Los Angeles, USA - While most of the submissions on this site have introduced artists whose work was cancelled or postponed because of the pandemic, there are also a few, like this one, whose creator found inspiration from the pandemic. From the submission: Initially started from a curiosity into the way in which my partner and I occupied our one bedroom apartment, this body of work explores the idea of social distancing amidst the Covid 19 epidemic.

Santa Rosa, USA - This is from the submission of this fascinating and thought-provoking project: "Inside-Out" features four of my large-scale oil paintings that explore our relationships with our bodies. I am particularly interested in how that relationship is informed, shaped or colored by psychology, visual culture and the medical industry.

New York, USA - Sometimes it’s best to let artists speak for themselves. It’s impossible not to be both moved and inspired by Hans Rieger’s art and words:“I was born before the second war in Lower Silesia and experienced social distancing early in my life. At the age of 80 I started painting/illustrating events affecting our life's, historic happenings interpreted in abstract or semi representational form. Recently the pandemic prevented a possibility to have an exhibition of my artwork at the local museum. As an octogenarian my creative lifespan is limited and diminishes the opportunities for a show so important for an artist. Since 1970ties I live in Orient, New York USA.” Take a look at the stunning work below, then go to http://riegerart.com/ for more.

Nashville, USA - Artist Marla Faith has created 24 works as a response to the pandemic. They can be seen at https://marlafaith.com. Click “Current Exhibit.” Ms Faith believes in the power of beauty and love to transform us and our world. Her aim is to be a conduit of divine light through her art. Art has been her spiritual path as well as her psychological mirror. She strives for authenticity in each work, and sees herself as a narrative colorist.

Los Angeles, California, USA - I don’t know about you, but I want each one of these pieces hanging around my house. They are STUNNING. These works, sent to us by the artist Karen Hochman Brown, make up a collection called ‘Forces of Nature’ that is part of a larger exhibition entitled “The Nature of Sculpture II”. This exhibit was supposed to open on April 1st at the LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, but was unfortunately closed due to social distancing.

Raleigh, NC, USA - This work by textile artist Jennifer Markowitz is really something special. The works you will see below are hand-embroidered on a distressed and stiffened nylon slip, and they are just stunning. One of Jennifer’s pieces, which you will see below, is entitled Fleshmap Panel #11: “New York September 1998-1999”. This was chosen out of thousands of pieces to be a part of the NC Artists Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, USA - This virtual exhibit was sent us to by the sculptor, Debbie Korbel, and we are obsessed! Along with painter, Ellen Rose, these two artists have collaborated on an exhibit that is so unique and so fun! Please click the link at the bottom of the page to experience this magical exhibit!

Chicago, ILLINOIS, USA - Submitted to us by filmmaker Laura Force Scruggs, this charming documentary was supposed to be screened at the UNDER THE RADAR film festival in Chicago. The fest was to be hosted at The Logan Theatre on April 4th before it was postponed due to social distancing.

Atlanta, GEORGIA - The Museum of Design Atlanta, the only museum in the Southeast United States dedicated to design, sent us this submission and we just HAD to share it. This unique and beautiful sound installation created and designed by sound artist and musician Steve Norton was meant to be open to the public, but on March 13th, the museum was closed due to social distancing.

USA - Last year, artist Virginia Mallon began organizing a nationwide tour of shows for a collaboration of artists entitled ‘Artists for Social Justice 2020’. This collaborative and expansive show was set to launch this past March at Queen’s College of the City University of New York. Unfortunately it is now postponed due to social distancing, but let me tell you, we are OBSESSED with this collection. Beautiful art mixed with timely issues of social justice? What more do you need?!

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - This incredible and unique exhibit was sent to us by graphic designer Sallie Wesaw Sloan on behalf of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. All pieces explore the future from a Native perspective and they are just stunning. In this post, you will see a few select pieces, some shots from the actual exhibit, and a link to a beautiful virtual version of this exhibition! Enjoy exploring this special collection!