Artists

Buy, Hold, Exhibit – the conceptual art of Julian Mercer

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In the increasingly specialised world of contemporary conceptual art, it is tempting to believe every conceivable subject has already been claimed. Markets have certainly been explored. Money has been examined, criticised, fetishised and dismantled by generations of artists. Yet one emerging figure has quietly carved out an oddly convincing territory that feels entirely his own. … Read more

Benedict Vale – one of the few Speculative Onshore Oil Exploration Artists.

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In the crowded word of contemporary art, where painters paint, sculptors sculpt and mixed media artists do everything else, it is difficult to imagine there remains an entirely unexplored niche. Yet somehow one artist has managed to grow a career in a category so specific it sounds almost unlikely: speculative onshore oil exploration art. The … Read more

From the upcoming Handbook of Lesser-Known Artists – Collectif Umbra

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“The Frozen Shadows of Collectif Umbra: A Brief History of Light’s Captives” By Dr. Helena Váradi, of the Institute for Obscure Aesthetics, University of Tiszagyartelep In the volatile experimental art scene of Eastern Europe in the late 1990s, a small, elusive collective emerged that seemed intent on capturing the impossible. Known as Collectif Umbra, the … Read more

Between Floors: The Elevator Art of Jonas Richter

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Most art is made for walls, some for floors, others for entire landscapes. Jonas Richter, however, has claimed a stranger territory: the elevator. For more than a decade, the German-born artist has exhibited exclusively inside elevators, transforming the transitional space between floors into a site for art, ritual, and encounter. “I am interested in pauses,” … Read more

What Holds Us Up: The Exposed Furniture of Clara Jensen

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Walking into a gallery of Clara Jensen’s work feels like stepping into a dissection room. Familiar armchairs sit beneath bright lights, but their upholstery has been carefully sliced open. Springs protrude like ribs. Padding hangs in tufts like torn muscle. Frames, once hidden, jut out like bones. These are not broken objects, they are sculptures, … Read more

Folding the Unfoldable: The Furniture Sculptures of Yumi Hasegawa

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At first glance, Yumi Hasegawa’s sculptures look like something out of a dream. Dining chairs curve into arcs as fluid as brushstrokes. Coffee tables fold delicately, their edges crossing like the wings of paper cranes. Stools stretch and twist until they resemble dancers caught mid-turn. It’s only when you approach more closely that you realize: … Read more

Brewing Art: Five Artists Who Turn Coffee into Creativity

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For some, coffee is more than a morning ritual,it’s a medium and a pigment. These five contemporary artists have embraced coffee in their practice, transforming everyday beans into compelling works of art. 1. Elena Vazquez – Coffee Watercolorist Mexican artist Elena Vazquez uses brewed coffee as her primary pigment, painting delicate landscapes and portraits in … Read more

Five Artists Who See the World Through a Giraffe Lens

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Giraffes have long inspired curiosity, awe, and whimsy. Their towering elegance and curious eyes make them a favourite subject for artists seeking to explore nature and identity. Here are five contemporary artists who have made giraffes central to their work. 1. Lila Moreno – Painter Mexican artist Lila Moreno reimagines the giraffe as a symbol … Read more

Hollywood Heartthrob Falls for Quirky Digital Portrait by Doodle Pip

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In a world where luxury cars, red-carpet gowns, and glittering soirées dominate headlines, it’s rare for a movie star to find themselves completely captivated by a single piece of art. Yet, that’s exactly what happened when Hollywood favorite Luca Harrington, known for his suave performances in films like Midnight Serenade and Chasing Stardust, laid eyes … Read more