Amadeus Magazine

Chosen Loneliness: Jess Valice’s Paintings Reveal the Solitary Side of the “Rambling Man”

Alex KhatchadourianJanuary 22, 2020

Whether it's an even-tempered woman in all-black behind the wheel of a car, or an equally composed woman sitting in a horse-shaped pool floaty wielding a Super Soaker, Valice's subject matter bounces between reality and one she has imagined.

Ritual and Identity: Ari Bird’s Work Engages These Themes In Airy, Dream-like Hues

Abby RingiewiczJanuary 15, 2020

Through scale and interactivity, exaggeration and cooperation, Ari Bird’s work engages themes of communication, ritual and identity, and beautifully so in airy, dream-like hues.

Artist Nathaniel Russell is The Much-Needed Voice in our Ear Whispering That All is Not Lost

Alex KhatchadourianDecember 27, 2019

With so many distressing circumstances in the world, Nathaniel Russell’s work is the much-needed voice in our ear whispering that all is not lost.

Miyako Bellizzi: A Mix of High and Low Street Culture, Asian Heritage, and Tomboy-in-a-Zoot-Suit Chic

Kelly ShanahanDecember 23, 2019

Miyako Bellizzi is a force to be reckoned with. She dips into it all: Styling major artists, executing breathtaking fashion campaigns, designing sick jewelry, and recently, diving head-first into Costume Design.

Haley Heynderickx Reveals New Tunes to Eager Fans at the Sultan Room

Niko Van EimerenDecember 20, 2019

The attention Heynderickx gives to every line and every pluck of her guitar string serves as a good reminder to slow down.

Bijan Berahimi: The Creative Jack of All Trades (And Master of All)

C.W. MossDecember 16, 2019

Bijan Berahimi has a curious way about him with obvious joy, general aloofness and a peculiar yet friendly demeanor.

Inside Chicago-Based Yvette Mayorga’s Dreamy, Frosted, Rococo World

William CamargoDecember 10, 2019

Chicago-based artist, Yvette Mayorga's dreamy, liminal, rococo work needs to be smelled; it needs to consume you to feel a real connection.

Devendra Banhart Delivers a Warm and Quirky Performance in Brooklyn

Niko Van EimerenDecember 9, 2019

On his latest album, Devendra Banhart compiles the advice and insights he would want to impart to a child, while also reflecting on the recent death of his father.

DIY Documents: Lucas Reif on Design, Print and Language

Ryan FilchakDecember 4, 2019

Artist and designer Lucas Reif uses the process of independent publishing to turn temporal performances and audio imagery into stunning archival objects.

Boppin’, Jivin’, and Getting Shmoopy with Illustrator Ben Montero

Grady OlsonNovember 26, 2019

Wherever you’ve discovered Ben Montero’s work, one thing's for sure, when you did see it, you probably laughed a bit because that’s what Montero’s work does