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How Samantha Dion Baker Built a Creative Life Through Sketchbooks, Storytelling, and Simplicity
Discover how artist and author Samantha Dion Baker built a sustainable art practice and career through sketchbooks, storytelling, and creative simplicity.
Through the Rain-Blurred Glass: A Conversation with Poonam Khanna
Toronto-based artist Poonam Khanna transforms rainy cityscapes into luminous, dreamlike paintings. In this feature, she shares her creative journey, unique process using a “portable window,” and the emotional resonance behind her vibrant acrylic works.
Lauren E. Peters on Identity, Costumes, and Creative Growth — Podcast and Interview
In this intimate artist feature and Art & Cocktails podcast episode, Lauren E. Peters shares her journey with self-portraiture, identity, costuming, and creative longevity. From returning to painting after a hiatus to balancing art with a career in the arts, Lauren offers powerful insights into building a meaningful, sustainable practice.
lana Wajcberg: Botanical Abstraction, Memory, and Deep Femininity in Contemporary Brazilian Art
Discover Ilana Wajcberg’s layered, botanical-inspired works that blend architecture, identity, and emotion in powerful explorations of femininity and form.
The Hidden Labor: Art Handling, Installation, and Creative Career Building with Orlando Saverino-Loeb
Discover the hidden labor behind galleries and exhibitions with artist and art handler Orlando Saverino-Loeb. We explore installation, creative careers, and building a business that supports the art world from the ground up.
How to Sell Your Art with Ease: Lessons From 15 Years as a Working Artist
Selling art doesn’t have to be complicated or feel out of reach. In this personal piece, Ekaterina Popova shares what she’s learned about authentic sales over the past 15 years—plus the mindset shifts, sales process, and timeless principles that still apply in today’s art world. Originally published on Create! Dispatch on Substack, we’re sharing it here to inspire artists at all stages of their journey.
New Release: AQ Volume 6 – A Bold Celebration of Contemporary Women Artists
Art Queens Volume 6 is here! Curated by award-winning curator and podcast host Gita Joshi, this new edition of Create! Magazine features over 30 powerful women artists working across diverse media. Get a behind-the-scenes look at their practices, stories, and bold visions shaping the future of contemporary art.
Cohle Gallery in Menorca: Emergency Exit Exhibition + Create! Magazine Issue #52 Launch
Join Create! Magazine and Cohle Gallery in Menorca for the launch of Emergency Exit, a summer exhibition exploring creative escape. Discover 20 international artists and the release of Issue #52—featuring vibrant interviews, curator insights, and full-color spreads of contemporary art.
Turn On the Light: James Miille’s First Solo Exhibition in Mexico City
Fine art photographer James Miille presents Turn On the Light, his debut solo exhibition in Mexico City at ALMANAQUE-fotográfica. On view June 12–29, 2025, the show explores resilience, queerness, and self-portraiture through surreal, emotionally charged imagery.
Left Unsaid: The Quiet Power of Impermanence at Hashimoto Contemporary
Discover Left Unsaid, a thought-provoking group exhibition at Hashimoto Contemporary NYC featuring thirteen artists who explore the beauty and complexity of impermanence through intimate, symbolic works. On view June 21 – July 26, 2025.
Ask Kat Anything: Real Answers on Art Pricing, Collectors, Confidence, and More
In this Q&A episode of Art & Cocktails, artist and coach Ekaterina Popova answers real questions from emerging and mid-career artists about art pricing, finding collectors online, overcoming self-doubt, and building a sustainable creative career. Discover practical tips on framing, taxes, artist residencies, and mindset tools to grow your art business with confidence.
Bridging Strength and Sensitivity: The Sculptural World of Mia Bureau
In this in-depth interview, Montreal-based sculptor Mia Bureau shares the inspiration behind her Femme-Bridge series, blending steel structures with the female form to redefine beauty, resilience, and connection through contemporary sculpture.
A World of Color and Joy: Inside the Imaginative Lens of Suzanne Ranzijn
Discover the vibrant world of Suzanne Ranzijn, a playful contemporary photographer whose work brings bold color, childhood joy, and imaginative storytelling to life. In this interview, she shares how toys inspire her artistic style, why her subjects remain anonymous, and how she captures happiness through her lens.
Maggie Smith on Writing, Art, and Making Peace with the Messy Creative Life
In this Art & Cocktails episode, poet and bestselling author Maggie Smith shares heartfelt insights on creativity, sustainability, vulnerability, and building a lasting artistic practice.
Emma Bass: Finding Beauty in Bloom and Decay
New Zealand artist Emma Bass transforms the tradition of still-life into a powerful meditation on healing, impermanence, and beauty. In this interview, she shares how her background in nursing, her passion for flowers, and her exploration of decay and collaboration continue to shape her evolving practice.
Women Working in the Arts: Ogechi Harry
In this edition of our Women Working in the Arts series, Alicia Puig interviews Ogechi Harry—lawyer, art advisor, and founder of Golden Our, a lifestyle brand celebrating stories from the African Diaspora. Through intentional collecting, she helps clients infuse their spaces with joy, cultural richness, and a sense of belonging.
Let the Place Speak: A Conversation with Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg
In this intimate conversation, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg joins Ekaterina Popova to reflect on a life shaped by creative reinvention, artist residencies, and deep engagement with place. From her years in academia to her full-time studio practice, Cheryl shares the power of listening to the land, making art on your own terms, and starting again at any stage of life.