“Outside The Lines” Coloring Book

Over 100 works of art by over 100 contemporary artists, for creatives of all ages

The best creative tools have the power to appeal to all ages. Case in point: “Outside the Lines,” a coloring book curated by Souris Hong-Porretta, featuring over 100 works of art by an equal number of contemporary artists, designers, illustrators, photographers and musicians. Set for release 3 September 2013, the floppy-paged book features an often curious collection of existing and specially commissioned line drawings that …

Interview: Orly Genger

The artist behind the Madison Square Park installation "Red, Yellow and Blue"

It’s been two months since “Red, Yellow and Blue” opened in NYC at Madison Square Park, and every day it continues to leave a gaze-worthy impression on passerby who are unsure how to approach the spilled, towering waves of vivid primary colors. Onlookers would be surprised to discover that the artist is often observing from only a few feet away. New York-based sculptor Orly Genger …

Cool Hunting Video: Juan Miguel Palacios

Giving a traditionally 2D medium more depth, this Brooklyn-based painter explores the human condition

A recent transplant to Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, Spanish artist Juan Miguel Palacios is making a splash in the New York art scene with a series of work focusing on the human form. Palacios uses a unique technique which involves layering a series of paintings on top of each other to create stunning three-dimensional pieces. We spent some time with Palacios in his studio to discuss …