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a gif of a neon sculpture by Roda Medhat depicting a boy traveling on a horse

Roda Medhat Subverts Traditional Kurdish Narratives Into Modern Tactile Experiences

May 29, 2026

A dynamic sculptural lamp by Mirei Monticelli with light glowing through sheer textiles in hues of cream and light green

Mirei Monticelli’s Handwoven Banana-Fiber Lamps Swell Between Material and Movement

May 14, 2026

an installation image of three vibrantly painted and stitched abstract compositions by Pacita Abad

In ‘Door to Life,’ Pacita Abad Evokes Traditional Yemeni Architecture

May 12, 2026

a drawing of children in a figure drawing class

Creative Thought Is Essential: A Letter from Our Editor

May 11, 2026

a stained glass sculpture by Pia Hinz of three traffic cones on the sidewalk

Stained Glass Objects by Pia Hinz Reflect the Contrast Between Strength and Fragility

April 21, 2026

a gif from the short film "Jour de Vent" depicting a woman on a bike flying away in the wind

A Strong Gust of Wind Disrupts the Mundane in ‘Jour de Vent’

April 9, 2026

a ceramic sculpture by Abi Castillo of a head with green hair surrounded by yellow flowers

Abi Castillo’s Ceramic Beings Contrast Delicacy With the Natural World

April 9, 2026

a wood-carved sculpture of a dog by Misato Sano

Misato Sano’s Charming Wooden Dogs Are Carved With Personality

April 3, 2026

a surreal portrait by photographer Ben Zankn depicting a figure sitting at a seat, its head and back turned the opposite way

Ben Zank’s Portraits Teeter Between Surrealism and the Mundane

March 20, 2026

an abstracted landscape painting by Patrick Martinez with mixed media elements such as neon, photo collages, ceramic tile, and a tarp banner

‘Let Us Gather In a Flourishing Way’ Convenes 58 Artists to Survey Contemporary Latinx Painting

March 20, 2026

an intaglio print by Alexander Endrullat of a laptop

Longevity and Obsoletion Impress Upon Alexander Endrullat’s Intaglio Prints

March 12, 2026

a gif from a J. Cole music video directed by Ryan Doubiago, depicting a moving shot looping through different eras of the rapper's life, all taking place in the same studio walls. in this shot, the musician is working on creating music in the studio.

In ‘The Fall-Off Is Inevitable,’ J. Cole Circles Back to the Beginning

February 26, 2026

a folk-art inspired portrait by Aunia Kahn, depicting a woman with a floating head and a swan standing next to each other. floral and avian motifs pattern around the middle and out toward the borders of the piece.

Aunia Kahn’s Lush Portraits Depict a Playful Inner Landscape

February 19, 2026

an editorial flat-lay portrait by Szilveszter Makó of a woman in an ornate gown. the background consists of a checkered floor and two dimensional silhouettes of a man and arms reaching for her

Szilveszter Makó’s Surreal Photographs Reconstruct the Boundaries of Portraiture

February 12, 2026

a photo by Wojtek Meczynski of a pregnant Pygmy seahorse through an opening in its coral home

Rare Glimpses of Diverse Marine Life Take the Stage in This Year’s Ocean Art Photography Contest

January 24, 2026

a photo by Nicolas Reytet of a moth perched on a green stalk, looking at its own shadow

Close-Up Photographer of the Year Celebrates Minuscule Marvels and Delicate Details

October 31, 2025