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Portraits in Prism by Irina Kiro

May 16, 2025 by Arseny Vesnin in 2025, Illustration, Lifestyle, Portfolios

Irina Kiro, a seasoned graphic designer turned illustrator, brings a bold visual punch to the portrait format in her electrifying series Portraits. Known for her vibrant minimalist approach, Kiro reinterprets faces through a kaleidoscopic lens of colour, geometry, and mood. Each piece in the series pulses with layered hues—blues, purples, tangerines—merging expressive emotion with the clean efficiency of vector art.

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Her decade-long career that we covered through our pages informs her keen eye for composition and storytelling. In Portraits, she distills personality into angular forms and radiant overlays, achieving a striking harmony between abstraction and humanity.

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With an impressive roster of clients including Wired, The Guardian, L’Oréal, and Kiehl’s, Kiro proves that minimalist illustration can still be emotionally rich—and wildly captivating. Portraits is not just a collection of faces; it’s a celebration of identity in technicolor.

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May 16, 2025 /Arseny Vesnin
Irina Kiro, Russian, MAY
2025, Illustration, Lifestyle, Portfolios
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City Pop by Hiroshi Nagai

April 17, 2025 by Arseny Vesnin in 2025, Art, Illustration, Lifestyle, Japan, Portfolios

Hiroshi Nagai (b. 1947) is a Japanese artist known for his vibrant, nostalgic illustrations that capture the dreamy essence of summer. Inspired by the 1970s and ’80s pop culture, his work often features palm trees, swimming pools, and sleek architecture under bright blue skies.

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His signature style became iconic during the rise of Japan’s City Pop music scene, especially through album covers like Eiichi Ohtaki’s A Long Vacation. Blending clean lines, bold colours, and a calm, minimalist aesthetic, Nagai creates timeless scenes that feel both familiar and surreal.

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April 17, 2025 /Arseny Vesnin
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2025, Art, Illustration, Lifestyle, Japan, Portfolios
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Minimal Precisionism by Russell Green

March 10, 2025 by Arseny Vesnin in 2025, Art, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Portfolios, USA

If you’ve dreamed of perfect illustrations for Jack London’s novels, we've found them in 2025. Talented Russell Green calls his style “Minimal Precisionism”. Combine the lost look of one-storied America with a gentle midnight colour palette, and you've captured a perfect sense of nostalgia for places you've never been but always desired to see.

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March 10, 2025 /Arseny Vesnin
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2025, Art, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Portfolios, USA
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Leah Gardner

January 19, 2025 by Arseny Vesnin in 2025, Art, Lifestyle, Portfolios

In March 2020, Chicago-based Leah Gardner picked up a paintbrush as a distraction during the global pandemic. What started as an experiment soon blossomed into a passion for oil painting. After months of trial and error, Leah developed her skills and started selling her work.

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By next year, Leah went full-time into painting. Locally, her work is displayed in area businesses, shown in Chicago art fairs, and hangs in private collections, all reflections of her unique and emotive style.

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In her free time, Leah likes taking walks with her dog, doing some planting, and reading fiction novels. Her story testifies that art can indeed thrive during tumultuous times.

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January 19, 2025 /Arseny Vesnin /Source
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PosterLad

June 07, 2024 by Arseny Vesnin in 2024, Czechia, Graphic Design, Illustration, Lifestyle, Lettering, NFT Art, Portfolios

Vratislav Pecka, known in the art world as PosterLad, is a celebrated artist renowned for his minimalist and colourful designs. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, Pecka's journey to artistry began after graduating from film school as a video editor.

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Discovering his passion for graphic design, he co-founded Pecka Studio and worked with prestigious clients like Adobe and HP. His art, influenced by the Bauhaus movement and 90s nostalgia, emphasises basic shapes and vivid colours. With exhibitions across four continents and a book titled "PosterLad: Colorful Minimalism," Pecka's work transcends traditional poster use, aiming to captivate visually and please the observer.

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“Vratislav managed to get international exposure for his excellent work. I appreciate the fact that the work is purely formal and does not pretend to advertise or promote anything, there is no function that manages to drag the work into the gutter”
— Stefan Sagmeister (Forbes, 12/2022)
@posterlad
June 07, 2024 /Arseny Vesnin
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2024, Czechia, Graphic Design, Illustration, Lifestyle, Lettering, NFT Art, Portfolios
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Summer Wagner Photography: A Glimpse into the Post-Industrial Soul

March 25, 2024 by Arseny Vesnin in 2024, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA

Summer Wagner, a Midwest photographer from the rust belt, crafts images that transcend mere photography. Her work merges fantasy with reality against a post-industrial backdrop, delving deep into spiritual, ecological, and technological themes, presenting a theatrical journey through each frame.

Wagner's art blurs boundaries, turning landscapes of decay into stages for stories that explore human and environmental dualities. Her photos are not just visual treats but narratives decadent with hidden themes, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface.

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Her photography urges us to ponder our place in a world grappling with the remnants of industrialisation and the onset of technological dominance. Through Wagner’s lens, rusted factories and forgotten machines mirror our inner struggles, pushing us to confront our times' ecological and spiritual dilemmas.

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Wagner's work reminds us of the complexities hidden in everyday sights and experiences. It invites us to explore the depth of human existence and the impact of our past on our future. In her vision, the post-industrial landscape becomes a canvas for r”

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March 25, 2024 /Arseny Vesnin
MAR, American
2024, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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One-Storied America photographed by Christopher Mccurdy

March 07, 2024 by Arseny Vesnin in 2024, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, NFT Art, USA

Christopher Mccurdy - a man with a camera, fixing the moments of a one-storied American ordinary life.

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March 07, 2024 /Arseny Vesnin
MAR, American
2024, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, NFT Art, USA
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The Beauty of Color and Shadow: A Look at Andrés Gallardo Albajar's Photography

September 03, 2023 by Arseny Vesnin in 2023, Estonia, Portfolios, Photography, Lifestyle, NFT Art

Andrés Gallardo Albajar, a Spanish photographer with a self-taught background, embarked on his photographic journey in 2013 by capturing the intricate interplay of silhouettes, colors, and shadows within the urban architecture of his hometown, Tallinn, Estonia.

It does not take long since his talent was mentioned by a London-based print house and ended as the “Urban Geometry” book release

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As the son of architects, he spent his formative years growing up in Spain, immersed in a world of architecture books, magazines, and frequent visits to construction sites. The profound impact of this upbringing remained concealed until he stumbled upon photography as a hobby in 2012. During his childhood, art held no particular allure for him; his ambitions were firmly rooted in other pursuits.

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The year 2018 marked a turning point in his journey. An invitation from a magazine led him to Seoul for an exhibition, a workshop, and a photography assignment. Then, he approached his boss, expressing the need for time off, and received an unexpected response. His boss encouraged him to follow his heart and commit fully to photography…

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September 03, 2023 /Arseny Vesnin
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2023, Estonia, Portfolios, Photography, Lifestyle, NFT Art
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Tito Merello

August 03, 2023 by Arseny Vesnin in 2023, Art, Illustration, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Portfolios, Spain

Tito Merello Vilar is an architect in Barcelona and a digital illustrator. He often creates many digital artworks on an iPad.

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He is the type of artist who seizes the moment, trapped in “la tranquilidad” and the serenity of the golden hour sunlight.

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August 03, 2023 /Arseny Vesnin
2023, Art, Illustration, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Portfolios, Spain
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Continuum on Times Sq by Krista Kim

February 09, 2022 by Arseny Vesnin in 2022, Art, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Street Art, USA
 
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Prominent artist Krista Kim is bringing Continuum art installation to cities worldwide to spread the movement of wellness, healing and humanity in the age of the Metaverse. Together with Times Square Alliance and YMU Arts they reinvented famous billboards to run Continuum through February each night starting 11:57PM.

@Krista.Kim

“Krista Kim’s Continuum is a soothing visual meditation presented on a monumental scale. Synchronized across 90 electronic billboards, a slowly shifting gradient of color washes over Times Square, creating a moment of calm amidst one of the most visually kinetic places in the world.”

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February 09, 2022 /Arseny Vesnin
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2022, Art, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Street Art, USA
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Vaughn Meadows Photography

February 01, 2022 by Arseny Vesnin in 2022, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA
@vw.meadows

“Intentionally Wes Anderson” if you want to summarise Vaughn Meadows body of work. Or maybe you will hear Salinger’s lines while watching his mellow-coloured, pastoral photography. And if I was you I’d defo visit artist’s links and even purchase few works as NFTs

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February 01, 2022 /Arseny Vesnin
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2022, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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Pete Halvorsen Photography

January 19, 2022 by Arseny Vesnin in 2022, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA
@petehalvorsen

Pete Halvorsen is a photographer living and working in Manhattan Beach, California. His work combines fine art, travel, and commercial photography.

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January 19, 2022 /Arseny Vesnin /Source
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2022, Lifestyle, NFT Art, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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Alexandre Souêtre

August 20, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, USA
@axlsouetre

“Alexandre Souêtre is a photographer and art director currently living in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Paris, France. Alex has a minimalist approach to design and an immaculate eye for tone, often playing with scale to suspend lone figures in mid air or to encase them against a clean, concrete background.”

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“Alex’s work is at it’s finest when depicting anonymous silhouettes skating alone against remote urban backdrops. The graphic lines, sweeping shadows and graffiti elements that he chooses to include in his images help to create an atmosphere and an energy that both excites and intrigues. It is because of this that you don’t need to be a fanatical skate fan to appreciate his images”

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August 20, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin /Source
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2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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Elina Raincorn

August 02, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Digital Art, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, Russia, NFT Art
@raincorn

Saint-Petersburg based digital artist working mainly with self-portrait photography manipulation by delivering new captivating image every week (or at least she promised that :)

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August 02, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
Russian, AUG
2021, Digital Art, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, Russia, NFT Art
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Oswaldo Cepeda Photography

July 27, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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The face behind the alias of moodydarkroom is photographer and artist Oswaldo Cepeda. Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Oswaldo decided to pursue his passion of art and felt that in order to do so properly, he needed to be in a new environment. Given the sprawling hub of opportunity that Southern California offers, Oswaldo decided to move to San Diego, where he is now based out of and calls home.

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Oswaldo’s main focus is portraiture; however, his portfolio also showcases his passion for digital art. His portrait work is unique, featuring the abstract lighting techniques that he is widely known for. This ultimately sets his work apart from typical portraiture, often being described as other worldly, ethereal, and poignantly emotional. He uses his work to convey feelings that cannot be put into words and strives to demonstrate the raw emotions of human nature. 

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July 27, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
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2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, USA
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Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda

July 26, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Advertising, Graphic Design, Lifestyle, Portfolios, Spain

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“Valencia-based duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda add a playful twist to mundane settings and architectural backdrops. Whether flaring a skirt into a wide, cheesy grin, posing to prop up a facade’s stripes, or gripping the tail of a balloon that looks like a tethered sun, their minimal compositions turn geometric elements and open spaces into theatrical sets ripe with humor and joy.” - via Colossal

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By combining their spatial awareness and their artistic vision, primarily based on simple shapes and bold patterns, they have succeeded in establishing magnetic and joyful narratives that smartly suggest both the nature of human relations and the fascination with the urban environment.

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July 26, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin /Source
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Photographer Titus Poplawski

July 16, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Photography, Portfolios, Poland, Lifestyle
@tituspoplawski

Photographer Titus Poplawski uses an analogue camera to capture eerie and unsettling portraits of people, and his works are truly magical

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“It’s not about the advanced technical challenges. It’s more about letting the film influence the final artistic result of the picture. I focus on narrative photography, which is a metaphor that tells about human beings. Thus a human being is the main subject of my photos”
— Titus Poplawski
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July 16, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin /Source
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Exhibition World Cities by Andrey Denisyuk

June 26, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, Russia

Modern video art is a video that is based on the latest technology. With 8K Super UHD resolution, the video art has huge image detailization. Dynamic range allows you to see details even in the night scene, while not losing the details of bright neon lights. The Rec.2100 color space provides the video artist with colours previously unavailable in other visual arts.

Finding artistic beauty in an urbanized landscape is what inspires Andrey Denisyuk to create his video art of the City of the World. To create this video art, Andrey traveled across three continents and continues to create cycles of these videos. Previously, Andrey's works were shown at the IFA exhibition in Germany and CES in Berlin. The color solution, bright colours, choice of shooting location, construction of the composition, experience, personal view, and creative view of the architecture of cities turn this video into a work of modern art. Being one of the first to create video art in a new resolution, Andrey is the founder of a new movement at the intersection of video art and high technology. 

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Andrey Denisyuk, famous photographer and videographer.  As a travel artist, he has filmed in many countries around the world, such as Thailand, China, Singapore, France, Great Britain, United States, Mexico.  His photos and videos are used by the world's leading media.  Andrey's video arts are used by electronics manufacturers to present new TVs.

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June 26, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
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2021, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios, Russia
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Hannah Thornhill Photography

June 16, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Advertising, Fashion, Lifestyle, Photography, Portfolios
@twothirdshoney

Sharing the work of fashion and lifestyle photographer Hannah Thornhill

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June 16, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
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Jeffrey Czum

June 15, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Photography, USA, Lifestyle, Portfolios
@jeffreyczum

Discovered on “Accidentally Wes Anderson” (@accidentallywesanderson) Jeffrey Czum photography and photography manipulations stands out either by a colour palette or by a message and its realisation

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June 15, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
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2021, Photography, USA, Lifestyle, Portfolios
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