Avant journals
We're helping to create a radically open art world, with interviews, discussions and insights into Avant Arte and the wider industry.
Tahnee Lonsdale in LA
Tahnee Lonsdale had a lot of reasons to move to LA – “friends, art, sunshine, anonymity, the ocean, mountains, and desert”. Don’t try to do it all in one week. If you’re short on time, choose a neighbourhood that speaks to you. For this British-born artist, it has to be Venice.
Maxwell Mustardo
"Can a mug be lustful, sweaty, & gluttonous?"
Living with LUV
LY arrives in London to showcase new horizons for the world of LUV.
Sensory Inspiration
The origin story for a new collaboration with New York legend José Parlá got us thinking about some of the unexpected places where artists find their art.
One Thousand Portals: Keita Morimoto in Tokyo
Tokyo might be the densest metropolitan area in the world, but it isn’t all go-go-go. Keita Morimoto introduces a quieter side of Tokyo.
Ai Weiwei: Printing Power
Go behind the scenes at Make-Ready in London as Ai Weiwei reflects on the profundities of printmaking, and its lineage within his practice.
How to unlock your Super Cool World print
We are collaborating with Nina Chanel Abney to open the opportunity to acquire a print of her Super Cool World NFT collection. On April 28th, the 48 hour printing window opens. Discover everything you need to know below.
Are NFTs queerer than we think?
When it comes to diversity, NFTs don’t have the best rep. But the good news is that countless underground and established queer artists are embracing this relatively young art history.
Hyangmok in Seoul
Hyangmok Baik takes us to places that have shaped his vision of paradise.
I feel like Pablo
Kanye West named Pablo Picasso as one of his role models, but the two of them have more than art in common. What do we do about our problematic faves? Can you separate the art from the artist?
Live Event: Bespoke framing with Yu Nagaba
On February 28, our framer Nils showed us how a hand-made frame for Yu Nagaba’s print was created. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.
Live Event: Painting with Alice Brasser
On March 6, we joined Alice Brasser in her studio for a 1-hour painting session. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.
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