Tag: artist
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By Olisa Jr. In a recent group exhibition hosted by a non-profit organisation, 4BYSIX, British artist Freddie Peacock created his latest piece, entitled, “WHO IS VIRGIL?”, intricately choosing to create a commemorative painting of the late icon, Virgil Abloh, while embodying Freddie’s orthodox style, and explores the life and career of Virgil through both blatant…
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![“Blackness has many different forms and we must allow black art to represent that” – TJ Agbo [@tjagbo_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/R1-05013-025A-180x180.jpg)
British-Nigerian artist; TJ Agbo is the bright future of abstract art. British – Nigerian artist TJ Agbo caught up with us one grey-skied London afternoon, in his hometown Peckham to talk to us about his life, work, and inspiration. Being an only child, as a young boy, Agbo quickly found himself filling his playtime with…
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![GUAP Interviews: London-based Visual Artist TJ Agbo [tjagbo_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_7864-180x180.jpeg)
TJ Agbo Is The Bright Future of Visual Art Tell us a bit about yourself and where you grew up? TJ Agbo: My name is TJ Agbo. I’m a 25-year-old Black Male artist of Nigerian descent, born and raised in Peckham, South London. I’m an only child, but I have a lot of close cousins…
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![Sebastion Xavier’s Epic Trippy World Is Where We Need To Be Right Now [@seb_xavier]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nk5bc8p2oe341-180x180.jpg)
Sebastion Xavier’s Art Is An Electric Bolt Of Life & Energy! Sebastion Xavier is the capturer of chaos in his latest work – Between Harsh Reality & Utopian Beauty. The London -based creative, brings us a truly stunning collection of work and I am dying to be a part of his world! Living in an…
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![Meet Up-and-coming Creative BLLACK LINE [@BllackLine]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tyler-The-Creator003-180x180.jpg)
Talented Creative BLLACK LINE shares his journey as an artist in London, and how he seeks to diversify the imagery we see in museums today. BLLACK LINE has had the opportunity to collaborate with major brands early in his career, be sure to read more to gain insight on his journey. How would you describe…
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![169 [@169tho] sits down at the GUAP Spot for a catch up](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC01711-180x180.jpg)
Having produced number 1 singles like Dave & Fredo‘s ‘Funky Friday’ as well as hot off releasing his latest single ‘No Fears’ featuring Wretch 32, 169 joined us for a catch up. As a multi-talented, 21 year old, artist and super producer it was only right to bring him down to GUAP HQ. We spoke…
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— The daughter of two immigrants – an Iraqi father and a Palestinian-Syrian mother, 21 year-old Rafah Mohamed is a multi-lingual painter, student and aspiring poet living with an incredibly rare eye condition called Visual Snow Syndrome; a condition yet still to be recognised by many mainstream doctors. Those affected find their vision is busied…
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Babushkas, balaclavas and masks, headwear is the latest accessory in fashion. Something that was once predominately on the catwalk is now a part of everyday fashion. Balaclavas became a massive trend in 2018 and are continuing to be in 2019. Raf Simmons recently unveiled his collaboration with luxury Australian skiwear brand Templa. The collection will drop…
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![Meet Abdi Ibrahim [@Abshoots] – The 22 Year Old Photographer You Need To Know](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0082-180x180.jpg)
This week I spoke to Abdi Ibrahim AKA AbShoots; an extremely talented photographer and visual artist based in Seattle. I came across his Instagram a few years ago and have been captivated by his work ever since. His signature style embodies contemporary minimalism, often set in soft, muted tones. He’s already collaborated with the likes…
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The 24-year-old photographer, visual artist and an overall shining ray of talent has a way of turning raw pictures into mesmerizing art. ` Dotkidchavy‘s great eye easily transforms black bodies, often paired with nature in the background to a higher magical form of life. He mixes vibrant colours with dark skin, creating a rich contrast…