Russ Pope and Friends Cultivate Long-Distance Creative Relationships
With a technological cocktail of Zoom meetings, FaceTime hangs, phone calls, emails,
Caution: Man One’s Contagious Art Could Be the Antidote to Your Pandemic Blues
Sometimes, despite the chorus of coughing around you, there’s nothing more contagious
Grand Opening: ‘The Cheech’ Builds A Home For Chicano/a Art in Southern California
Not every collector wants to share their art with the world. Thankfully, Cheech Marin—yes,
Celebrating Pride: What June Means For LGBTQ+ Visibility in the Arts
It’s that time of year again: rainbows are popping up all over the place, which
‘América Utópica’: Karen Navarro Constructs Her Own Shining City on a Hill
Splashed in neon pink, the bisque, bone, sand, and cinnamon squares of América Utópica
Mapping History Through Objects: Hannah Zimmerman Traces One Generation of Women to the Next
"Remember that a picture, before being a battle horse, a female nude or some
Pretty in Plastic Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for NOT REAL ART Grant Winners
Nearly one year ago, NOT REAL ART announced its 2021 grant winners, six artists who
Painter Adrian Cox Explores How Modern Myth-Making Reshapes Reality
“Myth is the foundation of life; it is the timeless pattern, the religious formula
Photographer Erin Naifeh Walks Into the Dark Night of the Soul [Interview]
“My shoes are somehow always untied,” confesses Erin Naifeh, who often appears
Stunning Architectural Photos of ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ City Porto
Ever wanted to see a castle in the clouds? PRT, photographer Simone Hutsch’s latest
Supporting Mental Health Awareness: 5 Artists Share Their Struggles and Triumphs
Spring is usually associated with house cleaning, but it’s also a good chance to
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2022 With 5 Artists Who Tackle the ‘Angst, Passion, and Pain of Womanhood and Motherhood’
The beginning of spring means Mother’s Day is just around the corner. (Psst! It’s
100 Kaleidoscopic Portraits From Creative Coder Espen Kluge
Most artists scoff at the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) is creative—but
‘Art Should be Freeing’: Ozlem Thompson’s Botanical Paintings are Infused With Joy [Interview]
“I come from a multicultural city,” says painter Ozlem Thompson, who spent her
Photographer Laura Beth Reese Reconnects with Her ‘Ex-Boyfriends’
When you love someone and they leave, where does that love go? It’s a question
Department M Parodies the Classic Comic Strip [Interview]
Inspired by the classic comic strip, Daniel Marin creates pop art-inspired compositions
Beyond the Binary: Explore Gender with an Interactive Drag Show From AI Artist Jake Elwes
“Willkommen! And bienvenue! Welcome! It’s Cabaret!” Staged in front of a slinky
A Sinister Sisterhood: Video Artist Marina Shaltout Sheds the ‘Snake Woman’ Myth
Our fear of snakes is so deep-rooted even babies recoil from images of the slithery
Last Call: Apply for the Annual NOT REAL ART Grant by May 1
Our mission at NOT REAL ART has always been to support the creative community in
Women in Art: Print Studio Sugar Press Curates POWHER, a Collection of Work from Contemporay Female Artists
Pop quiz: what’s the best way to support women in art all year round? Undoubtedly,
552 Drawings of Moby-Dick: Librarian Matt Kish Chases His Own White Whale
“Call me Ishmael,” goes Moby-Dick’s famous first line, perhaps one of Western
Freelance Artist Taxes Explained: Financial Tips From Sunlight Tax
It’s been said nothing is certain but death and taxes—this year’s upcoming
Body Slams and Baby Oil: Nicole Hayden Celebrates the Art of Wrestling
Pro wrestling isn’t just body slams from baby-oiled behemoths like Hulk Hogan.
Herbal Folklore: Erica Peebus Spies Myth and Magic in the Garden
Dark but never dour, Erica Peebus’ recent paintings dissolve the boundaries between
Andrew Au Serves Up a Double Dose of Scares and Social Commentary [Interview]
Like your favorite horror movie, Andrew Au’s work pulls double duty, serving up