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Surreal Narratives Unfurl Between Animals in Laura Catherwood’s Dreamy Paintings Surreal Narratives Unfurl Between Animals in Laura Catherwood’s Dreamy Paintings

Curious foxes, sleepy fawns, and daring mice are just a few of the woodland creatures that populate Laura Catherwood’s dreamy drawings and paintings. Working primarily in graphite and oil, she [...]

Fragments of the Chinese Diaspora Converge in Stephanie Shih’s Mosaic Sculptures Fragments of the Chinese Diaspora Converge in Stephanie Shih’s Mosaic Sculptures

Known for trompe l’oeil ceramic sculptures of pantry staples and domestic life, Stephanie Shih has further entrenched her largely culinary-focused repertoire in material culture. In two exhibitions, the Brooklyn-based artist [...]

Uncanny Papier-Mâché Creatures by Roberto Benavidez Mingle in ‘Bosch Beasts’ Uncanny Papier-Mâché Creatures by Roberto Benavidez Mingle in ‘Bosch Beasts’

Most often associated with Mexico, the piñata’s origins may actually trace back to China. By the 14th century, the celebratory tradition of breaking open a container filled with treats had [...]

Vibrant Portraits in Tim Flach’s ‘Feline’ Celebrate Our Enduring Love for Cats Vibrant Portraits in Tim Flach’s ‘Feline’ Celebrate Our Enduring Love for Cats

Through the lens of Tim Flach, exotic bird species, farm animals, and our canine companions brim with personality. Through books like Dogs, Endangered, and Birds, he highlights familiar animals alongside [...]

Joseph Renda Jr.’s Surreal Trompe-l’œil Portals Frame Esoteric Scenes Joseph Renda Jr.’s Surreal Trompe-l’œil Portals Frame Esoteric Scenes

In the paintings of Joseph Renda Jr., trompe-l’œil windows, arches, and blue skies meet in surreal settings. His René Magritte-esque canvases celebrate nature and the uncanny, sometimes infused with a [...]

These Newly Discovered Snailfish Get Bumpy, Dark, and Sleek in the Deep Sea These Newly Discovered Snailfish Get Bumpy, Dark, and Sleek in the Deep Sea

Thanks to increasingly advanced imaging technologies, researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), in collaboration with SUNY Geneseo, have an unprecedented ability to glimpse rare and previously unknown [...]