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Marcus Hipa Podcast

Marcus moved to Aotearoa New Zealand at age 17, attending the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland, completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. His work celebrates the values, traditions, progress and sense of community and sheds light on...

Sefton Rani Podcast

In a Creative Matters podcast Sefton Rani talks about how the February 2023 cyclone has affected his studio and how this event may influence his next body of work. Sefton sees his work as “industrial tapa” which is influenced by the marks, patterns, motifs and forms...

Jakkai Siributr weaves diverse strands in textile artworks

Out of countless insights and anecdotes that have emerged from conversations about art over the years, one particularly sticks in my memory. After visiting World War II memorial sites, an artist friend described the profound awfulness of viewing a room full of human...

Fashionable Exhibitions

When fashion is inspired by art, garments become more than mere fabric; they transform into canvases, reflecting both the designer and the artist vision. Colors, textures, and patterns converge to echo the emotional depth found in art, creating garments that transcend...

What Should Artists Do If They Want Gallery Representation?

Hint: there’s no magic bullet, but don’t make these rookie mistakes. Gallerist David Zwirner and artist Yayoi Kusama. Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images. Finding gallery representation is not unlike dating. People are always looking for the right fit: someone supportive,...

Stunningly Life-Like Figures Hand Carved from Wood by Peter Demetz

Italian artist Peter Demetz brings ordinary wood to life with his incredible, hand-carved figures. The sculptures, which vary in size from about 20 inches to nearly 50 inches tall, feature men, women, and children standing still against a plain, sometimes-colored...