Journal

A Weight of Consumption: Displacement and Transition, an interview with Saj Issa

Curator and writer Mollie Barnes interviews artist Saj Issa. “The reality is that I have a political identity, and I’m just making art that's informed by my surroundings and experience.”

Spotlight on Diallo Simon-Ponte

Meet Diallo Simon-Ponte, curator, Black Arts champion and Assistant to Director Antwaun Sargent at Gagosian. Diallo has a keen eye for talented artists and is primed to follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most respected curators today.

10 Art World Documentaries to watch this Summer

With curator and writer Mollie Barnes, we delve into newcube's top 10 curated list of Art World documentaries sure to inspire and teach throughout the Summer.

Everyday is more important than the bigger picture: an interview with Baoying Huang

Ahead of newcube's participation to Future Fair and Baoying Huang's presence in her first art fair in the US, art writer and curator Mollie Barnes spoke to the artist about her creative process and her inspirations.

The painted language of things: an interview with artist Nick Farhi

Ahead of newcube's second participation to Future Fair in New York, writer, art critic and curator Mollie Barnes spoke to NY-based Nick Farhi about his paintings and his upcoming projects and works.

Spotlight on Maria Vogel: from Rococo to Rococinco

Meet Maria Vogel, a young and inspiring art advisor, curator, writer and founder of Rococo, an art advisory that aims to connect collectors, art enthusiasts and artists.

Painting the Uncanny: An Interview with Brandon Elijah Johnson

Brandon Elijah Johnson is a rare talent. His works are synonymous with the feeling of the ‘uncanny’; of reinterpreting a familiar, ordinary scene, freezing moments in time. Read his interview with Mollie Barnes.

The Dynamic Pair Behind newcube

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Mollie Barnes had the pleasure of speaking to newcube Founders, Bibi Zavieh and Claire Toole.

6 artists we have our eyes on this month

Looking for new artists to inspire your creativity? Looking to collect new and exciting art works? newcube in collaboration with guest curator extraordinaire Mollie Barnes have compiled a truly incredible list of artists for you!