Hadeer Omar: The Egyptian Artist Redefining Arab Art
Hadeer Omar, an Egyptian artist, merges Arab traditions with modern technologies through new media art, including film, photography, and interactive installations. Her work explores identity and memory, using immersive environments and virtual reality to redefine visual storytelling.
Taking Back Control: Revolutionizing the Art Business
Artists are at a crossroads: AI, NFTs, and platforms like Metalabel or Indify are reshaping the game. While institutions uphold scarcity, these alternatives promise more equity. But are they truly sustainable? Breaking the system comes with risks.
Danielle McKinney made me fall in love with contemporary figurative painting
Danielle McKinney, my favorite contemporary painter, stands out with her striking portraits of Black women, exploring light, solitude, and introspection. Her work, influenced by Caravaggio and Hopper, blends emotion, mystery, and figurative art. Discover her rise, impact in the art world, and radical pursuit of beauty and contemplation.
Martine Syms: Hacking Art, Pirating the Institution, Glitching Reality
Artist, filmmaker, and publisher, Martine Syms deconstructs the codes of pop culture and visual capitalism. Through installations, films, and publications, she explores image, power, and Black identity in an ultra-connected world. A striking body of work, balancing social critique and glitch aesthetics.