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Henry Hate is a London based visual artist & tattoo artist whom works from both his tattoo studio Prick in Shoreditch East London est. 2003. Viewing the world at large with a mixture of classic art, pop art, and contemporary urban art, his subjects range from religion, sexuality, identity, appropriation and iconoclasm from the outside perspective. His use of bold bright colours, grapple with a world engulfed by mass consumerism, human taboos, the misconceptions of the marginalised and the viciousness of mankind’s pursuit of power. _____ Artwork details: Henry Hate Jealous Lover, 2018 Acrylic and glitter on canvas 15 7/10 × 39 2/5 in | 40 × 100 cm DM us to enquire . . . #henryhate #sirhenryhate #imitatemodern

Simon Bull is a British born artist now residing in California. He has enjoyed international success for his vibrant artwork. Simon’s paintings are rooted in a deep understanding of the flows and rhythms of the natural world. He chooses techniques that echo natural systems while also surprising and delighting his audience with playful twists and quirks.

Contemporary artist Sara Pope is best known for her bold, seductive paintings of voluptuous lips. Taking inspiration from a successful career in the fashion industry as a shoe designer for brands such as Paul Smith, and also her work in magazines as a designer and art director, Sara aims to capture the sensuality and seductive power conveyed by the lips and mouth. Interested in questions of beauty, communication, and the notion of perfection, Sara uses the perspective of her commercial experience to explore these themes. The starting point is a makeup brush and a lipstick. She paints the models’ lips, then, using tricks and techniques of makeup and lighting, she begins the process of creating the perfect lips. She asks the model, to express different emotions which she captures photographically. Using these shots as inspiration she begins the artwork. The painting process involves several layers of thin oil-diluted paint being overlaid, blending and smoothing the colours extensively at every stage, sometimes also mixing lipstick into the paint. Emulating the stylistic slickness of advertising, the result is glossy, perfect and irresistible. Artwork details: Sara Pope BLUE VELVET, 2020 Oil on gesso covered circular wood panel 39 2/5 in diameter | 100 cm diameter #sarapope

Morgan Sims (@morsims) has a varied practice, working in paint, print, and neon, and often combines the different media into thoughtful combinations. His work takes advantage of the edge between depiction and abstraction, looking for places where they meet and intersect

Lauren Baker is a British contemporary multidisciplinary artist who exhibits internationally. Her work explores human connection, metaphysics and the expansiveness of the universe. Lauren's signature neon works portray the power of energy through her poetic typographic and celestial chakra artworks. Passionate about environmental issues and sustainability, the artist uses light to express the 'secrets of the universe' and aims to raise the vibration of love and connection within the world. She is an experimental artist whose practice expands across multiple disciplines and mediums to address the vastness of the universe. Conceptually grounded but also aesthetically striking, her work involves making the unseen seen. Baker’s visual style is often built around either emitting or reflecting light. Many of her pieces directly reference the frequencies emitted by astronomical bodies, as well as those attributed to plants, human organs and chakras. She has created installations at The V&A, Tate Britain and Tate Modern and her works are held in collections worldwide. Artwork details: Lauren Baker (@laurenbakerart) Stardust - The Deep Field (Lenticular), 2018 Lenticular, LED light box, wood frame H125 x W90 x D9 cm Edition of 10

The work of Lawrence Malstaf (1972, Bruges, Belgium) is situated on the borderline between the visual and the theatrical. He develops installation and performance art with a strong focus on movement, coincidence, order and chaos, and immersive sensorial rooms for individual visitors. He also creates larger mobile environments dealing with space and orientation, often using the visitor as a co-actor. His projects involve physics and technology as a point of departure or inspiration and as a means for activating installations. Lawrence Malstaf has received several international awards in the field of art and new technology. He is also well known as an innovative scenographer in the dance and theatre world. He currently lives and works in Tromsø (Norway) & Oudenaarde (Belgium) and exhibits internationally.

Featuring punk-inspired imagery emblazoned with neon, vintage memorabilia and song lyrics, @mark_illuminati (aka. Illuminati Neon) original artworks have commanded the attention of the art world. In 2019, he was showcased at the prestigious @saatchi_gallery for their @startartfair , which features some of the best emerging global talent. In 2020, Mark was featured by the press when his punk portrait of Queen Elizabeth II received the royal approval from none other than the Queen herself! The matriarch is said to have enjoyed the artwork, but requested that her ‘Philip’ heart tattoo be changed to the royal crest – and Mark dutifully obliged. He says: “Allegedly, she burst out laughing but requested that it be changed so that it matched her bathrobes and slippers.” _____ Artwork details: Illuminati Neon Love Me Tender, 2017 Red neon on painted board 28 7/10 × 45 3/10 in | 73 × 115 cm Frame included Edition of 3 #imitatemodern #illuminatineon #jubilee #jubileeweekend #jubileeparty #jubileedecorations #jubileecelebration

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German artist Max Wiedemann undermines pop culture images to challenge the misrepresentations of ideas created in advertising. Commissioned by VH1 for a series of celebrity paintings, the artist has also collaborated with photographer Tyler Shields on the cover of The Big Issue newspaper. After working in advertising for a decade, Wiedemann concluded that art was a pertinent method for connecting to a contemporary world. He developed a unique method that enables him to integrate graffiti with glamorous advertisements and pop culture images onto canvas. He aims to configure how we perceive pop culture by situating art as advertisements. Works such as Recently Richer (2018) integrate luxury brand names like Rolls Royce with clever titles aimed at the conceit of the rich. Wiedemann’s work is influenced by high fashion and celebrities and artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Artwork details: Max Wiedemann Ruined, 2018 Silkscreen with enamel, UV ink and diamond dust 39 2/5 × 27 3/5 in | 100 × 70 cm

Detail from ‘Primavera’, Botticelli (1482).’I am living permanently in my dream, from which I make occasional forays into reality’ Sandro Botticelli Stones are like earth’s memories. Billions of years tightly bound into a single fossilised fragment. For centuries they have danced with the elements and their dance will continue long after I’m gone. I help choreograph one tiny moment; I am just a fellow actor, not the Director of the show. JB ‘Primavera’ 2023 Impermanent artwork using pebbles by Justin Bateman. . . . . . . . Music: Lifestream Musician: Dream Machine URL: https://icons8.com/music/ #landart #landartist #mosaicart #mosaicportrait #art #portraitart #portraiture #mosaic #mosaicartist #artwork #contemporaryart #interventionart #refugee #burma #pebble #mosaics #beachart #natureartist #pebbleportrait #sculptures #sculpture #urbanart #sandart #stones #stoneart #earthart #pebbleart #pebblepicassos

Cody Choi is a contemporary photographer and choreographer known for his stunning figurative portraits of dancers. Born in Hong Kong and a dancer himself, Cody captures the dynamism and passion of his subjects with an expert eye. Cody’s work is funded by the Arts Council England, as well as commissioned by the Royal Opera House, Greenwich Dance London and exhibited globally Artwork details: Cody Choi Above the Clouds (series), 2016 . . . . . #newyork #brooklybridge #highline #centrepark #dancephoto #dancephotography #leica #leicadance #leicadancephotography #codychoi #codysmovinggroup #newyorkcity #newyorkphoto #dance #dancer #ballet #ballerina #dancing #saatchiartist #saatchiartcollector #fineartphotography #dancephotographer #newyorksunrise #interiordesignideas #蔡嘉樂 #leicaphotography #inthemoodfordance #moment

“We are all living in-between worlds that are influenced by our surroundings. Our gaze is unique to each one of us, warped and changed from each perspective. The balls float in a world of reflections that contrast the worlds that influence us, urging the viewer to take a look within and without. “ - @kolodnyart 📹 @kolodnyart ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #contemporaryart #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #instaart #mural #paint #sprayart #spraypaint #street #streetart #streetarteverywhere #streetartist #streetartistry #streetartphotography #urban #urbanart #urbanartist #urbanartphotography #urbanphotography #urbanstreetart #urbanstyle #urbanvibescommunity #urbanwalls #shawnkolodny #shawnkolodnystudio