Latest News, Interviews & Events
13 Jun 2022
In Conversation with Luisa Rivera
Luisa Rivera is a London-based artist, illustrator and author originally from Chile. Most of her work is created with water-based paints and her illustrations appear in books, magazines, newspapers, and art exhibitions. We caught up with her to discuss her work . For further information, visit https://www.luisarivera.cl/
26 May 2022
Together for Our Planet Featured Artist: Mary Bobson
Mary was born in 1975 and lives in Stavropol, Russia. She graduated from the art school and the College of Technology and Design of the Technological University. A. A. Leonov in Moscow. Mary wanted to study and have an art career, but during difficult times in Russia in the 90s change her direction and became a Doctor of Economics, working for more than 20 years as a chief financier. We had the opportunity to speak to her about her exhibition and publication entry titled,’ Oceans of Time’
22 May 2022
In Conversation with Together for Our Planet Featured Artist, Sumali (Buki) Piyatissa
Occhi Contemporary represented artist Sumali (Buki) Piyatissa is a self-taught artist from Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is an accountant by profession and her love for art birthed a keen desire to pursue it further, where she gave up her daily work as a financial advisor and took up art professionally.
27 Mar 2022
In Conversation with Visual Artist Ana Maria Guta
This interview forms part of a series of features on artists who participated in our ‘Together for Our Planet’ initiative. The ‘Together for Our Planet’ exhibition and publication is a collaboration between Occhi Arts and Entertainment and Phoenix FTA Limited, a UK-based sustainability strategy consultancy.
25 Mar 2022
Artist Michael Kwong Features At The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters
We are happy to share the news that three paintings from our featured artist Michael Kwong have been accepted by the United Nations Environment Programme and will be displayed at its Nairobi headquarters.
18 Mar 2022
In Conversation with Award-Winning Artist and Designer Cheryl Miller
This forms part of a series of Caribbean Fine Art Fair events in collaboration with Occhi Arts & Entertainment.
15 Mar 2022
Occhi Co-Hosts The Caribbean Fine Art Fair Event- Printmaking as an Art Form – Opportunities for Beginning Collectors
Occhi’s David Emmanuel Noel and CaFA Fair Director Anderson M. Pilgrim discuss printmaking with guest artists Sadikisha Sandra Collier. Pepe Coronado, Paloma Obergh, and Taurus Cousins
28 Feb 2022
Together for Our Planet Featured Artist: Michael Kwong Discusses 'Cursed Sky'
The artist discusses his exhibition and publication entry with curators Ina Ballik and David Emmanuel Noel
27 Feb 2022
Artist Alan James Weiss exhibits 'Out of Africa' with Occhi Contemporary
Occhi Contemporary Art is proud to present the profound and engrossing works of Alan James Weiss.
26 Feb 2022
Occhi Contemporary Art Represents Artist Somali (Buki) Piyatissa
It's a pleasure to now represent Sumali ( Buki) She is an Accountant by profession and her love for art birthed a keen desire to pursue it further, where she gave up her daily work as a financial advisor and took up art professionally.
17 Feb 2022
The Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CaFA) Returns With A Spotlight On NFTs
The renowned annual Caribbean Fine Art Fair, (CaFA), now in its 12th year, returns virtually and in person to Barbados this March, with a focus on the works of over four dozen Black and Caribbean artists, and a spotlight also on the hot subject of NFTs.
4 Feb 2022
Artist Deborah Eve Alastra Features at Occhi Contemporary
This month, we’re proud to showcase the work of Deborah Eve Alastra
Described by some as Impressionistic or Village Naive, Deborahs' paintings have touches of whimsy displaying her vision of the world, often seeing beauty in everyday subject matter.
21 Jan 2022
In Conversation With Interdisciplinary Artist Cody Norton
This interview forms part of a series of features on artists who participated in our ‘Together for Our Planet’ initiative.
3 Dec 2021
Occhi Contemporary Art and Phoenix FTA Publish 'Together For Our Planet'
This project is a collaboration between Occhi Arts and Entertainment and Phoenix FTA Limited, a UK-based sustainability strategy consultancy. Inspired by the UK Creative Earth Competition, Occhi Arts and Entertainment and Phoenix FTA Limited invited young artists from around the world to creatively engage with key topics of concern at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow. The initiative provided young artists with a renewed opportunity to visually express their views to world leaders and community stakeholders by producing 2D artwork
15 Nov 2021
O Yemi Tubi (MOYAT) Presents 'The Facts of Life: Roses and Thorns'
This is Nigerian born Artist O Yemi Tubi Debut Show with Occhi Contemporary
3 Nov 2021
In Conversation with Visual Artist Colin Merrin
He has exhibited widely in solo and group shows across the UK and mainland Europe since 1981. Colin is oil painter and an established watercolorist, elected to the Royal Watercolour Society in 2009 with work featured in numerous collections, including Queen Elizabeth’s. We had the great pleasure to speak to him about his career and current projects.
2 Nov 2021
Artist Teddy Bechman Joins Occhi Contemporary
We look forward to showcasing the work of this very talented young artist
22 Oct 2021
Call for Artists: COP26: Together For Our Planet
An Exhibition of Artworks by Generations Z and Alpha
This project is a collaboration between Occhi Arts and Entertainment and Phoenix FTA Limited, a UK-based sustainability strategy consultancy. Inspired by the UK Creative Earth Competition, Occhi Arts and Entertainment and Phoenix FTA Limited are inviting young artists from around the world to creatively engage with key topics of concern at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow.
21 Oct 2021
Arizona Based Painter Amber Henry Joins Occhi's Roster of Artists
Occhi Contemporary Art Gallery is pleased to represent the very talented Amber Henry
10 Oct 2021
Artist Despina Symeou Presents “Not Just For The Bedroom”
The human form has been her preferred starting point for most of her projects and an eye for the interesting and sometimes unexpected elements add to the narrative as the work progresses.
7 Oct 2021
Occhi Contemporary Art is Happy to Represent 'FuzzyArtist18'
FuzzyArtist18’s artwork is straight from the heart. Fuelled with emotion and energy, his work reflects his life experiences.
22 Sept 2021
In Conversation with Photographer Michael J Dooley
Occhi Contemporary Art Gallery is proud to represent photographer Michael Dooley. Following a degree in Photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Michael worked for many years as a still photographer and a chief lighting technician in the film and video industries.
7 Sept 2021
Visual Artist Despina Symeou Shares Her Love of Art and The Creative Process
The human form has been her preferred starting point for most of her projects and an eye for the interesting and sometimes unexpected elements add to the narrative as the work progresses.
2 Sept 2021
Andre Parchment Exhibits 'The Wings In Me'
Born in Jamaica, the natural beauty of Andre's surroundings ignited his senses and shaped his perspective on life. 'The Wings in Me' is a manifestation of Andre's thoughts and memories that form a vibrant body of work, full of expression, curiosity, and reflection.
1 Sept 2021
Artist Nikita Rosalind Campbell talks to Occhi About her Paintings, T-Shirts and Balancing Life
Nikita Rosalind Campbell graduated from Pinellas County Center for Arts, specializing in visual arts. She continues making art whilst balancing a career in cosmetology and the demands of family life. We caught up with her to discuss her exciting work!
