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Collector Insight: Untitled Mixed Media Relief by Roger Remaut
Roger Remaut’s mixed media relief emerges from a process of observation, translation, and material construction. Originating in a graffiti-saturated wall in Quimper, France, the work does not replicate what was seen, but distils its structural logic—layering, erosion, and temporal accumulation—into an abstract field. A preparatory sketch acts as a crucial intermediary step, mapping the rhythms and divisions later reconfigured in the studio. The resulting relief positions abstraction as a materially grounded process, where surface becomes both record and construction.
Why Collectors Never Like Your Posts - Part 2
Most collectors won’t like, comment, or share your posts—but that doesn’t mean they’re not paying attention. In fact, the art collector audience is one of the most silent yet intentional groups on social media. Understanding lurking behavior, inactive followers, and algorithmic reach reveals why public engagement is misleading—and how to optimize for what truly matters: private interest, trust, and future sales.
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Unknownezqui: Traversing the Digital Realm
Unknownezqui transforms everyday moments into post-digital landscapes where reality blurs with abstraction. Working from his own photographs, he crafts layered, hybrid images that explore perception, uncertainty, and contemporary social tensions. His art invites viewers into shifting spaces where meaning is fluid and deeply felt.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
Edgar Degas
French Impressionist Artist (1834–1917)
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Interview with João Marques – Part One: From Walk to Inspiration
João’s creative process begins with an ordinary walk, where the discarded becomes his inspiration. A plastic bottle lodged in a tree leads him to reflect on the tension between nature and the man-made, turning everyday waste into a profound reflection on the world around him. This exploration of the natural world and human impact forms the foundation of his work.
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Archive v.26
The Collector’s Edge: Inside the Primary Art Market
In a market often defined by headlines and high auction prices, the real story of art collecting begins much earlier—inside the primary gallery. The Collector’s Edge: Inside the Primary Art Market explores why seasoned collectors increasingly look beyond the resale circuit and toward the source itself. From authenticity and transparent pricing to privileged access and long-term artist development, the primary market offers more than transactions—it offers relationships.
Avoiding Social Media Creep
Scrolling, posting, and chasing likes can quietly eat into studio time. For artists, creation should come first—but in a world dominated by feeds and algorithms, how can you use social media without letting it take over?
Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing 2026 at Xochi Art Gallery
Looking back on 2025, Xochi Art Gallery presented its inaugural programme of international exhibitions, introducing diverse contemporary artists and establishing the gallery as a new platform for artistic dialogue. In 2026, the focus turns to The Remaut Collection, a year-long exploration of the work of Roger Remaut and his evolving abstract practice.
Roger Remaut — Career Overview
With a career spanning over fifty years, Roger Remaut is a Belgian painter known for his sustained engagement with abstraction and materiality. His work is represented in museum and governmental collections and exhibited internationally.