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The Challenging, Thought-Provoking, and Compelling Art of Yuriy Danich

by AgoraExperts | May 10, 2018 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews, Behind the Scenes

Yuriy Danich discussed the deeper meaning behind his art and his, sometimes challenging, creative process. Read more here

The Colorful, Rhythmic and Boundless Art of Ali Cockburn

by AgoraExperts | May 10, 2018 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews

South African artist Ali Cockburn’s application of paint to canvas ebbs and flows like the oceans that inspire her. Estuaries of sea foam green, white and blue paint writhe and dance around each other. Read more here

The Story Behind #Americanoh, a Portrait Series by Zie Otto

by AgoraExperts | May 10, 2018 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews

The work of photographer Zie Otto has been described as both nakedly direct and ambiguous. In his latest photography series, Americanoh, the artist, a Côte d’Ivoire native, explores parts of his subjects’ personalities and identities, allowing him to tell a...

Studio Spaces: Behind the Scenes with Sarah Elyse Granetz

by Agora Experts | Jul 19, 2016 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews, Behind the Scenes

One of the things we love most about our artists is that no two are exactly the same. Whether in style, technique, or medium, Agora artists all have their own unique characteristics that make their art their own. One such artist is Sarah Elyse Granetz, whose show at...

Color and Chaos: The Art of Bimbi Larraburu

by Agora Experts | Jul 12, 2016 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews, Behind the Scenes

Some artists find a blank white canvas to be daunting. With limitless possibilities to be explored, how can you know if what you’re doing is the best thing? Bimbi Larraburu sees her canvas not as a challenge, but as an open space to express her inner self...

Body, Art, and Soul: An Interview with Painter Oliwia Biela

by Agora Experts | Jul 7, 2016 | Agora Artists, Artist Interviews, Behind the Scenes

With a passion for art from a very young age, Oliwia Biela has always found a way to express herself through her paintings. She feels the impulse to put all her positive feelings on canvas without thinking, to just express her emotions in the moment. She...