Don’t let Basel distract you from this highly curated selection of emerging international galleries.

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UNTITLED ART FAIR X PLATFORM

The latest in our series of limited-edition artist collaborations: a collectible jigsaw puzzle &amp; pouch designed in collaboration with the celebrated American painter and sculptor <a href="/artists/dana-schutz/">Dana Schutz</a>. Launching Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 8:00AM ET, only on Platform. Photos by Luca Venter.

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DANA SCHUTZ'S LIMITED-EDITION MOUNTAIN GROUP PUZZLE

The upcoming movies, books, art, theater, and shows to keep on your radar.

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THIS MONTH: NOVEMBER 2023

From her studio in Long Island City, Queens, the artist reflects on her unique approach to painting—one that&#x27;s often all about location, location, location.

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SPOTLIGHT: YEVGENIYA BARAS

What do Bevza, A--Company, LGN, and Harbison have in common? A distinct point of view and experience with perseverance. Oh, and of course, an appreciation for art. Here, they reflect on their creative upbringings and share their October picks.

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DESIGNERS TO KNOW NOW

From the painter inspired by concrete workers to the artist who&#x27;d prefer to avoid such questionnaires.

October artists

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MEET THE ARTISTS

The fashion photographer and furniture designer shares some lesser-known highlights of the city he&#x27;s long called home.

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DAVID LURASCHI'S GUIDE TO PARIS

The artist explains why her work is so graphic—but in her eyes, not remotely erotic.

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IN STUDIO: ALEXANDRA RUBINSTEIN

Fashion&#x27;s favorite jewelry designer has been diving deep into what&#x27;s creatively shaped him—from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to his problematic faves.

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EARWORM: BERNARD JAMES

The Chicago-based artist talks abstract portraiture and transforming online rabbit holes into painting.

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SPOTLIGHT: MIKE CLOUD

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: OCTOBER 2023

The movies, books, art, music, and theater to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: OCTOBER 2023

She’s J.Crew’s Woman’s Creative Director credited with the brand’s comeback, and originally a portrait painter who studied at New York’s School of Visual Arts. He’s a curator, most recently of Platform alum Elizabeth Schwaiger’s new solo show in Seoul. They fell in love in large part because of art—so it’s no surprise that in conversation with Platform, they wanted to talk collecting and share their September picks. (With a bonus new batch of Olympia’s beloved outfit selfies.)

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GUEST EDIT: OLYMPIA GAYOT + MATT BLACK

The self-taught painter shares the backstory of his works in Platform’s September selection.

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DANIEL WANG’S MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY

The chef-turned-painter (whom you may recognize from his stint on Top Chef) walks us through a typical day of blending food and art in Alabama.

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ONE DAY: ROSCOE HALL

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: SEPTEMBER 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2023

And how to find the right kind of art to match.

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PRIMER: HOW TO GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A REFRESH

These couples (and collaborators) changed the game with their era-defining work.

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CREATIVE PARTNERS

The painter on another important modality in her life and how it keeps her going.

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PRACTICE: JULE KORNEFFEL + YOGA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: AUGUST 2023

The Passages writer-director and costume designer sit down to discuss working on their latest feature.

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DIALOGUE: IRA SACHS x KHADIJA ZEGGAÏ

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: AUGUST 2023

Here&#x27;s how to ensure the prints you buy hold or grow in value for the long haul.

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PRIMER: INVESTING IN PRINTS

Artist Zhi Ding on the revealing nature of the humidity-clogged climate surrounding her small hometown – and how it continues to impact her life and work.

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PERSPECTIVE: HOMETOWN ATMOSPHERE

The artist on myth and the purpose found in competition.

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SPOTLIGHT: KEVIN PERKINS

The celebrated critic on listening to Grace Jones, the intangibility of resonance and the art that inspired him to really look.

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EARWORM: CHARLIE PORTER

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: JULY 2023

The best movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: JULY 2023

The chameleon-like performance artist on the meaning of transformation and the magic of movies.

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INTERVIEW: ELLIOT RENTZ (ALEXIS STONE)

Art advisor Rachel Cole talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s June selection.

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FAVORITES: RACHEL COLE

The artist on the meaning of time and the gift of teaching.

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IN STUDIO: HOWARD SMITH

The acclaimed London-based designer (whose namesake brand is approaching its 20th anniversary) spoke with us about the one person he wishes he could have dressed, the historic time period he finds most inspiring and his favorite works on Platform.

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GUEST EDIT: ERDEM

The artist on the impact of comic books and the journey to understanding her own story.

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IN STUDIO: ANA BENAROYA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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Projections Gemini Season

PROJECTIONS: JUNE 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: JUNE 2023

We spoke with Taylor Langone—our very own Associate Director of Galleries and Merchandising—to discuss how Platform discovers the right gallery partners, what makes a monthly selection&#x27;s artworks fit together and the of importance an artist&#x27;s perspective.

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PLATFORM: BEHIND THE SCENES

The British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur on prog rock album covers, Cabaret and extreme art.

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EARWORM: ISAMAYA FFRENCH

The artist on what interests her about the creation myth and the one thing she needs to fulfill her creative ambitions.

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SPOTLIGHT: PEGGY REAVEY

The New York-based designer&#x27;s designer looks back on 25 years in business.

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INTERVIEW: MARIA CORNEJO

The creative leaders with real influence amidst a sea of &quot;influencers.&quot;

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THE REAL INFLUENCERS

Advisor and writer Maria Vogel talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s May selection.

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FAVORITES: MARIA VOGEL

The painter takes us along for one day in his Colombian hometown, complete with a studio tour and a Neruda-worthy sunset.

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ONE DAY: ESTEBAN OCAMPO GIRALDO

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: MAY 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: MAY 2023

We spoke to the influential ceramicist and furniture designer about splurges, entrepreneurship, and her favorite artworks on Platform.

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GUEST EDIT: ENY LEE PARKER

Strategies, tips and ideas for creating multiple zones in any interior.

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PRIMER: HOW TO DELINEATE SPACE WITH ART

The Michelin-starred chef behind hit Berlin restaurant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindeeberlin/?hl=en" target="_blank">Kin Dee</a> on how art and artists have shaped her culinary practice.

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EARWORM: DALAD KAMBHU

The artist on catharsis, Houston&#x27;s Pakistani community and why enjoying life is the only thing.

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SPOTLIGHT: ZAAM ARIF

How a new branch of neuroscience is investigating the positive mental effects of being around art and in beautiful environments.

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PERSPECTIVE: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON ART

Advisor and appraiser Chiara Badinella talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s April selection.

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FAVORITES: CHIARA BADINELLA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: APRIL 2023

Gabriel Kilongo–the gallerist behind Miami&#x27;s <a href="https://www.platformart.com/galleries/jupiter-contemporary" target="_blank">Jupiter Contemporary</a>–gives us a peek into his phone, showing us a few of the photos, videos and screenshots that occupy his camera roll.

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CAMERA ROLL: JUPITER CONTEMPORARY

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: APRIL 2023

The photographer on capturing the natural beauty of Black women and the nostalgia of photographing Beyoncé.

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EARWORM: TRAVIS MATTHEWS

The painter on how the thought (and sound) of running horses calls him to be more instinctive in his work.

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THE LAST WORD (ON): TAYLOR ANTON WHITE

Painter <a href="https://www.platformart.com/artists/larissa-de-jesus-negron" target="_blank">Larissa de Jesús Negrón</a> and photographer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabel_carolinaaa/?hl=en" target="_blank">Carolina Salazar</a> have met before. Longtime admirers of one another&#x27;s art, the now friends crossed paths in person a few years ago, and in the short time since then, they&#x27;ve seen their work take them around the world. The two artists (along with Platform&#x27;s own Director of Marketing, Richard Thayer) sat down for an in-depth conversation on the advancement of Black and Brown artists, how lockdown helped their practices and the importance of rest.

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CONVERSATIONS: LARISSA DE JESÚS NEGRÓN x CAROLINA SALAZAR

Oscar-nominated for her work costuming Everything Everywhere All at Once and a star stylist who collaborates with the likes of Rodarte and Pharrell, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shirleykurata/?hl=en" target="_blank">Shirley Kurata</a> spoke with us about the directors who inspire her work (more Wong Kar-Wai, please), the unexpected things she collects, and her favorite works from the March selection.

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GUEST EDIT: SHIRLEY KURATA

Advisor and educator Michelle Azout talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s March selection.

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FAVORITES: MICHELLE AZOUT

The painter on her favorite WWE wrestlers and what makes her home base of Ridgewood so special.

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IN STUDIO: DANA JAMES

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: MARCH 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: MARCH 2023

Quang Bao, the owner and director of New York&#x27;s <a href="https://www.platformart.com/galleries/1969-gallery" target="_blank">1969 Gallery</a>, zips through Madrid and Barcelona searching for new artists (and new works from established ones), highlighting the best stops along the way.