Art Archives - Uncommon and Curated | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Magazine / Live beautifully by design. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:07:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 /wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Logo_Symbol_White_Favicon-150x150.png Art Archives - Uncommon and Curated | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Magazine / 32 32 Damien Frost’s “Night Flowers” Features Whimsical Portraits of Queer Nightlife /damien-frost-night-flowers-queer-portraits/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:22:11 +0000 /?p=7434 As we celebrate Pride month, explore the artful beauty of London's queer nightlife with this series of portraits by Damien Frost.

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“Night Flowers” is a photography series by Damien Frost documenting London’s alternative nightlife scenes. The protagonists of the series are drag kings and queens, club kids, goths, queer, transgender, fetishists, as well as cabaret and burlesque performers with the central theme focused on showcasing how they “bloom” after midnight.


The project began when Frost challenged himself to take a portrait a day. Each night, he walked the streets of London’s colorful Soho district hoping to catch a glimpse of the strange and colorful “Night Flowers.” Relying on the serendipity of chance encounters, Frost met most of his series’ protagonists on the street or in a club. The result is authentic and arresting portraits of counterculture’s most eccentric members who transform themselves into ephemeral works of art. The personalities that come through in his portraits are genderfluid, original, and powerful – featuring some of the most vivid creative expressions, fantastic styling, and fanciful make-up.

Due to Frost’s background in opera and theater, he understood the intricate preparation of his Night Flowers’ artful looks and captured the complexity and drama in each and every portrait. With such a deep appreciation for this art form, Frost was able to bring the beauty and talent of this scarcely accessible community to the wider public.

“Night Flowers” Portraits for Sale 

You can purchase individual portraits from the “Night Flowers” photography series on Saatchi Art. Below are our curated selections from this visually stunning collection.

Stella Marbles at Cookie Jar Party Wearing Headdress by Lleddirwerdna

(Limited Edition of 20 Photographs) | $910

Stella Marbles at Cookie Jar party Wearing headdress by Lleddirwerdna - Limited Edition of 20 Photograph

Gena Marvin at Central Station Club, St Petersburg, Russia

(Limited Edition of 20 Photographs) | $910

Gena Marvin at Central Station Club, St Petersburg, Russia

William Dill-Russell at WIMP

(Limited Edition of 20 Photographs) | $910

William Dill-Russell at WIMP Night Flowers Photography Series by Damien Frost

Topanga Love at Berlin Berlin

(Limited Edition of 20 Photographs) | $910

Topanga Love at Berlin Berlin Night Flowers Photography Series by Damien Frost

Simon Schuetz at Sink the Pink

(Limited Edition of 20 Photographs) | $760

Simon Schuetz at Sink the Pink Night Flowers Photography Series by Damien Frost

“Night Flowers” Book 

“Night Flowers: From the Avant-Drag to Extreme Haute Couture” was published in 2016 with over 300 portraits. Damien Frost has managed to capture some of London’s most colorful and eclectic characters beautifully presented in this collection of his work. Anyone interested in portrait photography or the delights of the eccentric will be fascinated by this visually stunning book.

Night Flowers Photography Book By Damien Frost

About Damien Frost

Damien Frost is an Australian-born artist, graphic designer, and photographer who works across the fields of painting, photography, website design, illustration, and print design. His works straddle the line between documentary photography and fine art portraiture – vibrant and theatrical yet dark and mysterious.

He currently lives in London and his photographs are held in the collection of the Museum of London. 

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One of the easiest ways to make your living space more inspired is by adding original or limited-edition artwork from independent artists. We’ve uncovered 10 online art marketplaces that feature emerging artists so you can discover unique artwork and photography within a range of styles and price points.

Whether you are a seasoned art collector or are just starting to explore the world of independent art, many of our featured online art marketplaces give you access to a team of in-house art advisors to help you select the perfect piece.

Shop these unique online marketplaces to find your next favorite artist.

Tiny Showcase

Every Tuesday, Tiny Showcase releases a limited edition of unique art. For each print release, Tiny Showcase donates a portion of the proceeds to a nonprofit organization of the artist’s choice. Over the years Tiny showcase has expanded to include letterpress prints, screenprints, foil-press prints, calendars, and more. After three purchases from Tiny Showcase, you can activate a membership to the Small Works Collectors Club that comes with a gift pack and access to special membership services. 

In August of 2020, Tiny Showcase was acquired by artist and educator Julia Gualtieri. Gualtieri comes with decades of immersion in art, and in Julia’s approach to the arts and curating work, she’s always looking for ways to make artmaking and art collecting more fun and accessible.

OUR CURATED PICKS

wedding cake house painting from tiny showcase

“Wedding Cake House”

by Rachel Blumberg

pastel breeze painting from tiny showcase

“Pastel Breeze”

by Ian Dingman

a time for every purpose painting from tiny showcase

“A Time for Every Purpose”

by Heather Sundquist Hall

i exist lol painting from tiny showcase online

“I Exist LOL”

by Martha Rich

20 x 200

Founded in 2007 by Jen Bekman, 20 x 200 has been connecting artists and collectors with a mission of making art more accessible for all and giving artists the opportunity to make a living through their craft.  


The platform collaborates with contemporary artists to produce limited-edition artwork exclusively for 20×200. Each museum-quality, carefully packaged contemporary art print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that’s numbered and hand-signed by the artist. They also partner with libraries and institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Library of Congress to offer a collection of Vintage Editions that are painstakingly restored and perfected by a production team.

OUR CURATED PICKS

the moment is now photograph by fares miscue

“The Moment is Now”

by Fares Micue

alterpiece, No.1, Group X painting by Hilma af Klint

“Altarpiece, No. 1, Group X”

by Hilma af Klint

crystalline bunker painting by ali schmeltz

“Crystalline Bunker”

by Aili Schmeltz

all the past and future painting by valerie roybal

“All the Past and Future”

by Valerie Roybal

Tappan

Tappan co-founder, Chelsea Neman Nassib, launched Tappan with a vision to connect leading emerging artists to new and seasoned collectors across the world while supporting artists to fully explore and evolve their practice.

Tappan’s mission is to reinvent the approach to discovering and collecting contemporary art by showcasing exceptional emerging talent through digital content, art exhibitions, and strategic partnerships. Tappan is committed to investing in artists’ careers, supporting development through residency programs and exhibitions while offering an opportunity to connect directly to their collectors.

OUR CURATED PICKS

treading water painting by jen peterson from tapppan online art marketplace

“Treading Water”

by Jen Peterson

life is still painting by alarah gee

“Life is Still”

by Alarah Gee

sculptural relief photograph by divie southgate-smith from tappan online art marketplace

“Sculptural Relief”

by Divine Southgate-Smith

two figures in a room photograph by katie burdon

“Two Figures in a Room”

by Katie Burdon

Minted

Founded by Mariam Naficy, Minted is a design marketplace that sources creative content from a global community of independent artists. Growing up in five countries in the Middle East and Africa, Naficy discovered interesting art and design in her travels, exposing her to the idea that there was hidden creative talent around the world whose work was not accessible to consumers. Minted was born to surface these artists through an online community that today features “Direct from the Artists,” a curated marketplace of one-of-a-kind items shipped straight to you from the independent artist’s studio, limited edition art, and more. 

 An early pioneer of crowdsourcing, Minted holds monthly art and design challenges that are open for both submission and voting. The ‘crowd’ curates Minted’s product selection by rating products, and Minted utilizes analytics to evaluate votes and determine winners.

Minted is also driving towards greater sustainability with over 80% of packaging made from recycled, post-consumer waste, plant-based, or sustainably-sourced materials.

OUR CURATED PICKS

coffee filtered light by karen kardatzke

“Coffee Filtered Light”

by Karen Kardatzke

seeing double by sadye sagov

“Seeing Double”

by Sadye Sagov

black brush 2 painting by kirsta benedetti minted online art marketplace

“Black Brush 2”

by Kirsta Benedetti

magnolia majesty by cyrille gulassa

“Magnolia Majesty”

by Cyrille Gulassa

Juniper Print Shop

Juniper Print Shop sells affordable, designer-curated art prints that make a statement and transform any space. All of the platform’s art is licensed from over 40 independent artists and curated by interior designer and founder, Jenny Komenda. Komenda is also the founder of Juniper Home where she shares her favorite furniture and home decor picks. 

OUR CURATED PICKS

citrus painting by nancy noreth

“Citrus”

by Nancy Noreth

terra florets II by anee shah from juniper print shop online art marketplace

“Terra Florets II”

by Anee Shah

verde painting by laurie ann gonzalez

“Verde”

by Laurie Ann Gonzalez

eleanor painting from juniper print shop online art marketplace

“Eleanor”

by Unknown

Artsy

Artsy is an online marketplace to discover, buy, and sell fine art. You can search over 1 million artworks from Artsy’s network of partners, including the world’s leading galleries, auction houses, fairs, and institutions. To connect collectors to meaningful art that moves them, Artsy features the largest selection of international emerging, established, and blue-chip artists.

Artsy specialists are available to all Artsy members, from leading auction houses, galleries, and museums, and are ready to help you find works that you love—with your price range, taste, and current collection in mind.

OUR CURATED PICKS

Sigil #2 flag for babylon painting by robbie simon from artsy online art marketplace

“Sigil #2 (Flag for Babylon)”

by Robbie Simon

votive figure VII by marta zgierska

“Votive Figure VII”

by Marta Zgierska

pehonema grid three by paul jenkins artsy online marketplace

“Phenomena Grid Three”

by Paul Jenkins

eye of the beholder photograph by slim aarons

“Eye of the Beholder”

by Slim Aarons

Uprise Art

Founded by, Tze Chun Aims, Uprise Art is an online art gallery that makes it easy to collect original artwork by contemporary artists. With a team of in-house art advisors, you can receive skilled advice to help you discover new artists completely free of charge. All artwork in the online gallery arrives framed and ready to hang, making updating your home with unique art a seamless process. The online gallery also offers a payment plan through Affirm, so you can bring home your artwork now and pay over time through monthly installments. 

OUR CURATED PICKS

cecilia and juniper painting by lukey agnes walden

“Cecilia and Juniper“

by Lukey Agnes Walden

windswept I painting by karina bania uprise art online marketplace

“Windswept I”

by Karina Bania

night swimming photograph by jessica haye and clark hsiao

“Night Swimming”

by Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao

fruit with pink pot painting by sarah ingraham

“Fruit with Pink Pot”

by Sarah Ingraham

Artfinder

Founded in 2011 and based in London and Miami, Artfinder connects people to unique and compelling artists. Artfinder believes in ethical production and in building a business that makes all of our lives better by supporting creativity in communities worldwide. 

OUR CURATED PICKS

silk painting by genevieve leavold

“Silk”

by Genevieve Leavold

subterranean sky by andromachi giannopoul

“Subterranean Sky”

by Andromachi Giannopoulou

“Before Sunrise”

by Journey Gong

“Rojo”

by Sol Halabi

Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art’s mission is to help you discover and buy from the best emerging artists around the world that suit all budgets, styles, and spaces. Discover new curator-approved artworks in special collections released weekly, or you can work with an art advisor to get personalized recommendations. We love their visual search feature that allows you to easily select an artwork you like and see similar matches to easily discover new artists that align with your taste and style.

OUR CURATED PICKS

“Visioni“

by Danilo Rinaudo

“familiar or unfamiliar.”

by Young Park

“HOSTA III”

by JK AW

“Head in the Sky”

by Georgia Noble

Paper Collective

Founded in Copenhagen, Paper Collective brings contemporary art from around the world to its online marketplace in collaboration with handpicked designers, artists, illustrators, and photographers. With a focus on sustainability, Paper Collective offers prints that are produced locally in Denmark using FSC-marked material. Social responsibility is also a priority for the brand donating a portion of every sale to good causes around the world. Paper Collective completed a project in 2020 to help build an elementary school in rural Nepal and is currently supporting the “Waste to Value” project with the WWF focused on fighting plastic pollution in Kenya while providing jobs to local women.

OUR CURATED PICKS

“Flora”

By Berenice Hernandez

“First Date”

By Henrik Bülow

“The Black Loafers”

By Amelie Hegardt

“Linocut II”

By Jazmine Joye

The post 10 Online Art Marketplaces to Shop Emerging Independent Artists appeared first on Uncommon and Curated | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Magazine.]]> Featured Artist: Gabriel Godard /featured-artist-gabriel-godard/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:52 +0000 http://roslyn.elated-themes.com/?p=280 Explore the work of Gabriel Godard, a self-taught painter known for his abstract art.

The post Featured Artist: Gabriel Godard appeared first on Uncommon and Curated | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Magazine.]]> Born in 1933, Gabriel Godard is a French Post War & Contemporary painter who was a part of the second generation School of Paris (École de Paris). The “School of Paris” community was centered in the cafes, salons and shared workspaces throughout the city and included first-generation artists such as Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse. Paris was thought to be the most influential and intellectual artistic center at the start of the century and supported the development of such fundamental movements as Cubism, Fauvism, Dadaism and Surrealism, amongst others, which appeared in the post-war era.

A self-taught painter, Godard began painting in 1950, and is known for his ​​abstract, landscape, still life, marine, and figure painting. His notable works include Atelier, 1972, Trouée sur la riviére, 1979, and Paysage, 1966.

Paysage, 1966

In 1966, Godard explored the use of green in a multitude of shades. This Impressionist style French landscape of rolling hills and fields with trees in the foreground is a classic painting from that year.

Gabriel Godard Paysage, 1966

Trouée sur la riviére, 1979

Godard’s tranquil river painting in shades of green and aqua is an inviting composition of a view through trees of shimmering water.

Gabriel Godard Trouée sur la riviére, 1979

Atelier, 1972

This large-scale interior painting of Godard’s atelier is light and airy. The nude model in soft tones juxtaposed against the jewel-like colors of textiles creates an inviting composition.

Gabriel Godard Atelier, 1972

The work of Gabriel Godard is currently on display at the artioli findlay gallery in Long Island City.

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