Michael Gavrieli presents five encaustic paintings made with beeswax, fire and 24-karat gold, offered together as The 24K Metal of the Kings Collection.
Five Paintings, One Legacy: Michael Gavrieli Unveils The 24K Metal of the Kings Collection
AV17 Gallery Brings Žilvinas Kempinas to Artissima 2026, Presenting a Lithuanian Perspective on Movement, Perception and Space
This autumn, (AV17) Gallery, Vilnius, brings the work of internationally acclaimed Lithuanian artist Žilvinas Kempinas to Artissima 2026, one of Italy’s leading contemporary art fairs. The presentation will explore Kempinas’ distinctive approach to movement, perception, light and space, transforming familiar materials and physical forces into dynamic, often unexpectedly immersive visual experiences.
Vian Borchert’s ‘Luminous’ Exhibition Puts Light, Color and Hope at the Center of Abstraction
Distinguished artist Vian Borchert is presenting LUMINOUS, a solo exhibition centered on light as a metaphor for hope, renewal, clarity and inner awakening. The exhibition runs from August 13 through October 17, 2026, and is being showcased exclusively online through Artsy. Known for her expressionist approach and poetic treatment of abstraction, Borchert uses her signature blue palette to create atmospheric works inspired by the sea, sky and contemplative qualities of nature. Rather than depicting identifiable locations, the paintings present open-ended environments shaped by intuitive mark-making, lyrical color, expressive brushwork and nostalgic memories.
Acclaimed Artist Vian Borchert’s Signature Blue Paintings Take Center Stage at Washington’s Iconic Watergate Gallery During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, internationally acclaimed abstract expressionist Vian Borchert is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Her signature blue paintings are now featured in the landmark American Mosaic exhibition at Washington, D.C.’s iconic Watergate Gallery, while a remarkable series of exhibitions across Madrid, London, Venice, and Paris underscores a milestone year in her international career. Discover why Borchert’s evocative “visual poetry” is capturing attention at some of the world’s most notable cultural venues.
Expressionism as Lived Experience: Questioning Universality with Sasha Ryabchik
Ryabchik’s work presumes that viewers will recognize emotions signaled through gesture—emotions they know, have felt or expect to feel. Yet emotion isn’t pre-linguistic or universal; it’s culturally coded, variable, historically situated. Here the assumption of universality encounters its limit. When Ryabchik presents spontaneous hieroglyphic signs as parallels to incomprehensible psychic processes, the correspondence is conceptually neat but ultimately simplifying. It substitutes metaphorical equivalence for substantive engagement with how meaning is actually constructed and received.
Closing a Chapter, Opening a Canvas: Darla Farner Reflects on 27 Years of Artistic Exploration
As 2025 draws to a close, Darla Farner brings a remarkable 27-year creative journey to a thoughtful and intentional conclusion—one defined by fearless experimentation, emotional authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to intuitive expression. Since the summer of 1998, Farner has produced well over 300 paintings across a wide range of sizes and materials. Her preferred medium has long been watercolor and mixed media, particularly on museum-quality hot-pressed paper, where fluidity and precision coexist.
Vian Borchert Debuts New Abstract Works in New York, Washington DC, Miami, and London Exhibitions
Under the glow of New York’s Lower East Side galleries, acclaimed abstract artist Vian Borchert unveils a new body of work that transforms ancient myth into contemporary visual poetry. From a landmark anniversary exhibition in Manhattan to powerful presentations in Washington, DC, Miami Art Week, London, and an upcoming appearance at the Venice Biennale, Borchert’s paintings trace a journey across continents and ideas—where Greek mythology, social consciousness, and the search for hope converge. As her career reaches new international heights, including recognition as one of MSN’s Top 10 Most Creative Artists of 2025, this story follows the forces shaping an artist whose work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and imagine what lies beyond the horizon.
Vian Borchert’s Fall Season Unfolds Across New York, Washington, and Beyond
From Manhattan’s Lower East Side to Madrid, Seoul, and soon Monaco and Osaka, abstract expressionist Vian Borchert is shaping one of her most ambitious seasons yet. Her newest paintings—fragmented yet resilient—grapple with unrest, decay, and resilience, offering viewers portals into a shifting world. In New York, bridges break and windows open onto fragile horizons; in Washington, electricity crackles across canvases as both promise and peril. Together, these works capture a global mood of uncertainty while insisting on the persistence of art.
Brushstrokes of the Soul: An Intimate Conversation with Artist Vian Borchert
Vian Borchert is a distinguished contemporary artist whose expressive and emotionally charged works have captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades, Borchert blends a painterly approach with abstract and impressionistic elements, drawing deep inspiration from nature, memory, and personal experience. Raised in an environment steeped in artistic influence, her journey from a creative childhood to a celebrated fine artist and educator is as rich and nuanced as her art. In this exclusive interview, Vian shares insights into her artistic process, the inspirations that fuel her creativity, and the resilience it takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving art world.
Rhythms of Abstraction in the Works of Mariia Denysenko and Natalia Kungurova
The painting practices of Mariia Denysenko and Natalia Kungurova confidently align with the contemporary European tradition of fine art. Both artists favour abstraction over figurative narrative, choosing to prioritise the freedom of viewer interpretation. What unites their approach is a shared sense of experimentation — a dialogue between academic foundations and more fluid, exploratory decisions. Abstract painting speaks the language of emotion and state of being. As a genre, it resists a singular or rigid reading. In the work of both artists, painting becomes a visual echo of their internal rhythms — rhythms that resonate instinctively with the viewer.
