A View From the Easel

Welcome to the 295th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, artists work to the sound of electricity buzzing and find community in the Chicago art scene. Want to take part? Check out our submission...

The Friendship That Transformed Frida Kahlo 

Frida Kahlo, “Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair (Autorretrato con pelo cortado)” (1940), oil on canvas (Digital Image © 2025 MoMA, N.Y.; © 2025 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York)...

de bello. notes on war and peace

According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, over 120 armed conflicts are raging across the world at this moment. From local struggles to full-on genocides, from the ReArm Europe plan to horrific war crimes documented live on social media, it’s...

Motion branding’s moment: Why brands need to catch up

Koto Motion Director Santiago Avila explores how motion has evolved from an afterthought to a strategic necessity, why brands should invest in motion-first identities, and what the future holds for dynamic branding. It’s no secret that brand identities are no...