Photographer James Ostrer documents our obsession with sugar in a series of grotesque real life portraits of people covered in layers of sweets and junk food. Speaking largely on the to the global food production and increasingly dangerous methods of mass production, Ostrer’s photographs conjure tribal images that are both fascinating and repulsive. Via the press release, “This adornment becomes a mask of what we eat which then becomes entwined with a hyper-pop sensibility and an obsequious inquiry into the great volumes of sugar that flow through our bodies.”
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Identities by Can Dagarslani
Photographer Can Dagaslani’s series Identities captures a quiet, contemplative exploration of self and relational identity. The Berlin-based shoot features models Sophie Bogdan and Marlene Pina, who appear almost like sisters, though their connection extends beyond genetics. Through subtle gestures, mirrored poses, and shared glances, Dagaslani examines how personal identity can both merge and diverge when experienced alongside someone else. Each photograph feels intimate, inviting viewers to question how identity is constructed, perceived, and performed.
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Ruby by Emma Allen
Emma Allen’s Ruby is a mesmerizing exploration of rebirth and the cyclical nature of life. The video uses painstaking stop-motion animation to bring the concept of reincarnation to life. Every frame is carefully composed, revealing the time and effort Allen poured into creating this hypnotic narrative. Unlike traditional animation, Ruby exists in the physical and tactile realm, with each movement and expression captured meticulously to create a fluid yet deliberate rhythm.
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Jacob van Loon – Selections from the ongoing series Schaeffer
Jacob van Loon’s ongoing series, Schaeffer, is a fascinating mix of photography, paint, and digital manipulation. The series blurs the line between reality and imagination. Van Loon distorts people and places in a way that feels both familiar and disorienting. It’s an exploration of perception and how we interpret the visual world around us.
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Anatomy of Cartoon Characters – by Michael Paulus
Michael Paulus’s latest series, Anatomy of Cartoon Characters, is a fascinating dive into the unexpected, merging childhood nostalgia with a pinch of dark humor. Paulus takes some of the most iconic and familiar cartoon figures and strips them down to their bones, literally. The drawings reveal skeletal structures that are at once recognizable and wildly absurd, highlighting the way we perceive these characters while challenging the viewer’s sense of reality.
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Soft Art by Hsiao-Ron Cheng
The strength of Cheng’s work lives in its restraint. The color palette leans toward blush tones, milky blues, and faded yellows, creating an atmosphere that feels tender rather than decorative. These are not colors used to demand attention. Instead, they invite a closer look. When you pause, the details begin to surface. Subtle textures, careful line work, and small compositional choices reveal a deeper emotional complexity beneath the surface calm.
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Photography by Emily Blincoe shows Hues of Cool
Emily Blincoe’s photography operates at the intersection of color theory, order, and quiet obsession. At first glance, her images feel calm and pleasing, almost meditative. However, the longer you look, the more deliberate and rigorous the work becomes. Blincoe does not simply photograph objects. She organizes them, dissects them, and rebuilds them through color. As a result, each image feels both scientific and playful at the same time.
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‘Central Nervous System’ by Wolfgang Tillmans
“Making a portrait is a fundamental artistic act and the process of it is a very direct human exchange. The dynamics of vulnerability, exposure, embarrassment and honesty do not change, ever. I’ve found that portraiture is a good leveling instrument for me and it always sends me back to square one.” Wolgang Tillmans, ‘Central Nervous System’
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Illustrations by Victo Ngai
Rather than following a single narrative or theme, Ngai’s illustrations function as individual stories. Each image captures a distinct moment, mood, or message, inviting viewers to linger on the details and consider the world within the frame. The compositions are dynamic and layered, filled with flowing lines, textured patterns, and surprising elements that reward close observation.
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Maleficent by Elizaveta Porodina
Photographer Elizaveta Porodina brings a vibrant, cinematic vision to life with her editorial titled Maleficent. The series reimagines one of our favorite childhood villains through a lens of contemporary fashion and high-concept styling.
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Portrait Paintings by artist Daniel Barkley
Artist Daniel Barkley explores vulnerability and masculinity in his striking series of portrait paintings. Each piece presents male subjects, often accompanied by a third element such as spilled paint or a drenching of other materials. These interventions feel both disruptive and deliberate, heightening the emotional tension of the work.
