Federico Massa, widely known as Iena Cruz, transforms city walls into vivid narratives of climate justice and conservation. In this interview, the internationally acclaimed muralist shares how his roots in set design and graffiti inform his powerful visual language, how animals serve as symbols in his work, and what it means to send his art into space. Dive into his creative process and learn how he blends bold aesthetics with environmental activism.

An inspiring interview with Bojana Ilic, also known as BOJITT, a Serbian-born, U.S.-based artist and designer whose expressive abstract paintings have reached international acclaim—literally to the Moon via The Lunar Codex. She shares how emotion and storytelling shape her creative process, the influence of her move to the U.S., and how she’s merging tradition with modern expression to empower women through art.

Discover The Rose Book by Phaidon—a breathtaking collection of over 220 images exploring the rose’s role in art, fashion, fragrance, and history. Featuring essays by Kristine Paulus, Amy de la Haye, and Victoria Gaiger.

Explore In Defense of Tenderness, a solo exhibition by Genevieve Cohn at Hashimoto Contemporary in San Francisco, featuring vibrant paintings of mythic, collaborative female communities. On view May 3–31, 2025.

In this colorful and heartfelt interview, UK-based artist Lucy Stevens invites us into her latest body of work, Blackbird—a deeply personal series inspired by her walks in nature, daily rituals, and love for birds. Learn how her connection with the natural world and creative journaling practice have shaped her evolving studio process.

In this intimate conversation, artist Sarah Detweiler shares her journey through motherhood, ADHD, and creative reinvention—unpacking the stories behind her Hidden Mother series and her latest exhibition, Unmasquerade.

Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman creates lush, symbolic paintings that blur the line between myth and memory. In this in-depth interview, she reflects on the impact of 3rd Wave Feminism, dream symbolism, and how her heroines navigate identity, power, and the unknown.

Painter Claire Elliott reflects on her deep connection to gardens, the concept of plant blindness, and the tension between nature and control. In this interview, she shares the evolution of her practice, the inspiration behind her striking botanical paintings, and how she captures the wild, overlooked, and mysterious life of plants.

In this inspiring conversation on the Art & Cocktails podcast, Ingrid V. Wells shares how she cultivates joy, resilience, and energetic presence in her art practice. Her vibrant still lifes explore themes of consciousness and healing, offering a refreshing take on intentional creativity. This episode is a powerful reminder to lead with intuition, trust your artistic voice, and create from within.

Discover how Sacramento-based artist Jennifer Peart blends nature, mid-century design, and sci-fi influences into her visionary landscapes. In this Art & Cocktails podcast episode, she shares her creative journey, inspirations, and tips for artists looking to find their voice and visual language.

Artist, writer, and poet Jocelyn Ulevicus explores themes of femininity, loss, and healing through her expressive floral paintings. In this interview, she shares how her creative journey has evolved, the deeper meaning behind her work, and why flowers serve as a powerful metaphor for transformation and resilience.

Create! Magazine is delighted to share an inspiring new film from filmmaker Jesse Brass and Making Art Films. In this evocative short documentary, Brass brings viewers intimately into the artistic world of acclaimed figurative painter and educator Nicole Sleeth.

Discover Full Circle, Geraldina Khatchikian’s powerful solo exhibition at Arte Fiera 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Showcasing 20 circular abstract paintings, a new jewelry collection, and her first installation, this exhibition explores themes of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. On view until the end of the month at Giulio Veronesi Gioielli. Photos by Giacomo Maestri.

Kentucky-based artist Jeremy Booth captures the timeless spirit of the Wild West through striking minimalism, blending bold shapes and strong contrasts to bring Western iconography into contemporary fine art.

All’s Fair, Emma Hapner’s latest exhibition at Warnes Contemporary, immerses viewers in vibrant pink-hued worlds where classical motifs and contemporary feminism converge, redefining traditional representations of femininity.

Lisa Alonzo’s unique painting technique blends beauty with difficult truths, using frosting-like textures to explore themes of consumption, deception, and the evolving role of AI in art.

Jennifer Peart’s work bridges the worlds of nature and science fiction, blending mid-century architecture, landscape painting history, and imaginative world-building. Through unconventional colors, textures, and spatial inversions, her paintings serve as portals to alternative realities, inviting viewers to rethink our relationship with the environment and the future of our planet.

Experience Stephen Morrison’s captivating solo exhibition, Dog Show #4: House Broken, at Hashimoto Contemporary in NYC, January 15–February 8, 2025—where chaos meets creativity through playful paintings and sculptures.

Experience Poetics of Space, a virtual exhibition celebrating the intricate interplay of art and environment, featuring a diverse lineup of contemporary artists.

Step into Rob Croxford’s whimsical world, where neon nostalgia, humor, and nearly 1,900 pieces of art prove that creativity and resilience go hand in hand.