Linda Mariano

Walnut Creek

Managing Editor at Art Business News

Marketing and Licensing Business Consultant at Freelance

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MEET THE ARTIST: THE ADDO BROTHERS

Jan 14, 2025 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Sustainable — the buzz word impacting many industries — is a description you could give the artwork of four brothers hailing from Ghana. Born in Accra, Ghana, Alfred, Frank, James, and Ivan Addo inherited their passion for art from their father, James Addo Sr., a masterful wood sculptor. From an early age, the brothers were immersed in their father’s craft, often surrounded by sawdust — the byproduct of his artistry.
ART TREKS: Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective

Jan 14, 2025 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

An unlikely story and yet, when it’s Einar and Jamex de la Torre it’s absolutely expected. Growing up in Mexico and today living on both sides of the border in San Diego and Baja California, they have inherited their own unique vision of the Latinx experience and American culture. Their work is visually complex and infused with humorous elements exploring art, history, and material culture.
ART TREKS: De Young Museum—Tamara de Lempicka - Art Business News

Oct 25, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Tamara de Lempicka—the first retrospective exhibition in the U.S. dedicated to the artist’s full oeuvre—reveals a new perspective on her life and design practice. It’s easy to see how her paintings, combining a classical figural style with the modern energy of international avant-garde, have cemented Lempicka as one of Art Deco’s defining painters, with an enduring influence on today’s pop culture landscape.
Meet the Artist: Matt Smiley

Oct 7, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Emerging neo-expressionist, post-pop, and multimedia artist Matt Smiley says he’s always been captivated by neo-expressionism’s raw power and profound emotion. The movement, centered on individual perspective and emotional experience, has left an indelible mark on the art world and inspired countless artists—including Smiley—to delve deeper into the human condition and the vivid tapestry of our inner lives. “In my artistic journey, I’ve found a kindred spirit in neo-expressionism,” Smiley says.
ART TREKS: San Antonio Museum of Art | Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory

Oct 7, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Crushed glass, mirrors, jewels and pearls, dried flowers, seashells, lotería cards—these are just some of the myriad objects that multimedia artist Amalia Mesa-Bains incorporates into her immersive installations. This fall, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) will host Mesa-Bain’s first retrospective, Archaeology of Memory, to celebrate her many valuable contributions to contemporary art over her 45-year career.
Meet the Artist: Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes

Sep 23, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

A fascination with paper in all its aspects: its texture, color, and history all speak to Chicano artist Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes and give him a voice to share their whispers with the viewer. With rice paper, construction paper, shopping bags, and magazine clippings, Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes creates beautiful and thought-provoking works that are reminiscent of the traditional papel picado that adorn the fiestas of Meso-America.
ART TREKS: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2024

Sep 23, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Albuquerque takes its hot-ballooning seriously—and for good reason! Is there anything more thrilling than ascending to the skies in a brightly colored balloon fueled by fire? Perhaps that’s why the beloved Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrating its 52nd year—and boy, do they have a celebration in store. This year’s theme is Embrace the Sky, and more than 500 hot-air balloon pilots will be invited to fly.
MEET THE ARTIST: TYSEN KNIGHT

Sep 16, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Renowned as an international artist, muralist, and award-winning filmmaker, Knight captivates audiences with his vibrant pop and street art style During his teens, Tysen Knight expressed his artistic vision through street art, adorning walls and vacant buildings with his creations. His journey began with hands-on experiences, drawing cartoons and airbrushing designs onto denim, even crafting business logos.
Meet the Artist: Alissa Van Atta

Sep 3, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Award-winning mixed media artist exploring feminism and femininityLinda Mariano, Editor in ChiefNorth Carolina mixed media artist Alissa Van Atta finds emotion in paint, texture, composition, and color. She explains: “Art courses through me, shaping my identity and guiding my journey. Starting out as an abstract painter, I spent a great deal of time learning about texture, color and composition. Reintroducing the figure weaves context and narrative, intertwining abstraction and figurative elements.
Meet the Artist: Pedjman Mohammadi

Aug 12, 2024 | artbusinessnews.com | Linda Mariano

Recycling Plastic One Painting At A TimeLinda Mariano, Editor-in-ChiefArtist Pedjman Mohammadi’s collection is a breathtaking fusion of creativity and sustainability, transforming plastic waste into stunning abstract art. Each piece is meticulously crafted from recycled materials, merging eco-consciousness with aesthetic brilliance. Pedjman’s artistic vision breathes new life into discarded plastics, turning them into unique, visually captivating artworks.