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Growing up in the UK, photographer Jamie McGregor Smith was familiar with traditional churches and their historic architecture. After moving to Vienna, Austria in 2018, he observed cathedrals and churches across Europe constructed in a 20th-century brutalist style. Intrigued, McGregor planned a series of train journeys across Europe to find […]
With graphic design spanning so many different art forms, finding inspiration can therefore come from many places. For the Romanian designer cultatum, it comes from pop culture. His avant-garde work moves swiftly between experimental, media theory, and visual storytelling. This makes sense when seeing how full of production and drama […]
“Each skull is an artistic tribute to animals. My love for nature is what inspires all my artwork.”
Bucharest-based photographer Adrian Luican has shared with CVLTARTES his latest series “Timeless Memories,” a collection of sensual and inspiring photographs seeking “to explore the enduring essence of a fleeting moment.” For the Romanian artist, photography allows him the most fully truthful expression of his vision, sharing a powerful and evocative […]
RAW FLOW is an independent jewelry label founded in Poland by Marianna Klimaszka. As a result of her experiences studying jewelry school and studying sculpture, the artist is now able to create bold, contemporary pieces that are based on the concept of “entropy, transformation, morphing, and breaking the rules.” From […]
Harap-Alb is an iconic Romanian fairytale that has captivated generations focusing on the journey of a heroic prince. Overcoming insurmountable challenges, and with the help of several allegorical characters, the prince proves his worth and reclaims his rightful throne. The story beautifully encapsulates themes of identity, bravery, and friendship. The […]
Belgian photographer Marc T. recognizes beauty when he sees it. Tattoos are the focus of the artist’s latest series, ‘Fleshing Words‘. While the cultural taboo against inked-up women is still strong, he wants his subjects to come out powerfully and share their stories. If you love this series, then you’ll […]
For those of you who have obsessively watched Tetsuo, Blade Runner, or Ghost in the Shell, cyberpunk is more than a thing of aesthetics. Thankfully, cyberpunk has made a strong comeback in the last few years, and now the Romanian photographer Stefan Constantin Georgian creates stunning photographs that emphasize cyberpunk […]
“The spark that makes me pick a certain object can never be fully explained or understood. I encourage viewers to do the same, to try not to overthink or overly interpret.”
The work of photographer Marc T includes striking cinematic street photography as well as stunning portraits and intimate editorials. Despite the wide range of his work, his photographs are imbued with an element of elegance and imperfection. In concluding a project that spanned several years, the artist has decided to […]