Art Hound

These are images of Alan Reid’s vaguely art deco, vaguely John Currin-esque show, The Chameleon at A Palazzo in Brescia, Italy. Reid’s portraits are of “light” subject matter; however, the unique fusion of classical and modern visual motifs is quite special. And what a splendid exhibition space! Not to mention really wonderful art. I am jonesing to see these exhibits in person.

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via Contemporary Art Daily

These are some fierce women, aren’t they? With their powerful poses, archetypal silhouettes and tribal patterned-garb, these ladies are not to be reckoned with. Embroidery by Argentinian artist Guillermina Baiguera.

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As soon as I saw these paintings by Alexandra Levasseur on BOOOOOOOM I knew I had to feature them. There are so many wonderful features in Levasseur’s work – the lush floral prints, the color teal, and themes of heat/fire vs. water.

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This is Melbourne-based phtographer Jessica Tremp’s series Them. I had a strong reaction to this series which in my mind speaks to the long history of objectifying and sexualizing women in art.

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Cima Rahmankhah was born in Iran and lives in Los Angeles. The fabrics in these works are clearly a labor of love. What luxury and richness against a backdrop of plain linen. It’s breathtaking.

In my work I deal with social stigmata rooted in memory, compare the ways in which power structures differ from culture to culture, and also explore the aesthetics of power.

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Erna Reiken is an artist from the Netherlands who tried her hand at other things before going to art school at age 34.

My paintings are about people, often women, and the way they take or are given space. They are about presence and absence. About seeing and being seen. These subjects are closely related to my personal development and how I relate to my own environment. They are about insecurities, victories, shame and pride.

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