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These Playful Watercolor Paintings Update the Kama Sutra for 2018
“I found it only natural to include some homosexual and queer couples in my book—because, well, it’s 2018! I wanted my book to be colorful in every sense."
This Artist’s Neon Erotica Is Metal (and NSFW) as Hell
L.A. artist Kristen Liu-Wong paints beautiful scenes of bong-smoking, kinky warrior-queens.
We Need More Artists Like This Street Performer-Turned Multimedia Wizard
How a formerly-undocumented kid from Queens went from performing on the subway to a solo art show in Manhattan.
RIP Koko, the Kitten-Loving Gorilla Who Communicated With Humans
Koko died in Woodside, California, on Tuesday. The beloved primate was 46.
Infamous Erotic Novel 'Story of O' Inspired Natalie Frank's Arousing Art
The kinky French 'fairy tale,' as the artist calls it, was taboo for decades.
Watching Britney Spears Paint Is Total Serenity
She is the angel of art, a spirit of peace, the pure essence of tranquility.
Jim Carrey's Presidential Portrait of Trump Belongs in the Smithsonian
"You Scream. I Scream. Will We Ever Stop Screaming?" is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Wild Stories of Partying with Warhol and Bowie in the 70s
Painter Duncan Hannah relives New York's most debauched decade and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes photos with VICE.
How Artist Kennedy Yanko Went from Bodybuilding to Metalworking
She's one of the coolest young artists conquering New York. Here's why you need to know her name.
The Artistic Benefits of Forgetfulness
Bay Area artists Rewina Beshue and Muzae Sesay discuss how their faulty memories inspire their work and frame their experiences as first-generation African immigrants.
The Artist Changing the Face of Black Girlhood
Even Beyoncé adores Deborah Roberts's collaged portraits of strong, beautiful black girls and women.
Man Paints Priceless Piece of Art White, Covers it With Neon Green Dick
Nikolas Bentel pulled off his controversial critique of the art world, and is selling it for double the commercial value.