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In the first part of our interview with the author of INTERNET_ART we learn how the curator has defined networked culture over the last 30 years in their own, highly personal, way

The artist tells us all about his new Phaidon & Artspace limited edition, Hz So Good, 2022

In 1982, Harland Miller was working as an apprentice at a T-shirt printing shop in York, where bootleg band T-shirts sparked his early creative impulses. Now, forty years later, he channels that youthful spirit into his new limited edition print, *Hz So Good*, which playfully riffs on John Cougar Mellencamp’s hit "Hurts so Good" and nods to the scientific term hertz, linking music, language, and frequency in a uniquely Miller way. Combining his love for lyricism, printmaking, and pop art, Miller embraces imperfection and repetition with a touch of subconscious playfulness, creating works that resonate deeply with collectors who often find personal stories and coded meanings within them. As he continues evolving artistically, *Hz So Good* stands as a breakthrough piece that perfectly fuses high and low culture, inviting viewers to explore its layered significance while celebrating the power of music, science, and visual art intertwined.

Artist Harland Miller, known for his distinctive Letter Paintings that explore language through bold, saturated colors and layered typography, has teamed up with London’s ICA to create a limited edition print celebrating the gallery’s 75th anniversary. The edition, inspired by a piece from his 2019 solo show in Hong Kong, features complex graphic layers and paint drips that reveal the creative process behind the work, which reflects Miller's fascination with the economy of language, influenced by haiku poetry. With only 75 signed and numbered prints available, proceeds will support the ICA’s future exhibitions and educational programs. This collaboration continues Miller’s long-standing relationship with the ICA and highlights the artist’s unique approach to deconstructing language and form in his vibrant, emblematic works.

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The acclaimed chef's food lab has been promised since 2017 - it looks like it's finally about to happen

Director Laura Poitras’s film on the life of the artist already won the Golden Lion at Venice - now it's up for the ultimate documentary film accolade

Hanging vines, sumac grove and flowering displays dominate the breathtaking High Line above Manhattan

How brass bands, ‘ridiculous Beatle worship’, beatings at Eton, a preoccupation with sex and 'deplorable modernist influences' all shaped the early life of one of the UK’s greatest architects

Artist Sarah Sze challenges traditional distinctions between sculpture and painting through her innovative, dynamic works that blend two- and three-dimensional space with natural forces like speed and gravity. Since the late 1990s, Sze has developed a unique visual language encompassing sculpture, painting, drawing, and installation, often blurring the lines between these mediums. Her recent return to painting explores expansive abstract landscapes using paint in sculptural ways, questioning the boundaries of the medium itself. The new limited-edition Phaidon book, *Sarah Sze: Paintings*, delves into over 100 of her works from 2018 onward, accompanied by thoughtful essays and interviews that explore the evolving definitions of painting in contemporary art. Sze views sculpture as public and physical, while painting provides a window into the artist's inner world, asserting the vital role of interiority amid today's digital saturation. Her paintings captivate not only as private reflections but as shared experiences shaped by familiar textures and technologies, marking a compelling fusion of the personal and the communal in contemporary practice.

Kenyan-born artist Wangechi Mutu challenges traditional definitions of art, rejecting colonial narratives that confine creativity to European canons and museums. Her diverse work spans video, sculpture, collage, and performance, addressing themes like race, gender, environment, and geopolitics, while incorporating unique materials from Kenyan soil to synthetic hair. Celebrated internationally, Mutu’s powerful visual language channels folklore and personal memory, as seen in her evocative piece *WaterSpirit washed Pelican*, which blends lithograph, collage, and mica to reimagine East African legends and the elusive dugong. With studios in Nairobi and Brooklyn, she draws on global influences to expand the possibilities of art, emphasizing that it exists not as a place but as a realm of the mind—complex, textured, and endlessly vibrant.

In her 2014 exhibition ‘Nguva na Nyoka’ at London’s Victoria Miro Gallery, Wangechi Mutu delved into the mythical and aquatic figure of Nguva—a siren-like water spirit embodying both human and animal forms, symbolizing rebellion, seduction, and transformation beyond patriarchal boundaries. Through evocative collage paintings, sculpture, and video, Mutu explored African and African Diasporic water deities that blend beauty, danger, and deep histories tied to colonialism and slavery. Works like *Beneath Lies the Power* and *Water Woman* reveal Nguva’s multifaceted nature, portraying her as both a powerful avenger and a symbol of resilience and identity. Mutu’s art challenges norms while conjuring empathy, inviting us to reimagine the intersections of gender, race, and mythology in a global context.

'Working with prints is a kind of archaeography. It's my way to conjure something from the past that can tell me something', she says of the new edition

How her market looked in 2022, the exhibitions and group shows, the institutional firsts, what the critics said and a very limited Artspace edition

How his market looked in 2022, the exhibitions and group shows, the institutional firsts, what the critics said and a very limited edition

In 2022, the brilliant, British-born painter wowed us with monumental canvases and much smaller studies too

From Broadway to Paris, this important American artist has had a rousing 2022

A magisterial monograph, a perennial classic, a survey of pioneering women, and the sharpest texts on style all feature among our 2022 fashion and pop culture books

Russian-born, New York-based painter Sanya Kantarovsky continued to make waves in 2022 with a series of compelling exhibitions that blend historical context and contemporary themes. His solo show Center at Berlin’s Capitain Petzel gallery captivated audiences by exploring physical embodiment through motifs drawn from his Eastern Bloc upbringing and art history. Praised for merging dreamlike and serious tones, Kantarovsky’s ink and watercolor studies from a Japan residency gained new life alongside Tomoo Gokita’s illustrations in Hong Kong, while his monotypes featured in Los Angeles' group show The History of Forgetting. Breaking auction records, his monotype Little Hand II sold for $24,000 at Sotheby’s New York, underscoring his rising market presence. Closing the year, his video exhibition A Solid House at Aspen Art Museum fuses Tibetan Buddhism with consumer culture, and his co-curated show Extensions Out in Manhattan benefits the experimental arts nonprofit Blank Forms, highlighting his dual role as artist and curator in shaping contemporary art dialogues.

British-born artist Samara Scott masterfully captures the complexities and contradictions of our contemporary moment through her evocative sculptures and site-specific installations, which blend foraged trash and everyday debris into mesmerizing, petri dish–like tableaux. Her expansive 2021 installation Gargoyle, featured in the New Museum’s 2022 Triennial, layers liquid latex and silicone with discarded materials to create a haunting, modern stained-glass window that resists simple capitalist critique. Scott embraces her own complicity in a system she critiques but cannot escape, channeling a raw tension of seduction and paralysis that fuels her work. Through these immersive creations, she offers a powerful reflection on our fractured relationship with consumption and sustainability, inviting viewers to confront the uneasy truths of our time.

On World AIDS Day, discover how an early tragedy led this important artist to adopt a life-long, creative outlook

Marilyn Minter has long challenged conventional ideas of feminine beauty, exploring female desire, fantasy, and the commodification of women's bodies through her sensuous, often provocative paintings. Known for extreme close-ups of lips, feet, and skin, Minter’s work navigates the complex interplay of fashion, beauty, and eroticism, pushing artistic boundaries with vivid layers crafted over months. Her latest limited-edition print, *Big Red* (2022), captures this approach perfectly, blending glamour with raw, unsettling details like lipstick bleeding and sweat. Drawing from a 2010 collaboration with artist and model Wangechi Mutu, the piece exemplifies Minter’s intuitive creative process, where spontaneity in the studio meets painstaking digital and enamel layering. Celebrated for her unapologetic engagement with subjects few women artists have tackled—and honored with prestigious exhibitions and collections—Minter continues to inspire new generations, emphasizing the importance of trusting one’s inner vision in art and life.

This December, let your loved one delight in exotic homes, learn the secret of seasonal gardening, and answer the call of the wild

We look back at the creative visionary's life and work, following his death last week aged 91

Beautiful contemporary creations, deep examinations of creative innovators, the climate emergency, Belle Epoque and some of the world’s greatest turntables all feature in our 2022 design list

Californian printmaker Cheryl Humphreys creates soothing, meditative abstract prints that explore the healing power of color through her series *Color: Spectral Meditations for Healing*. Featuring all seven colors of the visible spectrum, her work blends natural dyes, handmade papers, and innovative printmaking to evoke calm and introspection. Inspired by motherhood and a desire for sustainability, Humphreys hopes her vibrant, tactile pieces will someday comfort children in hospital settings. Influenced by notable abstract artists and guided by a deep fascination with color as vibration, her creations invite viewers into a serene visual meditation, embodying nurturing warmth both in process and intent.

Seol Kwon’s vibrant abstract paintings emerge from a deeply personal quest to explore identity, especially as a woman of Asian descent navigating multicultural spaces. Her work combines lush, colorful abstractions with intricate patterns inspired by biology, science, and the golden ratio, blending neon elements that evoke the tension between the human and digital worlds. Drawing inspiration from artists like Louise Bourgeois and Marilyn Minter, Kwon’s art confronts themes of gender, race, consumerism, and political shifts, while maintaining a meditative and experimental process that invites viewers to discover layers of meaning over time. Through her evolving series, she captures a dynamic dialogue between inner psyche and external reality, crafting pieces that linger in memory and inspire reflection on contemporary identity and universal connection.

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South African artist William Kentridge, renowned for his multidisciplinary practice spanning drawing, filmmaking, sculpture, and theater, has long explored the intimate and symbolic through his large-scale flower drawings created with Chinese brushes and Indian ink. His current exhibitions, including one at The Broad in Los Angeles and the Royal Academy in London, showcase works that interweave personal memories, historical texts, and philosophical reflections, often drawing on themes from his Johannesburg upbringing during apartheid. Notably, his limited edition print "Listen for the Echo," inspired by Chinese Cultural Revolution slogans, Tang Dynasty poetry, and his video installations, embodies Kentridge’s fascination with echoes—traces of lost histories, cultural upheavals, and the complexities of memory—while his hands-on approach to printmaking invites spontaneity and transformation, resulting in uniquely hand-embellished works that resonate deeply with political and poetic narratives.

From magisterial portraits, to wry cartoons, fluffy polar bears to the hottest young prospects within the gallery system, our 2022 art books make for great seasonal gifts

Pick out something special (and beautiful) for the younger book lovers in your life

Audio innovations come and go; our new new history of vinyl players singles out turntables with remarkable staying power

Christina Burns’ company, Rome Pays Off, transforms museum-quality art into thoughtfully crafted, wearable pieces that go beyond typical souvenirs. Collaborating directly with iconic artists and estates like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai Weiwei, and Rashid Johnson, they create limited-run collections that blend fine art with everyday fashion, from Basquiat-inspired knit beanies to Ai Weiwei candles and Rashid Johnson tees. Committed to quality and storytelling, the brand works with premier textile mills to produce garments that become cherished wardrobe staples rather than mass-produced items. With roots in the art and publishing worlds and strong partnerships with institutions like The Broad and the Frick, Rome Pays Off carefully selects works that resonate commercially and narratively—always respecting the integrity of the original art while innovating on form. Their upcoming projects include collaborations with William Kentridge and Robert Indiana’s estate, reflecting a sophisticated urban aesthetic that appeals to curious, style-conscious consumers who appreciate subtle artistry woven into their apparel and accessories.

Gideon Schwartz tracks the rise of the hi-fi deck, from studio tool to desirable domestic design status symbol

Once seen as an obsolete format, our new book on turntable design describes how dedicated designers kept the analogue signal alive

Our new book examines how Japanese firms came to offer affordable record decks, and kindled a love of Japanese engineering among dance music enthusiasts

Hilary Pecis, a rising Californian painter, draws inspiration from everyday life and vibrant Los Angeles interiors to create richly colored, representational works that celebrate the beauty in the mundane. Known for her distinctive style that blends domestic scenes, landscapes, and still life—often devoid of human figures but imbued with personality—Pecis captures carefully curated moments brimming with warmth and joy. Influenced by her surroundings, running, and mid-century artists like Gabriele Münter, she approaches painting as an endurance practice, layering flat acrylic hues with a joyful precision akin to paint-by-numbers. Her work, praised as embodying the “dream of L.A.”, commands international acclaim with sold-out shows and inclusion in major collections worldwide. With a new limited edition print benefiting charity, Pecis continues to illuminate the quiet power and warmth found in everyday spaces.

Quieter mechanisms and double-cut grooves enabled record players to reach new sonic heights during the 1960s, as Revolution reveals

Our new on the history of record player design chronicles the way some makers liberated the turntable from its timber console

The nascent, pre-electric days of record players was a time of murky-sounding folk songs, laws suits and truly bizarre ways of putting the needle on the record

Our new history of turntable design looks at how the advent of radio briefly overshadowed the record player’s prominence

Our new book considers the global and local influences that have shaped Japan’s world-leading lux interiors

See how one small and perfectly conceived Tokyo apartment screens off its clutter

Once seen as a product of the past, now wooden homes are among the most fashionable, explains our new book

Poured concrete isn’t just for US public buildings and European car parks. In Japan, it also suits a naturalistic, seaside retreat

Take a look at the Tokyo home where fine art meets meets nature and classic minimalism

See how, in Tokyo, one famous architectural practice managed to bring together grandparents, parents and grandchildren via one simple design feature

Kengo Kuma captured the Lotus House’s natural surroundings both physically and figuratively in this checkerboard-style stone exterior

The IFPDA Print Fair at New York’s Javits Center showcases an extraordinary range of fine art prints, including works by world-renowned artists and galleries such as the iconic Gemini G.E.L. Founded in the 1960s in Los Angeles and represented on the East Coast by Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl in Chelsea, this historic print workshop has collaborated with luminaries like Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, and Richard Serra. Known for its innovative and experimental approach to printmaking, Gemini blends traditional techniques with groundbreaking projects, pushing the boundaries of the medium. The fair highlights recent editions including monumental etchings, lithographs, and mixed-media prints by artists such as Tacita Dean, Annalia Saban, and Frank Gehry, while celebrating the legacy of Pop icon Claes Oldenburg. Emphasizing printmaking as a democratic and versatile art form, Gemini offers collectors access to exceptional works in an accessible price range, fueling a renewed appreciation for prints as original artworks.

One acclaimed architect demolished and rebuilt his home on the same spot before he finally created this near perfect home in 1928

The IFPDA Print Fair, held annually in New York City, offers a rich panorama of fine art prints spanning every era and style, from early mechanical reproductions to fresh contemporary works. This year's fair highlights the legacy of printmaking pioneers like Stanley William Hayter, whose mid-20th-century New York studio sparked a post-war American print renaissance. Among the notable participants is BORCH Editions, a Copenhagen-based studio founded in 1979 by Niels Borch Jensen, renowned for its innovative large-scale prints and collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Wardell Milan, Bruce Nauman, and Keith Haring. BORCH Editions embraces experimentation and traditional craftsmanship, championing the tactile, process-driven artistry that has led to a renewed appreciation of printmaking as a unique and vital art form. The fair not only celebrates historical significance but also showcases the medium’s evolving role in contemporary art, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to engage deeply with this dynamic and richly textured discipline.

Though she cut-and-pasted Cola ads together as a student, this Kenyan artist’s collage works serve to upend old cultural and social assumptions

By working away at simple, age-old artistic practices, this contemporary artist believes she’s working towards a better tomorrow

The IFPDA Print Fair is a vibrant global gathering that brings together an extraordinary range of galleries, dealers, and presses showcasing fine art prints from around the world and across eras. Highlighted at this year’s fair in New York is the LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies, a not-for-profit printshop at Columbia University’s School of the Arts, known for fostering creative exploration through diverse printmaking techniques. With nearly 600 editions created in collaboration with renowned and emerging artists like Cecily Brown, Lee Quiñones, Sanford Biggers, and Mark Dion, the Center exemplifies how prints continue to evolve as dynamic, integral artworks. The fair celebrates this rich tradition while embracing innovation and the next generation of artists redefining the medium.

The Kenyan artist created her fantastical Water Women series in response to some all-too-real maternal pains

By referencing action painting and Kenyan feminist protests, Mutu breaks down any barrier between fine art and political concerns

The FPDA Print Fair at Manhattan’s Javits Center this October showcases an extraordinary global array of fine art prints spanning diverse styles and eras, with Tandem Press standing out as a pioneering force in contemporary printmaking. Founded in 1987 alongside the International Fine Print Dealers Association, Tandem is renowned for its innovative blend of traditional and cutting-edge techniques, collaborating with acclaimed artists such as Derrick Adams, Lesley Dill, Cameron Martin, and Jeffrey Gibson. Their unique approach fosters experimentation and pushes printmaking boundaries, while also serving as an important educational hub linked to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Highlighted prints explore profound themes from identity and history to cosmic origins, underlining print editions’ resurgence as vital, accessible works of art in today’s market.

Rashid Johnson, a celebrated contemporary artist known for his work across sculpture, film, and installation, is the honored artist at the 2022 TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art Gala in Dallas. To mark the occasion, he has created "Little Boat," a limited edition of 40 hand-carved bronze sculptures embedded with oyster shells and designed to function as incense burners. Inspired by his meditative walks during the pandemic, these multisensory pieces explore themes of autonomy, reflection, and the tension between individual thought and collective experience. Johnson sees this edition as a way to activate art in new, participatory forms—inviting owners to engage with the work beyond mere observation. Rooted in traditional materials yet infused with contemporary significance, "Little Boat" reflects Johnson’s deepening exploration of his artistic origins and his commitment to accessibility and community engagement through art institutions like the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR.

In her highly charged video work, the Kenyan artist addresses global ecological fears and a highly personal colonial history

In an age of toppling statues, this incredible African artist created four regal figures fit for our times

The US sculptor’s work with carcinogenic rubbers and foams drew attention to the interplay between the natural and unnatural world

From synthetic rubber, to clay to chicken-wire, this acclaimed American sculptor sees the human body as the measure of all things

The artist doesn’t quite paint landscapes, but many of her sculptures have been created in response to her natural environment

Discover how the contemporary sculptor’s response to Pollock and his contemporaries influenced art history

First published almost half-a-century ago, Benglis’s 1974 photograph for Artforum magazine remains a startlingly frank assertion of sexual freedom

Two long-standing collaborators share their love of this great photographer’s work

He may have liked clean lines and rational logic, but he also loved a good time, as our new book shows

Our new book reproduces an early vacation snap that pointed towards the photographer’s bright future

From Joan Miró to Henry Moore, Robert Motherwell to Wassily Kandinsky, great artists helped the Bauhaus founder on his way to greatness

The later chapters of our new illustrated biography look at how the Bauhaus master influenced Richard Rogers, IM Pei, and Norman Foster, among many others

Our new book charts the American photographer’s incredible rise, producing some of the most recognisable images of Brad Pitt, Kate Moss and Madonna

In 1996, a devastating fire destroyed Marcel Dzama’s parents’ house in Winnipeg, along with his early large paintings and cherished belongings. Rather than succumbing to despair, Dzama found liberation in this loss, channeling his creativity into small, surreal drawings on hotel stationery that would spark his distinctive artistic style. Rooted in his working-class upbringing, the harsh Winnipeg winters, and the city’s rich history and cultural influences, Dzama’s work blends early modernist mysticism, punk rock’s DIY ethos, and North American folk traditions into haunting, intricately detailed images. Over the years, he has expanded his practice across multiple media, collaborating with notable musicians, filmmakers, and artists, while his captivating, enigmatic work has earned a place in prestigious institutions worldwide. Even amidst lockdowns and challenges, Dzama continues to create prolifically, driven by an abundance of ideas and an unyielding artistic spirit.

Jeff Wall’s 2008 photograph, Fortified Door, captures a heavy wooden door blending ancient craftsmanship with modern elements, provoking curiosity and contemplation rather than offering easy interpretation. Featuring a mix of medieval-style metalwork and a handwritten note hinting at the owner’s absence, the image resists simple understanding, inviting viewers to piece together its story. The door’s numbers reference a vintage Vancouver home furnishings shop, adding a layer of intrigue that both clarifies and complicates the scene. Wall’s intent is to evoke a “phenomenology of identification and disidentification,” creating an “identity crisis” that challenges viewers to engage deeply and revisit the image over time. This nuanced tension transforms the seemingly ordinary door into a gateway for reflection, making Fortified Door a compelling example of Wall’s thought-provoking artistry.

Rashid Johnson’s art deeply explores the intersection of utility, beauty, and poetry, evolving from his early shelf sculptures to his current show, Sodade, at Hauser & Wirth Menorca, which features oil seascapes and bronze boat fire pits inspired by pandemic beach walks. Grounded in a rich personal and cultural history, Johnson’s work challenges conventional narratives around race, identity, and materiality, drawing from a range of influences from Abstract Expressionism to gestural abstraction. His acclaimed Anxious Men series channels vulnerability through unique mixtures of shea butter and black soap, while his public commissions, like the mosaic at LaGuardia Airport, engage with themes of travel and human complexity. Ever curious, Johnson views artistic growth as a continuous journey, embracing change and expanding the boundaries of his practice.

After spending three years immersed in Andy Warhol’s Factory, photographer Stephen Shore not only captured iconic images of Warhol and his entourage but also embraced a new artistic vision rooted in detachment and conceptualism. Inspired by Warhol’s relentless work ethic and unique perspective on everyday banality, Shore experimented with methodical, time-based photography, notably in his 1969 project where he photographed his friend at 36-minute intervals over 24 hours in Amarillo, Texas. This deadpan, sequential approach anticipated today’s social media culture while maintaining artistic depth, earning Shore recognition as a pioneering fine artist. His landmark piece, *July 22, 1969*, remains a testament to his meticulous craft and innovative spirit, blending the era’s cultural turbulence with a timeless exploration of ordinary life.

Collecting art can be a powerful act of support, especially when the pieces you choose speak to personal and political causes close to your heart. From Awol Erizku’s poignant reimagining of a household logo that nods to the complexities of African American urban life, to Steven Evans’ neon tributes immortalizing friends lost to the AIDS crisis, and Lubaina Himid’s thoughtful challenge to cultural representation, these seven artworks boldly engage with issues like racial justice, gender equality, and post-colonial identity. Fred Wilson’s vision of Caribbean unity, Catherine Opie’s intimate glimpse of everyday activism, Jenny Saville’s homage to women artists’ perseverance, Ebony G Patterson’s vibrant yet haunting exploration of violence and visibility, and Eduardo Sarabia’s fusion of traditional craft with reflections on the drug trade—all invite viewers to not only admire beauty but to stand in solidarity with the stories behind the art.

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In his new book, the brilliant pastry chef JR Ryall describes how the generosity of County Cork influences his menus

JR Ryall may be one of the world’s most exciting pastry chefs, but he always grounds his cookery in his restaurant’s historic surroundings

Bulgarian artist Nedko Solakov, known worldwide for his drawings, paintings, and installations featured in major museums and biennales, channels his personal anxieties into compelling art. Despite his fear of flying, Solakov transformed this panic into a creative ritual by molding Italian clay on planes, later exhibiting the fired pieces with boarding passes as a poignant nod to his fears. His book, *99 Fears*, humorously and poignantly illustrates the wide spectrum of modern worries—from the mundane to the absurd—offering a narrative that is both self-deprecating and deeply human. Growing up amid political upheaval, Solakov reflects broader societal anxieties without reducing them to mere biography, suggesting instead that these fears speak to universal modes of existence. His collectors’ edition, featuring unique ink illustrations and the evocative *Fear #999* engraving, captures the ultimate fear—the fear of fear itself—inviting viewers to confront and perhaps even laugh at their own anxieties, revealing a surprising glimmer of hope within.

After graduating from Chouinard Art Institute in 1960, Ed Ruscha playfully printed business cards announcing himself as a “Young Artist,” marking the start of a prolific career that would make him one of America’s most influential contemporary artists. Known for his iconic word paintings and striking imagery of Americana—from gas stations to Hollywood signs—Ruscha blends humor, design, and cultural commentary, capturing the vibrant spirit of the American West. Influenced by Pop Art pioneers like Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, and inspired by his travels in Europe, Ruscha developed a unique style that fuses text with landscapes and urban scenes. His works have been exhibited worldwide, collected by major museums, and famously explored through innovative projects like photographic artist books and printmaking. Even in his eighties, Ruscha continues to push creative boundaries with experimental materials and provocative messages, embodying the complex intersection of language, image, and American identity.

The British Cookbook traces the nice but naughty history of British baking

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In our new book, the brilliant dessert chef JR Ryall describes how a blood orange dish adds a ray of sunshine; a fruit fool always goes down well and a redcurrant barquette pretties it up too

Marking half a century since the term "male gaze" was coined, this article explores the rise of the female gaze in contemporary visual culture, highlighting powerful works by women artists who challenge traditional objectification and offer fresh perspectives on gender and identity. From Mickalene Thomas’s reclamation of Black female bodies through repurposed Jet magazine images, to Catherine Opie’s poignant documentation of the Women’s March, and Kim Gordon’s introspective works inspired by modern domesticity, these artists give agency back to their subjects. The article also showcases Camille Henrot’s complex portrayal of motherhood, Cecily Brown’s haunting reinterpretation of iconic imagery, Nan Goldin’s intimate portraits, and Jenny Saville’s sensual examinations of the body. Lubaina Himid, Dana Schutz, and Ebony G. Patterson further enrich the narrative by confronting historical inequities, exploring chaotic human experiences, and addressing social injustices with vibrant, evocative artistry. This collection of works invites us to reconsider visual storytelling through a more inclusive and dynamic lens.

Teo Yang isn’t only creating his own home in Seoul, he’s taking care of the city’s traditional buildings for the next generation

Spanish designer Isabel López-Quesada Biarritz crams so much good taste into her modest Biarritz farm house

British designer Faye Toogood says this family home was the first place she could truly live a modern life

Discover how a kitchen pratfall pushed JR Ryall down a distinctly sweeter path

Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s series *I Don’t Live Here Anymore* ingeniously transforms mid-1990s fashion magazine photos of glamorous women by superimposing his own masculine features onto their faces, creating a compelling fusion of masculinity and femininity. This work challenges perceptions of identity and reality, blurring gender boundaries in a fluid and thought-provoking way long before such themes became widely discussed. Originally exhibited alongside Rondinone’s abstract sun paintings, these images invite viewers to explore the complexities of human experience, where appearances deceive and meaning resists simple interpretation. A limited edition print from this series is now available, offering collectors a tangible piece of Rondinone’s enigmatic and expansive artistic vision.

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Vincent Van Duysen might be known for his starry clientele, but his own home is all about comfort and quiet contemplation

Italian designer Paola Navone creates beauty with discarded ceramics in her distinctive domestic space

Belgian painter Luc Tuymans, renowned for his haunting and enigmatic artworks housed in institutions like MoMA and the Tate, masterfully creates images that evoke a subtle sense of unease through their symbolic ambiguity. His 2004 painting and silkscreen print *The Worshipper*, inspired by a costumed mannequin in a Belgian carnival museum, encapsulates this eerie quality by blending themes of religion, folklore, and fundamentalism. Using attenuated Polaroid sources that soften color and clarity, Tuymans invites viewers into a space ripe for interpretation, where seemingly innocuous imagery can resonate with deeper, sometimes unsettling meanings. This piece was part of his 2005 exhibition *Les Cinq Anneaux*, which interwove motifs of ritual and symbolism, echoing his fascination with ambiguous signs and their power to stir unease beneath the surface.

Tacos de pobre might make for a budget-conscious dinner, but they’re rich in both taste and nutrients.

From smart speakers to sandals, cookware to candleholders, this Danish design firm collaborates cleverly to always stay ahead of the game

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In the autumn of 1995, Nan Goldin’s artistic journey took a new turn in Paris, where she formed a close friendship with former model and filmmaker Valérie Massadian. Moving beyond the raw intensity of her iconic 1985 slideshow, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency, Goldin’s work evolved in the 1990s to capture more intimate, vibrant moments among a new circle of friends across Europe. This period, documented in her book The Devil’s Playground, showcases nuanced portraits of Massadian, Italian gallerist Guido Costa, and German actor Clemens Schick, revealing lives marked by passion, vulnerability, and the uncertain edge of a changing era. These images, printed using the rare and prized Cibachrome process, offer a poignant reflection on friendship, desire, and the fragile balance between failure and success.

Bharti Kher, a British-born artist of Indian heritage, has transformed the humble bindi—a decorative forehead dot—into a powerful artistic language that bridges tradition and contemporary expression. Her latest monumental bronze sculpture, *Ancestor* (2022), on display at New York City's Doris C. Freedman Plaza, expands on her acclaimed "Intermediaries" series by embodying a matrilineal figure adorned with offspring emerging from her form, symbolizing care, memory, and the continuity of generations. Rooted in Indian cultural motifs and personal exploration of identity, *Ancestor* invites viewers to connect with ancestral wisdom while envisioning the future. Alongside this, Kher’s limited edition print *Grey not Black, not White* reflects the artist’s ongoing dialogue with cross-cultural identity in a globalized world, showcasing her distinctive use of bindis and abstract form.

Rolf and Mette Hay attracted the world’s greatest designers by offering them a worldwide audience (and an egalitarian price point)

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William Kentridge’s unconventional and restless artistic journey defies traditional advice to specialize, embracing instead a fluid blend of drawing, animation, theater, and film that has garnered international acclaim. Born into a family of prominent anti-apartheid lawyers in Johannesburg, Kentridge studied politics and African studies before pursuing art and theater, initially struggling to find his footing. His unique style—marked by gestural charcoal drawings and stop-motion animation—reflects deep engagement with South Africa’s political history and broader human themes, culminating in innovative work across operas, dance, and visual art. With groundbreaking productions like Mozart’s Magic Flute and Shostakovich’s The Nose, and founding The Centre for the Less Good Idea to foster experimental creativity, Kentridge’s trajectory reveals how embracing failure and hybridity can lead to profound artistic success and global recognition.

This innovative Danish firm knows what consumers want, and also what great designers desire

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Steven Klein, renowned for his provocative and intensely stylized fashion and portrait photography, has spent over three decades crafting a distinctive visual language that blends sexuality, tension, and bold artistry. Collaborating with cultural icons like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Brad Pitt, Klein’s work has continuously pushed boundaries, creating images that are both captivating and unsettling. Even during the Covid lockdown, when traditional shoots were impossible, Klein adapted by capturing evocative still lifes with his iPhone, demonstrating his relentless creative drive. From his rebellious youth sneaking photos with his father’s camera to iconic campaigns for brands like Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford, Klein’s vision remains unapologetically fierce and fearless, transforming celebrity portraiture into a lasting exploration of identity, power, and the darker edges of beauty.

Discover a curated collection of unique domestic objects that transform minimalist spaces into warm, engaging homes, blending contemporary art with everyday living. From Ryan McGinley’s vibrant beach towels and Karen Kilimnik’s marine-inspired designs to Jean-Michel Basquiat’s iconic neo-expressionist puzzles, each piece offers a storytelling element that sparks curiosity and conversation. Embrace cultural depth with Ai Weiwei’s Zodiac Ox apparel, dive into Keith Haring’s subway art through insightful books, or lighten your kitchen chores with David Shrigley’s witty tea towel set. These art-inspired selections invite you to enliven your space and lifestyle with creativity, humor, and a touch of cultural commentary.

American painter Tessa Perutz, who divides her time between New York and Brussels, channels her creative spirit through Massif Central, a New York-based brand producing exquisite silk scarves featuring contemporary artists. Named after the historic silk-producing region in southern France, Massif Central marries artistic heritage with modern expression, showcasing limited edition scarves crafted from high-quality materials. Perutz’s latest collaboration highlights Californian artist Henry Gunderson’s vivid painting "Up So Long It Looks Like Down," a bold piece blending hyperrealism and pop culture elements, now transformed into a striking silk scarf. Through thoughtful artist partnerships and meticulous fabric selection, Perutz brings an innovative fusion of art and textile, celebrating transformation, color, and design in wearable form.

Sarah Sze, acclaimed sculptor and painter known for representing the U.S. at the 2013 Venice Biennale, explores the complexities of time, space, and perception through her innovative installations and paintings. Her work, often crafted from everyday materials like packaged food, fans, and pharmaceuticals, transforms familiar objects into immersive environments that challenge how we locate ourselves in reality. From her dynamic sculptures on New York’s High Line to intricate assemblies for the American Pavilion, Sze engages viewers in a continual search for meaning, blending scientific inquiry with philosophical reflection. Since 2018, her paintings have evolved into layered, collage-like landscapes that capture the fluidity of memory and experience, inviting us to rethink the value and role of art in contemporary culture.

Marilyn Minter, a pioneering American artist since the late 1960s, melds pornography, glamor, and feminism into her provocative paintings and photographs, challenging viewers with her explicit, close-up depictions of the female body. Growing up in a tumultuous environment in Louisiana and Florida, Minter’s journey led her to New York City, where she developed a bold artistic voice that defies conventional norms and embraces the erotic impulse as a form of empowerment. Despite criticism, her work—ranging from her “Porn Grid” series to the sensuous “100 Food Porn”—has garnered critical acclaim, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and exhibitions at major museums. Today, Minter continues to inspire both audiences and students alike, urging young artists to follow their inner vision rather than conform to trends, proving that authentic creativity truly transcends time.

English artist Harland Miller, known for his witty reinterpretations of classic book covers, has lately embraced minimalism in his work, focusing on single, evocative words like UP, GOOD, or YES layered on canvas. Inspired by a serendipitous discovery of Penguin paperbacks in Paris and driven by a desire to communicate deeply and directly, Miller’s art blends textual play with vivid imagery to evoke personal narratives and emotional connections. His diverse series explore contrasts—ranging from abstract color fields and bleak northern landscapes to pop-psychological illusions—challenging viewers to navigate the interplay between word and image. Through his “International Lonely Guy” alter ego, Miller captures a spectrum of human experience, from cynicism to romance, crafting paintings that invite reflection without the need for explanation, proving that sometimes less truly is more.

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Swiss-born artist Ugo Rondinone’s work is deeply rooted in the themes of time, space, and the human condition, inspired by personal loss and his connection to nature. After purchasing an olive orchard near his parents’ hometown of Matera, Italy, Rondinone began casting ancient olive trees as sculptures that embody the passage of time. His early landscape sketches reflect a spiritual turn following the death of his partner during the AIDS crisis, while his signature sun paintings explore futuristic notions of time through vibrant, machine-like perfection. Rondinone’s art often plays with contrasts—masculine and feminine, personal and impersonal—expressed through diverse media including photography, sculpture, and land art. His iconic Seven Magic Mountains in the Nevada desert fuses natural forms with vivid pop colors, inviting viewers to experience a contemplative space where nature and art converge. Throughout his career, Rondinone channels both melancholy and hope, offering a poetic meditation on existence and the ephemeral beauty of life.

This curated collection of contemporary prints and editions offers a diverse range of striking works that bring modernism, nature, and cultural reflection into your home without the hefty price tag often associated with fine art. From Simone Leigh’s symbolic ceramic cowrie shell inspired by African heritage, to Maxi Cohen’s mesmerizing photographs of natural waters, and Clifford Ross’s breathtaking hurricane waves supporting clean water initiatives, each piece tells a unique story. David Salle’s bold floral imagery contrasts with Nick Cave’s dynamic, danceable Soundsuits that confront identity and resilience. Bill Claps explores communication through coded symbolism, while Lewis Miller captures ephemeral public floral displays filled with hope. Sarah Morris blends geometric abstraction with natural and architectural influences, David Ondaatje’s serene swimmer photograph supports environmental causes, and Awol Erizku challenges cultural perceptions with his powerful reinterpretation of a classic logo. This collection invites collectors to enrich their spaces with meaningful, visually compelling art that resonates far beyond the frame.

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Wangechi Mutu challenges conventional definitions of art by highlighting the colonial roots that confine it to European aesthetics and museum walls. Born in Nairobi and educated internationally, Mutu’s multidisciplinary work blends sculpture, collage, and installation to explore themes of race, gender, ecology, and the body, creating figures that are both ancient and futuristic. Her striking pieces, such as the bronze sculptures displayed on the Metropolitan Museum’s facade, confront and invite viewers to reconsider cultural narratives and power structures. Through her art, Mutu bridges past and future, sacred and profane, urging a broader, more inclusive understanding of what art can be and embody.

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This vibrant collection spotlights women artists who transform simple geometric shapes into profound explorations of identity, culture, and life itself. From Agnes Denes’s pioneering land art and adaptive computer-generated Butterfly Experiments to Bharti Kher’s meditations on cultural flux through tantric motifs, each work challenges and expands our visual language. Janaina Tschäpe evokes primordial life, while Dana Schutz confronts human conflict with dark humor. Loie Hollowell’s deeply personal abstractions offer solace through color, and Sarah Sze captures the fragility of time by distorting the sun’s path. Delita Martin’s cosmic portraits celebrate Black womanhood, Pia Camil’s utilitarian garments weave craft into commodification, and Lubaina Himid reimagines history through theatre. Ebony G Patterson uses ornamentation to address social injustice, Camille Henrot reflects on motherhood’s complexity, and Mickalene Thomas reclaims Black female eroticism from archival imagery. Andrea Blanch’s photography combines intimacy and striking color, proving that form, whether in paint, print, or fabric, remains a powerful vessel for storytelling and bold artistic expression.

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When Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari joined forces to create their neo-surrealist magazine Toiletpaper in 2010, they set out to explore a realm beyond traditional art and fashion. Now partnered with Seletti, they’ve expanded their signature bold, mind-bending imagery into a vibrant range of lifestyle products perfect for summer adventures. From stylish waist bags and chic wash bags to thermal bottles, enamel teapots, mugs, bowls, plates, and wooden folding deck chairs, each item bursts with Toiletpaper’s iconic surreal designs, turning everyday outdoor moments into playful, eye-catching experiences. Whether relaxing at the park, beach, or campground, this collection combines high-quality craftsmanship with avant-garde flair to elevate your sunny day essentials.

Catherine Mead, a seasoned travel photographer and photojournalist, has spent over two decades capturing the unexpected beauty of the world through her medium-format film cameras. From the bustling streets of Cuba to the serene landscapes of Iceland and Morocco, her images reframe the ordinary, inspiring wanderlust and inviting viewers to explore beyond typical tourist paths. Mead’s journey began with a childhood fascination for photography, nurtured by dedicated mentors, and blossomed into a career marked by adventurous assignments in challenging conditions—from stormy Maldives openings to typhoon-hit Kyoto. Passionate about authentic local experiences, she seeks out hidden gems and vibrant moments that bring her frames to life, such as children playing or a diving pigeon. Her deep connection to Morocco, a place she calls home, and her reverence for influential photographers like Dorothea Lange, shine through her evocative work. Amidst raising a new family, Mead embraces a fresh chapter of travel and storytelling, sharing her art directly with collectors and inspiring conversations and dreams of adventure worldwide.

French luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin, led by CEO Roland Herlory, has partnered with JRP Editions and MAMCO Geneva to create an innovative collection that brings contemporary art to life on swimwear and accessories. Collaborating with renowned artists like Kenny Scharf, John M Armleder, Mickalene Thomas, and Racquel Chevremont, the project emphasizes respect for each artist’s unique vision while pushing creative and technical boundaries. The process involves close, evolving dialogue to ensure artworks translate impeccably onto fabric, highlighting Vilebrequin’s exceptional printing expertise. From Scharf’s vibrant, joyous streetwear-inspired designs to Armleder’s conceptual abstractions, the collection celebrates a dynamic fusion of art and fashion, promising a fresh, visually striking summer lineup that continues to evolve with future releases.

Sanya Kantarovsky’s enigmatic paintings, marked by dramatic shifts in scale and style, explore the tensions of impermanence and the human condition with a mix of humor, cultural allusions, and raw emotion. His latest limited edition silkscreen print, *Little Vera* (2022), not only showcases his signature blend of high and low cultural references—from Viennese Secession influences to Soviet-era cartoons—but also supports the healing mission of RxART, a nonprofit transforming children's hospitals through art. Kantarovsky’s work is deeply relatable and humane, balancing sharp wit and melancholy to reflect on the complexities of life, death, and memory, inviting viewers into narrative fragments that are as thought-provoking as they are visually compelling.

Interiors may often be overshadowed by portraits and landscapes in art collections, but they offer a rich and diverse world full of historical depth, surreal imagery, and intimate social narratives. From Romare Bearden’s evocative collage of a North Carolina home to Ken Price’s vibrant LA sunset print, and Shellburne Thurber’s mysterious nocturnal bedroom photograph, each piece invites viewers to explore stories behind familiar domestic spaces. Justin Samson blends abstraction with vintage interiors, while René Magritte’s surreal Time Transfixed famously disrupts everyday expectations. Maria Kalman captures the elegance of Parisian salons, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer presents a modern, tense New York apartment, and Jonas Wood’s collaborative still life with Shio Kusaka celebrates shared creativity and personal life. This selection reveals just how compelling and multifaceted interiors can be as subjects in art.

Nicole Gelinas, a Bremerton-based artist, captivates with her series-based mixed media works that explore emotions, nature, and the passage of time through abstraction and experimentation. Working with diverse materials—from oil and charcoal to alternative photographic processes—she creates evocative pieces that embody concepts like seasonal depression or the emergence of spring from winter. Embracing unconventional tools and layering techniques unique to each series, Gelinas treats her art as a personal journal, releasing emotions and reflections onto the canvas with minimal overthinking. Her work invites viewers to pause amid today’s visual chaos, offering a contemplative space that resonates with moods, memories, and the subtle beauty of change.

In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, personal taste remains a vital and powerful guide, reflecting who you are as much as the people you surround yourself with or the choices you make daily. Esteemed art advisor Thea Westreich Wagner champions taste not as a superficial preference but as an authentic expression of individuality, encouraging collectors to embrace what truly resonates with them. Building a meaningful collection isn’t just about market trends or expert opinions—it starts with trusting your instincts and developing a deep connection to the pieces that move you. Whether drawn to the striking vibrancy of Loie Hollowell, the serene works on paper by Despa Hondros, or the challenging perspectives of Edward Burtynsky, engaging with art is about fostering conversations with your soul and surroundings. As tastes evolve like fashion or music, so too can your collection, creating a dynamic, personal journey shaped by ongoing curiosity and reflection. Ultimately, it’s this passionate pursuit that makes art collecting not only rewarding but uniquely yours.

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Discover how iconic artists like Sol Lewitt, Louise Bourgeois, Cindy Sherman, and Damien Hirst bring their creative visions from gallery walls to your dining table with a stunning collection of unique tabletop items. From Lewitt’s geometric ceramic bowls inspired by ancient Italian pottery to Bourgeois’s evocative embroidered coasters that reflect her complex inner world, each piece transforms everyday moments into artful experiences. Dive into the surreal charm of Toiletpaper’s coffee set, the cosmic allure of Diesel Living’s Lunar Salad Bowl, and the playful architecture of Michael Graves's Little Dripper coffee set. These objects don’t just serve function—they invite you to engage with art intimately while elevating your home gatherings into unforgettable celebrations of design, history, and imagination.

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Italian artist Naomi Vona transforms found vintage photographs into vibrant, imaginative collages that serve as portals connecting past and present. Using pens, paper, colored tape, and stickers, she overlays abstract forms and contemporary patterns onto old portraits, creating “visual proof” of her creative time travel. Fascinated by archives and memories, Naomi’s work blends photography, illustration, and design, inviting viewers to explore alternative stories behind anonymous subjects. Her evolving practice, influenced by analog photography and a love for experimentation, includes expanding vintage images onto larger canvases to craft surreal worlds. With exhibitions worldwide and features in major art magazines, Naomi continues to push boundaries, making each piece a colorful celebration of history, imagination, and subconscious inspiration.

The skateboarding revival has transformed what was once an underground, rebellious pastime into a vibrant mainstream culture, fueled by the rise of skate-focused video games, fashion, and its inclusion in the Olympics. This cultural resurgence also celebrates the skateboard as a unique canvas for art, showcased in collaborations with iconic artists like Keith Haring, whose playful and dynamic style harmonizes with skate and street culture; French street artist JR, known for powerful public installations; and Mark Flood, whose punk-infused works bring a provocative edge. The innovative fusion continues with fine art legends such as Andy Warhol’s legendary Campbell’s Soup cans reimagined on skate decks, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s striking portraiture, and KAWS’s contemporary streetwear collaborations with Supreme, proving that skateboarding is not only a sport but a compelling medium for artistic expression and cultural storytelling.

David Ondaatje, a Canadian-born photographer and filmmaker with a lifelong passion for water and fly fishing, captures the beauty and dynamism of rivers and coastlines through his striking aerial photography. His work, including the limited edition print "Gaviota Swimmer," showcases the mesmerizing interplay of light, water, and landscape from unique perspectives gained through evolving drone technology. Ondaatje’s fascination with waves and the ever-changing nature of water drives his creative journey, taking him to remote locations around the world where he balances the thrill of discovery with the challenges of shooting in the wild. Deeply connected to his subjects and motivated by moments of natural beauty and personal resonance, his photography invites viewers to see familiar scenes in profoundly new ways, while also supporting causes close to his heart, such as Human Rights Watch.

Rosa-Johan Uddoh is an interdisciplinary artist whose work challenges the constructed narratives around nation-building and Black British identity through performance, humor, and parody. Drawing on Black feminist thought and popular culture, she embodies exaggerated versions of iconic figures like Meghan Markle and Hercule Poirot to explore how identity is shaped and constrained. Her series *Performing Whitness* cleverly critiques British institutional neutrality by mimicking the poised television newsreader delivering absurd headlines, highlighting how performance shapes truth and self-esteem in everyday spaces. Uddoh also collaborates with teenagers to investigate contemporary popular culture’s influence and draws inspiration from pioneering figures like Una Marson, the first Black BBC program maker. Her upcoming book *Practice Makes Perfect* invites readers to engage with scripts that question Black British representation, blending experimental writing with playful and radical explorations of identity and self-love.

Brooklyn-born Alex Katz is a towering figure in postwar American art, celebrated for his bold figurative paintings that blend the sensitivity of his Queens upbringing with a confident rejection of Abstract Expressionism's dominance. From his early days at Cooper Union, where he distinguished himself academically and artistically, to his innovative approach marked by large brush strokes and vibrant, premixed colors, Katz has crafted a unique visual language that bridges modernism and Pop art. Even in his 90s, his youthful energy pulses through works that command attention and resist conformity, reflecting a lifelong commitment to capturing powerful, image-driven moments. Through candid reflections on his process, influences, and the evolution of his self-confidence, Katz reveals an artist who has continually challenged norms while remaining deeply connected to the world around him.

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Contemporary art plunges us into vibrant explorations of pools and water, from David Hockney’s iconic *A Bigger Splash*, capturing the fleeting moment of a splash against stark architecture, to Sarah Ancelle Schönfeld’s disturbing yet captivating detergent-distorted digital prints. Fabrizio Alzati’s documentary photography reveals the bustling, tourist-packed Riviera Romagnola, while JR’s haunting portrayal of Liberia’s abandoned Intercontinental Hotel pool evokes beauty in decay. Poby’s monochromatic fine art photograph channels modernist influences, and Kim Hyang’s Olympic-inspired *Swimmer* evokes the spirit of athleticism epitomized by Michael Phelps. Cuban artist Rachel Valdes’s three-point perspective watercolors seamlessly blend reality and abstraction, and Kanghee Kim’s surreal poolside reflections invite viewers into dreamlike, digitally manipulated scenes. Together, these works celebrate pools as spaces of contrast—stillness and motion, reality and imagination, glamour and ruin—refreshing our senses as we long for cool, blue water.

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Spencer Lazar, a dynamic Harvard graduate with a rich background in tech and venture capital, has turned his creative energy toward the power of printed media by co-founding Apply, an innovative New York-based sticker company. Apply champions the idea that stickers are more than just small decals—they’re a form of creative empowerment that lets anyone express themselves artistically, regardless of skill level. Working with celebrated artists and photographers, Apply produces vibrant, collectible sticker sheets that pay homage to iconic figures like Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, blending art and accessibility in a way that honors their legacies. Beyond their bold designs, these stickers are engineered with precision, able to withstand diverse surfaces and environments without damage. Through Apply, Lazar and his team invite everyone to personalize their world and boldly showcase their values, proving that a simple sticker can be a powerful medium for creativity and connection.

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Houston-based multimedia artist Steven Evans intertwines music, memory, and identity in his poignant sculptural installation, *Songs for a Memorial*, currently featured at the New York City AIDS Memorial. Through evocative neon works like *Don’t Leave Me This Way/Never Can Say Goodbye, 2022*, Evans pays homage to disco anthems forever linked to the AIDS crisis, creating a vibrant space for reflection and remembrance. Drawing on decades of personal and collective histories, he explores how song titles evoke intimate and shared memories, blending art, activism, and emotional resonance. His neon sculptures glow with a club-like energy, inviting viewers to connect with the joy, loss, and resilience that define a pivotal era in LGBTQ+ history, while continuing to inspire conversations on identity and community today.

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Samara Scott is a visionary artist known for her inventive sculptures and installations that transform everyday materials—like nail polish, avocado skins, shampoo, and cigarette ash—into vibrant, unsettling landscapes that blur the lines between the biological, manufactured, and virtual worlds. Her work, described as a “bulimic regurgitation” of consumer excess, explores the physicality and aftermath of consumption with visceral, fluid compositions that challenge perceptions of decay, beauty, and environmental impact. Scott’s art is a poignant reflection on human appetites, complicity, and the paradox of freedom within the destructive systems we inhabit, creating haunting, almost alchemical scenes that stir both awe and unease. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Scott embraces chaos and transformation, inviting viewers to confront the messy, interconnected realities of our postindustrial existence.

As wedding season blooms, this curated collection of artworks captures the multifaceted emotions and rituals of marriage—from the idyllic charm of Villa Balbianello in Victoria Zhivotneva’s impressionistic print to the surreal biblical passion in Salvador Dalí’s etching. Artists like Naomi Vona blend vintage nostalgia with contemporary collage, while Tina Barney’s photography reveals the nuanced performance behind the ceremonies. From Amy Hill’s enigmatic Renaissance-inspired couple to the playful cosplay bride in Robin Moyer’s photograph and the poignant still life of Ross Craig’s plastic cake toppers, these pieces explore love’s joy, complexity, and symbolism. Whether through poetic modernism, vivid photorealism, or thought-provoking technology dialogues by Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos, each work offers a unique reflection on the celebration, ceremony, and cultural expression of weddings across time and place.

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Arts and sports, often seen as opposing forces, have long been intertwined, inspiring artists to capture the dynamic energy, movement, and societal reflections found in athletic pursuits. From Edgar Degas’ classical depictions of athletes to modern takes like Brandon J Donahue’s basketball-inspired sculptures and David Hockney’s vibrant Olympic posters, sports provide rich material for artistic exploration. Photographers like David Levinthal blur reality with fantasy, while icons such as Andy Warhol immortalize legendary figures like Muhammad Ali. The unconventional feats of Britain’s Dangerous Sports Club, Julian Opie’s focus on everyday runners, and Raymond Pettibon’s nuanced baseball imagery further showcase the diverse ways art channels the drama, triumph, and cultural significance of sports. This compelling fusion highlights how the athletic world continues to fuel creative expression and social commentary across mediums and eras.

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Loie Hollowell’s luminous paintings explore the intimate and transformative experiences of the female body through a unique blend of three-dimensional sculptural forms and richly layered color gradients. Drawing inspiration from her personal journey—including abortion, pregnancy, and motherhood—her work merges geometric abstraction with deeply personal symbolism, creating pieces that pulse with life and invite close, meditative engagement. Her new limited edition print, *Yellow Brain* (2022), channels this practice with embossed textures and a vibrant violet gradient, serving as a homage to her father’s recovery from traumatic brain injury. Beyond aesthetic innovation, Hollowell’s edition supports the Malaria Consortium, highlighting her commitment to impactful global causes. Her art, deeply rooted in bodily experience and spiritual resonance, offers a vivid, emotional landscape where light, color, and form converge to communicate narratives of healing, identity, and resilience.

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Photography’s deep connection to the countryside is vividly celebrated through a curated selection of stunning images that capture nature’s diverse beauty and unexpected intersections with urban life. From Mihály B. Demeczky’s crystalline Alpine-inspired landscapes to Catherine Mead’s serene lavender fields in southern France, each photograph invites viewers on a scenic journey. South African photographer Rudi Gremels’ desert patterns, Maria Lax’s vibrant tropical hues echoing far from her Finnish roots, and Gray Malin’s thrilling aerial shots of Michigan’s Torch Lake sandbar add layers of wonder and exploration. Meanwhile, Paul Raphaelson finds wild beauty in New York’s abandoned lots, and Lia Bekyan reflects on belonging and presence between city and nature, exploring themes of time and selfhood. These evocative works collectively showcase photography’s power to reveal both the grandeur and subtlety of the natural and liminal worlds we inhabit.

Photography, often associated with urban life, finds profound expression in the countryside, capturing the raw beauty and fleeting moments of nature and rural landscapes. From Mihály B. Demeczky’s evocative Alpine-inspired scenes in Slovakia to Catherine Mead’s minimalist lavender fields of southern France, and Rudi Gremels’ fleeting desert patterns in Morocco, these works celebrate the sublime and transient qualities of the natural world. Maria Lax brings a vibrant tropical color palette from her Northern roots, while Gray Malin’s aerial shots reveal hidden paradises like Michigan’s Torch Lake. Paul Raphaelson uncovers unexpected beauty in urban wilderness spaces of Brooklyn, and Lia Bekyan’s contemplative images explore the intersection of city life and nature, inviting reflection on presence and belonging. This curated collection showcases the diversity and emotional depth of landscape photography, illustrating how artists continually find new ways to connect us to the environment around us.

Sanya Kantarovsky’s paintings transcend mere visual pleasure, inviting viewers into a complex, sometimes unsettling experience that challenges perception and evokes a sense of delay and discord. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists—from Luc Tuymans to Marc Chagall—and influenced by his culturally rich, intellectually vibrant upbringing in Moscow and later Rhode Island, Kantarovsky blends dark humor and poetic narrative in his figurative work. A graduate of RISD and UCLA, his acclaimed art transcends painting, encompassing video and sculpture, as he embraces the Russian avant-garde concept of "ostranenie" to make the familiar strange and compelling. Living in Brooklyn with his artist wife and daughter, Kantarovsky continues to push artistic boundaries, crafting works that invite viewers to see the world anew.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s meteoric rise and enduring legacy are powerfully captured in the new exhibition King Pleasure, organized by his family and currently on view in New York. Bursting onto the neo-expressionist scene in the 1980s with a bold, frenetic energy, Basquiat transcended his graffiti origins to gain global acclaim, collaborating with icons like Andy Warhol and exhibiting worldwide before his untimely death at 27. This comprehensive show delves beyond his vibrant artworks to reveal the artist’s personal world, featuring rare paintings, a faithful recreation of his childhood home, his Palladium nightclub murals, and intimate memorabilia. Highlighted by his final contemplative piece Dry Cell, King Pleasure invites viewers to experience the full scope of Basquiat’s genius, echoing the magnitude of his influence that continues to captivate new generations nearly four decades later.

At this year’s Frieze New York, held for the first time inside Manhattan’s sprawling Shed, the art fair embraced a broader temporal perspective, blending contemporary pieces with significant works from previous decades. Highlights included Carol Bove’s immersive installation at David Zwirner, where coral-red steel sculptures play with spatial perception, and Albert Oehlen’s Gagosian booth, which showcased his provocative, computer-aided prints alongside a playful fusion beverage. New York’s Franklin Parrasch presented expressive pieces by Joan Snyder, whose layered, gestural works from the 1980s retain vibrant energy, while Sadie Coles Gallery spotlighted mid-career artist Wilhelm Sasnal’s striking linocuts and Alex Da Corte’s playful neon and fabric works. Simon Fujiwara’s Esther Schipper installation offered witty social commentary with garments turned into revolutionary symbols, and Victoria Miro’s booth featured Yayoi Kusama’s iconic dot-covered canvases and personal lithographs, evoking her profound legacy bridging abstraction and pop art. Together, these presentations crafted a dynamic narrative celebrating both the fresh and the time-honored in contemporary art.

Artspace, Phaidon, and MATCHESFASHION came together to celebrate the release of the new Phaidon book, *Prime – Art’s Next Generation*, with a vibrant cocktail party at MATCHESFASHION’s New York Frieze week Residency. The event, held in a stylish Upper East Side townhouse, featured a curated high summer edit, delicious gourmet tacos, cocktails by Agua Mágica Mezcal, and warm churros, creating the perfect atmosphere to honor the innovative artists showcased in the book. Attended by influential figures including Phaidon and Artspace executives, alongside many of the featured artists from 41 countries, the gathering highlighted a dynamic group who are redefining art through diverse mediums ranging from traditional materials to experimental digital and sensory practices. A special charitable limited edition silkscreen print by artist Loie Hollowell was announced in partnership with Artspace, adding an exclusive highlight to the week-long residency, which also displayed works by other remarkable Prime artists like Christina Quarles and Samara Scott.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's electrifying and prolific career, marked by his rapid rise from the graffiti scene to international acclaim, continues to captivate nearly 35 years after his untimely death at 27. The current exhibition, King Pleasure, curated by his family and held in New York, offers an immersive glimpse into his world, showcasing over 200 rarely seen works alongside personal artifacts that reveal the cultural heartbeat behind his art. From collaborations with Andy Warhol to his role in the vibrant 1980s New York art scene and his poignant final painting, Dry Cell, the exhibit paints a vivid portrait of a restless genius whose influence endures, inviting audiences to finally grasp the profound legacy he left behind.

Frieze New York continues to embrace both contemporary innovation and art historical reverence, showcasing a striking mix of new and older works across its booths. Carol Bove’s immersive installation at David Zwirner plays cleverly with material and perception, while Gagosian spotlights Albert Oehlen’s provocative, digitally influenced prints. The fair also highlights distinguished figures like Joan Snyder with her expressive stroke paintings, mid-career standout Wilhelm Sasnal’s crisp linocuts, and Alex Da Corte’s vibrant, pop-infused neon and fabric pieces. Simon Fujiwara’s politically charged sculptural scarves at Esther Schipper and Yayoi Kusama’s iconic, dot-filled canvases at Victoria Miro round out a dynamic exhibition that bridges eras, styles, and narratives, offering art lovers a rich and varied encounter with both legacy and innovation.

Artspace, Phaidon, and MATCHESFASHION recently celebrated the launch of the new Phaidon book *Prime – Art’s Next Generation* with a vibrant cocktail party during MATCHESFASHION’s New York Frieze week Residency. Held in a stylish Upper East Side townhouse, the event featured a curated summer collection, live art, and a delicious menu of gourmet tacos and mezcal cocktails. Attendees included prominent figures from the art world and many of the featured Prime artists, whose innovative work spans traditional and experimental mediums across 41 countries. Highlights included personalized calligraphed bookmarks for book purchasers and an exclusive preview of a limited edition silkscreen print by Loie Hollowell, with artworks by Christina Quarles and Samara Scott also on display. This gathering celebrated the cutting edge of contemporary art, showcasing a dynamic new generation pushing the boundaries of creative expression.

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Marianna Simnett’s provocative multidisciplinary art practice delves into the visceral and often unsettling boundaries of human and animal bodies, blending film, installation, and sculpture to evoke physical and psychological discomfort. Her works, such as the immersive five-channel film installation *Blood in My Milk*, intertwine scientific processes, clinical scenarios, and fairy tale-inspired narratives to explore themes of transformation, bodily autonomy, and contamination. By incorporating untrained actors and real-life professionals, Simnett creates haunting experiences that challenge perceptions of the body through surreal, sometimes grotesque imagery, and performance-based endurance art—including voice manipulation and self-induced fainting. Throughout, she confronts complex issues around identity, biotechnology, and capitalism with tenderness and intensity, marking her as a compelling voice in contemporary art’s next generation.

French artist Jean Jullien’s creative journey began with a simple daily drawing exercise encouraged during his school years in Brittany, fostering his keen eye for everyday life and a distinctive, playful style. Known for his wit and relatable scenes, Jullien’s work spans exhibitions, public installations, fashion, and editorial projects, culminating in his limited edition print *Public (2022)*—a vibrant celebration of human togetherness featuring his signature whimsical crowd. Influenced by family, comics, and early art experiences, Jullien embraces collaboration and finds joy in capturing the simple, meaningful moments of life, now deepened by fatherhood. His art invites us to appreciate happiness in the small details, making us smile and reflect through his universal visual language.

Marianna Simnett’s art delves into the visceral and unsettling, exploring the body’s limits through film, sculpture, and installation that blur fables with clinical reality. Her work confronts themes of transformation, contamination, and the effects of biotechnology, often featuring untrained actors and real professionals in haunting narratives that combine medical procedures with raw human and animal corporeality. From her complex five-channel film Blood in My Milk to provocative performances like the Botox-altered voice in The Needle and the Larynx, Simnett challenges perceptions of control, vulnerability, and identity, creating experiences designed to provoke a physical, almost tactile reaction in the viewer. Her fearless engagement with discomfort and bodily transformation marks her as a vital voice in contemporary art’s next generation.

Munem Wasif’s poignant works, featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, explore the intersection of human and machine, history and future, through haunting black-and-white visuals and evocative soundscapes. His piece *Machine Matter* reflects on the fading jute industry of Bangladesh, capturing the lives of exploited laborers and the fragile boundary between life and death. Meanwhile, *Seeds Shall Set Us Free* revives traditional cyanotype photography to comment on genetic engineering and cultural heritage. Wasif’s art navigates social inequities and the scars of colonial history, inviting viewers to contemplate invisibility, vulnerability, and the evolving role of art in a digital age, all while embracing moments of creative energy and intuitive flow.

Munem Wasif’s evocative work, featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, delves into the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, capturing the fading industrial heritage of jute production in Bangladesh through haunting black-and-white imagery. His piece *Machine Matter* melds the mechanical with the mortal, exploring themes of exploitation, history, and transformation with profound sensitivity. In *Seeds Shall Set Us Free*, Wasif resurrects the cyanotype process to create striking constellations of ceremonial seeds, reflecting on genetic engineering and cultural memory. Throughout his art, Wasif confronts social inequities and invisible histories, inviting viewers to contemplate vulnerability, endurance, and the power of visual storytelling in a rapidly changing world.

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Tony Albert’s art powerfully intersects graphics, language, and popular culture to explore themes of identity, stereotyping, and history, particularly reflecting on Aboriginal experiences. Through collaborative projects like Warakurna Superheroes and thought-provoking installations such as Exotic Other and Sorry, Albert uses familiar imagery and loaded language to challenge narratives around Indigenous representation and the ongoing impact of colonialism. His work reclaims kitsch “Aboriginalia” while confronting commodification and cultural stereotypes, inviting viewers to reconsider history’s influence on the present and envision more equitable futures. Confident and conceptually driven, Albert continuously evolves his practice, deeply engaging with sustainability and the role of creativity in social change, embodying the dynamic spirit of new artistic generations featured in Phaidon's Prime: Art’s Next Generation.

Tony Albert is a multimedia artist whose work spans photography, video, painting, sculpture, and collage, driven by a conceptual approach deeply rooted in research and cultural commentary. With a contemporary Pop sensibility, Albert explores themes of identity, popular culture, and the historical and ongoing impacts of stereotyping and oppression on Aboriginal Australians. His collaborative projects, such as the Warakurna Superheroes series, and provocative installations like Exotic Other and Sorry, challenge viewers to reconsider the commodification and misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples. Through vivid imagery and loaded language, Albert reclaims cultural icons to both critique and empower, aiming to pave the way for more equitable futures. Confident and committed to sustainability in art, he continuously pushes boundaries, believing the best work is always ahead.

Miriam Laura Leonardi’s art explores the subtle complexities beneath seemingly simple forms, transforming single words or images into thought-provoking sculptures that navigate history, language, and contemporary culture. Her works, such as the minimalist yet playful *Tonsure Nuova 3* and the Kafkaesque double beetle sculpture *Yeah*, invite viewers to reconsider how the past is altered over time and how we engage with consumerism and historical narratives today. Starting with the final image and tracing back its significance, Leonardi’s creative process unravels the paradoxes hidden in simplicity, challenging us to look deeper. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, she balances her innovative practice with teaching, reflecting on the evolving role of art books amid instant digital culture.

Andrés Pereira Paz’s work powerfully highlights moments in Latin American art history where Indigenous thought resists colonial narratives, reimagining history through a cyclical lens that challenges Western linear time. Drawing inspiration from a 1615 manuscript by Indigenous chronicler Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala, Pereira Paz transforms gestures linked to violence into evocative wire sculptures, while his 2019 Berlin exhibition, Radio Carabuco, engaged with the colonial use of religious imagery to control Indigenous populations by incorporating podcasts, brass sculptures, and vibrant LGBTQIA+ community archives. His 2020 installation, EGO FVLCIO COLLVMNAS EIVS, evokes Indigenous celestial deities alongside sounds of a bird displaced by the Amazon fires, symbolizing the destructive impact of global capitalism on ecosystems. Blending ritual, humor, and experimental artistry, Pereira Paz creates a compelling narrative of resistance and resilience that defies Western modernity, inviting audiences to engage with history, identity, and transformation in profound new ways.

Magnhild Øen Nordahl’s innovative sculptures explore the intersection of art, science, and technology by transforming abstract concepts like mathematical knot theory and 3D modeling into striking physical forms. From delicate colored ropes representing elemental knots to monumental anodized aluminum structures inspired by 3D printing scaffolds, her work reveals the hidden frameworks shaping both natural and digital worlds. Through projects like "Secret Support" and "How to Make a Utah Teapot," Nordahl blurs the boundaries between human craftsmanship and technological fabrication, inviting viewers to consider how abstraction and materiality coexist. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art's Next Generation*, her practice deepens our understanding of geometry, knowledge, and the evolving relationship between art and emerging technologies.

Sofía Gallisá Muriente, a Puerto Rican artist featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, explores the power of images to address historical gaps and challenge colonial narratives. Through her multidisciplinary practice—combining text, archives, and film—she highlights overlooked stories and personal memory, especially in the context of Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Maria. Her work, such as the evocative film *Celaje (Cloudscape)*, uses innovative techniques like biodeterioration to connect ecology, memory, and time, revealing the complex interplay between nature’s resilience and cultural erasure. Gallisá Muriente’s collaborative and research-driven approach seeks to reimagine history, foster collective memory, and question established visual cultures, emphasizing the role of art in healing and remembering beyond institutional frameworks.

Marilyn Boror Bor’s powerful artistic practice centers on reclaiming and preserving her Mayan Kaqchikel heritage in the face of cultural erasure and colonial legacy. Through projects like her “Edicto cambio de nombre,” where she legally changed her name to expose the painful assimilation migrants endure, and her linguistic interventions that restore Indigenous languages to public spaces, Boror Bor challenges Western dominance and the loss of identity. Her evocative works, including the fading Dictionary of Forgotten Objects and the critical postcard series ¡Ni parece Guatemala!, invite viewers to reconsider stereotypes and honor the depth of Mayan culture. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and contemporary struggle, Boror Bor’s art is a living dialogue of resistance, memory, and community, bridging past and present with a vibrant, heartfelt urgency.

Miriam Laura Leonardi’s art captivates through its deceptively simple yet profoundly layered transformations of language, communication, and historical symbols. Her sculptures, like the minimalist, retail-inspired *Tonsure Nuova 3* and the Kafkaesque bronze beetles in *Yeah*, explore the fluidity of meaning over time and challenge viewers to reconsider how history and contemporary culture intertwine. Leonardi’s process starts with a final image that she then unpacks, inviting us to delve into the paradoxes hidden within simplicity. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, she balances artistic creation with teaching, reflecting on how art books endure as vital touchstones amidst the fleeting nature of digital platforms.

Andrés Pereira Paz powerfully reimagines Latin America’s art history by foregrounding Indigenous resistance and cyclical worldviews through innovative multimedia works. Drawing inspiration from the 1615 chronicle by Indigenous chronicler Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala, Pereira Paz transforms historical imagery into compelling installations that question colonial narratives and Western linear time. His 2019 exhibition *Radio Carabuco* in Berlin combined brass sculptures, audio, and archival materials to explore the impacts of religious and cultural colonization, while his 2020 piece *EGO FVLCIO COLLVMNAS EIVS* evokes Indigenous celestial deities alongside environmental commentary inspired by the Amazon fires. Blending humor, ritual, and experimental methods, his art invites audiences into alternative stories of resilience and challenges modernity’s monocultural assumptions, resonating deeply across diverse audiences and reflecting on how personal and collective stories continually unfold.

Magnhild Øen Nordahl's art bridges the worlds of science, technology, and sculpture, transforming complex concepts like mathematical knot theory and 3D printing into tangible, striking forms. Her works, from delicate colored ropes representing elemental knots to towering anodized aluminum structures inspired by 3D print scaffolds, reveal the unseen frameworks that shape our reality. Through projects like *Secret Support* and *Occupational Knots*, Nordahl explores how abstraction and geometry from natural sciences blend with artistic expression, transforming technology into art and vice versa. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, her practice delves deep into how we construct and perceive the world, balancing the mechanical and the human with an insightful, sculptural lens.

Puerto Rican artist Sofía Gallisá Muriente explores the power of images to recover erased histories and challenge colonial narratives through deeply personal and collaborative projects. Her work, blending archival research, film, and ecological themes, delves into Puerto Rico’s complex past and present, particularly the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. In her film *Celaje (Cloudscape)*, she uses decaying film materials to poetically illustrate the interplay of memory, nature, and time, proposing a vision of historical agency rooted in collective experience and resilience. Through conversations with scientists and artists, Gallisá Muriente broadens her inquiry into gaps—not only in memory but also in ecological understanding—crafting a nuanced dialogue about loss, recovery, and hope. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, her work invites reflection on the ongoing process of remembering and reimagining history beyond institutional confines.

Marilyn Boror Bor’s powerful artistic practice explores the painful loss of Indigenous identity amid migration and colonial legacies, using performance, installations, and linguistic interventions to reclaim and preserve Mayan heritage. Through works like her “Edicto cambio de nombre,” where she legally changed her name to highlight the erasure of ancestral histories, and her Dictionary of Forgotten Objects, Boror Bor challenges Western dominance and cultural whitewashing. Her evocative series, ¡Ni parece Guatemala!, contests stereotypical portrayals of Guatemala, revealing deeper truths beneath surface appearances. Rooted in a spiritual connection to her Mayan ancestors, her art is both a form of resistance and a call to honor memory, community, and resilience, inviting viewers to rethink identity, language, and heritage in a globalized world.

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Rayyane Tabet’s work delves into memory, history, and geography through deeply personal and symbolically charged objects. His 2015 piece Cyprus features a battered wooden boat linked to his family’s attempted escape from Lebanon, while other works resurrect artifacts like a perpetually packed suitcase and the ruins of his childhood bedroom in Beirut, exploring how objects carry the weight of personal and collective narratives. In projects like Steel Rings, which reconstructs segments of the abandoned Trans-Arabian Pipeline, and The Dead Sea in Three Parts, Tabet unearths the physical and political fractures of the Middle East, conveying history’s tangible impact through sculpture. With a practice rooted in storytelling and repetition, Tabet transforms artifacts into powerful metaphors of displacement, borders, and memory, inviting viewers to reconsider the intimate and political forces shaping our world.

Jesse Mockrin’s evocative figurative oil paintings breathe new life into historical European art, blending Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical influences with a contemporary edge. Against her signature deep black backgrounds, her fragmented, androgynous figures often grapple with themes of vulnerability, identity, and hidden narratives, inviting viewers into a surreal and mysterious world. Inspired by classical mythology, Renaissance depictions of women, and tales of power and resistance, her work challenges traditional gender roles and explores enduring stories of violence and resilience. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Mockrin shares insights into her disciplined painting process, her creative freedom, and the complex beauty of mastering oil paint, all while preparing for her latest solo exhibition.

Rayyane Tabet’s evocative artworks explore personal and collective histories through deeply symbolic objects and installations. His piece *Cyprus* features an 850-kilogram wooden boat suspended from the ceiling, tied to his family’s desperate attempt to flee Lebanon in 1987, embodying memory and interrupted journeys. In other works, such as *Steel Rings* and *The Dead Sea in Three Parts*, Tabet materializes geopolitical histories, reconstructing a damaged pipeline spanning multiple nations and a fractured Dead Sea divided by contested borders, respectively. His art unflattens cartography and history, giving physical presence to stories of displacement, conflict, and memory. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Tabet reflects on how personal artifacts transcend their materiality, becoming powerful carriers of history, while embracing the challenges and contradictions of living and working across time zones in a globally connected world.

Jesse Mockrin’s figurative oil paintings vividly reimagine symbols and imagery from Renaissance to Neoclassical art, casting familiar allegories into a contemporary, surreal, and often unsettling light. Her compositions, frequently focused on isolated body parts or scenes set against stark black backgrounds, evoke vulnerability and ambiguity, with figures that are cropped, faceless, or androgynous, inviting open interpretation. Drawing inspiration from classical myths, historical depictions of women under duress, and themes of threat and ritual, Mockrin’s work explores issues of gender, identity, and feminism through haunting narratives that connect past violence with present-day conversations. As featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, she balances meticulous technique and personal storytelling, channeling art history into a profound, modern dialogue.

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While paintings often dominate our vision of fine art, sculpture offers a rich, diverse world beyond the flat surface of the wall. From Yoshitomo Nara’s whimsical Dog Piggy Bank to Julian Opie’s sleek silkscreen busts, this selection showcases dynamic pieces that add depth and dimension to any collection. Experience Rirkrit Tiravanija’s poetic etched glasses, Terence Koh’s confrontational lead cast, and Roy Lichtenstein’s playful ceramics that blur lines between art and everyday objects. Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative mutilated hand challenges political symbols, while Eduardo Paolozzi’s ears capture pop-art’s embrace of form and biology. Finally, Claes Oldenburg’s cheeky homage to a floating soap bar brings humor and history together, inviting us to look beyond two dimensions and appreciate the many faces of sculpture.

Sculpture offers a vibrant and diverse extension beyond traditional two-dimensional art, with iconic pieces from artists like Michelangelo, Warhol, and Louise Bourgeois showcasing its enduring significance. From Yoshitomo Nara’s charming Dog Piggy Bank capturing playful canine spirit, to Julian Opie’s sleek, colorful busts, and Rirkrit Tiravanija’s poetic etched sunglasses inviting reflection, these works bridge form and meaning uniquely. Terence Koh’s confrontational minimalist cast challenges viewers, while Roy Lichtenstein’s Rosenthal plate reimagines pop art in fragile ceramics. Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative mutilated hand critiques history and finance, Eduardo Paolozzi’s ears merge biology and pop culture, and Claes Oldenburg’s whimsical Soap recalls industrial heritage in inventive scale. Each piece invites engaging, multidimensional appreciation beyond the gallery wall.

Jill Mulleady crafts hauntingly surreal paintings that blur the lines between reality, memory, and fantasy, exploring themes of vulnerability, psychological tension, and the alienation of a hyperconnected world. Her works often feature enigmatic characters—outsiders like wandering teens and ethereal spirits—set within domestic and urban scenes charged with a moody, foreboding atmosphere. Through layered narratives and kaleidoscopic colors, Mulleady exposes the complexities of identity, desire, and repression, inviting viewers into liminal spaces where time and reality dissolve. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, her art challenges contemporary cultural politics while evoking a deep sense of existential isolation and introspection amid the chaos of modern life.

Jill Mulleady crafts hauntingly surreal paintings that blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, weaving together unsettling narratives steeped in psychological depth and cultural reflection. Her work, characterized by uncanny mise-en-scènes and kaleidoscopic colors, explores themes of vulnerability, alienation, and latent desire through a lens that merges figurative fantasy with everyday scenes. From multi-panel triptychs to intimate portraits, Mulleady's art captures fleeting subjectivities and suspended moments, inviting viewers into liminal spaces where memory and identity constantly shift. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, her paintings evoke a poignant melancholy of contemporary existence, revealing the complexities of human emotion amid a hyperconnected yet isolated world.

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Evan Ifekoya’s 2018 exhibition *Ritual Without Belief* invites us to imagine starting from a place of abundance rooted in history, community, and ancestral wisdom, particularly highlighting Black queer experiences. Through immersive sculpture, soundscapes blending voice and cultural audio, and references to artists like Ajamu X, Ifekoya explores themes of identity, memory, and temporal connection. Their work acts as a spiritual practice and space-holding ritual, embracing healing, transformation, and the power of sacred sites. Balancing intense physical discipline with creative flow, Ifekoya emphasizes the importance of art books and archives in sustaining deeper artistic research and preserving vibrant histories across generations.

Artist Evan Ifekoya’s 2018 exhibition *Ritual Without Belief* invites viewers to imagine a world rooted in abundance, drawing strength from the rich histories and communities of Black queer people. Through immersive soundscapes, immersive installations, and evocative imagery—like the light-filled vinyl representing their alter ego, Oceanic Sage—Ifekoya explores the layered intersections of gender, race, and identity, weaving together past and present. Their work gently bridges time with gestures of tenderness, honoring connections to artists like Ajamu X, while embracing the ephemeral spirit of club culture through symbols like balloons. A spiritual practitioner as well as an artist, Ifekoya approaches creativity as a sacred, intentional act, channeling voice, ritual, and movement to clear space for transformation and healing. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, their practice is a profound meditation on resilience, memory, and the ongoing power of community.

Christina Quarles’s paintings challenge conventional perceptions by depicting fragmented, fluid bodies that defy easy categorization, reflecting her experience as a queer, cisgender woman navigating identity and perception. Her work blends abstraction and figuration to evoke feelings of excess, ambiguity, and transformation, capturing the complex, shifting nature of selfhood in a world that often misrecognizes or confines it. Through improvisational techniques, Quarles creates vibrant, dynamic compositions where figures seem to stretch beyond the canvas, embodying the tensions between visibility and invisibility, coherence and fragmentation. Her art invites viewers into intimate conversations about identity, context, and the limits of language, making space for multiplicity and dialogue within contemporary representation.

Christina Quarles’s paintings challenge traditional notions of figuration through tangled, quasi-human forms that stretch beyond the canvas, reflecting her experience of identity as fluid, fragmented, and often misunderstood. Drawing from her life as a cisgender queer woman frequently misread as white, Quarles uses ambiguity and abstraction to evoke the complexity of inhabiting a body and selfhood in constant flux. Her improvisational process blends physical gesture with digital manipulation, creating vibrant, layered compositions that invite viewers to grapple with perception and the contradictions within identity. As part of Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Quarles exemplifies a new wave of artists pushing conversations about representation, community, and the evolving nature of self in contemporary art.

Caroline Walker’s oil paintings capture the everyday lives of contemporary women, often portraying them at work or engaged in routine labor with empathy and nuance. Drawing from documentary-style photographs, Walker creates detailed, intimate portraits of women in retail, service industries, and domestic settings—roles typically undervalued and overlooked by society. Her work challenges traditional portraiture by highlighting the intersections of gender, class, and structural inequality, focusing on women whose essential contributions often go unseen. Through scenes ranging from her mother preparing meals to anonymous shop assistants, Walker conveys a tender, honest glimpse into daily life, blending observation with personal connection. As featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art's Next Generation*, Walker reflects on her evolving career and the creative freedom she now enjoys, alongside the anticipation of working in a new, larger studio space to further expand her artistic practice.

Sara Morawetz is an interdisciplinary artist who merges scientific methods with creative practice to explore the poetic and absurd aspects of scientific inquiry. Her work often involves durational performances and collaborations with institutions like MIT and NASA, investigating concepts of time, distance, and measurement through embodied experiments. Notably, in her project étalon, she walked 2,100 kilometers retracing the historic meridian arc measurement, creating a new, personal metric of the world imbued with her physical and emotional experience. In another performance, How the Stars Stand, she lived and worked on Mars time for 37 days, challenging our fixed notions of temporality. Morawetz’s art interrogates the systems science uses to shape perception, revealing their fluidity and inviting us to reconsider the frameworks through which we understand our world.

Sebastián Mejía’s photography captures the resilient spirit of palm trees embedded within the urban landscape of Santiago de Chile, revealing a fascinating dialogue between nature and the city’s relentless concrete presence. His striking images, featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, showcase palms that persist despite being encased in metal roofs or fenced in by iron bars, symbolizing survival and defiance in the face of urban encroachment. Through powerful juxtapositions—such as a towering palm appearing alongside glass skyscrapers—Mejía emphasizes the tension and coexistence between ancient natural life and modern architecture. Embracing traditional film photography, he slows down the creative process to highlight materiality and intention, resisting the fleeting pace of digital imagery. His work is a thoughtful exploration of perseverance, memory, and the scars time leaves on both nature and city.

Caroline Walker’s evocative oil paintings capture the everyday lives of contemporary women, often portraying them at work or engaged in routine tasks, shedding light on the unseen labor that sustains society. Drawing from photographs taken in real-life settings, her work offers intimate, documentary-style portraits of women in retail, service, and domestic roles, including familiar figures like her mother. Walker’s art highlights the intersections of gender, class, and structural inequality, challenging traditional notions of who deserves to be depicted in portraiture. Through tender and empathetic scenes, she brings dignity and visibility to overlooked subjects, blending personal memory with observational detail. As featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Walker reflects on her evolving career, studio space, and the challenge of authentically representing lived experience, underscoring the enduring importance of art books in a digital age.

Sara Morawetz is an interdisciplinary artist who blends scientific methods with creative practice to explore the poetic and absurd dimensions of scientific labor. Her work, often performed in collaboration with institutions like MIT and NASA, includes ambitious projects such as étalon, a 2,100-kilometer walk retracing the French astronomers’ journey to redefine the meter, and How the Stars Stand, a 37-day durational performance living by Martian time. Morawetz treats her art as experimental investigations into concepts like time, distance, and measurement—fundamentals that are usually seen as fixed but which she reveals to be mutable and deeply human constructs. Her work challenges perceptions by merging rigorous scientific inquiry with endurance, collaboration, and performative documentation, ultimately inviting us to rethink how we measure and experience the world.

Sebastián Mejía’s photography captures the resilient spirit of palm trees in Santiago de Chile, revealing how these ancient plants persist amid the encroachment of urban life. Through striking images like *Quasi Oasis 017* and *Quasi Oasis 05*, Mejía juxtaposes the natural strength and timelessness of palms against concrete structures and modern architecture, highlighting their quiet rebellion and survival. His work offers a poignant reflection on how cities evolve, often at the expense of nature, while celebrating the beauty in unexpected, overlooked details. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Mejía blends traditional film photography with contemporary art to create powerful visual narratives that resist the fleeting nature of digital imagery.

Harold Ancart’s vibrant paintings captivate with their bold, unnatural colors and recurring natural motifs like fires, icebergs, and sunsets, inviting viewers into a world where color reigns supreme over narrative or symbolism. Rooted in modernist traditions and inspired by a transformative U.S. road trip, his works balance psychedelic hues and minimalist repetition, challenging conventional perception with flat fields of color and shifting horizons. Known for his large-scale oil stick canvases as well as watercolors and sculptures, Ancart creates luminous, meditative scenes that resist psychoanalytic interpretation, embodying a sense of freedom characteristic of his generation. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, his art pulses with an engaging vitality that beckons continual reassessment and reflection.

Buhlebezwe Siwani creates powerful art as a sacred space for healing, deeply rooted in her identity as a sangoma and her experiences as a black South African woman. Her work confronts the legacies of colonialism, racism, and sexism, often using everyday objects to critique how black female bodies are both fetishized and stigmatized. Through performative installations and evocative titles in isiXhosa and isiZulu, Siwani challenges colonial power dynamics and the Anglophone-centric art world, while addressing the ongoing violence against black women. Her art becomes a collective voice that channels ancestral traumas, spiritual rituals, and personal narratives, inviting viewers to engage with the resilience and complexity of black womanhood.

Harold Ancart’s vibrant paintings transform natural subjects like fires, icebergs, and sunsets into bold explorations of color, using oil sticks on canvas to create striking, non-representational images that oscillate between psychedelic hues and minimalist repetition. Rooted in European and American modernism and inspired by a transformative road trip across the United States, Ancart’s work embraces the objecthood of paint while inviting viewers into a meditative space where color and form reign supreme, free from narrative or symbolic constraints. Featured in Phaidon’s *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Ancart continues to push boundaries with his large-scale works, sculptures, and murals, embodying a generation defined by artistic freedom and an intuitive, natural creative process.

Buhlebezwe Siwani channels her identity as a sangoma, a traditional healer and spiritual diviner, into powerful artworks that explore the lived experiences of Black women under the lingering shadows of colonialism and patriarchy in South Africa. Through evocative installations and performances, she uses everyday objects, such as Sunlight soap, to confront themes of racism, sexism, and the violent gaze imposed on Black female bodies, drawing deeply from her personal memories and cultural heritage. Siwani’s art challenges colonial legacies by incorporating her native isiXhosa and isiZulu languages, creating intimate spaces that question dominant, Anglophone narratives. Her work also critically reflects on Christianity’s impact on gender dynamics, while giving voice to the silenced stories of Black women affected by systemic violence. Featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, Siwani’s practice is a fearless journey of healing, resistance, and the reclamation of identity through ritual, storytelling, and unflinching honesty.

Benjamín Ossa’s art explores the intricate relationship between the human body, time, and space through installations that manipulate light as a dynamic, ephemeral medium. His works, such as the shimmering outdoor sculpture "Un invisible faro" in Havana and the sunlight-transforming paper-cut window drawings in "En la luz," invite viewers to engage with perception and the natural elements surrounding them. Ossa’s art blurs the boundaries between materiality and the imperceptible, encouraging a heightened awareness of our environment and sensory experience. Describing his creative process as deeply intertwined with drawing, thermodynamics, and temporal principles, Ossa embraces the fluidity of daily life and the challenge of maintaining focus amid rapid information flow. Featured in Phaidon’s "Prime: Art’s Next Generation," Ossa’s unique approach highlights the power of light and perception to reshape how we experience space and time.

Benjamín Ossa’s art explores the dynamic relationship between the human body, time, and space through immersive installations that use light as a central medium. His works, such as the shimmering outdoor sculpture "Un invisible faro," play with perception by blending natural elements and architectural forms into ephemeral experiences that shift with their surroundings. Ossa’s approach emphasizes the fluid interplay between stability and transience, inviting viewers to engage deeply with their environment and sense of perception. Drawing remains a foundational tool in his creative process, used to investigate and inform his larger, experiential projects. Navigating a fast-paced world, Ossa maintains focus on the evolving connections within his work, while embracing a flexible daily routine that fuels his artistic innovation. He champions the lasting importance of art books as reservoirs of knowledge and inspiration in the digital age, underscoring their enduring magic and resonance.

Daniel Crews-Chubb’s expressionist paintings fuse a rich tapestry of cultural references—from Greek mythology to West African masks—into heavily layered collages that challenge traditional depictions of human and mythical forms. His works, such as the wispy, unconventional Zeus(!) and the fragmented Flowers (after Van Gogh), blur boundaries between figuration and abstraction, inviting viewers to reconsider identity and perception as fluid, multifaceted constructs. Embracing a raw and imperfect beauty, Crews-Chubb builds textured surfaces using an eclectic mix of materials, working simultaneously on multiple paintings to create cohesion within his series. As he looks ahead to major museum shows and evolves his focus toward mythical creatures and landscapes, his art continues to push expressive limits, redefining how we engage with both the human figure and the natural world.

Marguerite Humeau’s art masterfully blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, using multidisciplinary collaborations to challenge conventional understandings of history, science, and existence. Through evocative installations like *The Opera of Prehistoric Creatures* and *Echo, A Matriarch Engineered to Die*, she revives lost voices and explores themes of extinction, memory, and transformation, inviting viewers into a hauntingly beautiful space where past and present collide. Her work blends organic and synthetic materials to create hybrid worlds that confront climate change, spirituality, and the fragility of life, all while reimagining the museum as a living site of knowledge and speculation. Firmly rooted in the challenges of our time, Humeau’s practice is a profound, experimental journey into the unknown rhythms of life, death, and rebirth.

Daniel Crews-Chubb’s expressionist paintings fuse a rich tapestry of cultural references, from Greek mythology to West African masks, creating layered collages that blur the lines between human figures and still-life objects. His work rejects idealized forms, instead depicting subjects like Zeus with raw, gestural strokes and textured surfaces made from diverse materials such as charcoal, fabric, sand, and pastel. Drawing comparisons to de Kooning and Basquiat, Crews-Chubb explores the fluidity of identity and perception, challenging viewers to reconsider how reality is constructed through fragmented, kaleidoscopic images. As featured in Phaidon's *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, the artist embraces a dynamic, experimental process that balances figuration and abstraction, beauty and imperfection, while looking forward to new subjects like mythical creatures and landscapes in his evolving practice.

Marguerite Humeau’s art blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, weaving together scientific research and speculative storytelling to revive lost histories and challenge conventional worldviews. Her immersive installations, crafted from a mix of organic and synthetic materials, evoke hauntingly beautiful specters of extinct creatures and forgotten narratives, such as grieving elephants endowed with human-like speech or marine mammals undergoing spiritual transcendence in the face of climate change. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, Humeau creates hybrid spaces that confront viewers with the fragility and instability of history, urging us to rethink our relationship with extinction, memory, and the environment. With projects that span from prehistoric vocal tracts to water-retaining landscapes, she embodies a generation of artists confronting ecological crises with bold imagination and scientific curiosity.

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Reginald Sylvester II’s work powerfully navigates between sharp figurative portrayals and turbulent abstractions, creating immersive compositions rich with personal, spiritual, and historical themes, including the legacy of slavery. His pieces, from evocative portraits to symbolic sculptures like Last Laugh, explore confinement, liberation, and resilience through a raw, dynamic visual language marked by thick brushstrokes, swirling colors, and the recurring motif of twine. Balancing intuition with a rigorous studio practice, Sylvester embraces the unpredictable creative process, reflecting both pain and hope. Featured in Phaidon’s new survey *Prime: Art’s Next Generation*, his art invites viewers to engage deeply with complex emotions and spirituality, offering a glimpse into the evolving voice of today’s contemporary art scene.

Reginald Sylvester II's work powerfully navigates between sharp figurative portraits and swirling abstract compositions, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the legacy of slavery. His piece Duality of a Woman captures a complex emotional landscape, juxtaposing a poised figure with a stormy whirlwind of colors and marks. Through both painting and sculpture, Sylvester intertwines raw personal expression with historical reflection, often using materials like twine to symbolize bondage and resilience. Driven by a rigorous, intuitive studio practice, he embraces the tension between control and chance, revealing in his art a quest for faith and liberation amid contemporary struggles. Featured in Phaidon's Prime: Art’s Next Generation, Sylvester represents a vibrant voice in the new wave of artists shaping the cultural moment with deeply immersive and thought-provoking work.

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Minimalism, once a radical rejection of ornamentation and artistic heroism, continues to profoundly influence contemporary design and art. Pioneers like Frank Stella, Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Josef Albers, and Richard Serra redefined form and space through their groundbreaking works, from Stella’s iconic needlepoint adaptations to Andre’s contemplative brick arrangements and Judd’s innovative sculptures that challenged traditional canvas constraints. This enduring movement, rooted in simplicity and precision, invites us to see beauty in reduction and offers accessible pathways to engage with minimalist art, whether through prestigious originals or creative DIY multiples.