by Yvette Depaepe
published the 31st of December 2025

by Evgeniy Popov

Wishes for 2026 from our founders, Ralf Stelander and Jacob Jovelou, and all crew members.

• May your imagination flourish, surprising even yourself with its reach.
• May your technical skills sharpen, allowing your ideas to take clearer, more powerful form.
• May you find moments of stillness, where inspiration can speak softly but deeply.
• May you meet new photo friends, new muses, and new challenges that bring growth and joy.
• And above all, may your artistic voice become even more uniquely, unmistakably yours.

As the final pages of the calendar turn and a new year approaches, the art world stands once again at the edge of possibility. The transition into 2026 invites us to look forward—not with haste, but with curiosity, courage, and a renewed sense of purpose. At the 1x community, we see this moment as a fresh canvas: blank, open, and alive with potential.

The past year has been a testament to resilience and reinvention. Artists across the world have continued to explore, challenge, refine, and redefine their creative identities. They have found beauty in stillness, strength in vulnerability, and meaning in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Every new year brings a certain electricity, a spark that whispers:
What will you create?
What will you discover?
What will you dare to express?

In 2026, may that spark grow into a guiding flame.

• experiment boldly, even when the outcome is uncertain.
• embrace the unexpected, allowing accidents to become breakthroughs.
• cultivate patience, understanding that not all masterpieces appear at first glance.
• stay open, letting your craft evolve in directions you never thought possible.

Creativity is not a straight line—it is a river. And 2026 offers countless new tributaries waiting to be explored.
Art does not live in isolation. It grows richer when shared, discussed, admired, and even constructively challenged. Our community has always been one of dialogue and diversity, united by a shared passion for visual storytelling.

In the new year, we hope you will continue to :

• Inspire others with your vision
• Support fellow creatives
• Celebrate both the polished and the imperfect
• And contribute to a culture where art remains a beacon of expression and empathy

Every image uploaded, every critique given, every encouraging word exchanged strengthens the creative ecosystem we collectively nurture. From the entire 1x Art Gallery team, thank you for being part of this extraordinary community. Your art enriches our platform, and your passion inspires everything we do.

Here’s to a luminous, adventurous, and creatively abundant 2026.
May your year be filled with fresh perspectives, meaningful work, and the courage to chase the images that live in your imagination.

Happy New Year—and may 2026 be your most inspired year yet.

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