In a chaotic world, we believe design has the power to redefine the narrative, connect people, and drive real, unapologetic change. For us at ThoughtMatter, design is a tool that ignites movements, challenges power structures and inspires critical conversations to create a future full of possibilities. ThoughtMatter, at its core, is a design studio where art, strategy, and creativity come…
Spaces often shape the essence of what we create. A studio reflects our craft and our emotional connection to the work. When moving out of a studio that defined your work, the decision can feel monumental, even overwhelming. Yet, transitions inspire growth. By approaching the shift intentionally, you empower yourself to embrace new possibilities. Engage actively with this discussion—consider how…
Harry Broudy advocated arts education for all students rather than just for those gifted or highly interested in art, placing the arts at the center of education. Harry Broudy, according to Liora Bresler, one of the editors of Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education: From Piaget to the Present Day [Routledge, 2001], shows through developed argument how the discipline of arts…
In the heart of New Mexico’s Navajo reservation, where running water remains a luxury, Jeremy Salazar’s artistic journey began. Today, his vibrant portraits and abstract works not only preserve Indigenous stories but actively support the communities that inspire them. Salazar, who grew up in the Eastern Agency area between Cuba and Farmington, has transformed from a young boy who chased…
In Alberta, Canada, Michael Sydoryk has emerged as a compelling voice in contemporary wildlife art, transforming what began as a university student’s creative escape into a passionate artistic journey that speaks to the raw energy of the natural world. At just 19, Sydoryk discovered his calling through an unexpected eight-hour painting session that completely absorbed him. “I completely lost myself…
At 70, El Paso artist Steve Hastings discovered what many spend lifetimes seeking – the courage to create purely beautiful things. His luminous paintings of desert flora, particularly cacti, transcend mere botanical representation to become what he calls “Magical Realism,” portals into a world where nature’s eternal spirit shines through. “Today, creating art is the only thing left for me…
Inside the walls of a former seaplane base in Miami, at 6 p.m. on a Sunday in early December, a cordial voice was heard overhead announcing the end to the 2024 edition of Pinta Miami. And with the announcement, the gallerists, exhibitors, and attendees across the venue, in an ovation to their hosts, broke into a decorous round of applause.…
In an era where trends are designed to bring joy to everyday life, a new concept has been capturing attention in the design world: dopamine decor. This innovative approach emphasizes decorating spaces in a way that stimulates the dopamine neurotransmitter, the brain’s natural driver for pleasure and motivation. However, what if this trend could transcend momentary excitement and foster a…
Art, like a fingerprint on the cultural memory, tells us where we’ve been. But what happens when that fingerprint belongs to someone else, stolen away or acquired through shady means? The topic of restitution – the process of returning stolen or illegally acquired art – isn’t just about logistics or law; it’s a tangle of emotions, ethics, and history. To…
