The Las Vegas-based art advisor Michele C. Quinn talks about her favorite works in the October selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: MICHELE C. QUINN

The Houston-based art advisor Kimberly Landa talks about her favorite works in the October selection on Platform.

FAVORITES: KIMBERLY LANDA

Your look at the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: OCTOBER 2022

Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer, the founders behind digital design magazine <a href="https://www.sightunseen.com/" target="_blank">Sight Unseen</a> and authors of the forthcoming How to Live with Objects (set for release in November), spent the last few months in close collaboration with Platform choosing this curation of 11 works in the October selection. Shop the capsule, and read their finely-tuned recommendations on how you can mix art and design in your home.

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CURATED WITH: SIGHT UNSEEN

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: OCTOBER 2022

New Mexico-based gallerist Ari Myers takes us through one summer day in Taos.

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ONE DAY: THE VALLEY

Karla (A-list stylist, creative director and founder) and Matthew (photographer and creative director) have collaborated on projects for brands ranging from Apple to Prada. The duo spoke with Platform about reimagining what creative work looks like for them, why their dogs are their ultimate collection and their top artwork picks from Platform.

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GUEST EDIT: KARLA & MATTHEW WELCH

From the beginning, people everywhere have used cosmetics to enhance their features and communicate status.

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A BRIEF HISTORY: THE POLITICS, MEANING & RELEVANCE OF COSMETICS

The Brooklyn-based painter on how digital technology transformed his work and why he feels liberated photographing himself.

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IN STUDIO: XIAO WANG

The Dallas-based art advisor Temple Shipley talks about her favorite works in the September selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: TEMPLE SHIPLEY

The NYC-based art advisor Jessica Arb Danial talks about her favorite works in the September selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: JESSICA ARB DANIAL

The painter on how his latest series is an act of mourning and the way early exposure to cinema gave him a love of storytelling.

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SPOTLIGHT: MORTEZA KHAKSHOOR

Your look at the month ahead.

PROJECTIONS: SEPTEMBER 2022

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2022

In recent years, the surfboard has evolved from a sport-specific vehicle to a rarefied object in art galleries and exclusive boutiques.

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PERSPECTIVE:  THE SURFBOARD'S JOURNEY FROM UTILITARIAN TO LUXURY

Five things to check out in the Harbor City.

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AN AFTERNOON IN: SYDNEY

What started as a leisure activity in the Pacific islands has achieved global cultural influence.

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A BRIEF HISTORY: SURFING

Only 100 of this exclusive wave T-shirt were printed.

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RAYMOND PETTIBON: LIMITED-EDITION TEE

Your look at the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: AUGUST 2022

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: AUGUST 2022

The artist on the alchemy of color and calling two places home.

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IN STUDIO: JULE KORNEFFEL

Two New York City-based gallerists share their insights on how artwork by new artists gets priced.

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PRIMER: PRICING EMERGING ARTISTS

Five things to check out in the Magic City.

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AN AFTERNOON IN: MIAMI

The creative entrepreneur–who spent years honing how the world&#x27;s top luxury brands communicate before founding regenerative farm and lifestyle line, Flamingo Estate–shares his favorite works on Platform, plus the best kind of gift to receive.

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GUEST EDIT: RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN

The London-based art advisor Lawrence Van Hagen talks about his favorite works in the July selection on Platform.

FAVORITES: LAWRENCE VAN HAGEN

Strategies, tips and ideas for how to display artworks at home.

PRIMER: HOW TO DISPLAY ART

Your look at the month ahead.

PROJECTIONS: JULY 2022

Mie Yim, Tom Anholt, Emily Furr and other artists have been keeping busy since they first appeared on Platform last year. They spoke with us about their most recent projects and shared what they&#x27;re looking forward to most.

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ARTISTS CELEBRATE PLATFORM'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: JULY 2022

A new breed of hotels is stocking up on blue chip art.

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ARE HOTELS BECOMING THE NEW MUST-SEE ART GALLERIES?

The artist on the meaning of archetypes and the need for femme empowerment.

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SPOTLIGHT: CIELO FELIX-HERNANDEZ

We spoke with artists and creatives to learn how they celebrate pride and the LGBTQ+ landmarks that mean the most to them.

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PLATFORM PRIDE

An artist reflects on her relationship to Juneteenth (and what it means going forward) after its designation as an official American holiday.

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PERSPECTIVE: A MONTH OUT

A comprehensive (and interactive) map of the most exciting contemporary art galleries from across the US, all of which partnered with us in our first year.

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PLATFORM GALLERY GUIDE 2021-22

The award-winning author on the power of becoming more purposeful and the welcome challenge of translating her work to television.

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INTERVIEW: CARMEN MARIA MACHADO

These broad terms categorize works of art–and some come with a complicated history.

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DECODE: GENRE

The London-based art advisor Daniela Bianco talks about her favorite works in the June selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: DANIELA BIANCO

The New York-based art advisor Anna Hygelund talks about her favorite works in the June selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: ANNA HYGELUND

A new work made in collaboration with and signed by the entire Crumb family.

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R. CRUMB EXCLUSIVE ZINE

The artist and gallerist behind Philadelphia&#x27;s <a href="https://peepprojects.org/" target="_blank">Peep Projects</a> takes us along on one day in the city she calls home (with a stop for donuts along the way).

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ONE DAY: LIBBY ROSA

The French style icon and founder/creative director of <a href="https://us.rouje.com/" target="_blank">Rouje</a> shares her top travel tips for Paris and the artwork she&#x27;s eyeing from our latest selection.

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GUEST EDIT: JEANNE DAMAS

Scenes from some of history&#x27;s greatest movies have come straight off the canvas.

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THE ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: JUNE 2022

Artworks reflecting things found in the real world fall under this umbrella term.

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DECODE: FIGURATIVE

The artist Storm Tharp and celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes (Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Carol) are longtime friends and trusted colleagues. In an exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming book Storm Tharp, VERS, Haynes assumes the role of interviewer to dig deep into Tharp&#x27;s practice and inspirations.

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DIALOGUE: STORM THARP x TODD HAYNES

Collect all four limited-printed run broad sheets.

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FREE ART STACKS

The experts behind one of New York&#x27;s top design showrooms on how they got their start and the best ways to merge art and design.

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PRIMER:  LOVE HOUSE ON INTEGRATING FURNITURE AND FINE ART

The artist takes us across Abbey Road, through her lush garden and out for lunch during one busy day in London.

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ONE DAY: YULIA IOSILZON

The artist on how tarot impacted her work and the power of place.

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SPOTLIGHT: ADRIENNE ELISE TARVER

Artists and creatives on how art has shaped them and their children.

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ART LESSONS: MOTHERS ON ART AND PARENTHOOD

A slew of new restaurants is popping up within and right next door to some of the city&#x27;s best art institutions. This merging of worlds is causing a unique synergy that could spell long-term change.

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PERSPECTIVE: LA'S ART AND FOOD SCENE IS CREATING A NEW CAFE SOCIETY

Four exclusive artworks curated from NADA&#x27;s member galleries.

NADA CAPSULE COLLECTION 2022

A haunting and poetic original short story from artist, writer and orator Lillian Paige Walton.

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PERSPECTIVE: THE FEVER

The interior designer behind the homes of Beyoncé, Gwyneth, Demi and more shares what&#x27;s exciting her in design today and the contemporary art she loves.

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GUEST EDIT: BRIGETTE ROMANEK

The New York-based art advisor Alex Stoller talks about her favorite works in the May selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: ALEX STOLLER

The Los Angeles-based art advisor Kipton Cronkite talks about his favorite works in the May selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: KIPTON CRONKITE

What do gallerists do in their spare time? To give us a glimpse at just one example, the Chicago-based founder behind M. LeBlanc shares his travelogue of a recent California road trip.

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ONE WEEK: MARC LEBLANC

Some of the best cultural happenings this month.

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THIS MONTH: MAY 2022

The founder of cult Instagram account 90s Art School shares what compelled him to start the analog-to-digital archive, and how the profound conversations on loss and the fleeting nature of time fostered by the project keep him going.

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PERSPECTIVE: ON MEMORY

The artist on the underground music preserving Black culture and why he chose a career in art over race car engineering.

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SPOTLIGHT: EMMANUEL MASSILLON

Demystifying the process with top experts.

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PRIMER: HOW IS ART INSURED?

The once-banned liquor moved across centuries and continents before becoming a favorite drink (and inspiration) of some of history&#x27;s greatest creatives.

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ABSINTHE: FROM MEDICINE TO MUSE

The ultimate minimalist, entrepreneur behind Costa Brazil, and former womenswear creative director of Calvin Klein Collection picks his favorite works on Platform—and shares some of the best places to visit in Brazil.

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GUEST EDIT: FRANCISCO COSTA

Three art buyers why they own art and what they look for when adding to their collection.

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PRIMER: HOW TO COLLECT ART WITHOUT *COLLECTING* ART

The UK-based art advisors Daisy Bell and Bella Cramer talk about their favorite works in the April selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: DAISY BELL & BELLA CRAMER

The New York City-based art advisor Lydia Kutko talks about her favorite works in the April selection on Platform.

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FAVORITES: LYDIA KUTKO

The artist on the dark undertones of classic girl group music and the richness of image archives.

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SPOTLIGHT: PACIFICO SILANO

Swivel Gallery&#x27;s founder on his Cy Twombly tattoo, his favorite coffee spot in Bed-Stuy and red velvet waffles.

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ONE DAY: GRAHAM WILSON

Your look at the month ahead.

GUEST EDIT: ROBERT STILIN

SPOTLIGHT: CIELO FELIX-HERNANDEZ

GUEST EDIT: KARLA & MATTHEW WELCH

GUEST EDIT: ROBERT STILIN

SPOTLIGHT: CIELO FELIX-HERNANDEZ

GUEST EDIT: KARLA & MATTHEW WELCH

GUEST EDIT: ROBERT STILIN