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BERJAYA
August 16, 2026

Artist Paints Dreamlike Figures That Blur the Line Between Memory and Imagination

Between reality and imagination exists a space where memories, emotions, and personal histories overlap. Ukraine-born American artist Alla Bartoshchuk explores this uncertain territory in her oil paintings, using symbolic figures and surreal environments to reflect on identity, transformation, and the human experience. Her recent series, Where Worlds Touch, examines the emotional impact of cultural fragmentation and conflict while searching for moments of connection and resilience.

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BERJAYA
August 14, 2026

Banksy Artworks Have Cost UK Taxpayers Nearly £150,000

Sometimes, art can come with surprising costs. Three Banksy artworks in London have cost British taxpayers nearly £150,000 (about $200,000) in removal, security, and other expenses. The mounting costs have renewed a familiar debate surrounding the elusive street artist’s work: Is it vandalism or valuable public art? The largest bill comes from a mural that Banksy painted on London’s Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025.

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BERJAYA
August 6, 2026

Powerful Portraits Crafted From Hammered Nails Explore Black Identity, Healing, and Resistance [Interview]

For more than a decade, Franco-Brazilian artist Alexis Peskine has transformed nails and wood into powerful meditations on resistance, healing, and Black identity. His large-scale works combine thousands of hammered nails with natural pigments and other organic materials, turning a physically demanding process into a visual language rich with symbolism. Peskine’s practice draws from his experiences as a Black man who grew up in Paris and spent time in Brazil and the United States.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.