Author: Iris

Clint Anthony’s art begins where words leave off. Rooted in emotional honesty, his work uses color and texture as direct conduits to feeling—whether it’s joy, longing, or the deeper contradictions of being alive. Though he now lives in Australia, much of Clint’s creative DNA was formed during his two-decade stay in New York City. From 1996 to 2017, he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant cultural life, studying at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and developing his visual language at The Art Studio NYC. He also played an active role in the art scene, curating shows at The Gershwin Hotel.…

Born in Montreal in 1964, Adamo Macri is a multimedia artist who doesn’t seem to worry about staying in one lane. He studied commercial art, graphic design, photography, art history, and fine arts at Dawson College. That mix of training comes through in his work—he moves between sculpture, photography, drawing, video, and painting without hesitation. Though he’s often described as a sculptor, it’s not the full picture. Macri builds his work around layered references, both historical and streetwise, mythological and modern. His pieces aren’t just visual—they’re linguistic and conceptual. You look at them, but you also have to think through…

Camille Ross was born in 1964 in San Francisco, California. Her childhood was split between radical Berkeley in the 1970s and the quiet rural stretches of Mississippi. That divide—between protest and tradition, urban and rural—never left her. Camille is biracial and part Cherokee, and this layered identity shows up in her work in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. She became a civil liberties activist and documentary photographer, but she doesn’t just document. She observes deeply. Her camera doesn’t simply record what’s there—it often reveals what’s hidden. Now known for work that highlights marginalized lives and human vulnerability, Camille’s practice has spanned…

The British Museum has the record for the most visited attractions in the UK in 2024 for the second consecutive year. According to statistics recently released by Alva, the London Museum had 6,479,952 visitors in 2024, an increase of 11% from the previous year. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is the second-largest pandemic attraction for 6.3 million visitors, an increase of 11% from 2023. Tate Modern is the most visited 4.6 million visitors. The Southbank Center includes Hayward’s contemporary art gallery, with over 3.7 million visitors, an increase of 17% from 2023. Related Articles Alva’s announcement also noted…

Agatha Wright, known professionally as LADYFLUX, is a dynamic artist whose work challenges conventional norms and engages audiences in meaningful dialogue about the social issues of our time. In her latest collaboration with DC-based artist Paris Preston, “New Republic” merges live performance, digital installation, photography, and social practice to reflect on the consequences of unchecked power. Through her powerful art, Wright invites us to question societal structures, offering both dark humor and sobering reflections on the absurdities of truth distortion. Her creative process is driven by deep emotional responses to real-world injustices, and her work is a heartfelt invitation to…

The most expensive private art collections in the world belong to a mix of royal families, wealthy investors, and influential art enthusiasts. Some of the most valuable collections include: 1. The British Royal Collection – Estimated Value: $10+ billion The British Royal Collection is one of the largest and most valuable art collections in the world, featuring thousands of paintings, sculptures, and rare artifacts. It includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. 2. The Louvre Museum, France – Estimated Value: $45+ billion Though not privately owned, the Louvre houses the world’s most valuable collection, including the Mona Lisa and thousands of priceless artworks spanning centuries. 3. Qatar’s…

Laure Poyet, an artist who embraces the philosophy of L’Art Organique, or Organic Art, invites us into a realm where art isn’t just observed but experienced. With a mantra of “Don’t think about art; do it!”, Poyet’s journey as a painter is one of surrender to the canvas, where creativity flows organically without the constraints of conventional norms. Poyet’s artistic journey wasn’t a conscious choice but rather a calling that chose her. Her life revolves around this art form, devoid of ulterior motives or commercial pursuits. For her, art isn’t bound by rigid academic standards or external perceptions. Instead, it’s…

Maridee Hays is an artist whose journey spans decades, marked by deep connections to the California art scene. Born and raised in Sacramento, she earned her MA under the guidance of Joseph Rafael at CSUS Sacramento during a time when the region was alive with creative energy. Her career has included both regional and international exhibitions, and she was honored with a solo show at the Crocker Art Museum in the early 1970s under the name Maridee Hays Abbey. Over the years, she has received recognition from respected artists such as Wayne Thiebaud, Carlos Villa, and Joan Moment. Her work…

Stephanie Visser’s work exists in a space where the seen and unseen meet. Her paintings aren’t just about form, color, or technique—they are about something deeper, something felt rather than explicitly understood. She approaches art as a portal, a way to explore the vastness beyond what we perceive. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s words, “Behind all seen things lies something vaster; everything is but a path, a portal or a window opening on something other than itself,” Visser builds layers of meaning into her paintings. Working primarily with acrylic mixed media, she constructs each piece with washes of color, textures, and subtle…

Keith McHugh’s art is a deep dive into the essence of existence, a way of peeling back the layers of reality to reveal something raw and undeniable. His work isn’t about mere aesthetics—it’s about truth, purpose, and the energy that runs through all things. Self-taught and unbound by convention, McHugh moves fluidly between painting, sculpture, writing, and even the construction of mobiles and puppets. Each medium becomes a tool for expression, a different way to communicate the ideas that fuel his creative journey. Gathering Power: A Reflection on Being One of McHugh’s defining works, Gathering Power, encapsulates his approach to both…