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Sue Runkowski[a], visual artist

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Black-and-white image of a person wearing large round sunglasses and a dark outfit, sitting indoors near a window with light streaming in. The person has curly hair and an introspective expression, with one hand raised near their chin, creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere.

Filmmaker: Maya Deren

Experience Maya Deren. And see what happens when film becomes fine art.

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A lively painting depicting sailors and civilians in a chaotic street scene. Men in naval uniforms and women in colorful dresses dance, flirt, and stagger with exaggerated gestures. Some embrace or reach for each other, while a small dog scurries underfoot. The figures are rendered in a stylized, almost caricatured manner, full of energy and tension.

American Artist: Paul Cadmus

Paul Cadmus didn’t just paint people. He painted the truth.

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image of telescopes pointed at a dramatically painted night sky.

Cosmic Canvas

Today’s artists go beyond inspiration by the stars—they partner with science to reinvent the cosmos through creativity.

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image of a artist painting a self portrait of herself

From canvas to selfie

The self-portrait operates as far more than a likeness; it is a crucible of identity, introspection, and authorship.

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image of artist Jay Defeo standing in front of a rose created with thick oil paint

Artist: Jay Defeo The Rose

DeFeo became a defining voice in the vibrant San Francisco art scene of the 1950s and beyond.

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image of an artist paintbox with paint and brushes with a painting on an easel in the background

Artist family: Aunt Stella

Artistic talent has always flowed through the veins of my family, creating a rich legacy that has inspired me throughout my life.

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image of Vincent Maltas self portrait with 6 versions

American artist: Vincent Malta

Malta’s art is more than just paintings on canvas—it’s a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and the timeless nature of creativity.

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