Author Archives: The re:art

Mágoz: Conceptual illustrations

Conveying complex aspects of life and contemporary society through his unique approach aiming for minimalism and simplicity, Spanish illustrator Mágoz creates thought-provoking works using powerful visual metaphors and distinctive colors, without strokes, gradients or ornaments, yet enriched with meaning. The few elements and limited … Continued

Matthew Quick: Monumental Nobodies

In his series ‘Monumental Nobodies’, award-winning Australian artist Matthew Quick refers to the image of power, yet he reverses and distorts its meaning through his conceptual approach that reveals, with a fine humorous touch, pressing issues of society, unfolding a reality that often hides … Continued

Recap: Andrea Wan – Fleeting Seasons @ BC Gallery

BC Gallery is hosting the solo show Fleeting Seasons by Berlin-based artist Andrea Wan, featuring her recent works, focused on the themes of transience and the eternal circle of life and death. Inside the characters of Andrea Wan dwell mysterious beings, while natural elements replace … Continued

Nadav Weisman Illustration

One of our recent findings on ArtRebels includes the works of illustrator Nadav Weisman who uses simple lines and geometry to bring his characters to life, create new stories or refresh the classics. We see, for example, a reference to Cinderella, … Continued

Art Basel Miami Beach and The Wynwood Walls

Following our recent post about censorship and the commercial use of graffiti and street art (read) and our urban art videos series (view), we want to discuss about the famous Art Basel Miami Beach and The Wynwood Walls, their impact on … Continued

Preview: Ioana Sisea – Bleeding Gold @ Galateca

Galateca Gallery is hosting the exhibition ‘Bleeding Gold’ by Romanian painter, sculptor and ceramicist Ioana Sisea, opening Thursday, 5th of February, 7 pm, running through February 21st, 2015 (Tue-Fri 12pm – 8pm, Sat 11am – 7pm). The ‘Bleeding Gold’ project is a reflection of … Continued

Pastel | Interview

Buenos Aires based artist Pastel focuses his work on experiences, using symbolism to explore and share stories about the various spaces where he paints. Find out more in our interview with him. Some of the first pieces that we’ve seen by you were your murals for … Continued

Yukai Du – Illustration and Animation

The works of Chinese illustrator and animator Yukai Du, currently based in London, are a reflection of today’s addiction to digital and especially mobile technology, highlighting its consequences on human relationships and behavior. The virtual world gradually absorbs the physical reality, as devices take full … Continued

John Holcroft | Interview

Sheffield-based illustrator John Holcroft is a great inspiration through his thought-provoking works, and we had the opportunity to learn more about his activity in an exclusive interview. We’ve been seeing your works a lot on the internet in the past … Continued