This September, Whitney Modern in Los Gatos presents Below the Surface, a solo exhibition by Sieglinde Van Damme. Bringing together works from all four of her current series, Van Damme creates a contemplative space where art becomes more than visual. It becomes an invitation to pause, reflect, and reimagine what else might be possible. With textured abstraction, personal reflections, and interactive elements, the exhibition offers a rare chance to experience art as both sanctuary and catalyst.

In this inspiring interview, artist Sharon Harms reflects on her transition from a celebrated career in graphic design to painting professionally, sharing how her background in visual storytelling continues to shape her work today.

Miniature paintings, slow travel, and a dream fulfilled—Dina Brodsky returns to Italy and captures its radiance in a luminous new exhibition at Paradigm Gallery.

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.

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.

Discover Ilana Wajcberg’s layered, botanical-inspired works that blend architecture, identity, and emotion in powerful explorations of femininity and form.

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.

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.

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.