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Issue 33

Exclusive In-Depth Interviews: Jeremy Mann [cover artist], Adrian Cox, Nick Alm, Matthew Stone

Collectors Profile: We speak to Andrew & Shawn Hosner [Owners & Directors of Thinkspace Projects] in LA, about their incredible collection of New Contemporary Art

Feature Articles: Steven Kenny [1st Prize Winner of the Traditional Art Award, 2019 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize], Super A, Mothmeister, Welder Wings, Nicole Evans, Lucio Carvalho, Heather Benjamin

Lookbook: Stunning full page reproductions of Miho Hirano’s paintings

Snapshot Q&A: Susan McDonnell [2nd Prize Winner of the 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Traditional Art Award], Max Sansing, Christina Mrozik, Adam Matano [3rd Prize Winner of the 2019 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Sculpture Award], Amahi Mori, Kane Kokaris all respond to the same 4 questions which delve into their artistic practice.

1. If you could collaborate with any artists, living or dead, who would you pick, and why?
2. How can galleries and artists ensure minorities are equally represented?
3. How do you ensure your voice stays true to your narrative without being subconsciously influence by others?
4. Which do you think is more important: for art to provide escapism or for art to be a commentary on current events?

Curators Wishlist: Kamram Bigdely, Founder of the Durmoosh Instagram account [237,000+ followers], shares what he would like to add to his personal collection

Artist + Artist: Artist couple, Carolynda & Alan Macdonald share an intimate conversation about life, love and creating together.

Some of our Favourite Things: We share some of our favourite wearable art brands including: Alon Livne Design, Ana Ljubinković, Cryptic Nine, Frida Barfod, Mishi May, and Zexian Liu

Join the Tribe: Our Instagram #beautifulbizarre community feature including @claretomsart, @danzollinger_art [shown], @gailpotocki, @madelinevonfoerster, @sabinepigalle, @melaamory, @sucresadique, @wencka.art

Issue 34

Exclusive In-Depth Interviews: Julie Filipenko [cover artist], Ivan Alifan, Michele Wilk, Alessandro Siciodr

Path to Creation: Andi Soto takes us through the creation process of one of her incredible ink and watercolour mixed media artworks, from ideation to completion

Feature Articles: Rafael Silveira, Kristin Kwan, Jean Pierre Arboleda, Bill Mayer, Scott Breton, Joseph Lorusso, Jeeyoung Lee [Photography Award Finalist, 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize],

Lookbook: Stunning full page reproductions of Martine Johanna’s paintings

Snapshot Q&A: Kelsey Bowen, Stephanie Kilgast [Sculpture Award Finalist, 2019 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize], Paul Neberra [Honourable Mention, 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize], Daria Aksenova, Feral Plains, Sharon England all respond to the same 4 questions which delve into their artistic practice.

1. What barriers have you had to overcome to get to where you are as an artist today?
2. Is there a piece of feedback (positive or negative) that you’ve received that continues to drive you?
3. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, has your creative profession felt like a blessing or a burden [and why]?
4. How do you develop your imagination as an artist?

Curators Wishlist: Ken Harmen, Owner & Director of Hashimoto Contemporary and Spoke Art galleries, shares what he would like to add to his personal collection

Artist + Artist: Artist couple, Erika Sanada + Calvin Ma share an intimate conversation about life, love and creating together.

Some of our Favourite Things: We share some of our favourite wearable art brands including: Rinaldy Yunardi, Carly Elizabeth Owens-Weiss, Videnoir Couture, Toton, Grimilde Malatesta, MMXMS

Join the Tribe: Our Instagram #beautifulbizarre community feature including @lisa.lachnielsen, @mel.odom, @seanenmiddleton, @nojuspetrauskas, @volker.hermes, @pandorayoung, @ransom_mitchell, @livson

Issue 42

Exclusive In-Depth Interviews: Eric Fortune [cover artist], Aron Wiesenfeld, Andrew Valko, Richard A. Williams.

Articles: Travis Louie, Yoshitoshi Kanemaki, Angela Gram, Michael Bergt, Tina Spratt, Naya Kotko.

Curators Wishlist: Leesa Hickey, Director of Side Gallery in Brisbane, Australia shares what she would like to add to her personal collection.

Path to Creation: Surreal figurative painter Alex Garant takes us through her creation process from conceptualization to completion.

Lookbook: Full page reproductions of Bastien Lecouffe Deharme‘s dark surreal digital paintings.

Quick Q&A: Kristy Moreno, Sofía Bonati, Kremena Chipilova [2nd Prize Winner, RAYMAR Traditional Art Award, 2022 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize], Monica Ikegwu, Sooj Mitton, Laurie Hogin, all respond to the same 4 questions which delve into their artistic practice:

1. How do you approach the creative process and what is your process like?
2. What’s one of your biggest regrets as an artist?
3. What impact has the contemporary art scene had on your work?
4. How do you engage with your audience and foster a relationship with your fans?

Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory: Discover exceptional, innovative and skilled artists from around the world with Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory – the leading platform for connecting with top talent.

Inside this issue: Heidi Taillefer, Andi Soto, Aaron McPolin, Beth Mitchell, Crystal James, Ebony Russell, Ema Shin, Erik Mark Sandberg, Eunpyon, Hannah Flowers, Hiroshi Hayakawa, Karen Remsen, Lesley Thiel, Lindsey Carr, Liz Gridley, Sandra Yagi, Sara Gallagher, Steven Kenny, Swapnil Nevgi, TedsLittleDream, Marcela Bolívar, Rain.

Some of our Favourite Things: We share some of our favourite artisan fashion designers including: Sarah Degeyter, Baka Jewelry, C’est Jeanne, It Spain, Chelsea Jean, Jessica Rowell.

Our Community: Our Instagram #beautifulbizarre community feature including: @charlotte_bories, @gerlandadifrancia, @ineslara_artist, @kakisoull, @khrystynabodnaruk, @manzijackson, @mishka.photo, @vickisullivanartwork

Issue 46

Exclusive In-Depth Interviews: Jennybird Alcantara [cover artist], Pol Kurucz, Aaron Westerberg, Forest Rogers [1st Prize Winner of the 2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Sculpture Award]

Articles: Anne von Freyburg, Claire Luxton, Matthias Verginer, Fatima Ronquillo, Laine Bachman, Noah Norrid

Curators Wishlist: Victoria Olt, Director of Victoria Olt Gallery, contemporary gallery in Tallinn, Estonia, shares what she would like to add to her personal collection.

Collectors Profile: In-depth interview with Yasha Young about her personal art collection, what she collects and why.

Lookbook: Full page reproductions of Lauren Marx’s incredible watercolour paintings.

Quick Q&A: Alfred Liu, Hiro, Mao Hamaguchi, Abigail Goldman, Garis Edelweiss [1st Prize Winner of the 2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Digital Art Award], Andrea du Plessis all respond to the same 4 questions which delve into their artistic practice:

1. What are your goals as an artist?
2. What do you struggle most with as an artist?
3. What was the most helpful feedback you ever received?
4. How do you approach the challenge of staying relevant and current in the rapidly changing world of contemporary art?

Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory: Discover exceptional, innovative and skilled artists from around the world with Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory – the leading platform for connecting with top talent.

Inside this issue: Rocio Villanueva, Miguel Casco, Ibicella Costume Designer, Maysa Bogheiri, Takahiro Hirabayashi, Carmit Haller, Alessandra Maria, Kristine & Colin Poole, Patrice Pit Hubert, Sally K, Kuang Chu, Dave Seeley, Tassy, Chichetam Okoronta, Farnoosh Doroudgar, Hilary Martin, Loles Romero, Forest Rogers, Garis Edelweiss, Lo Chan Peng, Nika Nyoko, Severine Pineaux, Richard Williams, Markus Akesson, Nick Pedersen, Natasha Zraikat, Odhara, Jason Mowry, Petite Doll, Nico Pearleyes, Nasim Pachif

Some of our Favourite Things: We share some of our favourite artisan fashion designers including: Lever Couture, Martian Agency, Maor Zabar, Unlogical Poem.

Our Community: Our Instagram #beautifulbizarre community feature including: @mariamantisphotography, @mara_paints, @jane_flint, @roberto_diaz_arte_del_caos, @matisshermers, @miriam__eme, @raesheridanart, @_strongcreatorjm