{"id":10118,"date":"2023-07-31T17:59:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews-makersplace-editorial\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T17:59:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:59:45","slug":"east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews-makersplace-editorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews-makersplace-editorial\/","title":{"rendered":"East Meets West: A Tapestry of Interviews | MakersPlace Editorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>East Meets West: A Tapestry of Lens &amp; Oil<\/em> is an extraordinary event, the culmination of a unique cultural exchange as three world-renowned oil painters interpret three evocative photographs by the acclaimed Russian photographer and courageous LGBTQ+ activist\u00a0<strong>Olga Shpak<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/qa-with-photographer-olga-shpak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"22623\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-3-2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-3-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-3-2.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>At the heart of this digital convergence stands\u00a0<strong>AnimusLive<\/strong>, the visionary producer and curator, who champions artists and conceives exquisite and thought-provoking collaborations, bringing\u00a0<strong>Arne Spangereid<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>David Cheifetz<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Tania Rivilis<\/strong>\u00a0together with\u00a0<strong>Olga Shpak<\/strong>\u00a0to showcase their masterful\u00a0talents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arne Spangereid<\/strong>, the celebrated Norwegian painter, presents \u2018<em>Pauline Redux<\/em>\u2019, an animated oil painting which seamlessly fuses elements of Pop Art and classical painting. Through flattened forms and jittery GIF animation, Arne transports viewers into a realm where past and present collide. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the human experience during times of conflict, signifying the resilience and hope that may emerge from adversity.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/qa-with-painter-arne-spangereid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"22624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-1-5-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-1-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22624 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"22624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-1-5-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-1-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-1-5.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>David Cheifetz<\/strong>, the revered US painter, unveils \u2018<em>Closer Still<\/em>\u2019, a masterpiece that showcases his unparalleled technique. In this artwork, David\u2019s strokes seem to breathe life into the canvas, mesmerising the audience with hyper-realistic details and bold use of colors. \u2018<em>Closer Still<\/em>\u2019 is a testament to David\u2019s mastery, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a visceral world of enchantment.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/qa-with-painter-david-cheifetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"22625\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-8-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22625 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"22625\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-8-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-8.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Tania Rivilis<\/strong>, the beloved half-Ukrainian painter, graces the exhibition with her acknowledged expertise in portraiture. In her interpretation of Olga Shpak\u2019s photograph, Tania\u2019s artwork emanates strength and introspection. Through her signature style, she brings forth the true essence of her subject, provoking viewers to contemplate the story which lies beneath the surface of her striking portrait.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/qa-with-painter-tania-rivilis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"22628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-2-2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-2-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22628 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"22628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-2-2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-2-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-2-2.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>At the core of \u2018<em>East Meets West<\/em>\u2019 is\u00a0<strong>AnimusLive<\/strong>, the brilliant producer with an unwavering passion for art and its potential to unite humanity. With a discerning eye, AnimusLive has hand-picked the photographs for each artist, carefully curating a collection that weaves a tapestry of diverse perspectives and profound emotions. Through this bespoke collection, AnimusLive fosters an environment where artistic talents merge, celebrating cooperation and cultural understanding.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/qa-with-collector-curator-animusnft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"22627\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-4-2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-4-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22627 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"22627\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/untitled-design-4-2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled-design-4-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?fit=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-4-2.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>As collectors and art enthusiasts explore the collection, they will find themselves immersed in a boundless realm of creativity. Each artwork represents a testament to the power of collaboration and the ability of art to transcend geographical and political boundaries. <\/p>\n<p><em>East Meets West: A Tapestry of Lens &amp; Oil<\/em> is a profound celebration of unity in diversity, where\u00a0<strong>Olga Shpak<\/strong>\u2018s captivating photography serves as the common thread connecting artists and audiences alike, forging an unforgettable digital tour de force.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For updates on all of our upcoming drops, subscribe to our newsletter below.<\/h4>\n<p><!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.9.6 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/ --><!-- \/ Mailchimp for WordPress Plugin -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"author-avatar\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo jetpack-lazy-image\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4de2ccf5e8f7a27d9563c441525db9dd?s=120&amp;d=identicon&amp;r=g 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4de2ccf5e8f7a27d9563c441525db9dd?s=60&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;d=identicon&amp;r=g\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4de2ccf5e8f7a27d9563c441525db9dd?s=60&amp;d=identicon&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4de2ccf5e8f7a27d9563c441525db9dd?s=120&amp;d=identicon&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/noscript>\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- .author-avatar --><\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"author-title\">\n\t\t\t\tPublished by <span class=\"author-name\">Brady Evan Walker<\/span>\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- .author-heading --><\/p>\n<p class=\"author-bio\">\n\t\t\t\u26aa\ufe0f\u26ab\ufe0f MakersPlace Content &amp; Curation Manager | Host of the Pixels &amp; Paint Podcast | @bradyevanwalker on Twitter\t\t\t<a class=\"author-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/author\/bradyevanwalker\/\" rel=\"author noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView all posts by Brady Evan Walker\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><!-- .author-bio -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/07\/31\/east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=east-meets-west-a-tapestry-of-interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>East Meets West: A Tapestry of Lens &amp; Oil is an extraordinary event, the culmination of a unique cultural exchange as three world-renowned oil painters interpret three evocative photographs by the acclaimed Russian photographer and courageous LGBTQ+ activist\u00a0Olga Shpak. 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