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Image Credit: Alfonso Nava Larios, Cosmic Tree (Guamuchil), 2023, Nahua, © Alfonso Nava Larios, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Javier Hinojosa

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It’s About Time: Bisa Butler Reconstructs The Historical Narrative

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:07:31 +0200

Whether portraying people of the past or present, of great fame or total anonymity, Bisa Butler brings the viewer face to face with images of dignity and grace. Read Clayton Schuster's article on the artist by clicking above.

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Featured Artist Michael S Cohen

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:39 +0200

Photographer Michael S Cohen presents a stunning portfolio of sweeping landscapes, wildlife and moments in time. Find more of his work on his website. My relationship with photography began in my youth with a Minolta SRT-101, where I first discovered the power of black and white imagery to convey profound emotion through subtle […]

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In Focus Tour: We Live in Painting

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:43:38 +0200

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Image Credit: Alfonso Nava Larios, Cosmic Tree (Guamuchil), 2023, Nahua, © Alfonso Nava Larios, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Javier Hinojosa

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In Focus Tour: Modern Art

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:42:01 +0200

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Image Credits: Installation view of the new Modern Art presentation on BCAM, Level 3, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, June 13, 2021–ongoing, photo © Fredrik Nilsen

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In Focus Tour: Large-Scale Art

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:38:48 +0200

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Join a LACMA docent for a 30-minute thematic tour of some of the most massive sculptures and installations around the museum's campus.

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Image Credit: Installation photograph, Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, August 20, 2011 - February 12, 2012, © Ai Weiwei Studio, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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Gallery Tour: We Live in Painting

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:35:38 +0200

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Image Credit: Alfonso Nava Larios, Cosmic Tree (Guamuchil), 2023, Nahua, © Alfonso Nava Larios, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Javier Hinojosa

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In Focus Tour: Modern Art

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:32:44 +0200

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In Focus Tour: Modern Art

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:29:28 +0200

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In Focus Tour: We Live in Painting

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:24:08 +0200

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Hi-Fructose 75, The 20th Anniversary Issue is Coming: See Sneak Peeks.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:13:44 +0200

This 20th Anniversary issue features a plethora of issue exclusive articles, printed on fine art papers, HF 74 features a cover feature on Martha Rich, the paintings on unusual media of Helena Minginowicz, the colorful portraiture of Shaun Downey, the plastiscine murals of Timur Fork, installation artist Do Ho Suh, the painting of Amy Casey, […]

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Subtle: The Graphite Drawings of Ozabu

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:43:17 +0200

Based in Japan’s western countryside, Ozabu merges reality and fantasy with impeccably precise and highly detailed narrative drawings. Read Liz Ohanesian's full article on the artist by clicking above.

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Artist Spotlight: Geoffroy Pithon

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:07 +0200

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Featured Artist Lisa Brown

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:00:47 +0200

Lisa Brown's mixed media floral artwork captures the healing power of nature's beauty to inspire resilience and renewal.

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Eye Candy for Today: early paleo illustration by Henry De la Beche

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:05:50 +0200

Duria Antiquior by Henry De la Beche, watercolor. Link is to Wikimedia Commons page from which you can access a larger image.

Very often, scientists have had a secondary role as illustrators, enabling them to visualize the subjects of their investigations.

In this watercolor, early 19th century geologist Henry De la Beche paints his interpretations of fossils, then recently discovered by pioneering paleontologist Mary Anning in the region of Dorset in southwest England.

Though likely somewhat misinterpreted and odd looking by modern scientific standards, these creatures are surely no more bizarre then our more modern approximations of their appearance.

I don’t know the size or location of the original. When I ask Google for a translation of the title, it treats is as a person’s name. Antiquior by itself translates as “more ancient” so I assume that means “prehistoric” Perhaps Duria refers to Dorset; I don’t know.

A Guide for Introverted Artists to Enjoy Life and Succeed in Business

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:55:00 +0200

“People are always so boring when they band together. You have to be alone to develop all the idiosyncrasies that make a person interesting.” — Andy Warhol Something interesting is happening in the art world. While everyone’s been focused on networking at crowded gallery openings and building massive social media followings, many successful artists are […]

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“Despertares” by Artist Guim Tió

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:00:30 +0200

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Ferdinand Keller

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:29:04 +0200

When I first came across the work of German painter Fredinand Keller, who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, I was immediately struck by the obvious influence of Swiss Symbolist Arnold Böcklin.

Oddly, in what scant biographical information I can find on Keller, there is rarely mention of his overt admiration for Böcklin. The influence is not only glaring for me, but one of Kellers most commonly reproduced paintings is titled Böcklin’s Tomb (images above, top).

Though there are certainly stand out exceptions, the majority of Keller’s paintings that I can find on the internet share that brooding haunted feeling, almost to a surreal extent.

I particularly enjoy the textural qualities of stone in his paintings.

In The Fanciful Depictions of Magda Kirk Massive Deity-Like Characters Reign Over An Inter-dimensional World

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:31:13 +0200

n the fanciful depictions of Magda Kirk, massive deity-like characters reign over an inter-dimensional world comprised of emotion, self-awareness, and unlimited possibility. Read Zara kand's full article on the artist be clicking above.

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Artist Spotlight: Carson Monahan

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:31 +0200

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For Artist Darel Carey: It All Starts With a Line

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:51:47 +0200

For Darel Carey, it all begins with the line. From that most elemental figure, a work of art eventually blossoms. “Every single line I place is based off where the last line was, which is based off the line before it, which is based off the line before that."... Read the full article by Michelle Robertson by clicking above.

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“California Dreams” by Photographer Nicolas Denolle

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:51 +0200

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Emotion Sells Art and Connections Are Currency

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:14:01 +0200

“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” — Vincent van Gogh The art world is feeling the squeeze. Despite the challenging market conditions, intrepid artists are not succumbing to the pressure. They are adapting, finding new ways to connect with their audience, and demonstrating their resilience in the face of these challenges. […]

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Midnite Rooms: The Art of Matthew Palladino

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:40:42 +0200

One might think it unlikely to find skeletons, grinning cat’s faces, vampires, and baby dolls chilling in a room together—noshing pizza with Simpsons-like characters flitting across the television. But in Matthew Palladino’s domain, anything goes. Read Zara Kand's full Hi-Fructose exclusive article by clicking above!

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Communities Create LA! Abstract Watercolor Paintings

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:20:37 +0200

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Join us in making unique, abstract works of art that capture the spirit of Henri Matisse’s iconic piece La Gerbe.

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Brett Douglas Hunter: A “Do It Yourself” Artist

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:10:48 +0200

Brett Douglas Hunter is a “do-it-yourself guy.” In fact, he admits to missing this interview because he was working on his car. “I can’t stand to take it anywhere to get fixed,” he says. “I’ll fix it myself.” Read Liz Ohanesian's full article on the artist by clicking above!

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Eye Candy for Today: Stanistaw Mastowski watercolor landscape

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:42:39 +0200

Marsh Landscape by Stanisław Mastowski, watercolor, roughly 6 x 18″ (15 x 46 cm), in the collection of the National Museum in Cracow, Poland.

The link is to the image page on Wikimedia Commons, from which you can access the large version of the image. I recommend it; the crops I’ve shown here don’t give an adequate feeling for the scope of the painting.

In the large version of the image, we can also see the artist has used two pieces of paper put together to accomplish the desired proportion.

In this seemingly simple scene of a flat march landscape, Mastowski has extended the normal range of composition into a immersive panorama, enlivened with contrasting bands of light and dark value, and subtle color shifts pulling us back into the distant row of trees. Notice how simple and direct his shapes are.

The feeling of light on the water is just wonderful.

Educator Speaker Series: Bringing Collaborative Mural Projects to Your School

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:56:21 +0200

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Join us to hear from teachers and students at John Marshall High School, along with staff at Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, about how they worked together to create a mural at Marshall HS that celebrates Armenian culture. This event takes place on Zoom.

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Communities Create LA! Symbols of Beauty and Strength

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:19:55 +0200

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Inspired by iconic artist Betye Saar, create artworks that symbolize your ideas of beauty and strength through mixed media collage.

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Communities Create LA! Abstract Sculptures

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:15:18 +0200

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Inspired by nature and artist Ruth Asawa’s sculptures, you will learn how to transform 2D materials into dynamic 3D sculptures.

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Collector Favorites: Bestselling Artists of June

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:47:33 +0200

Ever wondered what other people are buying for their personal art collections? Though your tastes may differ, seeing what others are purchasing can help you discover new artists whose works you might not otherwise have considered.

Below, meet 5 artists who have proven to be popular favorites with our collectors. For more ideas, contact our curators to help you find similar works in your budget.

Christiane Lohrig

Christiane Lohrig’s loud, street art-inspired canvases channel positive messages alongside hot pink pops of color. She received training at the Art Academy Bad Reichenhall, won numerous art prizes in Europe, and participated in various exhibitions in Germany and Luxembourg. Saatchi Art curators have also featured her in the Saatchi Art Catalog. Discover more of Christiane’s work here.

Marti Leroux

Abstracted forms spill outward from the joyfully expressive and warm work of Canadian artist Marti Leroux. Dually talented, Marti studied classical music at Vanier College, but she has also been enchanted by visual art from a very early age. Marti’s work has been featured on various occasions by Saatchi Art curators. Discover more of Marti’s work here.

Jeroen Allart

Swathes of soft brushwork compose Jeroen Allart’s tranquil views of people, places, and objects alike. Educated at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam, Jeroen participates in exhibitions throughout the Netherlands, and his work is a part of numerous public and private collections. Saatchi Art curators have also featured his work previously. Discover more of Jeroen’s work here.

Liz Slome

Liz Slome’s sun-dappled works convey the nostalgic, relaxing calm of lazy summer days through a photorealistic lens. Liz has been featured by Saatchi Art curators, including in the Saatchi Art Catalog, and her work has been included in exhibitions across the state of New York. Discover more of Liz’s work here.

Rokas Berziunas

The rustic work of Rokas Berziunas toes a delicate balance, as rough-hewn lines of alternating color suggest the faintest outline of landscapes unknown. The Lithuanian artist studied at both the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art and the Vilnius Academy of Arts. In addition to his feature by Saatchi Art curators, Rokas has an extensive exhibition history that includes shows spanning Europe. Discover more of Rokas’ work here.

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Georgia Theologou’s Divine Feminine

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:43:47 +0200

The ethereal figures of Greek artist Georgia Theologou immediately challenge the viewer with their direct and unrelenting gaze. Mysterious, alluring, and often vulnerable, these women eschew their worldly selves, channeling instead the emotive power of their isolation as well as their sisterhood, their pleasure alongside pain. Intensely luminous, Georgia’s subjects morph to mimic the divine, recalling the mythos of her homeland.

The Athens-based painter received her Masters from the Athens School of Fine Arts in 2021, and she’s participated in a number of exhibitions since in both her home city and London. Experience the celestial ascension of human fragility with June’s One to Watch.

Tell us about who you are and what you do. What’s your background?

My name is Georgia Theologou, and I’m a visual artist from Greece. I was born and raised in the industrial suburbs of Athens during the 1990s and early 2000s—a place that, despite its rawness, gave me a strong sensitivity to contrast and beauty. I’ve been drawn to art since I was four years old, when I first started experimenting with watercolor paints on paper. I studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts, and I now maintain an active studio practice in Athens.

What does your work aim to say? What are the major themes you pursue in your work?

My work explores themes of female empowerment, personal transformation, and spiritual emergence. I work primarily in oil, often depicting the female form. In my abstract series, I show the symbolic and emotional aspects of transformation. These paintings are not literal depictions of butterflies but rather energetic impressions of becoming. They often center around flowing, radiant forms that suggest movement, vulnerability, and transcendence. I create shimmering organic shapes that rise like wings or flames, referencing the shape of a butterfly.

Can you walk us through your process for creating a work from beginning to end?

When I paint figuratively, I usually begin with a very clear image in my mind. I know what I want to capture emotionally and visually, so I start by creating and gathering photo references to help ground that vision. But even with a strong concept, there’s always a moment in the process where I let go of the plan and allow the painting to take its own direction. When I work more abstractly, the process is much more spontaneous. I usually begin with loose, random shapes, without any fixed idea of the outcome. It’s a more instinctive and experimental process, guided less by vision and more by sensation.

How do you hope viewers respond to your works? What do you want them to feel?

I hope viewers experience a sense of beauty and a mirror of something deeper, like the human capacity to transform, to emerge from darkness, and to reconnect with the true self. I’m particularly drawn to the imago stage when the butterfly emerges in its final form. It’s a moment of lightness and freedom, but it comes after a long period of tension and inner change. So while I want viewers to be captivated by the ethereal colors, flowing lines, and luminous forms, I also hope they feel seen in their own moments of “becoming.”

How does your work comment on current social and political issues?

While my work is not overly political, it engages with themes that are socially and culturally relevant, like female empowerment, self-reclamation, and spiritual transformation. Through luminous depictions of the female form and abstract symbols of metamorphosis, I explore what it means to return to the true self and reconnect with the soul beyond roles, expectations, and societal noise. In that way, my work speaks to the broader issue of identity and the power of healing. I see personal transformation as a quiet form of resistance.

Who are your biggest influences and why?

My biggest influences come from books and paintings. Annie Besant has had a profound impact on the way I view the unseen dimensions of existence. Her writings on Theosophy and the spiritual structure of reality inspired me to explore energy, consciousness, and transformation through a visual language and to see painting not just as representation, but as revelation. Artistically, I’m deeply drawn to Agnes Pelton and Hilma af Klint. Both were women who painted inner worlds and spiritual visions, and their work resonates with me not only aesthetically but also in their use of symbolism and abstraction to express something higher and more eternal.

Do you prefer to work with music or in silence?

I’ve worked with music, in silence, and even with people around me. It depends on the energy of the day or the emotional space I’m in. But if I’m honest, I think I’m most connected to my work in silence. There’s something about the stillness that allows me to listen more closely, not just to the painting, but to myself. It becomes almost meditative.

What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

The best “advice” I received wasn’t framed as advice at all. One of my professors once told me, very directly, that some artists have it easy, and others will have to struggle. He wasn’t trying to discourage me, but rather to reflect the reality of the path ahead, especially given my background and the lack of certain privileges or connections. At the time, it was difficult to hear, but it turned out to be a gift. It grounded me. That comment made me reflect on why I create in the first place, and I realized that I would keep going no matter how hard it was.

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Golden State Assemblage Workshop with Zheng Chongbin

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Artist Zheng Chongbin will lead this free hands-on assemblage workshop made for an intergenerational audience where participants will engage with themes of light, movement, and natural landscapes to create their own layered and textured original works of art inspired by California’s landscape and Chongbin’s exhibition Zheng Chongbin: Golden State.

This workshop will take place outdoors on Sunday, September 14.

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Golden State Assemblage Workshop with Zheng Chongbin

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Sun, 09/14/2025 - 12:30 -Sun, 09/14/2025 - 15:30

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