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Mixing Art And Sound: Dylan Morris

Experimental and visually explosive, a variety of mediums map out Dylan Morris’ interests as a painter. His images pack a punch with the colors, textures,

Visual Interiority with Aleksandr Biruk

We spoke with Georgian painter Aleksandr Biruk, who works in acrylic on canvas, creating pastel-like scenes that are almost lyrical in nature.

Calicho Arevalo, artist

  As an artist, what inspires your creativity? The people and the city of where I’m from, Colombia. Different factors of my culture is the

Documenting Cityscapes with Erin Yueying Wang

As an atmospheric night-wanderer, Erin (Yueying) Wang shoots with deep attentiveness of city-life in conjunction with nature. Wang looks closely for a story each city

Nate Hester, Artist

Nate Hester finds inspiration in everything. His installation at Satellite Art Fair was a colorful homage to familiar 80’s cartoon characters, an examination of gender

Jili, Upcycling Designer

  How would you define your style? My style is very pieced together, so you can always tell that something was handmade or upcycled, or

Marcus Glitteris, Artist

  Marcus Glitteris is a multi-media artist with an infectious energy. We talked at Satellite Art Fair about his rave-inspired installation and his art’s connection

Hannah Rothbard, Curator & Artist

Hannah Rothbard is the director and curator at 81 Leonard Gallery, an artist-run gallery space in Tribeca focused on showcasing work by up-and-coming artists. When

Mike SmileZ, Comedian/Artist Manager

  You have a lot of experience working with artists. What did you learn from it?  I’ve learned how to listen. I’ve learned how to

Yousaf Shahbaz, Architect/Interior designer

  As an architect, what’s your favorite building in NYC? It would probably be the Chrysler building because I’m obsessed with art deco. But, there’s

Kenneth Greiner, Artist

Where did you grow up? I grew up in a little town called Buckley in Washington about an hour south of Seattle And what is

Jira Jones, Musician

  You have a very interesting aesthetic. How do you want to be perceived by society? I don’t want to be perceived. If you were

Andrew Preston, 4th Grade Teacher

  So as a teacher, what impact do you try to make on kids in terms of bullying and what’s going on in the media? 

Fati Jafri, Creative Director/Artist

    What’s your stance on women and facial and body hair? Do you think women should shave their legs? What’s in right now? I’m

Aliyah Bah, Artist/Stylist

  Where are you from? Atlanta. What is it like being in New York? I love New York, it’s the best city in the world.

Britt Harrison, Artist

  How did you become an artist and what inspires you as an artist? So I’ve been making work since I was a young girl.

TraDón, Artist

So why do you choose art? And what inspires you as an artist? Art kind of chooses its people, its tribe…you know? What kind of

Allison Zuckerman, Artist

  You’re like a super prolific artist. I see you everywhere. Can you describe your work in a few sentences? So I’m very interested in

Sara Kali, Artist

  Sara Kali is an artist and jewelry designer based in New York City. I caught up with her at Satellite Art Fair in Williamsburg

Austin Stoll, Model/artist

  You said you’re a model. Are you signed to an agency? Yes, I’m signed with DNA.  That’s an amazing agency. Yes, it’s definitely one

Stephanie McGovern, Artist

  As an artist what inspires your creativity? Color, seeing art, seeing other artists. Form, sculpture. I’m obsessed with different mediums. Who are some artists

George Mott, Designer

  So this is the second time I’m interviewing you at the Armory show. What inspired this outfit? It’s amazing. Well it’s Christopher John Rogers,

Rajiv Menon, Curator and producer

  You said you’re starting an art gallery in LA. What kind of artists are you bringing into the gallery? I’m focusing on artists from

Andrew Samuel Harrison, Artist

  What differentiates yourself from other artists? Why is your art special? A lot of what I do comes from living with a limb difference.

Katie de Tilly, Art gallery owner

  So you said you’re an art gallery owner in Hong Kong. What types of artists do you showcase? Here at the Armory fair we

Tony Chung, Actor/model

  So you’re a model. Why did you want to become a model? I was actually scouted, so it wasn’t really a choice. I think

Gina Sam, Doctor

  How would you say art influences your style because I love the Louis Vuitton bag with the Monet? I think it’s very important to

Kate Tova (and Toochi), Artist

 What’s your favorite thing about being an artist?  The freedom and the community.  Where are you from originally?  I was born in Russia and then

Ryleigh, Artist

  How did your experience studying art at NYU influence your career as an artist? I think being in New York was honestly a big

Samantha Nye, Artist

  Tell me about your work and the symbolism behind your paintings. So, the work is derived from Slim Aaron’s photography, and he once said

Alexa Guariglia, Artist

    So another Alexa. We have the best name ever. Do you love your name? I love my name.   What do you think

Upcoming Summer Dance in New York City

Dancers from the BAAND Together Dance Festival, photo by Daniel Arnold   Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in imaginative new choreographic works as an

Helen Toomer, Arts Leader

Helen Toomer is the director of PHOTOFAIRS, Stoneleaf Retreat, Upstate Art Weekend, and Art Mamas. So, how did you become director of PHOTOFAIRS? That’s a

Sophy Chang, Visual artist

Why do you like art? I was always interested in looking at visuals. You grew up in Korea. How would you say the culture is

Lynx Alexander, Artist

So, I’m a big fan of butterflies. How do butterflies inspire your fashion? Well, butterflies are so ephemeral, the way they start of as a

Sushrut Arora, Healthcare Strategy

What’s your role in the art world? Are you a collector? I’m definitely an art appreciator. Growing up, I went to a lot of museums

Gallery Guide: Maureen Paley

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Obituary: Frank Stella Remembered

Frank Stella was a highly influential American artist renowned for his contributions to minimalist and abstract art. Born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts, Stella rose

Obituary: Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Nonconformist Artist Remembered

Marc Camille Chaimowicz was a contemporary artist known for his interdisciplinary approach, blending elements of performance, installation, sculpture, and design in his work. Born in post-war Paris in 1947, Chaimowicz later settled in London during the 1960s, where he pursued his artistic education at institutions like the Chelsea School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art.

A Q&A With David Rimanelli

From our Inaugural Fall 2019 print issue, FRONTRUNNER is proud to present a special conversation with the elusive, celebrated art critic and theorist David Rimanelli.

How to have a blast in Stockholm with your kids

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Places. Artists. Love: A Brush With L.A.

I’ve only ever been to Los Angeles twice. Once was a layover to a three-week adventure in Australia. The second time was at the invitation

Finnoula Hughes, Activist

How are you feeling today? This is my first year out as trans at Pride so I’m just feeling independent and incredible Did you get

Brian Schorr, College Professor

What inspired this look today? Is this how you normally dress or is this just for Gay Pride? Gay pride is like “our” Halloween. It’s

Victoria Johnson, Assistant Art Director

Are you visiting New York? Yes, from London How would you compare the vibe here in NYC to London? It’s quite similar. City life and

FRONTRUNNER Meets Filmmaker Milorad Krstic

Name an art form, and Milorad Krstic will have studied and mastered it. He is a Slovenian painter, film director, visual artist, sculptor, author, illustrator,

Director Oliver Murray on ‘RONNIE’S’

In his latest documentary film, RONNIE’S, writer-director Oliver Murray chronicles the life story of Ronnie Scott, the legendary founder of his eponymous jazz club in London.

Piercing the Supernatural with Laurent Grasso

FRONTRUNNER is proud to present a discussion of the supernatural, and how an artist might somehow pierce its veil, with the Paris-based, internationally celebrated artist and filmmaker Laurent Grasso.

FRONTRUNNER Meets Okuda San Miguel

His Pop Surrealist works are monumental, eccentric and emanate positive vibrations with a strong emotional impact thanks to colour and harmonic shapes. Meet Óscar San Miguel Erice, aka Okuda San Miguel.

How To Elevate A Night In

How to elevate a night in Whether its a movie night with friends, a homemade meal with a signficant other, or a self care day,


Maria Cristina Didero and the Golden Age of Design: Design Miami/ 2022

The art and design storm that looms over Miami for the first full weekend in December wrapped up, ushering out a big crowd and millions of dollars with it. Under her guidance, curatorial director Maria Cristina Didero’s Design Miami/ fairs had an overarching theme of The Golden Age.

The Collision and Fusion of East and West: Hannah Lim

As a person of mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Hannah Lim creates furniture-like sculptures with a combination of both the East and the West elements in response to her cultural identity and experience.

Vacationing in Stockholm with your teens

ART The Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame is a good way to experience some contemporary art outside a gallery or museum. The Snösatra Graffiti Wall

You should explore Stockholm’s art scene

Stockholm is an ideal destination for any student interested in the arts. Museums almost always offer student discounts, and straying away from the touristy Gamla

Healing The Soul with Marinella Senatore

FRONTRUNNER meets distinguished Italian artist Marinella Senatore. Among her accolades are the MAXXI Prize (Rome), the Castello di Rivoli Fellowship (Torino), The American Academy in Rome Fellowship, The New York Prize and the Dena Foundation Fellowship.

An Uncomfortable Truth Spoken Out Loud: Maurizio Cattelan

FRONTRUNNER is proud to present a one-on-one discussion with Maurizio Cattelan, who describes art as “A provocation is nothing more than an uncomfortable truth spoken aloud, and art sometimes succeeds where words cannot reach.”

Sanford Biggers: The FRONTRUNNER Interview

Between symbolism and history, Sanford Biggers’ practice is a mix of elements ranging from marble to fabrics, which reinterpret facts of the past through a contemporary lens in paintings, sculptures, installations, videos, films and performances.

Fin Simonetti’s Magical Thinking

Fin Simonetti works in sculpture and stained glass. She received her BFA from the Ontario College of Art and Design and has exhibited internationally at Matthew Brown (Los Angeles), Cooper Cole (Toronto), and MoMA PS1.

From Tuscany to the International Scene: Massimo Bartolini

Massimo Bartolini (b. Cecina, 1962) trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, and his artistic experimentation took shape through multiple mediums in relation to space and its perception. Works made of lights and shadows, of static and dynamic elements.

Sierra Cortner, Social Media Marketing

So, I’m guessing purple is your favorite color? What significance does the color purple have to you? It’s not my favorite color but I recently

Dana Nehdaran, Painter

What’s something you consider “cool” and how would you classify what cool is? Someone who’s outgoing, laid back, and a smooth talker Would you call

Rameet Chawla, Farmer

Can you tell me a little bit about your role as a farmer. What exactly do you do? Do you own land or animals? I

Amy van Doran, Matchmaker

So as a matchmaker, how would you say one finds compatibility in someone else? I think it’s good to start with having a shared value

Nima Veiseh, Painter

How does your fashion and style reflect who you are as an artist? I’m the founder of a clothing company called “Dress Abstract”, which is

Pajtim Osmanaj, Artist

What colors do you like to wear? I go to both extremes. I’m either super shiny like I’m dressed today. A lot of the times

Blair Quinn, Dancer/Artist/Designer

How would you categorize your style and how does it reflect who you are? My style is very “real”. It represents my feelings and my

Dennis Carroll, Photographer and Painter

What do you photograph? I go to a lot of state sales and flea markets and I take pictures of people’s stuff that they’ve been

Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, Curator

As a curator, what kind of artists do you try to find? At art fairs you can get pretty overwhelmed. So I’m looking for something

Where Design Meets High Fashion: Carl Gerges

As an architect, photographer, composer, and member of the giant Lebanese rock band Mashrou’ Leila, Carl Gerges can be deemed a true multi-hyphenate. His latest venture tests the waters of high fashion.

SAN FRANCISCO

Arguably the dominant force of the West Coast art scene, take a dive into what makes San Francisco such a draw. Bookstore – City Lights

Introduction: Places. Artists. Love.

FRONTRUNNER’S Editor-In-Chief Shana Beth Mason shares her thoughts in her weekly column for our readers and spectators.

From the YBA’s to Today: Mat Collishaw

Matthew, or simply “Mat”, Collishaw, is among the group of artists known as the Young British Artists (or YBAs) who studied at Goldsmiths’ College in London in the late 1980s. FRONTRUNNER is pleased to present a dialogue with one of the contemporary art worlds’ first mavericks.

Alexi Marshall: Female Bodies and Folklore

Alexi Marshall celebrates womanhood in her practice, emphasising unapologetic female bodies. Drawing on print, fabric, and mosaics, she subverts gendered stereotypes through her work.

Eco-Sustainable Techno-Poetry: Daan Roosegaarde

Daan Roosegaarde’s projects are aimed at the future and the sustainability of the individual. Thanks to technology, every work Roosegaarde creates is visual and immersive poetry.

Digital Empathy: Miltos Manetas

Before the Metaverse, before you heard of NFTs or digital art, something was brewing for Greek artist Miltos Manetas. He was there right at the beginning of it all, searching for digital empathy.

Calen Knauf’s Case for Specialization

Industrial designer Calen Knauf won the Rising Star Award at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2017 and has collaborated with companies including Stüssy and Tetra.

Careful Curation with Éditions 8888

Born in Montréal, a city notorious for its counterculture, Éditions 8888 nestles itself between the disciplines of postmodernism, brutalism, punk, sci-fi … we could go

On Meditation, Nature and Serendipity: Eitan Ben Moshe

Eitan Ben Moshe was born Haifa, Israel. He studied at the Kalisher Art School and completed his postgraduate studies at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem. He has also studied Art and Buddhism at the Shambhala Meditation Center in New York City.

Silva Cunningham: The Sketchbooks of Growing Up

Silva Cunningham created a youth culture magazine called Plates Of Meat one year ago. In her words, “The entire thing is about the process of growing up and figuring itself out”.

A Conversation with Mira Schor

FRONTRUNNER is proud to present a conversation with painter, theorist, educator, and critic Mira Schor.

Disco Daydreaming at Lland Studio

Rachel Shillander wants to explore her architectural ambitions – which she says are here for the long haul – through functional and decorative furniture, objects,

Enrico Caruso Centenary: A Tenor for All Time

Even today, his voice is among the most important in the history of world music and the first voice of Italian music to cross the ocean. We speak of tenor Enrico Caruso.

The Fairytale Art World of Alice Ronchi

In the rural landscape where she grew up, who better understands the importance of contact with the life of nature. We’re talking about artist Alice Ronchi, born near Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna.

Shrouding Light with Stamatios Fragos

The power of the internet purveys in the case of Stamatios Fragos, a designer whose lamps, which combine traditional elements of design with a concept of concealed illumination.

A One-On-One With Monica Bonvicini

“I think one strong reason why I wanted to become an artist is that I was terrified by the idea of getting up every day and do the same thing”. With these words, Monica Bonvicini begins our interview.

Francesca Leone: The FRONTRUNNER Interview

An internationally-renowned painter, Francesca Leone is the daughter of art, literally. Her father is director and producer Sergio Leone, the originator of the spaghetti-western film genre and one who had redefined the American gangster movie.

Justin Mortimer: Enigmas and Paradoxes  

Justin Mortimer’s work operates in an enigmatic world that is both surreal and realist. His paintings are marked by implicit figures and apocalyptic landscapes. Mortimer mostly works in oils and acrylics, playing on elusive paradoxes.

Intuitive Creation with Yasmin Bawa

Experimentation, in terms of both medium and process, delineates Yasmin Bawa’s Berlin-based practice where she designs various objects, furniture and spaces. Evidently, instinctive trial and error pays off.

Cory Henry’s Narrative Architecture

As an educator and practitioner, Cory Henry knows the architectural discipline is burdened with social responsibility. In an exclusive for FRONTRUNNER, Cory Henry discusses inspiration, academic obstacles, plus how context and culture informs a bigger design narrative.

The Poetic Research of Alessandro Piangiamore

From coral to flowers, from concrete to wax, Alessandro Piangiamore’s practice is so versatile that it leaves nothing to chance. Having “grown up with Etna on the horizon”, his figure culminates in the contrast emerging from each work in a poetic and clear way, into its essence.

FRONTRUNNER Meets Studio Dainelli

Exploring themes of balance, proportionality and shape in their timeless products, Dainelli Studio’s research (helmed by founders Leonardo and Marzia Dainelli) has led to prestigious collaborations with brands such as Gallotti&Radice, Mogg, and Fendi Casa.

In Conversation with Architect Aziza Chaouni

Aziza Chaouni holds a M.A of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a B.Sc in Civil Engineering from Columbia University. She is the founder of Aziza Chaouni Projects and assistant professor at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at University of Toronto.

FRONTRUNNER Meets Architect Afaina de Jong

Alongside her own architecture practice, Afaina de Jong has lectured at Columbia University, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and KTH (Stockholm). She is the incoming head of the Contextual Design MA department at Design Academy Eindhoven, and an active educator at TU Delft and The Sandberg Institute.

Nona Inescu: Bodies In Nature

Connecting human bodies with nature is the focus of Nona Inescu’s practice. The Romanian artist explores our relationship with the natural world, redefining perceptions of the environment.

David Datuna: The Hungry Artist

Georgian-American artist David Datuna shocked the contemporary art world with a performance called Hungry Artist (2019-2021), where he dismounted Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous $120,000 banana, and consumed it.

Remodelling Tradition: Abraham Kritzman

Abraham Kritzman’s practice spans across painting, sculpture, printmaking and installation. He is inspired by travel, combining historical sources with modern techniques.

FRONTRUNNER Introduces Moses Hamborg

Introducing Moses Hamborg: an emerging portraitist from Huntington Beach, California. He talks about his origins, his acceptance into Kehinde Wiley’s Black Rock Residency, and the importance of memory in creating art.

Jazmyn W: A Rising Comedic Force

Leaving a six-figure corporate job for the world of standup comedy is brave. But, if your name is Jazmyn W, that gambit has already paid off.

Finding Peace and Beauty with Farida Bustani

The seaside town resort of El Gouna, near Hurghada is a picturesque town built along the Red Sea shore. It has distinct architectural styles, adjoining

Feeling Time and Vibration: Bianco-Valente

Italian duo Giovanna Bianco and Pino Valente, better known as Bianco-Valente, have documented anthropological aspects through the relationship between body and mind since 1994.

An Interview with Curator Taras Matla

Taras W. Matla is the Associate Director of the University of Maryland (UMD) Art Gallery. He’s worked for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Trust.

Agustina Bottoni: Emotional Explorations in Design

For Agustina Bottoni, design is about emotional evocation. Combining small-scale craftsmanship and personal experimentation, Bottoni has created a diverse portfolio of furniture, textile and industrial

Ziyang Wu: Cutting Through The Noise

Born and raised in Xuzhou (Jiangsu Province, China), Ziyang Wu is a contemporary artist teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Sonny: Staying True to the Moment

We all know that feeling when we’re watching someone talk about something they’re passionate about: their hobbies, hopes and dreams. Whether that’s someone close to

Clare Woods’ Lockdown Paintings

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tumultuous and anxiety-ridden for the creative world. But for British artist Clare Woods, it’s proven to be an extraordinary catalyst.

The Art of Life and Death with Vern Rattapoom

Thai artist Rattapoom Piwpantamit (Vern) moved from a small village in Thailand to the city (Bangkok) to pursue his art career. He talks of heart-wrenching

Elisabetta Benassi and Returning to the Past

Through multiple modes of expression, Italian artist Elisabetta Benassi recounts the socio-cultural and artistic traditions that have characterized the 20th century.

A Contemporary Indian Lens: Vasantha Yogananthan

Photographer Vasantha Yogananthan uses a contemporary lens to reimagine India’s founding epic of Hindu mythology, the Ramayana, in his seven-part series A Myth of Two Souls.

El Cavo: For Arts’ Sake

‘Are you an artist or a machine?’ Prolific artist, El Cavo, ends the interview with the above. A question that, among other things, grabs us

Profile of the Week: Carla Timoc

Romanian artist Carla Timoc, recently graduated from the University of Art and Design receiving a MA degree in Photography. Her work experiments with film format

YngSpc: A space nurturing the future of art

Imagine: an independent, online/offline platform for contemporary art that emphasizes artists early in their careers. Kate Mothes never imagined her blog would turn into a

Profile of the Week: Pocket of Lollipops

Miami based band, Pocket of Lollipops has been playing together for 11 years. Composed of Maite and Tony, the duo formed their band in high

Profile of the Week: Wendy Fetzer Mazza

Artist and printmaker Wendy Fetzer Mazza’s resolute vision for her work and her methodical creative process set her apart as an artist. Wendy is based

Profile of the Week: Daria Ivanova

Possessing a myriad of creative outlets, French-Russian queer feminist artist Daria Ivanova explores trauma and sexuality with a focus on LGBTQ representation. Daria finds inspiration

Brittany Sager: On Dealing Art in Dallas

A captivating presence, Brittany Sager stands out from the crowd with her unique and alluring style. She was spotted at the Armory Show where we

6 Things to Do Before Writing Your Screenplay

Every great screenwriter in film history started somewhere, tapping away on her or his very first screenplay. If you’re preparing to embark on your own screenwriting journey for the first time, congratulations! It’s an exciting (and frustrating) adventure, but if you stick with it, you’ll learn more about writing and storytelling than you would ever get from a class or book.

How to Produce Music Like: El-P

El-P has enjoyed a long career as a rapper and producer, and continues to thrive as one half of Run the Jewels. Depending on where you look on the timeline of El-P’s discography, you might hear anything from dusty vinyl samples and chopped drum breaks to trap beats and futuristic synth leads. What you’ll never hear is a simple, boring, predictable loop — because the only thing that’s certain in an El-P production is an absolute fearlessness when it comes to experimentation.

Writing a Screenplay the PIXAR Way

Pixar is known for giving the world some of the best stories ever told, starting with 1995’s Toy Story — currently boasting a perfect score

Screenwriting Essentials: 5 Keys to Writing the Perfect Movie Character

Your film’s main character is arguably the most important part of your story. She or he is the one that each person in your audience will identify with — and root for — on the adventure that makes up your plot. It’s vital that your protagonist is strong-willed, courageous, and active in every decision along the way, but most important is that they change over the course of your film. That arc of change is the key to creating a satisfying experience for everyone who comes along for the ride.

Five Essential Lyric-Writing Tips For New Songwriters

Every music fan has a favorite lyricist. From Bob Dylan to Kendrick Lamar, there have always been certain artists who stand out for their lyrical talents. The ability to express emotions and experiences through song is a complex craft that requires a combination of storytelling skills and musical instincts, not to mention a deep well of original things to say. You can’t become a master lyricist overnight, but you can do what all the pros did on their way to success: dig deep within yourself, write as much as you can, and discover connections with others through your art.

Here are five tips to get you started down the road to writing great lyrics.

How to Produce Music Like: Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus beats tend to sound the way Picasso paintings look: They’re alluring and fascinating, yet something seems a little “off” about them. They might be a distorted representation of something familiar — like the jazzy hip-hop cuts from his most recent record “You’re Dead” — or an abstract and highly unique creation all their own — like the thumpy, glitchy sounds of 2012’s “Until the Quiet Comes.”

5 Tips to Improve Your Music Mixes

Music producer Phil Nicolo once received a bit of advice on mixing from David Bowie: “Turn up the good stuff, turn down the bad stuff.” This simple adage speaks volumes to the art of producing high-quality audio, and is worth remembering any time you sit down to work on a piece of music. The truth is, mastering the craft of mixing is a lifelong endeavor, and there’s always something new you can learn to hone your approach. Here are five essential tips to improve your mixes.

Single Serve Coffee Makers

Ever wanted just a single serving coffee maker? Well, here is a list of the best single server makers.

Best Bath Bombs for Rest and Relaxation

Take a rest and relax with a bath filled with bubbles. Bath bombs are a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite tub. Relax in a tub filled with fragrant suds and bubbles or choose a milder bath bomb with herbs, and tinctures of lavender. Settle in for a wonderful immersion!

Best Creams for Under Your Eyes

These creams will help moisturize your face and specifically reduce bags and dark circles under your eyes.

The Top Fake Fireplaces

Fake fireplaces for those who want the comfort of a fire without the mess.

Blankets to Keep You Warm This Winter

Blankets to Keep You Warm This Winter. Throw these blankets over your bed set when taking a nap, living room’s couch while watching television or when gone out camping for extra warmth.

Top Home Espresso Machines

The top home espresso machines. Get a great start on the day with a shot of espresso (or two!) at home. Skip the daily coffee shop routine.

The Best Space Heaters for the Winter

Space heaters to cover those drafty rooms and cool spaces in your home and work space. Be careful and read the directions to see how far away to keep the space heater from anything flammable such as bedding, clothing, and furniture.

Top Rated Towels

Top rated towels as seen on Amazon. Experience the super soft feeling of premium microfiber bath towels against your skin without the heft and bulk; unlike traditional towels you simply pat yourself dry not wipe.

Top Rated Bathrobes

Top rated bathrobes for those cool autumn and winter mornings. Nothing better than a robe to wear around the house. Take a look at some of these favorites.

The Best Tea Infusers

Try these tea infusers to take with you wherever you go all day long.

Best Balance Ball Chairs for Your Home Office

Sitting on a balance ball during the day has proven to be good for your back, posture, and overall balance. Might be time to try this interesting new trend in the home office.

Best Pajamas for Style & Comfort

Best pajamas for style and comfort. We tried to provide a variety of bottom and tops but you should still explore based on body shape. Personal comfort depends on if you are a hot or a cool sleeper and in what climate you live.

The Best Books for the Documentary Film Student

Documentary films are one of the youngest art forms in the world and because of digital technology, cheaper cameras, and online streaming are reaching a larger audience than ever. Here are 8 books for every documentary filmmaker or aspiring documentary filmmaker.

Clay Masks for Combination Skin

Try these variety of clay masks for combination skin. A deep cleansing clay mask selection formulated to detoxify the skin’s appearance. Leave skin looking visibly revitalised, decongested and feeling smooth, toned and prepared for moisturizing.

The Best Knife Sets For Carving and Cutting

Take a look at what Amazon has to offer for full knife sets. Great for a starter kitchen or apartment. High value and moderate cost. These knives will hold up for years and give you a variety to choose from when it comes to cutting and carving.

Rice Cookers That Make Perfect Rice

Make perfect rice everytime. Do you want to check your pot every three minutes or should you just do what the professionals do: get a rice cooker!

Portable Phone Batteries

Portable Phone Batteries are essential for anyone using there phone on the go. Keep your phone charged while you are on the go. Do you have trouble stopping and finding a place to charge your phone? Here is your solution. A portable phone battery.

Quality Sleep Masks For A Better Rest

Sleep Masks block out light and distracting movement that can wake you from the sleep and rest you deserve. Take a look at these Sleep Masks made from comfortable fabrics with designs that we cover your eyes and add peace to your slumbers.

Top Moisture Wicking Socks for Women

Socks are the best when they are dry. Try these top moisture wicking socks for women the next time you exercise, go for a run, or a long walk.

Best Creams for Callused Feet

Callused feet are no fun. Try these creams for bringing your feet back to life after a long run, walk, exercise session.

Best Microwaves for Your Small Kitchen

Microwaves can make your life much easier in the kitchen. From popcorn to warming up leftover or defrosting food, here are the microwaves that will make a difference in your kitchen.

The Best Mattress Toppers

Every mattress can benefit from a topper. Easy to clean with added protection and padding. Take a look at a few of our selections from Amazon.

The Best Portable French Presses

Take your coffee maker with you with these portable french presses. Portable, convenient, and made with materials to protect and keep your drink hot.

Top Cleaning Products

Clean up! These products will get you started with the right tools in hand. Check out this list and start cleaning your home.

Best Shoe Deodorizers

Use these shoe deodorizers to fend off the smelly parts. A list of options for keeping the smell away.

Best Leggings That You Can’t See Through

Leggings are comfortable and great for exercising, daily chores, and running errands. Unfortunately, sometimes they are see through and quite unpleasant to wear in public. Try these leggings that you can’t see through.

The Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses

Be safe and take out unbreakable wine glasses the next time you have a party. Take the stemless glasses on a wine weekend getaway or a picnic in the park. These are strong, classy, and always a safe move.

What to Buy When You Want A Box of Chocolates

Give a gift of a box of chocolates but know what chocolates are the best. Look for quality, variety, and taste with this list of chocolates available online anytime.

The Best Serums Created For Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you need to choose the proper serum. Avoid outbreaks and acne with the proper serum for your beauty routine.

Best Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuums have got smaller and more powerful over the years. Here is a list of the best small but mighty cordless vacuums on the market today.

Top Rated Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners are now controlled by A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) Robots to move around your home or office and keep it clean through the week. Here are some of the top picks on Amazon.

Innovative New Vacuum Cleaners To Buy

Vacuum cleaners are better designed today then ever before with their filters, engines, and flexibility to get in even the hardest to fit spaces.

Top Hair Dryers To Increase Hair Volume

Hair dryers to explore if you are looking to create volume and shape your hair. Increase hair volume and dry your hair at the same time.

viennacontemporary curator: Cathrin Mayer

Austria’s leading contemporary art fair, the viennacontemporary, supports the Vienna art scene, setting its gallery scene as a prime art location while also bringing together

Profile of the Week: UNQO

For London-based illustrator UNQO, genuine expression, a feel-good factor and comedy are paramount to what makes great art. Accompanying his no-nonsense approach to expression, UNQO

Profile of the Week: Sabrina Iacono

Sabrina Iacono grew up in Montreal and moved to Toronto where she received a BFA in Criticism in Curatorial Practice with Distinction in OCAD University.

Profile of the Week: Alejandrina Herrera

Alejandrina Herrera is an artist based in Monterrey, who has been painting for 11 years. Her precise and meticulous watercolor technique allows for detailed and

Profile of the Week: DeAndre Tuck

DeAndre Tuck is an illustrator from Baltimore, Maryland. With a mind open to creative exploration, he strives to create work that leaves the interpreting up

Good Press: A Glaswegian Gem

Founded in Glasgow in 2011, Good Press is a volunteer-run organisation promoting and distributing independently-published printed matter.

Liste Art Fair Basel

With a vision to showcase the newest tendencies in contemporary art, the Liste Art Fair Basel has brought together the younger generation of galleries that

DAY 3: POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair

The POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair has attracted a successful turnout after being open to the public, taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Day 1 : POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair 2020

The POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair, held on September 10th-13th, 2020, showcases international contemporary and modern art. Collaborating with paper positions.berlin, photo basel Berlin and FASHION

FRONTRUNNER Meets Alastair Mackinven

FRONTRUNNER presents our Summer 2020 cover feature: an intense, illuminating discussion with Alastair Mackinven during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Beverly Brodsky: A (Re)Introduction

A FRONTRUNNER Exclusive: Artist, lecturer, educator and illustrator Beverly Brodsky is presented to a new generation of readers and viewers.

Profile of the Week: Keisha Lopez

Keisha Lopez is an artist based in Nashville, TN. The process of making art is therapeutic for Keisha – she has been able to self-heal

CLEAR CUT: GEORGIA RUSSELL

There’s a certain satisfaction in discovering an artist by mistake, in a gallery you were never meant to be at, in the first place. Stumbling

Profile of the Week: Yanin Ruibal

Yanin Ruibal’s personal experiences have directly influenced her artistic identity. Having grown up in Hermosillo, Sonora, Yanin’s paintings feature tropes from the Sonoran desert as

Time is Dust: Agustina Woodgate

Buenos Aires-born artist Agustina Woodgate walks FRONTRUNNER through her work for The Armory Show 2020 with Spinello Projects, Miami.

Profile of the Week: Morgen Roloff Sechler

Morgen Roloff Sechler paints what is comfortable: places and spaces from the home. Based in the Bay Area, California, she aims to capture spaces that

Profile of the Week: Karina Brzostowski

Well travelled artist Karina Brzostowski’s latest series ‘Secret Garden’ is an introspective project that captures her relationship with her surroundings during lockdown. Karina has intuitively

Profile of the Week: Christina Nicola

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Christina Nicola is a painter and draftswoman. Her work explores the concept of “blackness”, using mix media and a variety

Octavia Yearwood and The Tranz Form

A new docuseries from artist, author, and motivational speaker Octavia Yearwood delves into the lives of trans people of colour. The first season of The

Profile of the Week: Lydia Larson

An American nomad, Lydia Larson used art as a means of documenting the constant changes in her surroundings. Exhibiting across the United States and internationally,

Profile of the Week: Katie Evans

Florida-based artist, Katie Evans, focused on life’s ambiguity through her still life drawings of feminine figures and objects. Through her drawings she searches for meaning

Profile of the Week: Erica Fitzgerald

Erica Fitzgerald is a contemporary sculpture artist who explores the clash between natural and industrial worlds. Her compositions are rooted in ecofeminism with a strong

Profile of the Week: Samuel Chasan

Professional web developer. Video creator. Painter. Samuel Chasan has been a creative most of his life and believes in the unifying qualities of art. Samuel’s

Profile of the Week: Vivienne Tewes

Vivienne Tewes is an illustrator who mainly works with fashion and social media brands. She also practices fine art creating colorful, quirky paintings that mix

Profile of the Week: Natale Adgnot

Natale Adgnot is an abstract artist currently living and working in Brooklyn. After a career including stints at Christie’s in New York and Chanel in

Profile of the Week: Oksana Okhapkina

Born in Central Asia and now based in Ukraine, Oksana Okhapkina’s work is influenced by both Ukrainian and Asian culture. For more than 20 years she

Profile of the Week: Holly MacKinnon

Canadian artist Holly MacKinnon has made a lifelong dedication to her craft since she first started painting 9 years ago. Her paintings capture various themes

Margaret Tsirantonakis

We connected with Margaret Tsirantonakis, a painter who lives and works in Stamford, CT. Margaret uses layers of color, gestural brushstrokes, and calligraphic lines to

July 19th: Creative Prompt

Within the blog section, we wanted to create a space to spark both discussion and creation. Therefore, weekly we will be posting prompts that to

Profile of the Week: Michael Wilson

Portland based musician, Michael Douglas Wilson created Dittomaster, an electroclash music project. His project aims to create music that is frenetic, energetic, danceable, raw, experimental

Profile of the Week: Ivan Rios-Fetchko

LA photographer and artist Ivan Rios-Fetchko is inspired by literary, visual and conceptual images and ideas of America. Ivan’s relationship with the open road and

Profile of the Week: Tyler Tilley

Tyler Tilley’s work captures raw emotion and unconscious thoughts. Experimenting with art throughout his entire life, in his twenties he turned it into a career.

Profile of the Week: OopsJLFAgain

Moroccan artist Taj or Oopsjlfagain as he is known on his socials, creates art to bridge the gap between reality and fantasy. His Moroccan roots,

Profile of the Week: Alyssa Goodman

Toronto native Alyssa Goodman employs a sensitivity not just in her monochromatic watercolour technique, but also in the subject material of her work. Working on

Eastward, ho! Flatland Projects in Hastings

Artists Ben Urban and Billy Stanley are the forces behind Flatlands Project: an alternative project space in Hastings, on England’s southastern coast.

Profile of the Week: Tessa Krieg

Tessa Krieg is an artist, curator and researcher. After graduating from the Pratt Institute in 2020, she now works in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Her practice explores

Profile of the Week: Isabella Innis

Isabella Innis produces abstract works that are both calculated with studied intent and raw with honesty and freedom to create. Isabella has drawn inspiration from

First Nations Curator Wanda Nanibush

FRONTRUNNER meets Wanda Nanibush, an Anishinaabe curator, artist, author and educator. She is Curator of Indigenous Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

CHICAGO

Navigating the Windy City – a bustling metropolis with a vibe all of its own. Here are some things to check out among the skyscrapers.

Profile of the Week: Morgan Buck

We connected with Morgan Buck, an artist based in Portland, Oregon on FRONTRUNNER’s social site to talk to him about the evolution of his art,

Profile of the Week: Madison Pitts

Madison Pitts from Tennessee is a visual artist who likes to challenge herself with different combinations of materials to create work that forces the viewers

Newest from Norwich: Alec Cumming

Alec Cumming is an emerging artist from Norwich, UK. He’s exhibited at venues in Los Angeles, New Delhi, and with The Edit Gallery in Limassol, Cyprus.

Profile of the Week: Sydney Kleinrock

A multimedia artist based in Brooklyn, Sydney Kleinrock, focuses on painting, textile art and illustration. She graduated with a BFA from Hampshire College, studying visual

Profile of the Week: Victoria Manning

Victoria Manning started her artistic career sketching from real life in her room as a child. This has now blossomed into an Expressionist bouquet of

Profile of the Week: Lauren Moore

Lauren Moore’s exposure to different cultures and landscapes has rendered her art a vat of nature-inspired flair. Her love for environmental studies and her artistic

Profile of the Week: Margaret Tsirantonakis

We connected with Margaret Tsirantonakis, a painter who lives and works in Stamford, CT. Margaret uses layers of color, gestural brushstrokes, and calligraphic lines to

Profile of the Week: Isabel Pardo

Isabel Pardo is an artist and curator based in Baltimore, MD. Isabel specializes in painting, art history and curation, creating “classical abstraction”. She redefines historic

Profile of the Week: Blake Buttram

Bay area native, Blake Buttram, is a self-taught artist exploring many different creative outlets, making him a true jack of all trades. He paints to

Profile of the Week: Christina Giuffrida

Christina Giuffrida is a painter from Sydney with a strong background in performance, which has shaped her artistic expression. Now residing in New York, Christina’s

Profile of the Week: Benjamin Adelmann

LA-based artist Benjamin Adelmann underlays his artwork with philosophical purpose. With a rich academic background including a BA in philosophy, he has been painting for

Profile of the Week: Whitney Lorenze

Whitney Lorenze is an artist based in New Haven. She’s been painting for the better part of five years and has worked to see her

Italian Improv: Paolo Camilli

Italian actor/web personality Paolo Camilli has found resounding success for his comedic spin on current events across the social media spectrum.

A Q&A With C-Print Journal

Ashik and Koshik Zaman are the driving force behind Stockholm-based C-Print: a non-profit focused on increasing the visibility of diverse artistic voices.

A Q&A With Curator Anders Kreuger

Anders Kreuger is the director of the Kohta Contemporary Art Kunsthalle, Helsinki. He served as director of the Malmö Art Academy and MHKA, Antwerp.

BARI

The capital of southern Italy’s Puglia region, Bari is where East meets West. Here’s how to explore it. Shop: Corderia 1995 Corderia 1995 is an

ARTRUNNER Meets Finley

FRONTRUNNER meets artist C.Finley, known for dazzling, revived Renaissance icons and deco-graphic landscapes. She divdes her time between New York and Rome.

COMO

How to chill out in Como, Italy’s tranquil city by the lake. Hotel: Palazzo Albricci Pellegrini Ever get homesick when you travel? Don’t worry, you’ll

Colouring the Soul: Caterina Silva

Italian painter/performance artist Caterina Silva describes her practice and how living a nomadic existence shapes her professional and personal journey.

LEEDS

The cultural hub of West Yorkshire is rapidly growing and changing. Often neglected in favour of it’s Northern neighbours, here’s our case for a trip

MILAN

Have a taste of La Dolce Vita in the most fashionable, and evolving, city in Italy. Gallery: Fondazione Prada Keen to explore the culture beyond

LECCE

Our recommendations for Lecce, the “Florence of the South”. Museum: Museo Storico Citta’ di Lecce (MUST) Visiting MUST is a must. A former monastery founded

Every Color At COMO: Hamra Abbas

Visual artist Hamra Abbas introduces her fluid practice and her latest exhibition, Every Color Is A Shade of Black, at the COMO Museum in Lahore, Pakistan.

Miranda Lundberg & Works by Friends

Miranda Lundberg founded Works By Friends last year as a curated art project to offer pop-up exhibitions, limited edition prints, and online studio visits to a group of artists that she felt were seeking a new path in today’s art world.

AMSTERDAM

Famous for its winding canals and liberal policy (towards almost everything), Amsterdam is a must-visit for those seeking an intoxicating and surprising city trip. Street

Adam Abdalla and the Art of Doing It All

Adam Abdalla is the founder of New York-based consultancy Cultural Counsel, and is a globally-recognised advisor, public relations and global branding specialist.

BARCELONA

Welcome to the head and heart of Catalonia; here’s where we suggest you start. Hotel: Hotel Brummell A short distance from Montjuïc, in Poble Sec,

POSITIONS Berlin: Face to Face

FRONTRUNNER speaks with the co-directors of POSITIONS Berlin, Heinrich Carstens and Kristian Jarmuschek about the future of, and new visions for, art fairs.

BERLIN: Part II

Here’s another nine picks for Berlin, a vibrant city where history meets contemporary counterculture.  Restaurant: Restaurant Tim Raue   A standout of Berlin’s fine dining

VIENNA

Travelling to Austria’s capital for a slice of old-world glamour? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss. Restaurant: Steirereck im Stadtpark   Steirereck im Stadtpark is a

STOCKHOLM

Inside Sweden’s archipelago, a heavyweight destination for art and design. Restaurant: Fjäderholmarnas Krog   The tiny island of Fjäderholmarna is exceptionally beautiful, and you can

BERLIN: Part I

A collision of tastes, disciplines and imaginations from around the world – some of the greatest contemporary art, design, music and cinema has emerged from

A Q&A With Zac and Jay

Zac Alsop and Jamie Rawsthorne have one of the most loyal and dedicated fanbases on the YouTube scene, as creators of The Zac and Jay Show.

In (And Out Of) The Blue: Theodora Allen

Soft, yet precise. LA-based artist Theodora Allen’s tableau of works offers an ethereal image of nature; of worldly objects and untamed beasts.

From Back Door to Dancefloor: Scott Manson

Scott Manson is a writer and editor with more than 30 years experience, having served as editor of the official magazine for Ministry of Sound, simply titled Ministry.

VENICE

Understanding a city dissected by canals and knitted together by bridges. Hotel: Gritti Palace Built in the 15th century and overlooking the Canal Grande (the

FRONTRUNNER Meets YouTuber Max Fosh

With a loyal fanbase of 159,000 subscribers and his content being seen by over 70 million people across the world, Max Fosh’s videos are more than just entertaining.

Shezad Dawood’s Leviathan

British artist Shezad Dawood (London, 1974) is known for his multimedia practice that deconstructs systems of image, language, site and narrative.

Unbound: Abel Azcona

FRONTRUNNER spoke to Spanish artist Abel Azcona (Madrid, 1988) to talk – without inhibitory brakes or moral laws – about his life, his art, and his forthcoming projects. Azcona is a performer and uses the story of his intimate personal life to free himself from chains of the past that have marked him to this day.

Val Monrose, Project Manager

What causes are most important to you and why? Sustainability because there’s only one planet. I do birth photography so I travel around the world seeing the

Stacy Martin, Artist

How would you say your art influences your style? Well my interests are in science and so I think I often use a lot nature-influenced

Anastasia Gudko, Art Management

Tell me a little bit about what you do as an art manager. Basically, I do administrative work for artists so they can focus on

Pola Esther, Photographer

So what kind of stuff do you photographer? Mostly people, but sometimes also plants, flowers, vegetables. But most of the time, there is always some

Rania Cornelia, Art Student

You are an artist…why do you paint? I fell in love with painting since I could ever started drawing as a child. It evokes happiness

Eric Fernandez, Armory Show Staff

How would you classify the general crowd of the Armory show this year? It really depends on the day. The morning crowd is different than the

Stephanie Homa, Artist

What would you say inspires your style and why do you wear all these colors? I’m a color addict, anything bright and colorful inspires what

Nyareeta, Artist

So where are you from? I’m from South Sudan.  Can you tell me a little about what it’s like living there? At the moment, there’s

Anna McDonald, Poet

Tell me about your poetry. I write poems about families and cities. Mostly short lyric poems.  How does your role as a mom impact your artistry and

Priyana Rikhy, Digital Artist/UI Designer

As a student studying art what’s something you learned that challenges you? Digital art just challenges me in general and that’s why I like working

Ari Shaljian, Artist

What would you say influences your style and where did you get the inspiration for your hair? A: I’ve just always been into vibrant colors

Tucker Robbins, Artist and Activist

Can you tell me a little about the project you’re doing in Puerto Rico to help with earthquake relief and how it relates to art?

Phoebe Boswell, Artist

So what would you say inspires your art? Not having a place to go, a sense of trying to find what is “home”, and also

Mark Carrasquillo, Makeup Artist

Is there anyone in particular who influences your style? Michael Clark, he’s a dancer. Are you also a dancer? No, I wish. What would you

Yuan Fang, Artist 

What genre of art do you do? Abstract. How would you say you get inspiration for your art? I love modernism and modernistic interior home design. 

Erika Hodges, Writer/Performance Artist

What do you write about? Right now I’m writing about intimacy inside of capitalism and how we can transform that into new ways of living.

Capone Noel, Designer

What inspires and influences your style? Definitely right now, eclectic vibes from the 60s and 70s.  Where do you think fashion is headed right now?

Eileen Caufield, Model

Where are you from and what do you do? LA and I’m a model So what would you say is culturally different from LA and

Sinjun Strom, Photographer

So what kind of things do you photograph? Things I experience, set designs, clothing I create, etc. How would you classify what is “good” photography?

Jhenelle Hill, Hair and Makeup stylist

You’re a big fashionista…how would you classify your style? Right now I’m sporting the equestrian, Ralph Lauren look. For the winter I love over-the-knee boots.

FRONTRUNNER Meets Curator Daria Khan

Daria Khan is a founder and curator of Mimosa House, an independent non-profit project space in London. Khan is an independent curator, who graduated with an MA in Curating Contemporary Art at the Royal College of Art in 2013.

Gabriele De Santis and the Balance in Art

The artistic practice of Gabriele De Santis (Rome, 1983) was created on the basis of one modus operandi: between installations and painting in which nature, space, and the matter of things become a single conceptual form from which the user will interpret the work, themselves.

Andrea Galvani: The Sound of Silence

Andrea Galvani’s work is that art where nothing is left to chance, a result of his continuous travels around the world from one airport to another.

The Melancholy Soul of Kyle Thompson

Loneliness, space, time and silence. They are the keys to reading Kyle Thompson’s photography. The abandoned, isolated and melancholic environments open sensitive horizons that the spectator is invited to grasp in every image.

Ben Edmunds and his Aspirational Equipment

When Ben Edmunds began thinking of where he wanted his life to lead, there was not one clear answer. As time progressed, he began ticking off things that he knew he ‘definitely did not want to do’ and soon found one constant that remained: art.

Daniele Sigalot: When Being an Artist is an Option

Starting from airplanes that look like paper, but in reality they’re made of polished or colored aluminium. Daniele Sigalot fully represents his world of contrasts and contradictions that find logic between journeys and ideas that arise during work.

Renaissance Reimagined, Reignited: Negin Sharifzadeh

Negin Sharifzadeh’s recent photographs, sculptures and animations challenge the eternal Feminine in the history of Renaissance art to reinterpret and represent Middle Eastern histories.

The HEKLER Collective

HEKLER is a New York-based artist collective founded in 2016 by Nataša Prljević, Joshua Nierodzinski, and Jelena Prljevic.  The name HEKLER not only references the English definition of disruption, but also is the Serbo-Croatian word for the communal act of crocheting, and slang for the sound of rapid fire from an assault rifle.

CIBO: Urban Art Against Hatred

Pier Paolo Spinazzè (1982) a.k.a. Cibo, is an international street artist with his aim at peace and union, without distinction. For over twenty years, his modus operandi has been to transform any written element or symbol of hatred within various cities into culinary forms.

FRONTRUNNER Meets Miss Bugs

In the age of social media, expressive vanity has become a mainstay of contemporary culture; from the more clever, subtle expressions of beauty and talent

Photographing Limbo: A Conversation with Ronit Porat

Ronit Porat’s collage-like procedure may be classed as a Dadaist photomontage method. She uses these images, which she alters by means of trimming, in order to allow new narratives to arise and historical boundaries to become visible in her installations.

Jacob Hicks: Painting Against the Dark Arts

Through his art, Brooklyn-based painter Jacob Hicks has decided to add to the many voices of displeasure in speaking out against the Trump administration with a portrait of 100 women “in defiance of sexism”.

Research In Progress: A Q&A with Karen Knorr

Karen Knorr’s photographic themes range from investigating the patriarchal values of the English upper classes to addressing the role of animals and their representation in art. From the gentlemen’s clubs of Saint James to the luxuriant interiors of Indian palaces, Knorr’s work reaches out to engage conceptual art, visual culture, and feminism.

FRONTRUNNER Meets London-Based Graffiti Life

Success as an artist was, once upon a time, defined as that moment when one’s work found a home on the white walls of a gallery. Anything found outside those walls was labelled as a scribble, defacement, or outright vandalism. Enter London-based collective Graffiti Life.

Special Guest Post: Stanley Kubrick at The Design Museum, London

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition finds a home at London’s Design Museum in Holland Park. The UK arrival of this much-vaunted exhibition is fitting as its subject spent most of his career living and working in Britain in to escape the onerous controls of the Hollywood studio system.

Nicolas Holiber: Birds on Broadway

Nicolas Holiber has taken on an ambitious public sculpture project in New York with the Broadway Mall Association and Audubon Society.  Ten massive birds were installed last week: each New York City bird is in danger of extinction due to threats caused by climate change.

Kenice Miller, Chef

Knowing you’re a dancer,  how would you say movement influences your style?   Regardless of what I’m wearing or where I’m going I always want

Abigail Sickinger, Kavista

Can you tell me exactly what you do with Kava? Yes, so I serve Kava which is a plant medicine from the South Pacific islands.

Exploration/Excavation: An Interview with Shaan Syed

The words “FRUIT”, “MILK”, “SHADE” don’t immediately spark associations with wilful protest. Text and spontaneous production are both qualities that underpin the practice of London-based visual artist Shaan Syed.

VENICE BIENNALE 2019: FRONTRUNNER’S REPORT

La Biennale di Venezia – the 58th International Art Exhibition – saw thousands toting their trademark canvas goodie bags filled with heavy art catalogues as they wandered across the two main sites at the Giardini and Arsenale. The exhibition, May We Live in Interesting Times, opened on May 11 and will run till November 24, with visual material from artists representing 89 different countries.

Grow, Melt, Radiate: Sarah Bereza

Sarah Bereza is building an army with a graceful craft that tames the fluid shifts of her sensual forms.  She sharpens her tools to playfully eliminate distinctions between painting and sculpture.

Bold and Sometimes Gold: PARADICE PALASE

PARADICE PALASE is the joyful curatorial project of Kat Ryals and Lauren Hirshfield that seeks to confront limitations in the art world by building an artist-first, community-minded and inclusive model.

Do What You Must: A Q&A With Ryan McCann

Ryan McCann has no other choice. “If anyone is consciously considering becoming an artist, I’d say, do anything else,” says McCann, with a combination of

Bare With Me: Hernease Davis

Hernease Davis stretches herself and stories across photograms, cyanotypes, performance and craft to emphasize self-care through the artistic process. Her photograms and cyanotypes are created

Elliot Cole and Musical Streaming

Education and Musical Composition and Production are two fields that demand considerable dedication, focus, and patience without the guarantee of celebrity or financial gain. These

Self-Fulfilling Loop: Jo Shane’s DISCLAIMER

Jo Shane’s work investigates themes of desire, consumption and human nature through a viscerally personal lens.  We caught her installation DISCLAIMER in a transformed garage at Wallplay ON CANAL.