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Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’
“Eruption Series No. 78” (2025), hand-cut silk fabric, acrylic paint and canvas, mounted on wall, 80 x 100 x 12 inches. All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’ April 23, 2026 Art Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark Silk has been crafted…
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Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings
“Intuitive Course VI” (2025), watercolor on paper, chemical solutions, rainwater, and water samples from strangers, 42 x 80 centimeters. All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings April 23, 2026 ArtNature Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark The act of painting is often…
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Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos
All images courtesy of Austn Fischer, shared with permission Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos April 23, 2026 Photography Grace Ebert Share Email Bookmark “I started doing photography as a way to express things I don’t understand or to convey a message I’m having a hard time explaining,” Austn Fischer says. “I often work…
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Animals Wander through Neighborhood Streets at Twilight in Nicholas Moegly’s Illustrations
“A Cautious Return.” All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Animals Wander through Neighborhood Streets at Twilight in Nicholas Moegly’s Illustrations April 22, 2026 ArtIllustration Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark In folklore, twilight is often interpreted as a liminal, even magical time during which spirits emerge in the transition between light and…
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Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures
All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures April 22, 2026 ArtCraft Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark Spikes, fans, florets, waves, and other characteristics of marine creatures continue to shape the work of Lisa Stevens. The Bristol-based artist’s vibrant practice revolves around…
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Tania Yakunova’s Expressive Figures Entwine with Plant Life in Digital and Graphite Illustrations
All images courtesy of Tania Yakunova, shared with permission Tania Yakunova’s Expressive Figures Entwine with Plant Life in Digital and Graphite Illustrations April 22, 2026 Illustration Grace Ebert Share Pin Email Bookmark Grainy textures and gestural lines characterize the lush compositions of Tania Yakunova. Collaborating with a range of commercial and editorial clients, the Kyiv-born…
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Stained Glass Objects by Pia Hinz Reflect the Contrast Between Strength and Fragility
“PLOT” (2024). Photos by Grégoire d’Ablon. All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Stained Glass Objects by Pia Hinz Reflect the Contrast Between Strength and Fragility April 21, 2026 Art Jackie Andres Share Email Bookmark Building sites and agricultural areas are typically described by the utilitarian operations that shape them—rugged, harsh, and often…
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How One Cooperative Champions the Quechua Weavers of Peru’s Sacred Valley
All images courtesy of Murmur Ring, shared with permission How One Cooperative Champions the Quechua Weavers of Peru’s Sacred Valley April 21, 2026 ClimateCraftPartner Grace Ebert Share Email Bookmark The economy of Peru’s Sacred Valley has long been entwined with the seasons. Rural communities typically grow crops and raise livestock to sustain themselves and to…
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Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging
Festival Calle Libre, Vienna, Austria (2024). Photo by Jolly Schwarz. All images courtesy of Alex Senna, shared with permission Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging April 20, 2026 Art Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark In the large-scale murals of Alex Senna, figures gather, greet one another, relax, and interact with…
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‘Our Neighbors, the Peacocks’ Paints a Portrait of an Unusual Convergence of Populations
All images © Callie Barlow ‘Our Neighbors, the Peacocks’ Paints a Portrait of an Unusual Convergence of Populations April 20, 2026 FilmNature Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark When we think of “invasive species,” perhaps zebra mussels or kudzu vine spring to mind. Both have flourished in their non-native environments and continue to threaten other native…