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Happy Crying: The Art of Rachel Hayden Balances Tension With Whimsy

new contemporary art, painting, Rachel Hayden

October 29, 2025

A fine balance of light, dark, serious, and silly, the paintings of Rachel Hayden are the culmination of her life experiences, expressed through peculiar motifs, alluring symmetry, and disassociated figures. There is at once something inviting, yet withdrawn, about this work... Read the full article and interview with the artist by clicking above.

Arghavan Khosravi Consumes The Subjects Of Her Vibrant Sculptural paintings

Arghavan Khosravi, painting, sculpture

October 20, 2025

Using striking symbolic language that seems to drift from subconscious realms, Arghavan Khosravi commands the subjects of her vibrant, sculptural paintings. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above!

Raphael Silveira Melts Thoughts & Memories Into Paintings

new contemporary art, painting, Raphael Silveira

October 2, 2025

There is something contagious about the work of Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira, as if the zeal he gleans from transmitting vision to canvas are somehow captured inside those melting popsicles, rose mouths, and flirting birds. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above.

In The Fanciful Depictions of Magda Kirk Massive Deity-Like Characters Reign Over An Inter-dimensional World

Magda Kirk, new contemporary art, painting

July 3, 2025

In the fanciful depictions of Magda Kirk, massive deity-like characters reign over an inter-dimensional world comprised of emotion, self-awareness, and unlimited possibility. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above.

Midnite Rooms: The Art of Matthew Palladino

Matthew Palladino, new contemporary art, painting

June 28, 2025

One might think it unlikely to find skeletons, grinning cat’s faces, vampires, and baby dolls chilling in a room together—noshing pizza with Simpsons-like characters flitting across the television. But in Matthew Palladino’s domain, anything goes. Read Zara Kand's full Hi-Fructose exclusive article by clicking above!