Restrained paintings by Anaja Hvastija Gaia, curated by Sophia Ballesteros, use the thinnest application of oil paint I’ve seen in a minute to produce an effervescent effect on otherwise simple compositions of pale, round bodies coalescing with expanses of desert. LOS ANGELES — There’s a perennial booth rule at Spring/Break Art Show: “No white walls.” This directive gave the warehouse space in Culver City the aura of a migraine without the headache. I was offered a tour during the fair’s opening, but I preferred to drift and collect my little papers as I went, letting myself be drawn in by

Traveling around NYC, a 14 foot box truck has been transformed into a diorama-style outdoor sculpture that is a stage for both visual and performance art, inspired by domestic scenes and stories shared on this site. Swoon, uses intricate cutaways, painting, and performance to build a world that blends reality and wonder. As a roving, mobile sculpture, The House Our Families Built asks viewers to consider the legacy of ancestral histories. Read the full article at https://www.pbs.org/american-portrait/public-art/the-house-our-families-built/

Sorayama continues to receive respect from creators and artists across the world as the godfather of realistic expression thorough his use of the airbrush technique. His 1983 publication “SEXY ROBOT” had generously described the process of painting robots through a series of graphic explanations, and has since been distributed and referenced as a textbook in various art schools throughout the globe. As a result, the influences of Sorayama’s works extend far beyond the boundaries of Japan’s commercial art scene, presenting an impact on a diverse array of media from Hollywood films, the world’s street art and to the realm of

South Korean artist Jade Kim‘s solo show Moments opened on May 16 at Allouche Gallery in NYC, in collaboration with League OTO. Inspired by his wife, Jade’s work featured Min, a character representing her hopes and dreams. Painted in various landscapes, Min’s bright, innocent eyes invited viewers to escape into a dreamy world, highlighting the fleeting nature of memory. Jade’s portraits focused on capturing an emotional essence rather than a realistic image. Min’s loving and protective presence, paired with a neutral expression, allowed viewers to imagine their own stories. Read the full article: https://hypeart.com/2024/5/jade-kim-moments-allouche-gallery-nyc-exhibition

  Influenced by Picasso’s Blue Period, Malik Roberts explores the repercussions of generational poverty, racism, and violence in Black communities using monochromatic hues. Read the full article here https://hyperallergic.com/469609/a-portrait-of-black-mental-health-in-hues-of-black-and-blue/