ART MAG Issue #31 (March–April 2026) highlights several contemporary artists whose work reflects the diversity and vitality of today’s global art scene. From abstract painting and monumental sculpture to experimental photography and culturally inspired drawing, these artists explore new visual languages and innovative forms of artistic expression.
Through these artist profiles, ART MAG continues its editorial mission: to spotlight the artists shaping the contemporary international art scene.
Here are six artists to discover in this new issue.
Michele Socionovo : Emotion Before Form
Italian contemporary artist Michele Socionovo develops an abstract painting practice centered on emotion and intuition. His work, which he describes as “abstract love,” explores the raw sensations that exist before intellectual interpretation.
His paintings are built through layered pictorial compositions and instinctive gestures, where color becomes a space for free expression. Rather than narrating a story, Socionovo’s art invites viewers to experience the work through its pure emotional and sensory dimension.
Within the field of contemporary abstract art, his approach emphasizes the immediacy of feeling and the expressive power of color.
Dominique Gautier : Transforming the Image
Artist Dominique Gautier explores the boundaries between photography and digital abstraction. His works often originate from simple visual elements—reflections, bubbles, liquids, or stained glass—which he transforms through digital recomposition.
These transformations create vibrant chromatic landscapes where light and color circulate through a dynamic visual space.
Through this process, Gautier develops an experimental approach to contemporary photography, blending traditional visual observation with digital artistic innovation.
Jean-Claude Bertrand : Painting as a Sensory Experience
For more than twenty-five years, Jean-Claude Bertrand has developed a body of work based on sensory memory and pictorial exploration.
His painting is strongly influenced by jazz, translating the musical concepts of improvisation, rhythm, and breath into visual compositions.
Built through successive layers of color and texture, his paintings create uncertain horizons where the viewer enters a contemplative visual space. Bertrand’s work positions painting as a multi-sensory artistic experience, bridging music, memory, and visual abstraction.
Laure de Maestri : Between Japanese Tradition and Contemporary Creation
The graphic work of Laure de Maestri draws inspiration from the rich iconography of Japanese culture.
Created using India ink and marker techniques, her drawings stand out for their precision of line and meticulous attention to detail.
Through her compositions, the artist explores Japanese cultural symbols—samurai armor, textile patterns, and elements of folklore—while offering a contemporary interpretation of traditional visual heritage.
Her work bridges Eastern artistic traditions and modern graphic expression.
Steve Chaudanson : Monumental Sculpture
Artist Steve Chaudanson develops a sculptural practice in which steel becomes a powerful artistic language.
His monumental sculptures exist at the intersection of industrial strength and organic sensitivity, creating striking works designed for public spaces.
One of his major works, “Megalodon,” is a monumental sculpture over eleven meters long installed at the Port of Fréjus, inspired by the marine world.
Through scale, material, and spatial presence, Chaudanson contributes to the field of contemporary monumental sculpture.
Luc Mora : Color as Energy
In the abstract paintings of Luc Mora, color becomes a field of energy.
Spontaneous gestures and strong chromatic contrasts generate immersive compositions that capture the viewer’s attention.
This gestural abstraction offers a direct visual experience, where the vibration of color functions as a powerful emotional and expressive force.
The Contemporary Art Scene in ART MAG
Through these six artists, ART MAG Issue #31 offers a broad perspective on the diversity of contemporary artistic practices: abstract painting, monumental sculpture, experimental photography, and graphic drawing.
The magazine continues its commitment to highlighting artists who contribute to the evolution of the international contemporary art scene.
Discover ART MAG Issue #31
These artists are featured in ART MAG Issue #31 (March–April 2026).
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