Cecily Brown: ‘Painting Happens Very Quickly; Often I Don’t Know if It’s Working’
British painter Cecily Brown reveals that her canvases often emerge in a flurry of rapid strokes, leaving her unsure mid‑process whether the work is succeeding. She describes a practice driven by instinct, where composition evolves organically rather than through meticulous planning. The interview also touches on how her blend of abstraction and figuration continues to attract strong market demand, cementing her status among contemporary art’s leading figures.
Give Your Walls a Cocoa Pop
Brown hues are experiencing a renaissance in interior design, driven by Farrow & Ball’s recent colour launches such as Broccoli Brown and Cola. UK Google searches for hazelnut‑colour paint jumped 150 percent at the end of 2025, indicating strong consumer interest. Designers...
Shahzia Sikander: ‘I’ve Carried the Erasure of Feminine Narratives’
Pakistani‑American artist Shahzia Sikander, known for reviving miniature painting, unveiled her latest animated work “3 to 12 Nautical Miles” on the LED façade of Hong Kong’s M+ museum. The nine‑minute piece, hand‑painted then digitized with longtime collaborator Patrick O’Rourke, explores...
Ms Banks: South Ldn Lover Girl — This UK Rapper Deserves Mainstream Recognition
Ms Banks’ sophomore album "South Ldn Lover Girl" showcases her evolution from underground grime to a polished, genre‑blending record that fuses rap, R&B, and pop. The 13‑track project features high‑profile collaborations and has entered the top ten of the UK...
The Love That Remains — Rapturous Portrait of an Icelandic Family in the Wake of Separation
The Love That Remains is a new Icelandic drama that follows a family coping with the aftermath of a separation. Set against the stark beauty of rural Iceland, the film offers a rapturous portrait of love, loss, and resilience. Critics...