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Magazine Cover Featuring Alba Domènech

In the work of Alba Domènech, art becomes a meeting point between the visible and the invisible. Influenced by surrealism, Japanese aesthetics, nature, and the subconscious, her paintings invite us into an intimate world where symbolism and emotion speak beyond what is immediately seen.

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Editorial

As September ushers in the first signs of autumn, we explore transformation, impermanence, and new beginnings through the work of contemporary artists inspired by the beauty of change and seasonal cycles.

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Marcos Lozano Merchán

Marcos Lozano (Madrid, 1990) situates his practice within a renewed tradition of European figurative painting, approaching the language of the Old Masters through the intellectual and existential concerns of the present.

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Magazine Cover Featuring Hiroshi Hayakawa

Born in Japan in 1962, Hayakawa’s path toward art was unconventional. He studied French Literature at Keio University in Tokyo before working as a computer systems engineer. Realizing that his true direction lay elsewhere, he left his career behind and moved to the United States in 1991 to dedicate himself fully to art.

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No Likes Required

Has social media changed the way we experience art? Discover why art deserves time, attention, and a life beyond likes, trends, and algorithms.

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Magazine Cover Featuring Dorielle Caimi

Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dorielle Caimi has developed a distinctive figurative practice that combines vivid color, unexpected juxtapositions, humor, and psychological depth.

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The Art of Summer: A Journey Through The Guide Artists Magazine Covers

Discover The Guide Artists Magazine’s Summer 2026 covers, featuring exceptional contemporary artists, Issue 100 with Thierry Carrier, and the beginning of our autumn season.

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Interview with Carlos Cárdenas

With Issue 104, The Guide Artists Magazine proudly presents one of the most compelling editions of the year, featuring the remarkable Mexican artist Carlos Cárdenas on the cover.

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Interview with Autumn Skye

For our special August issue, we are honored to introduce the world of Canadian artist Autumn Skye, whose relationship with art is rooted in intuition, wonder, and a profound sense of connection. For Autumn Skye, art is both deeply personal and profoundly universal—a way of looking inward while remaining fully present to the world around us.

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Celebrating Issue 100 with Thierry Carrier

In this exclusive cover interview for our 100th issue, French painter Thierry Carrier reflects on a lifetime devoted to figurative painting, sharing the experiences, doubts, and discoveries that continue to shape his artistic practice.

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Magazine Cover Featuring Kazuya Ushioda

Born in Tochigi, Japan, in 1983, Kazuya Ushioda has established an international reputation as one of the leading voices in contemporary figurative painting.

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Interview with Alexandrea Nicholas-Jennings

Alexandrea Nicholas-Jennings is a Classically Trained Portrait and Imaginative Artist from Niagara, living and working in Toronto, Canada.

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Interview with Greg Rutkowski

Grzegorz (Greg) Rutkowski was born on June 26, 1988, in Zgorzelec, Poland. His passion for art began at a very young age. As a child, he spent countless hours creating simple drawings and comics inspired by pirates, superheroes, and the limitless worlds of his imagination.

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100 Issues

Reaching the 100th issue of an independent magazine is far more than a milestone. It is the result of an idea that has endured the passage of time, change, uncertainty, and the many challenges that inevitably accompany any project built on conviction.

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Jara Marzulli

Jara Marzulli was born in Bari, Italy, in 1977. From an early age, she was fascinated by the human figure and began exploring portraiture through pencil drawing and watercolor. She graduated from the Liceo Artistico di Bari and later completed her studies the Academy of Fine Arts of Bari with highest honors.

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Interview with Anikó Boda

This month’s issue is dedicated to Anikó Boda, an artist whose practice establishes a compelling dialogue between classical tradition, technical rigor, and contemporary visual inquiry.

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Brett Andrus

Brett Andrus is a Colorado-born figurative painter whose career has been shaped by discipline, resilience, and a deep commitment to the emotional power of painting. His work explores the human figure as a space for memory, vulnerability, transformation, and psychological tension.

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Halee Roth

Halee Roth’s work explores the relationship between the human figure, nature, light, and emotional experience.

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Dorielle Caimi

Dorielle Caimi (b. 1985) is an American oil painter living and working in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned her BFA in Painting, graduating summa cum laude in 2010. Her work has been exhibited internationally and has received significant recognition within the field of contemporary figurative painting.

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Interview with Mónica Fernández

Mónica Fernández is featured in this edition of The Guide Artists with a body of work that is intense, symbolic, and deeply emotional. Her surreal universe explores human fragility, loneliness, fear, and the contradictions that shape our existence.

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