022 crowds of cat-eared animal enthusiasts descended upon Pasadena’s Convention
Creating the Future: The Founders of Pedestal Focus on Black Joy [Interview]
“We’re creating the future,” say creative partners Celeste O’Connor and Mecca
Say Hello to the 2022 NOT REAL ART Grant Winners
It’s finally here. After months of planning, we at NOT REAL ART are proud to present
Arit Emmanuela Etukudo: ‘At the Collision of Myth and History, We Find Truth’
“At the collision of myth and history, we find truth,” says Arit Emmanuela Etukudo.
Korean American Illustrator Steven Shik Finds an Escape From Planned Obsolescence [Interview]
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” as the idiom goes. Change a light
‘What Game Would You Play With This Toy?’ Shocking Designs From Nathaniel Lewis Comment on a Culture of Violence
One sunny afternoon Nathaniel Lewis collected his camera, his two-year-old son, and
Announcing First Friday Exhibitions: A Curated Series From NOT REAL ART
This year we at NOT REAL ART are launching First Friday Exhibitions, an all-new exhibition
Carl Medley Laughs at Life’s Absurdities [Interview]
Carl Medley will eat your pizza if you don’t want it. That’s the first thing
NOT REAL ART Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 10 Sweet Ideas For Your Significant Other
Just when you think you’re done with holiday shopping, Valentine’s Day arrives,
Exuberant Collage Works From Marc Alain Find Joy in the Natural World
“As the world becomes more digital, I find myself doing the opposite,” says Marc
Dream-Like Paintings From Madeline Brice Waver Between Perception and Reality
Why do we confuse dreams with reality? Mounting evidence suggests everything we experience
AI Artist Avital Meshi Creates a ‘Multiverse’ of Different Identities
Is the collective unconscious real? Carl Jung’s theory of a shared history of thoughts
Our Favorite NOT REAL ART Stories From 2022
From exquisitely staged photographs to heart-stopping digital collages, NOT REAL
The Changing Faces of Photographer Brian Oldham [Interview]
“What is a woman?” Perhaps you’ve heard this question pinging around the darkest
Yarn Painter Robert Forman Illuminates His World With Colorful Skeins of String
When Robert Forman first glued his mother’s embroidery thread to a collage back