Maren Simon was born in Hannover, Germany, studied Applied Cultural Sciences in Lüneburg and Pavia (Italy) and, after several years as a cultural manager and trend researcher, has been working as an independent artist since 2012. She lives in Hamburg – the hometown of Daniel Richter, the Elbphilharmonie and a strange dish called “Labskaus.” While Maren is mostly known for…
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Sean Ward is an exciting American talent who has already adorned countless exhibitions throughout the US with his signature stenciled works, each full of color, innovation and a psychedelic touch. Forming a fascinating marriage between technology and tradition, he jumps from the computer to the studio to build a standout body of work. Read on to see how he does…
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David Tycho is a Canadian talent whose works – jumping from figurative representations of humans to abstract pieces inspired by the wilderness – have featured in numerous international exhibitions, collections and publications. It’s time to spend a day with him in Vancouver, where the views are spectacular, the light generous and the creativity endless. Good morning, David! What’s the first…
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Ukrainian artist Roman Nogin is a versatile, passionate creative whose stimulus is as wide-ranging as his artistic output. Centred on Romanticism and the feeling of an irresistible connection between time, place, epoch, society, art and nature, he dances across many styles to capture different ideas, essences and perspectives. Read on to discover how he achieves this clever mix. Good morning,…
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Susan Washington’s serene Poconos mountain surroundings are a far cry from the hustle and bustle of her New York upbringing. With a godmother that taught her origami techniques as a child, a punk-flavored city adolescence and over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, creativity has always decorated her days and merged with business endeavors to result in an…
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From the celebrations of India to the surf of California, Kajal Zaveri’s conception of a hometown has undertaken a range of shifts and surprises over the years. Inspired by the Californian coast, but certainly not forgetting the rich colors, sounds and spirit of her original home, she creates beautiful abstract landscapes that reflect her passion and respect for nature. With…
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Abstract art is any art that is non-representational and does not intend to portray an accurate representation of visual reality. Artists who work with abstraction often employ color, form and mark-making in order to achieve the desired effect and to convey a message, emotion or their own perception of reality. What Makes Art Abstract? Abstract art is a broad and…
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Please introduce yourself to us! My name is Gill Bustamante and I am an artist and art tutor living in Sussex, England. I paint large landscapes and seascapes that are partly abstract and partly realistic and are always spiritual in message. I have been painting since I was 3 so have had lots of time to develop my painting style…
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The origin of abstract art is often dated to 1910 when Wassily Kandinsky painted the first non-figurative artwork in the history of modern art. His painting, bearing the inscription “abstract watercolor” on the back contained no evocation of observed reality. His piece would come to launch one of the most popular artistic genres of the 20th century. In this article…
