FEATURED: VALENTINE ESTEVE
In the quiet outskirts of Paris, far from the city’s constant motion, I spent a tranquil spring morning with French artist Valentine Esteve. As we spoke about her practice, her distinct way of seeing the world, and the dance of light within her work, a deeper theme emerged : creation not just as expression, but as a way of being.
This short film explores the poetic heart of making. For Valentine, art isn’t only about what is made, it’s about how one observes, feels, and navigates life. This is the first chapter in Studio Veive’s ongoing series, Artist as Muse, which invites viewers to discover the inner worlds of contemporary creatives.
Director / DoP / Editor: Almicheal FraayProduced by Studio VeiveStudio Veive proudly champions the work of Valentine Esteve. To view available works and learn more, click here:
Gestures in Motion: In Conversation with Cat Spilman
In our conversation, Cat Spilman reflects on gesture as a language of memory and becoming. Her sweeping marks hold both movement and stillness, transforming house paint, the material of domestic life into something tender and transcendent. Now based in London, she hints at something forthcoming between New York and her current home shaped by transition, motherhood, and the evolving language of her own gesture.
Inside 1-54 London: Artists Redefining the Future of African Art and its Diaspora
1-54 London is officially underway! Here are my curated picks of artists to watch this year, voices shaping new cartographies of form, material, and meaning.
Critical Beauty: Olga Krykun on Flowers, Crisis, and Continuance
During this conversation we speak about the role of flowers in her paintings, not just as decoration, but as figures that have taken on personal, historical, and even political meaning. What began as portraits of young women soon shifted after the invasion of Ukraine, transforming into flower-figures that embody both vulnerability and resilience.
5 Must-See Exhibitions in London This Month:
London’s art scene is buzzing with energy this month, offering a mix of bold debuts, landmark retrospectives, and exhibitions that challenge how we see culture, history, and ourselves. Here are five exhibitions you won’t want to miss in London right now.
Amsterdam Fall Art Guide
Summer break is officially over, the tans are fading, the spritzes are gone, and the galleries are back in full swing. With the official start of the new season, I’ve curated a list of must-see exhibitions in Amsterdam this Fall.
Vignettes in Monochrome: In conversation with K.T. Kobel
Amsterdam-based artist K.T. Kobel creates cinematic, monochrome paintings that blur the boundaries between memory, intimacy, and ambiguity. In our conversation, we explored the influence of cinema and lighting, the personal histories embedded in his subjects, the role of colour as an emotional register, and the subtle power of ambiguity and voyeurism that runs through his practice.
Quiet Radicalism: Ruschka du Toit on Flowers, Memory, and Transformation
I had the pleasure of speaking with Cape Town based artist Ruschka du Toit about her evocative ink paintings of flowers. In our conversation, we explored flowers as ciphers of emotion, tenderness and endurance, play as a guiding principle, and the delicate balance between beauty and rupture that lies at the heart of her practice.
Clarity in Colour: Yvonne Robert
I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Zurich based Artist Yvonne Robert. Yvonne’s work is full of movement and emotion: bold in colour, yet thoughtful in composition. We spoke about her early love of painting, the leap from graphic design to full-time art, and how clarity, colour, and rhythm guide everything she creates.
Suspended in Amber: Xingxin Hu
London-based artist Xingxin Hu invites us into the charged quiet of feminine interiority, where stillness becomes its own kind of language. In this conversation, we speak about emotional ambiguity and the human glow of undefined feelings.
“It Is What It Is… Until It’s Not”: Anico Mostert on the Beauty of Ambiguity
South African based painter Anico Mostert, explores the nuances of feeling, the tension of liminal spaces, and the beauty found in ambiguity. During our conversation, we delved into presence, process, and the subtle wisdom embodied by her enigmatic characters.
Artist Talk: Min Oh
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting an artist talk at Enseoul Gallery with Min Oh. We delved into her ambitious ongoing project 'Simultaneity' - a rich inquiry into structure, perception, and political sensation.
Studio Veive is LIVE!
This past Friday marked a beautiful milestone: the soft launch of Studio Veive, a vision that has lived in my heart and mind for quite some time. Here’s a glimpse into the soft launch.
Meeting Your Gaze: Marina Pohl on Memory and Fleeting Moments
Delphian Open Call Residency winner Marina Pohl reflects on memory, fleeting moments, and how the Dutch countryside has shaped her practice.
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