• Paris-based photographer David Gomez-Maestre caught my eye thanks to his gorgeous, richly colored photos. Growing up in Alicante, Spain, he is inspired by the light of his hometown, Spanish folklore, and his childhood memories. His sense of color is next-level, often utilizing a palette that’s reminiscent of the 60s and 70s. Think lots of deep reds, burnt oranges, limes, and brash turquoise tones. Gorgeous work.

    Photograph by David Gomez-Maestre
    Photograph by David Gomez-Maestre
    Photograph by David Gomez-Maestre
    Photograph by David Gomez-Maestre
  • What if you could sit in a fungi of microscopic proportions? Liam Lee makes dreams comes true, a New York artist is a furniture and textile designer who works in felted wool, crafting fantastical objects that look like the things you see in 70s science books. Vibrantly colored, oddly shaped, and beautiful to admire, his chairs and tapestries are wondrous objects. In an interview with Curbed, he loves the idea of his work being both desirable and repulsive. “I like that some people might be disgusted because you’re in this weird space where an object is either considered really beautiful or just this gross, unapproachable thing,” he says. “I want the viewer to approach it without any preconceived notions of what it is supposed to be.”

    Liam Lee — Wool Tufted Chair


    For myself, they are a perfect blend of form and function. Are they decorative? For sure. Would I want to sit in one of his chairs for a lengthy period? Absolutely, yes. I think they look so funny, yet so comfortable. These days, we don’t have fancy chairs such as these, everything replaced with “minimal IKEA” that lacks any artistry. Liam’s work is much needed in a time of banality, of household items all starting to look the same.

    Liam Lee — Wool Tufted Chairs
    Liam Lee — Wool Tufted Chair
    Liam Lee — Wool Tufted Chairs
  • Jordan Nassar is a Palestinian artist who creates embroidered landscapes which are framed by, and built up through, repeating patterns adapted from traditional Palestinian motifs. I love the way he utilizes such a classic medium to tell these stories of places through such delicate, colorful means. I would highly recommend reading his interview in BOMB Magazine which explains the duality of identity he experiences and how the manifests in his work, which is extremely interesting, especially with everything happening in the world right now.

    Embroidered Landscapes from Artist Jordan Nassar
    Embroidered Landscapes from Artist Jordan Nassar
    Embroidered Landscapes from Artist Jordan Nassar
    Embroidered Landscapes from Artist Jordan Nassar
    Embroidered Landscapes from Artist Jordan Nassar
  • “In a world that often glorifies punctuality and values every minute of our day, it may seem counterintuitive to emphasize the importance of being late. However, there are moments when tardiness can carry its own significance and lessons, reminding us that life’s pace isn’t always a sprint, but sometimes a leisurely stroll.” That is the thinking behind Brutto’s adorable new wall clock, aptly titled BE LATE. It features a mid-century inspired “face” that gives you one time, Twelve, and nothing else, embracing the vibes of being late. I really enjoy the color palette they’ve used here, it feels both fresh and timeless. I imagine I’m going to be seeing a lot of this clock pop up on TikTok.

    BE LATE Wall Clock from Brutto
    BE LATE Wall Clock from Brutto
    BE LATE Wall Clock from Brutto
  • Bjørn Lie is a Norwegian artist creating what he calls “Flamboyant Flowers,” a series he started at the beginning of 2023. He describes the series as “a vehicle for me to play and experiment with mark making, to appropriate and reassemble patterns and shapes from as many different sources of inspiration as possible.” The results are similar to botanical illustrations except they’re filled with trippy patterns and textures, creating over-the-top, otherworldly flora.

    Bjørn Lie - Flamboyant Flowers
    Bjørn Lie - Flamboyant Flowers
    Bjørn Lie - Flamboyant Flowers

  • I feel like I’ve been posting About Christoph Niemann a lot lately, but he’s been creating such a wide range of interesting pieces that I feel like it’s warranted. He created a large scale mural in collaboration with The Horst Janssen Museum in Oldenburg, Germany, illustrating a person drawing, with their creations springing to life along the outside of the building. What’s quite novel is that what you see during the day is then transformed at night because of a carefully laid out white neon, giving the space an entirely new meaning. Such a wonderful public intervention, I bet this is lovely to see throughout the day and the night.

    The Horst Janssen Museum Comes to Life Thanks to Christoph Niemann
    The Horst Janssen Museum Comes to Life Thanks to Christoph Niemann
    The Horst Janssen Museum Comes to Life Thanks to Christoph Niemann
  • There is such a calm and tranquil feeling in the work of Korean illustrator Han Yoomi. I happened upon their work on Twitter, and I was instantly struck by their use of negative space and color. Like the first piece below, which captures an idyllic farm scene, a woman feeding a rooster with vegetation framing them, creating an intense intimacy. I’m also so impressed with their range, as far as illustrative styles go. The second piece below is ethereal and dreamy, a young girls vivid imagination brought to life, while the third piece is rather realistic, like a portrait done with pastels in nature. Really beautiful work here, so glad I came across their work.

    Han Yoomi Illustrates Calm Worlds of Beauty and Tranquility
    Han Yoomi Illustrates Calm Worlds of Beauty and Tranquility
    Han Yoomi Illustrates Calm Worlds of Beauty and Tranquility
    Han Yoomi Illustrates Calm Worlds of Beauty and Tranquility
  • I think we all love an eye-catching magazine cover. And usually, illustrator Chris Ware is one of those artists who does bring a unique angle, tapping into something that’s happening in the world that really resonates in a touching way. The New Yorker tapped Ware for their Thanksgiving cover this week, and unfortunately they’ve decided to play into a tired trope.

    New Yorker Magazine, 2023 Thanksgiving Cover, Art by Chris Ware


    We’ve already seen this concept with Ware’s iconic Halloween cover back in 2009, which at the time, felt like a sign of things to come. It was the rise of smartphones, of mobile devices starting to be more ever-present. In 2023 though, everyone has a phone. They’re engrained in our lives, we often use phones to stay connected to those who are distant, who we can’t see everyday, and who want to share our lives with. This cover is giving big boomer energy. Also, can we talk about the arms of the two people in the foreground? What the hell is happening there?!

  • I stumbled upon an interview with artist and writer Justin Chance, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a BA in Visual & Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His series of quilts are fascinating, combining his love for making with his interest in painting.


    These quilts are so ethereal, like stitched together memories, assemblages of random fibers and feelings coming together to tell a new story. I love the colors and textures he’s able to achieve, they’re so stunning. I keep seeing a resurgence of tapestries and knit pieces living on walls as fine art, which I think is great. Pieces like Chance’s are beautiful because of the warp and weft of the material. They’re imprecise and a bit chaotic and it leads to such gorgeous character.

    Justin Chance Quilts Together Moments of Memories and Nostalgia
    Justin Chance Quilts Together Moments of Memories and Nostalgia
    Justin Chance Quilts Together Moments of Memories and Nostalgia
    Justin Chance Quilts Together Moments of Memories and Nostalgia
  • The ever-inventive Christoph Niemann has released a 2024 calendar called “On The Road II”, featuring a series of pieces of Niemann made of iconic locations. The calendar is meant to be a minimal in it’s presentation of information, only the month and location are jotted on the bottom of each. I assume most people use Google Calendar at this point, so you can think of this calendar as a piece of art that helps mark the passage of time. It helps justify the steep price tag, €120 each, so you may want to consider this an investment for future you, who will have twelve beautiful pieces of art framed around your home.

    "On the Road II," A New Calendar from Christoph Niemann
    "On the Road II," A New Calendar from Christoph Niemann
    "On the Road II," A New Calendar from Christoph Niemann
    "On the Road II," A New Calendar from Christoph Niemann
  • We all need a bit of peace these days, and it seems like the folks at Hong Kong publisher viction:ary might be feeling the same way. One of their more recent releases is a book titled Life Stills, Art and Illustrations Inspired by Serenity, featuring artists and illustrators showing how their perspective on disconnecting and liesure time.

    “Despite being told that life is short and that we should enjoy it, it has become increasingly hard for modern people to find a moment of peace amid the restless hubbub of the modern world. Nevertheless, there is still happiness to be found in even the smallest things — from a fresh breeze in the morning to a warm cup of coffee in the afternoon, or just a beautiful sunset.

    LIFE STILLS invites readers to submerge themselves in the tranquil illustrations within, and never hold back from romanticising even the tiniest silver lining in life.”

    'Life Stills' Art and Illustrations Inspired by Serenity
    'Life Stills' Art and Illustrations Inspired by Serenity
    'Life Stills' Art and Illustrations Inspired by Serenity
    'Life Stills' Art and Illustrations Inspired by Serenity
  • Craig Green, you wild for this one. In collaboration with Dover Street Market, the avant-garde designer, who’s known for his extremely creative take on fashion, released a limited edition series of “JUMBO WOODEN TOOLS”, of which, only 11 were made. Their phallic appearance certainly grabbed a lot of attention, many sites calling them “sex toys” which is pretty laughable. I think they look pretty rad, the colorways are especially amazing, and I love that you can see the natural wood grain showing through. Honestly, these would fit in perfectly in my apartment, though I’m also a stylish queer person ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I will always love art like this that makes certain kinds of people uncomfortable.

    Craig Green Unveils Limited Edition "Jumbo Wooden Tools"