Tag: Portraits
In ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism — Colossal
Édouard Manet's painting "The Execution of Emperor Maximilian" is a powerful depiction of the Hapsburg royal and two…
Suggestive Portraits of Queer Priests and Nuns Spark Fury in Mexico
The recent Mexico City exhibition showcasing paintings of sexualized and queer Christian priests and nuns has sparked controversy…
Asya Marakulina Sculpts Poignant Ceramic Portraits of Demolished Homes — Colossal
Vienna-based artist Asya Marakulina has found inspiration in the aging structures of apartment buildings and row houses that…
Mous Lamrabat’s Striking Portraits Put Unity, Love, and Compassion in Sharp Focus — Colossal
Mous Lamrabat, a photographer born in Morocco and raised in Belgium, has always been intrigued by the diasporic…
See How Talking Portraits Bring the Greatest Living Shakespearean Actors to Life
The Red Eight Gallery in London is currently hosting an innovative exhibition that pays tribute to the greatest…
Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits — Colossal
Love hotels in Japan are not just places to stay for a few hours—they are a reflection of…
Arcimboldo-esque Portraits Emerge from Tools of the Trade in Early 19th-Century Aquatints — Colossal
Giuseppe Arcimboldo, an Italian Renaissance painter from the 16th century, initiated a unique trend in portraiture by incorporating…
Bruno Pontiroli’s Absurd Portraits Highlight Quirky Behavior and Zoological Buffoonery — Colossal
Bruno Pontiroli is an artist who creates oil paintings that bring common phrases to life in a unique…
In ‘Hidden Portraits,’ Volker Hermes Reimagines Historical Figures in Overwhelming Frippery — Colossal
Engulfed in their own finery, Volker Hermes' portraits capture the essence of a bygone era, from the Italian…
Collaged Portraits by Emma Odumade Draw on the Past to Face the Future — Colossal
Growing up in Lagos, Emma Odumade always had a passion for art, particularly drawing cartoons and creating collages…
Papier Mâché Bat Masks by Jym Davis Take Wing in Bold Portraits — Colossal
Atlanta-based artist Jym Davis, also known as False Face, has a unique fascination with bats. His journey into…
In YoYo Lander’s Dynamic Portraits, Layers of Stained Paper Capture Light and Shadow — Colossal
YoYo Lander is a talented artist who creates elaborate portraits using individually stained snippets of watercolor paper. Each…