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I believe that my works are alive. Standing next to them for hours and looking at details, I catch in them the threads that shine through the stream of life. These subtle, if subtle, notes give me the strength to realize my creative needs in reality. I draw inspiration from my own works and know that many people like them too.
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Stitching Identity: How Orlan’s Work Inspires a New Generation of Creative Expression
Few artists challenge the boundaries between body, technology, and identity like Orlan. Her work, which spans performance, plastic surgery, artificial intelligence, and digital art, has long provoked questions about beauty, gender, transformation, and control. Through her use of the body as both medium and message, Orlan continues to influence creators across disciplines—from contemporary art to…
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Art as Religion: Why Some Artists Achieve Cult Status
Since ancient times, art has played a role in society comparable to that of religion. It explained the incomprehensible, inspired great deeds, and united people in the pursuit of beauty. In the modern era, as traditional forms of spirituality lose their influence, some artists occupy an almost sacred place in public consciousness. Their works are…
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Artists and Their Fans: How Admirers Influence the Creation and Destiny of Paintings
The history of art has always been a dialogue between the artist and the viewer, but with the advent of the digital age, this interaction has gained unprecedented strength. Whereas before the perception of paintings was confined to museums, exhibitions, and quiet discussions within closed circles, today even a single social media post can change…