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Gary Stranger is known for typographic art that, as a surprise to many viewers, is executed free-hand. See more here.

The solitary figurative sculptures of Frode Bolhuis are untethered to any one specific culture or frame of mind, existing at the convergence of generations and experiences. See more here.

Rachael Pease’s lush drawings, crafted in India ink on frosted mylar, create mystical settings from trees and plantlife observed in reality. See more here.

Henry Gunderson’s solo show at Derek Eller Gallery, titled “It’s a Great Time to be Alive,” explores how an “image-saturated culture” is deeply embedding itself into our psyches. See more here.

For its “15 Years of Thinkspace” show, Thinkspace Projects asked more than 70 artists to craft works on 15″x15″ panels, including Sandra Chevrier (shown). See more works from the show here.

Artfucker’s recent body of work, displayed in the exhibition “Smoke Show,” meditates on just how accustomed viewers are to the omnipresence of marketing efforts. See more on HiFructose.com.

In Chris Austin’s surreal paintings, the overlooked giants of the ocean make their way across landscapes and suburban settings. See more here.

In the hands of KT Beans, a seashell takes on unsettling qualities. See more of her sculptures here.

In his current show at Copro Gallery, Allen Williams offers haunting visions in the form of new paintings and drawings. See more here.

Hideyuki Katsumata’s wild paintings and drawings blend centuries of Japanese motifs, pop elements, and more otherworldly elements. See more here.

Vaughan Oliver, the artist behind so many memorable LP covers from 4AD, has died at 62. Bands in his body of work include The Breeders, Pixies, Scott Walker, TV on the Radio, Lush, Cocteau Twins, Modern English, The Mountain Goats, and several others. See more here.

Masayoshi Hanawa’s intricate ceramic and resin creatures are pulled from the artist’s internal mythology. See more here.