Tag: Paintings
Two San Francisco Exhibitions of Large-Scale Paintings
Mitchell Johnson, a prominent Bay Area artist, is kicking off the year 2026 with two exciting exhibitions in…
Through Tender Paintings and Carvings, Hilda Palafox Revels in Care and Communion — Colossal
Gloria Anzaldúa, a Chicana feminist theorist, emphasized the dangers of rigidity in her influential manifesto Borderlands/La Frontera. Anzaldúa…
Uncovering the Secrets of Henri Rousseau’s Paintings
Art Review: Rediscovering the Genius of Henri Rousseau If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by Henri Rousseau’s enigmatic…
Stephanie Temma Hier Juxtaposes Uncanny Ceramic Sculptures with Embedded Paintings — Colossal
Stephanie Temma Hier is an artist based in Brooklyn who has a unique approach to her work, blending…
Derrick Guild Summons Historical Portraits in Fragmented Trompe-l’Å“il Paintings — Colossal
In 1666, the marriage between Emperor Leopold I and Infanta Margarita Teresa of Spain marked a significant political…
Paintings on Antique Navigational Tools Are a Poetic Nod to Bird Migration by Steeven Salvat — Colossal
Steeven Salvat, known for his intricate drawings of hybridized creatures, gears, and filigree, is set to showcase his…
Abstract Paintings Confront Andean Weaving in Miguel Arzabe’s Dynamic Compositions — Colossal
Miguel Arzabe's upcoming exhibition, "Sin Contar Cincuenta," at Johansson Projects showcases his innovative approach to art. Arzabe's process…
Affluent Genre Scenes Erupt in Chaos in Sabrina Bockler’s Uncanny Paintings — Colossal
Sabrina Bockler's paintings are captivating and unsettling, blending elements of Rococo and Dutch Golden Age painting to create…
Joan Semmel’s Paintings Are Beautifully Disturbing
Art Review: Joan Semmel's Stunning Exploration of Women's Bodies Joan Semmel, a nonagenarian artist, challenges the traditional notion…
Luminous Paintings Conjure Change in Shuo Hao’s Antique Furniture Assemblages — Colossal
Shuo Hao, a Chinese artist based in Paris, has a unique practice that is deeply rooted in the…
Stacy Gillian Abe’s Vivid Paintings Nod to Memory, Craft, and Lineage — Colossal
Indigo dye, sourced from the Indigofera tinctoria plant, holds a significant place in the craft traditions of various…
Seonna Hong’s Tender Paintings Navigate Contradiction with Care — Colossal
Cognitive Dissonance: A New Exhibition by Seonna Hong In the age of information overload and conflicting beliefs, cognitive…