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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Show everyone your Spinosaurid! No matter if Spinosaurus, Baryonyx, or Ichthyovenator, 2D traditional or digital painting, animation, or 3D model (details about file specifications on request) - show us your artwork!

Call for artists engaging palaeoartists to contribute artwork for a virtual gallery

Infos about the Call for artists

2D and 3D artwork accepted
1artwork per artist
Any Spinosaurid artwork is accepted
Title needed, but description is optional
If interested, send an email to exhibit@extinctfineart.com
Deadline is August 31, 2026

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The gallery is looking for new artwork - are you in? Dear palaeoartists, let's share your work alongside amazing artists like E. Moreno and F. De Rossi (featured in the image) and connect online. Again, I am looking for painters, animators, authors, and other palaeoartists of any sort. link below

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Women in Palaeo - Part 2 On Feb 11th, we talked about the current state of women in palaeontology. This session is now online, featuring @amandalocaris.bsky.social, @tessasaurus.bsky.social, @ppaleoartist.bsky.social, Natalie Lawrence, and @women-archeopal.bsky.social.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The permanent exhibit got its bimonthly update with lots of new artwork! 🖼️ With an online event today (April 17th) at 4pm UTC with Show&Tell + online presentation by Blandine Hautier and Ronja Sonnenschein Gallery: extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/ Event infos: extinctfineart.com/online-events/

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Art in Palaeoart - 2026 Edition This year I started with a special exhibition and asked palaeoartists to contribute pieces they’re particularly proud of or that were especially challenging to create. The result? A diverse collection of styles with personal insights behind each piece. 🧵

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

New event details for April 17! Join us on April 17 at 6PM (CEST) for the next palaeoartist networking event. The event is free to attend. Register on eventfrog.de/art-revealin...! Will you be joining us? During the Show&Tell, artists are invited to share details about their work. more below:

Two promotional slides for a “Virtual Palaeoart Gallery” event. The background shows a detailed illustration of a feathered theropod catching a fish in water.
Event schedule - 6:00 PM introduction (Karim Zanaty), 6:05 PM show & tell with participating artists, 6:45 PM presentation and Q&A (Blandine Hautier and Ronja Sonnenschein). Times listed as UTC+2.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Palaeoartists, where are you? And a quick schedule update! Whether you are painting, drawing, animating, or modelling - I am looking for palaeoartists of any kind, from any time zone, to display their artwork in an online exhibition. Additionally, we will meet and connect online on April 17! ↓

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Big8 - a special exhibition I am excited to allow you access to the this special exhibit which highlights the work behind one of the biggest palaeo-related exhibitions. extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/ Hosted on @kunstmatrix #paleoart #SciComm

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

"I may have a slightly different opinion..." For February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I invited several female* artists and scientists to join a panel discussion on this important topic. We talked about 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒆𝒐(𝒂𝒓𝒕).

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The February Exhibit is online! 🖼️ As part of the permanent exhibition, I am so excited to show a LOT of new artwork by amazing female* artists. Check them out here extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/ If you would like to exhibit some artwork or know someone - please get in touch! #palaeoart cont..

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The permanent exhibition is now *under construction* to be ready on Feb. 11 for the start of the next rotation! Meanwhile: please enjoy the special exhibition on extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/

Screenshot of gallery starter screen with an overlay "Under construction"

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 - women in palaeo(art) Annualy, on February 11th is "𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦" to raise awareness that shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together has not been reached yet - by far. Cont.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The first exhibition of 2026 is open! 🖼️✨ This is the most personal exhibition we’ve had so far. I asked the artists to share artwork they’re particularly proud of and/or taught them important artistic or personal lessons along with a short explanation of why. 💬 Want to join a live chat? cont...

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

February 11 is the "International Day of Women* in STEM". For an online panel discussion suitable for attendees in the Eastern Hemisphere, I am looking for panellists currently residing in Asia/Australia to take part in a panel discussion. #paleoart #SciComm #WomenInSTEM #Paleontology #OnlineEvent

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The virtual gallery is currently being reviewed by the artists to be ready on January 16!

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Two weeks left! ✨ The next online #paleoart exhibition starts on January 16 with a discussion about “the art in palaeoart”. Alongside the invited speakers Simone Zoccante and Gaelle Seguillon, a group of skilled artists contributed carefully selected pieces under the motto “artwork I am proud of.”

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy holidays everyone! I am feeling very grateful for 2025. I am grateful for all the amazing, kind, and open-minded palaeo-people I was able to meet this year. I cannot tag all of you but if we are in close contact, you are aware of it :) And I enjoy every single interaction with all of you!

painting is a flying fox. Many species are listed as endangered. Watercolour on paper.

Oh, the painting is a flying fox. Many species are listed as endangered. Watercolour on paper. With christmas hat

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

First call for palaeoartists for 2026! The first exhibition in 2026 will start on 16 January with the panel discussion with Gaelle Seguillon and Simone Zoccante. Continued..

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The first preliminary schedule of the virtual Palaeo-gallery 2026 is here! ✨ I am so excited to present you the preliminary schedule for the first half of 2026! All networking sessions (and new rotations of the permanent exhibition) happen in Feb, April, and June. cont.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

WIP #Mosasaur This piece is finally finished! I’ll post the complete painting soon :) #paleoart

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

#Mosasaurus got all main bits More detailing ahead! Wow, it’s been 3 months again… WIP #paleoart

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The November Exhibit is online! 🖼️ We’ve got a bunch of new artwork for you to check out! Take your time exploring extinctfineart.com/view-gallery and discover all the different pieces and styles by palaeoartists from around the world 🌍🦖 Currently on display:

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

My take on Nanotyrannus. It’s been a while since I’ve drawn something „just because“. Nanotyrannus is real and here is my view. I am not completely satisfied with how it turned out but I’m happy to be back with some own artwork again :) White pencil on black card board #nanotyrannus #paleoart

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Just a few more days until the final round of exhibitions and the last online palaeoart networking of 2025! I’d love to catch up once more ✨ Join us either at 10am or 6pm (UTC) - grab your free ticket on extinctfineart.com/online-events/ See you there? #Palaeoart #Paleoart #SciComm #OnlineEvent

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Finally, the discussion with @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social and @tetzoo.bsky.social about #MesozoicArt2 is online! We talked about the creation process behind the book, the state of palaeoart and why we all should buy MA2 😉 Check it out on www.extinctfineart.com/view-gallery #SciComm #paleoart

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Chicken study for a new project. Image in day light and under UV light. Not sure if I’m convinced yet. Any thoughts? #paleoart #SciArt

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The last rotation of the virtual gallery of 2025 is starting in November! If you’d like to have your artwork shown and exchange about it with fellow artists, please go to my website extinctfineart.com/virtual-pale... or send me a DM. Just a few places left! #virtualgallery #paleoart #scicomm

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Mesozoic art is coming this month! Let's talk about it with @tetzoo.bsky.social and @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social What makes good palaeoart? How are we shaping the perception of extinct wildlife? Where lies the future of this craft? cont...

Announcement panel for an online panel discussion with Darren Naish and Steve White on 19th September at 6pm UK time. In the background is an original artwork by Natalia Jagielska from the impact of an asteroid hitting earth at night while a mid size feathered theropod watches this event.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The next rotation starts right now and has new artwork from both previous and new exhibitors in. 🌟 Please check the gallery out on my site (extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/). If you'd like to know more about the new artwork, join us for our next online networking event tomorrow (5.9. @ 5pm UTC+2).

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Panel discussion with @tetzoo.bsky.social and @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social coming soon — discussing the book 'Mesozoic Art 2', the current state and future of palaeoart! 🦖🖼️ Joining them are some of today’s leading palaeoartists, like @zoctheartist, @clanaghan.bsky.social, and @gaelleseguillon. 1/2

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

✨ Next week Friday is our second-last networking session of 2025! ✨ Come join the discussion—or just hang out and listen! 🎟 (Free) tickets on eventfrog.de/Networking-S... or DM me for details. Would love to see you there! 💬 #Palaeoart #SciArt #SciComm #paleoart

Invitation to networking event on 5th September at 5pm UTC+2 with the text to read the caption for more details.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Last week friday we talked 3D reconstruction in #palaeontology! The reason to go into 3D modelling cannot be more different than between Astrid O'Connor, Rick Stikkelorum, and Nova Studios. 1/2 #paleoart

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Astrid O'Connor is a master of bringing extinct creatures back to life — reconstructing full skeletons of ancient Aussie animals and turning them into stunning 3D animations. 🌍✨ We couldn’t create our special exhibition on 3D models without their incredible palaeoartistry — and their attendance!

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

One of our guest panellists on 22nd August is Rick Stikkelorum who was highly involved in the reconstruction of the recently described #Mirasaura. Join us on 22nd August at 2pm (UTC+2) by getting yourself a (free) ticket. Please visit eventfrog.de/special3drec... or DM me.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

WIP #paleoart #Mosasaurus continues Now it’s time for the details. If you have any feedback, let me know 🙂

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🦕 Let’s talk #MesozoicArtII! I'm thrilled to announce a special online panel + virtual exhibition ahead of the book’s release! Join @tetzoo.bsky.social , @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social , featured artists, and myself on 19 September. I am so excited already! 1/n #Palaeoart #VirtualGallery #SciComm

Advertisement for two online events on 22nd August and 19th September. The upper one shows Mirasaura and 3D reconstructions. The panel speaker are Astrid O'Connor, Rick Stikkelorum, maybe Stephan Spiekman, and nova_studios. The lower one shows the cover of the upcoming book MesozoicArtII. Panel speaker are Darren Naish, Steve White and other artists

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

🗣️ Expect insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and open Q&A with the audience. 🎟️ Get your free ticket now at eventfrog.de/special3dreconstruction! 📸 Image credits: ➡️ Model by Astrid O'Connor ➡️ © Mirasaura by Rick Stikkelorum ➡️ Model as featured in the Nova Studios online shop 3/4

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

🦖 Special Exhibition and Panel discussion ahead! 🦕 Join us for a deep dive into the world of 3D reconstructions of extinct wildlife! On August 22, the next special exhibition opens—featuring stunning artwork by 🎨 @vfb_paleoart 🦴 @nikola_roglic_3d 🦘 @palaeoastrid 🦕 @ricks_artinsta …and more! 1/4

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Next networking events! 👥 Every rotation of the gallery comes with new artwork from amazing palaeoartists and an online #networking event to get to know each other and stay connected. Additionally, we will have focus sessions and discussions on specific topics with experienced artists. 1/n

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The gallery is open again! 🖼️🎨 107 pieces are ready to be explored with a good amount of new artwork by extraordinary palaeoartists! The next online networking will happen on 1st of August, get your (free) tickets on my website 🙂 #paleoart #palaeoart #onlinegallery #palaeontology #scicomm

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

The permanent exhibition is under construction and will be available again on 18th July! Stay tuned for more artists showcasing their amazing work! Meanwhile, please enjoy the special exhibition and recorded talk by Dr Chris Manias here: extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/

Under Construction 🚧 sign for the permanent virtual exhibition.

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🌟 Next palaeoartist networking is coming up on 1st August! An online session for current & past exhibit participants — and anyone else interested in palaeoart and networking. This time, along with our usual Show & Tell + chatting, we’ll focus on: 🎨 Conventions & networking — how and why? 1/2

Invitation to online palaeoart networking event on 1st August 2025 at 5pm UTC+2

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

July is full! Thanks for your support and registration - the available places for July filled so quickly with amazing artists! Stay tuned for information about the networking event! #paleoart #scicomm

Screenshot of a pop up on my website saying „The maximum number of participants for the currently planned exhibition is reached. Please come back later or contact me directly via email or BlueSky,“

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🌍 To all palaeoartists! 🦕🖌️ The Virtual Palaeoart Gallery is entering the next rotation! I am calling on all creatives (painters, modellers, poets, ...) in the field of palaeontology. 🗓️ If you'd like to take part in the upcoming July rotation, please register by 10th July. Link below. 1/n

Registration image for the virtual palaeoart gallery in July. Shown is part of the gallery with empty placements filled with a question mark. Text on the image says "Register now for July 2025" and "Read caption for more information"

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

2/n I was, and still am, very humbled by the thought and preparation he put into selecting pieces and writing texts for the exhibition. 🖼️ Enjoy! There is more of these to come! We listened and talked for two hours, an edited version will be uploaded on my website soon. #SciComm

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Palaeoart in Public The exhibition to „Palaeontology in Public“ started with a talk by Dr Chris Manias! 🦖 It was an absolute pleasure to talk with him about the history of #paleoart and learning so much about it - the good and the dark bits. Gallery here: extinctfineart.com/view-gallery/ 1/n

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Visit my website www.extinctfineart.com/online-events to get your ticket. If you want to stay up to date, sign up for my newsletter as well. :) Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! #SciComm #OnlineTalk #Palaeontology #Palaeoart #Sauropods #Monuments #Dimetrodon #historical

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Special exhibition ahead - Online talk this Friday! Dear palaeo-friends - the special #paleoart exhibition will be online on 20 June, showcasing the work of the recent book release "Palaeontology in Public". It starts with a talk and Q&A session with Dr. Chris Manias at 1pm (UTC+1). cont..

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Karim Zanaty @extinctfineart.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Setup of the >Special Exhibition< about PALAEOART IN PUBLIC in the final round of editing. We are starting with an online talk by @chrismanias.bsky.social on June 20 at 1pm (UTC+1). Join us from anywhere online by getting your ticket at eventfrog.de/PalInPub. more in thread #palaeoart #scicomm

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