We are pleased to present Aomi Kikuchi, an artist who works across creative disciplines but is connected throughout with a commitment to transformation and compassion, as part of our latest feature in Singulart magazine. Inspired by Buddha’s teachings on impermanence, Aomi draws on the mono no a-wa-re tradition of Japanese aesthetics (translated as ‘the distinct beauty of things passing’), and…
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When the paintings of Barack and Michelle Obama were unveiled to the public in February 2018, Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald became the first African-American artists to have been commissioned by the Smithsonian to paint the official president and first lady portraits. The portraits have since been on display in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and just…
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In the imagination of the continental United States comes the idea of the great American road trip: packing up the car, setting off solo or with a group of pals, and hitting the open road. This idea has been explored time and time again through the work of great writers like Jack Kerouac, Tom Wolfe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Travelers…
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Frank was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, particularly celebrated for his documentarian depictions of modern American life. From Zürich to New York Born on 9th November, 1924 in Zürich, Switzerland, Robert Frank grew up in a Jewish family, and emigrated to New York at the age of 23. He secured work with various publications such…
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Virginia Bradley is an established American artist who has received numerous accolades over her more than 30 year long career. We caught up with Virginia to hear about how this artist spends a typical day living in the rustic beauty of the Massachusetts Berkshires. From mornings spent over coffee and poetry with her husband to her custom-built studio, Bradley takes…
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Steven Miller is an American artist focused on merging the aesthetically straightforward with the conceptually complex.From working hard in lofts and farmhouses to winding down with long country walks and independent films, read on to learn how this passionate colorist decorates his days. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I do yoga and…
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Gina Werfel’s creative days are decorated with everything from cycling to swimming, coffee to drinks, jazz to rock, and, of course, plenty of painting! Read on as she lets us into her studio, process and life. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I read the NY Times and have coffee. Then I head…
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William Kendall is a gifted American painter who uses a distinctive color palette and a mix of techniques – including layering, impasto, scumble and glazing to construct striking abstract works. From the silence of his studio to trusted critiques from his wife, read on to discover the elements that make up this proud painter’s daily routine. Good morning, William! What’s…
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Brian Nash is a talented marketing director-turned-country musician-turned painter from the US. His works have the rare quality of singularity, each showcasing an unmistakable artistic aesthetic that this Nashville-based talent has spent years building up. From canine wake up calls to winding down with a book, read on to find out how he’s continuing its evolution. Good morning, Brian! What’s…
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Color and compositional aesthetics form the focus for Toni Silber-Delerive, an exciting American artist whose refined, aerial-view paintings provide a fresh take on the contemporary landscape. Read on to see how she examines the interplay between worlds of power, labor and leisure from her musical Manhattan studio. Good morning, Toni! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up…
