February 8, 2025
Artists

8 best female Hong Kong tattoo artists to know in 2024: from Jenna Chu’s traditional Japanese geishas and Rosey Choi’s matching couple’s ring finger pieces, to Crona Wai’s intricate botanicals

In the world of tattoo artistry, a new wave of talent has emerged in Hong Kong, with many female tattoo artists making their mark on the scene. Based out of local private studios, these artists are embracing the digital age, offering pre-bookings online and showcasing their works on social media platforms like Instagram. To ensure

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Artists

A Haven for Emerging and Underrepresented Artists

As the sun prepares to rise over the sprawling cityscape of Los Angeles, a stirring of creativity and innovation is set to unfold at the Santa Monica Airport from February 29 to March 3, 2024. Frieze Los Angeles, an emblematic art fair known for its vibrant display of contemporary artistry, is poised to captivate the

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Artists

What does the new Sora AI mean for VFX artists?

OpenAI recently announced Sora, an AI model that generates sophisticated video content from a simple text prompt. While the AI’s content is undoubtedly impressive, artists in the VFX community have shared their concerns over the model’s capabilities, with fears that it could threaten creative careers.  While AI art generators have already proved controversial in the

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Artists

Artists explore the ‘Park of Dreams’ in new installation at Grand Army Plaza • Brooklyn Paper

“Park of Dreams,” a new public art installation, is now on view at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch at Grand Army Plaza. Photo courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! The scaffolding surrounding the under-renovation Soldiers’ and

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Artists

Boise Music Fest Artists In The Spotlight

The Frontmen is a dynamic country supergroup featuring the iconic voices of three 90’s country legends: Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Tim Rushlow, previously of Little Texas. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a collection of chart-topping hits, creating a unique blend that embodies the spirit of

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Artists

Russian artist charged with showing ‘extremist imagery’ faces four years in prison

The reported death in an Arctic penal colony on Friday of Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny was seen by many as a frightening omen of what awaits imprisoned artists and others advocating for freedom of expression in Russia as it descends further into dictatorship under Vladimir Putin. In court testimony on 10 February in Krasnoyarsk,

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European Art

A Renaissance of Thought and Diversity

After a protracted six-year hiatus, the heart of New York’s cultural scene is beating once again with the renaissance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s European painting galleries. This much-anticipated reopening not only marks the culmination of a $150 million skylight renovation but also heralds a fresh, expansive view of European art history, spanning from

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Artists

Iranian artist wins first prize at Syria International Caricature Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Esmaeil Babaei claimed the first prize at the 20th International Caricature Festival in Damascus, Syria, which concluded on February 13. Anatoly Radin of Russia secured the second position and Javier Cubero Torres from Cuba clinched the third spot, Mehr reported. Active in the field of cartoon and caricature for about three decades,

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Artists

Artists Deface Their Own Work at YBCA in Pro-Palestine Protest

Meanwhile, protestors from several Bay Area activist groups — including Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestinian Feminist Collective, U.S. Palestinian Communities Network and Palestinian Youth Movement — addressed the crowd through a megaphone. “Art is a universal language meant to speak out against injustice. The institution of art, just like every US corporation, is aligned with

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Artists

See Inside the Last Original Artist Lofts in New York

It wasn’t uncommon for artists to afford rent without wealthy patrons before developers and high-rises took a chokehold of Manhattan. They gleefully lived and worked where they slept, mostly in lofts, even if it was technically illegal. Predating the existence and boundaries of an “art world,” the term “loft” had a different meaning. A new

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