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Nearly 50 works were selected from over 2,600 entries that included painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, time-based media, and performance art. Learn about the resulting exhibition in this preview.

How Yuqi Wang, a master of portraiture, discovered Western Art, defied authorities in school, and has answered the question, "Why am I here?"

In his studio, Sokov is eager to express through paint the stories of the distinctive characters he encounters during his travels abroad.

Bulgarian-born figurative painter Tanya Atanasova shares how extremely emotional, intense moments, and strained relationships have informed her art. "Back in the day, surviving was a real thing," she says. "Having the skill for 'guessing the person' and knowing who to trust was often your only weapon in life. So, there is no wonder I primarily paint people and portraits."

The first ever signature by a renowned court artist has been uncovered during conservation. Discover the artist and see the work up close in this reveal.

At first glance, the portrait paintings of Nick Gebhart advertise the merits of strict adherence to tradition and a skill-based technique. Despite his highly detailed finish and faithful representation, however, the 31-year-old artist does not just replicate what is in front of him.

Go behind the scenes of these portraits and see why Jean Pederson has “an undeniable craving.”

Regardless of what he paints or in what fashion, Forster’s primary interests are individuals’ stories and the relationships among people...

Swaying back and forth between tighter brushstrokes for the finer details and looser brushiness for mood and ambiance, Silverman finds the balance between realism and abstraction.

We had the opportunity to chat with the buyer, who told us, "I was totally mesmerized by the brushwork..."