Art + Design x Life

A luminous presence on the horizon of art history, Ogata Gekko bridged old Edo—with its lively entertainment districts and lantern-lit streets—and modern Tokyo, defined by top hats, telegraph wires & calls for reform.

Born from a love of the unexpected, Exquisite Corpse was more than a parlor trick. In every strange angle and absurd image, collaboration trumped individual genius & the hidden corners of the mind roamed free.

Ready for a journey of visual grandeur and excitement? You've come to the right place. These 20 artists have significantly shaped this movement and you'll be happier having met them.

To really grapple with the muscular power of gay coded art (mercurial thing to begin with) start with a deep fruity breath of camp defiance... then dive right in to uncover hidden gems obscured by the weight of history and the bitter sting of prejudice.

In the luminous summers of Red House, William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites wove art into the very tapestry of life. Rejecting Victorian conformity in favor of medieval authenticity, passionate camaraderie, and beauty as a universal right.

Craftivism harnesses the quiet power of needle and thread to weave profound messages of social change, turning traditional crafts into gentle yet potent acts of resistance.

It was a sultry night in 1965—the air crackling with irony and mischief—when a curious question floated through the silver-painted loft of Andy Warhol’s New York studio, The Factory: “Do you think Pop Art’s queer?”

Orientalism isn’t just an artistic style—it’s a power structure. And who better than the global diaspora of artists from Africa and the Middle East to dismantle and subvert its cliches, tropes and lies?

Karl Blossfeldt revealed in buds, blooms and stems the grandeur of architectural marvels. Blurring the boundaries between art and science with botanicals that straddle stark realism and irresistible poetry.

Even now, gazing upon Rinpa artworks feels like stepping into another dimension. Where your senses awaken to bold colors, lyrical patterns, and the whispered evocations of classical Japanese literature.

Collage art is more than an assemblage of cut-outs. It’s a radical reimagining of form, narrative, and meaning. And these 11 artists all used it to challenge conventions, reframe perceptions and transform the world.