Create! Magazine Issue 53 Release
Cover art by Kurt Stimmeder
Welcome to Create! Magazine Issue 53, a vibrant celebration of artists, curators, and visionaries shaping the contemporary art landscape.
This issue features a diverse and powerful group of creators whose voices redefine creativity, identity, and connection in today’s art world. Discover the work of Ebony Russell, Maria A. Guzmán Capron, MAESTRO, and gallerist Emily West, each offering a unique perspective on the evolving relationship between artist and audience.
We are honored to highlight Yvonne Bynoe, founder of @shelovesblackart, whose mission to uplift and amplify women in the arts continues to inspire and influence the cultural conversation.
A special curated section by Emily McElwreath, independent curator, art advisor, and host of The Art Career Podcast, brings together artists, collectors, and institutions in a dialogue about creativity and growth. Through her work with McElwreath Art Advisory and collaborations with The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Emily reminds us that art is both a practice and a profound exchange between people and ideas.
Featured Artists and Finalists
Andreea Alunei • Fern Apfel • Sophia van der Bank • Corinne Ann Bowen • Amelia H. Carley • Genevieve Cohn • Lauren Cohen • Paige DeVries • Teresa Ducamin • Christina Lucia Giuffrida • Michael Hambouz • Lou Haney • Caroline Heffron • Taylor Keister • Lucine Kaplan • Guesswho (Chenxin Luo and Chenyi Luo) • Sarah Alice Moran • Lauren Moses • Jiaqi Pan • Jada + David Parrish • Cindy Phenix • Lilian Day Thorpe • Kurt Stimmeder • Brittney Denham Whisonant • Xi Zhang
About the Curator
Emily McElwreath is an independent curator, art advisor, and cultural strategist with more than eighteen years of experience in the contemporary art world. She is the founder of McElwreath Art Advisory, a platform dedicated to connecting artists, collectors, and institutions through thoughtful collaboration and mentorship.
Emily is also the host of The Art Career Podcast, where she interviews artists, curators, and leaders shaping today’s creative industries. Her work emphasizes authenticity, accessibility, and the belief that art is a transformative force for both individuals and communities.
Throughout her career, Emily has worked with leading institutions such as The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, as well as numerous galleries and private collections. Her curatorial projects focus on fostering visibility for living artists and building meaningful bridges between emerging talent and established art networks.
In 2025, she will curate Luminous Forms at Ucross Foundation, continuing her mission to highlight the evolving dialogue between art, materiality, and the human experience.
Inside This Issue
• Exclusive interviews on contemporary art and culture
• Spotlight features on emerging and established artists
• Curatorial insights from leading voices in the art world
• Inspiration for artists, collectors, and art lovers
Continue the Conversation
Create! Magazine continues its mission to champion diverse, accessible, and authentic voices in contemporary art, offering a space for artists and audiences to connect through creativity and storytelling.