Summer Wagner Photography: A Glimpse into the Post-Industrial Soul

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.

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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Abstract Art by Lisanne Haack

Born in Brazil in 1994, Lisanne Haack is renowned for her expressionistic flair, skillfully weaving colour, line, composition, and form into her vibrant creations. Now residing in Spain, Haack has carved a niche by producing physical and digital oil paintings, seamlessly merging traditional art with the digital era. Her innovative approach involves crafting entirely digital-native pieces while incorporating aspects of her physical paintings into her digital works.

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With a rich educational background spanning graphic design, interior design, and architecture, Haack aims to achieve aesthetic harmony in her creations. Her prowess in the digital art space has been recognised with exhibitions across several countries, including Spain, France, Germany, Norway, and the United States. Haack’s physical and digital art is not just confined to digital exhibitions; it holds a prestigious place in private collections around the globe.

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One-Storied America photographed by Christopher Mccurdy

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

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Digital Futurism by STRANO

Marcel Giannoccaro, the Canadian digital artist, reimagines the architectural futurism that was initiated by his ancestors counterparts a century ago.

Giannoccaro's work embodies futuristic architecture and the dramatic visions of early sci-fi cinema. This exploration digs into his artistry, from inspiration to execution.

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The Artistry of Amber Vittoria

Amber Vittoria, an artist based in Los Angeles, California, is a lot more than an artist; she is a poet and author who weaves the beauty of narratives, emotions, and societal norms through her mesmerising compositions.

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She paints with inks, coloured pencils, and acrylics in flowing rainbow gradients that capture the eye and imagination, reflecting the ever-shifting currents of the human experience. Her pieces are marked by simple and colourful compositions, provoking viewers to contemplate beauty, identity, and society.

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Vittoria's talent has earned her numerous accolades, including Forbes 30 Under 30, One Club Young Gun, and Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist. Her work has been recognised by American Illustration, the AOI World Illustration Awards, and the ADC Annual Awards, while her clients range from Facebook to Gucci.

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Beyond that, Vittoria's art resonates emotionally at the heartstrings while epitomising love, identity, and societal pressure themes.  In a fragmented world, her work reminds us of our shared humanity and the power of creativity to unite us.

With the lens of Amber Vittoria’s art, one rediscovers the world with a spectrum of life experiences and gets reminded of art as that vehicle for humanity.

Feel-good surrealism of Hayden Clay

In the heart of Brooklyn, Hayden Clay redefines the art scene with his mesmerising take on "feel-good surrealism." Through his expertise in digital art, he masterfully blends elements of nature with the boundless realms of imagination. His pieces, often centred around water, landscapes and clouds, serve as gateways to a world where the line between dreams and reality fades.

Clay’s art offers a surreal exploration of nature, inviting introspection. Hayden’s freelance work inspires with transformative surreal visuals.

Hayden has recently unveiled his latest NFT generative art drop on Foundation, titled "Strange Clouds." This collection marks the second chapter of the Strange Clouds series, showcasing a captivating array of generative 3D artworks. Each piece in the collection presents a unique cloud formation, inviting viewers to explore the infinite variations of shapes, colours, and patterns. Inspired by clouds’ ever-changing and generative essence, this project continues Hayden's exploration of the natural world through a digital lens, offering a fresh and innovative perspective on the art of surrealism.

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Visual Poetry by Alizé Jireh

Alizé Jireh’s art spans photography, videography, and music. Through her lens, she captures vulnerability, resilience, and authenticity. Her work invites viewers to engage with the world intimately.

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Alizé’s art illuminates the beauty of everyday life. With attention to detail and emotional sensitivity, she creates works that deeply resonate with audiences and highlight our shared humanity.

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Liminal Spaces by Mia Novakova

Visual artist Mia Novakova uses the ambiguity of liminal spaces to create mysterious and thought-provoking artworks, absorbing viewers to interpret and question the state of reality. Wrapping objects is not new in art, but the way Mia does it triggers the concept of form cleared of function, meaning and time.

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Code artist William Mapan

It is 2081, and an art student initiates research on the code artists of the century. AI randomly picks William Mapan’s name. “Dragons series of generated art is minted on fx(hash) in 2021.” - wow, they minted artwork before! In a Fx(hash)! A massive holographic gallery now hanging as the ephemeral cube above the great Pacific Data Breach Patch. Let’s dig in!

We are not falling into futuristic stories right now, but imagine this is the truth. Undoubtedly, more studies on Code as Art will appear soon, and more artists’ names will be revealed. William Mapan is defo a shiny gem among them.

Five years ago, he started creating generative art after realizing that his coding skills could be used to make art. Seeing the innovative works of artists like Vasarely and Vera Molnàr inspired him to explore the potential of using algorithms to create art. This led him to merge his different interests and develop his artistic practice. Engaging in other fields has helped him grow and become more sensitive, thanks to his natural curiosity.

Through the span of his last 4 years in NFT (remember it is equal to 9 normal years) William has been featured through a number of significant exhibitions and auctions including Sotheby’s, Christies, Unit London, Art Blocks and etc. Currently he shares a teaser for his next collaboration with Avant Arte platform.

Oversatured imaginative worlds of Esra Eslen

“God is in details”, one can say about minimalistic approaches to creativity. But sometimes, excessive details drive a bigger picture for an artist’s imaginative world. If you come across Esra Elsen's artworks, you may understand the oversaturated level of detail. Painstakingly created sometimes following a “pixelboy’s” isometric grid Esra artworks hit you from the very first time.

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Return to Eden by Chelsea Jones

"Return to Eden" by artist Chelsea Jones invites viewers on a visual journey into a world where peace emerges amidst chaos. It reflects the artist's quest for sanctuary, using vivid colours and expressive brushwork.

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The collection we love captures fleeting moments when the world fades away, leaving behind a self-fashioned sanctuary – a transient space where reality feels chilled and tranquillity fills the air. It intimately portrays the search for and cherishing of serene escapes within a turbulent existence. The collection’s warmth and inviting tone encourage each observer to uncover their transient paradise within.

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Extra x Ordinary by Yuri Mo

Extra x Ordinary by Israeli artist Yuri Movshovich explores the beauty of ordinary objects through a lens of exaggerated saturation, intending to add an extraordinary flavour to the wholly ordinary and mundane. The intense saturation stretches the boundaries of the realistic behaviour of light, making the result look a bit real but also magical.

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Eric Pause's Abstract Figures: A mesmerising fusion of time-frozen moments

Enter the captivating world of artist Eric Pause, where abstract figure paintings seamlessly blend multiple timeless moments into one stunning visual experience.

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While most paintings capture a single moment, Eric Pause, an Ontario-based artist, aims to seize multiple moments in his striking figurative artworks. Drawing inspiration from the Italian Futurists, who merged time, place, and form, his art conveys motion and the passage of time through abstract shapes that overlap and intertwine.

Drawing various geometric shapes, Pause skillfully portrays figures in simultaneous states of activity and repose. His deliberate use of a restrained colour palette of blues, oranges, and white accentuates the composition's fragmented nature while providing a unifying element across his diverse acrylic paintings.

The Beauty of Color and Shadow: A Look at Andrés Gallardo Albajar's Photography

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

Milan, Italy

The United Arab Emirates Pavilion, Milan, Italy

Berlin, Germany

Galaxy Soho, Beijing, China

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…

BOUBOY

BOUBOY is an artist who combines post-pop art and crypto art, creating unique and captivating artwork that is both innovative and intriguing.

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Through his skilful combination of traditional methods of creating realistic images and modern digital tools, he creates visually captivating artworks that connect the world of nostalgic popular culture, the advanced realm of blockchain technology, and internet memes.

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Garis Edelweiss

This artist is perfect for you if you appreciate drawings and illustrations with a mystical touch. Garis’ artworks always showcase magical elements and intricate compositions, emphasising details and textures.

Hailing from Indonesia, Garis masterfully weaves magical components and vibrant orange and cerulean blue girls as focal points in their work.

Nick Sheehy: A Journey of Imagination and Expression

Let’s discover the captivating world of Nick Sheehy, an Australian-born artist and illustrator currently residing in the artistic hub of London.

Nick started his artistic career in the wild landscapes of Tasmania, where he sculpted with bronze. But fate took him away from art for some time. However, life brings us back to our true passions, and that's what happened to Nick. Living in London, he rediscovered his love for drawing, inspired by the city's lively low-brow art, illustration, street art, and graffiti scenes.

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He uses his unique artwork to explore the world of dreams, creating mysterious and sometimes semi-autobiographical scenes. His canvas serves as a platform for the eccentric characters that resonate from his childhood imagination, infusing his creations with nostalgia and amazement.

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Nick's art showcases an array of subjects that depict a wide range of emotions. His portfolio reflects his limitless creativity, featuring everything from fanciful creatures to dreamy landscapes, and some find a hommage to Bosch’s bestiaries. He enjoys drawing unique fauna objects, an exploration of his imagination showcased in exhibitions, publications, and even some client projects.

Tito Merello

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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Exploring the Psyche: The Art of Eugenia Shchukina

Every creator has a distinct voice and unique tale in the vast universe of art. Eugenia Shchukina, an artist, has been making waves in the contemporary art scene and garnering attention. An artist of exceptional calibre, Schukina's work navigates the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche, striking a balance between realism and pop-surrealism.

Eugenia uses classique techniques to create her captivating art, preferring dry pastels on paper. Her works often find their way into private collections around the world.

At the heart of Schukina's artistry lies an exploration of the human psyche's volatility. She explores the potential of reducing fears and illusions by analysing symbols and interpreting various aspects of personality using contemporary artistic perspectives.

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Eugenia’s artwork often features the moth, a representation of our elusive fears and intricate emotions. Her pieces suggest that these aspects, much like the delicate and unpredictable moth, persistently exist within us.

‘Glacier Dreams’ by Refik Anadol

Glacier Dreams is a breathtaking new art commission by the talented Refik Anadol that sets out to capture the exquisite beauty and fragility of the world's glaciers.

The artwork results from an extensive research project at the intersection of multisensory new media art, machine learning, and environmental studies. Refik Anadol has processed a vast dataset of visual materials from online and institutional archives, supplemented with glacier visuals he collected in Iceland, through machine learning algorithms to create an audio-visual masterpiece. The artwork also features a pioneering artificial intelligence model that adds an olfactory component to the multisensory experience. This groundbreaking work of art is a powerful reminder of our planet's vulnerability and the urgent need to protect it.