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In honor of her latest collection for AbsolutArt.com, fashion illustrator Jeanette Getrost shares her favorite looks from New York Fashion Week, favorite place in the world and more –– naturally, in the form of illustrations. ;)

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Amazing Art to See

February 2018: Olga Rei & Valentine Uhovski, Founders @artruby

“In many ways, art has never been more global or unifying,” Rei and Uhovski tell us. “Twenty years ago, it was improbable for teens in Brooklyn to aspire to see Kusama sculptures in Tokyo in person. Our mission for Art Ruby was always to spotlight some of the most incredible pieces by both established and emerging names. Much of art is digitized and fast these days, but great content also motivates art lovers to actually be in the museum and gallery spaces, and to fall in love with truly mesmerizing pieces. Great work can truly give anyone a jolt of inspiration.”

Once a month, we ask our favorite art world insiders to share their top 10+ recommendations of amazing art to see in the cities our Absolut Art artists call home: from NYC to Hong Kong and everywhere in between. Our handy little guide to help satisfy the art-curious adventurer in all of us. For February, Olga Rei & Valentine Uhovski, founders at ArtRuby.com, share their top picks from around the globe.

Artist to watch? Curtis Talwst Santiago We’re both always incredibly moved by Santiago’s work. He’s a phenomenally versatile artist who gained notice for his timely sculpture work, constructed inside of jewelry boxes. And his paintings, drawings, and photographs are so striking, sincere and sublime too.

Artwork to see? New York City Cristina Iglesias / Jan 09 - Feb 10, 2018 @ Marian Goodman Gallery A powerful, mural installation that evokes an amazing & crystallized noir universe.

Vanessa Pager / Feb 3 - Mar 4, 2018 @ The Hole NYC It’s always fun to see an artist do true wonders with thick slabs of oil paint.

Toyin Ojih Odutola/ Until February 25, 2018 @ Whitney Museum of American Art Odutola’s first museum show is intimate but is truly gorgeous. She uses charcoal, pastel, and pencil to perfection to bring humanity and humility to life.

Tom Wesselman/ Jan 18-Feb 24, 2018 @ Gagosian  Simply the most wonderful gallery showcase ever dedicated to the late artist. You’d never believe how impactful, fun, and creative canvases can be until you’ll these in person. 

Los Angeles Rachel Feinstein/ Jan 17-Feb 18, 2018 @ Gagosian  Feinstein has always been a multi-faceted artist, and this show is a beautiful celebration of her painting, 3D, and installation talents all with the themes of historical European luxury.

London Jorge Pardo / Feb 01 - Mar 24, 2018 @ Victoria Miro Pardo’s 3D work really makes you stop and wonder, whether you’re looking at a stunning lamp or his sublime canvas work.

Hong Kong Alex Prager / Jan 18 - Mar 17, 2018 @ Lehmann Maupin, Hong Kong Prager is so much more than a photographer: she’s an ultimate storyteller that carves out that a world that’s both beautiful and haunting at the same time.

Tokyo Hernan Bas / Jan 18 - Mar 11, 2018 @ Perrotin Bas is one of our favorite painters; his figures evoke so much emotion through all the beautiful painterly genius.

Zürich Larry Bell / Jan 18 - Mar 03, 2018 @ Hauser & Wirth Larry Bell was worked over five decades, but his work never felt fresher or more complete. If you loved his Whitney works, this show will make you very content.

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Pretty, gritty and in between. Gustav Wiking’s photography asks us to consider more deeply man’s place in life and in the world. 💭 📸 by Absolut Artist Gustav Wiking

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The poignant feel of a lost era with Absolut Artist, Anders Romare

Original photographs from the 1940s and 50s inform Anders Romare’s dreamy watercolor paintings that explore light against darkness. From family photos to the memories of strangers, the Swedish artist reimagines the emotions and the symbolism of time caught in a moment. Absolut Art sat down with Romare to discuss his artistic process, the inspiration for his work, and the town he calls home.

Absolut Art: How would you describe your work? Anders Romare: My paintings are made in watercolour and pencil on primed canvas and paper; within a limited colour scheme, and with motifs transiently figurative with abstract elements.

My works are based on original photos from the 1940s and 50s; sourced from family albums of anonymous people, and ordinary scenes, but with a tangible presence and a poignant feel of a lost era, such as wartime, or of bright pictures from sunny holidays by the sea. Light against darkness is a central theme in my paintings and I am inspired by the shades of light in vintage black-and-white photos.

Absolut Art: What influences or inspires your pieces? AR: Outsider Art, Kerry James Marshall, Jacob Lawrence and Silke Otto-Knapp.

Absolut Art: Why have you chosen to live and work in your city? AR: I have my family and life here, it has become my hometown after many years living here.

Absolut Art: Tell us a bit about the artwork(s) that will be featured on AbsolutArt.com. AR: In my art, I transform pictures of everyday scenes or desolate spaces to veritable dreamscapes, with transport the viewer to a deeply personal, enigmatic and symbolical universe.

Explore and shop Anders Romare enigmatic, abstract universe on AbsolutArt.com.

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Welcome to our page! 

Absolut Art is an online retailer committed to collapsing borders in the art world. We scout pioneering artists from dynamic scenes across the globe and bring their work straight to your walls. We’re art-curious, so that you can be too.

You see, art is in Absolut’s DNA. In 1986, Andy Warhol became enamored by the Swedish brand’s apothecary-inspired bottle, declaring: “I love the design. I want to do something with it.” And so began a relationship that snowballed into 600 more. In the 30 years that followed, Keith Haring, Louise Bourgeois and Damien Hirst all joined the Absolut family.

And now, here we are: a team of intrepid innovators committed to bringing that heritage to your walls. Watch this space as we continue to re-imagine bigger and better ways for you to live with art, standing for inclusivity and promoting artist integrity every step of the way. #nomorewhitewalls