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The independent contemporary art magazine, founded in 2016. Interviews, art spotlights, open calls, and a take on the art world.

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    The independent magazine for rising contemporary artists since 2016.

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    Contemporary Painter & Founder of Create! Magazine. Author & Podcaster. Sharing notes on my studio life, entrepreneurship, and the art of romanticizing the everyday.

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