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Fred Tomaselli

Santa Monica, United States

Mixed Media Painting

Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956) is an American artist celebrated for his intricate, visually dense paintings that fuse natural and artificial elements. His works often incorporate pills, leaves, insects, and other embedded objects beneath layers of resin, creating mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic patterns that explore themes of transcendence, perception, and altered states.

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Jonathan Horowitz

New York, United States

Installation Art Painting Photography

Jonathan Horowitz is an American artist whose multifaceted practice critically examines media, politics, and consumer culture. His work, spanning video, sculpture, painting, and installation, often uses appropriation and humor to expose underlying ideological structures and societal contradictions.

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Agnes Scherer

Munich, Germany

Painting Performance Art Sculpture

Agnes Scherer, a German artist, is known for her multifaceted practice spanning painting, sculpture, and performance, often presented as gesamtkunstwerk. Her intricate, narrative-driven works explore themes of theater, storytelling, and the construction of reality. Scherer’s art blends whimsical aesthetics with profound conceptual depth.

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Tyra Tingleff

Oslo, Norway

Painting

Tyra Tingleff, a Norwegian artist based in Berlin, creates abstract paintings characterized by their vibrant palettes and expressive brushwork. Her tactile surfaces and layered compositions evoke a sense of raw energy and emotional depth. Tingleff’s work explores the physicality of paint and the intuitive process of art-making, inviting viewers into a dynamic dialogue of color and form.

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Dana Lok

New York City, United States

Drawing Painting

Dana Lok's paintings navigate the complexities of perception and representation, often employing optical illusions and fractured narratives. Her work probes the paradoxes inherent in depicting immaterial concepts, challenging viewers to scrutinize their own visual interpretations.

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Vijay Masharani

New York City, United States

Digital Art Painting

Vijay Masharani's practice spans painting and digital media, exploring themes of contemporary existence, technology, and identity. His work often features bold colours and fragmented imagery, reflecting the multifaceted nature of modern experience with a distinct, often vibrant, aesthetic.

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Valerio Nicolai

Rome, Italy

Mixed Media Painting Sculpture

Valerio Nicolai's work often challenges traditional art historical narratives through painting and sculptural interventions. His practice frequently incorporates elements of performance and unconventional materials, creating enigmatic forms that deconstruct visual and conceptual expectations.

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Lothar Hempel

Berlin, Germany

Installation Art Mixed Media Painting Sculpture

German contemporary visual artist and sculptor (b. 1966), known for theatrical installations combining painting, sculpture, found objects, exploring art history, media and pop culture.

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Diango Hernández

Sancti Spíritus, Cuba

Collage Drawing Painting

Cuban-born painter and multimedia artist exploring political memoir through "wave" metaphor. Emerged from Havana’s Ordo Amoris Cabinet collective. Works between Havana and Düsseldorf.

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Enrique Martínez Celaya

Los Angeles, USA

Figurative & Portraits Painting Printmaking

Cuban-born American contemporary painter, sculptor, installation artist, writer, and former physicist. Based in Los Angeles.

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