Arts
Evan Hecox “Dark Island” Painted Newspaper Prints
Pulling upon inspirations from New York City and old newspapers from the metropolis, Evan Hecox has just completed a series of drawings for his "Dark Island" exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery. Following a stroll through the city with Polaroid camera in hand, Hecox depicts...
Hot Black Glue and White Sheeting Go A Long Ways In This Amazing Installation
Reverse of Volume is Yasuaki Onishi's latest installation features a remarkable mountainous form made of the simplest materials. White plastic sheeting and hot black glue were the two things that went into creating this piece that offers a floating aesthetic. In a process the...
LV and Oliver Zahm Balance Comedy and Luxury in “LV/MJ: Olivier Zahm Diary”
Oliver Zahm directs and stars in this short film for Louis Vuitton - an artsy spoof-like short depicting a day in his life as editor at fashion magazine Purple during the glam of Paris Fashion Week. Featuring the Louis Vuitton runway and Marc Jacobs / Louis Vuitton exhibition, a...
Damien Hirst’s “Cock and Bull” @ Tramshed Restaurant
Steak and chicken are usually the order of the day at Mark Hix's Tramshed - but a slice of treats from artist Damien Hirst is a welcome addition to the culinary palette. Situated high above the floor and specifically crafted for the restaurant, "Cock and Bull" sees the artist...
Know1edge x L.I.F.E Exhibition @ Vans Sk85ive2 Indoor Skatepark Recap
Earlier this month, Know1edge in association with L.I.F.E. launched a photo exhibition within the Vans-sponsored SK8FIVE2 indoor skatepark in Hong Kong. Bringing together a strong roster of photographic skateboarders who have spanned the pages of Transworld Skateboarding,...
Odd Future Photoshoot for XXL by Terry Richardson
Terry Richardson is arguably one of the most sought-after celebrity photographers for his naturally simple and candid shots of artists, actors and musicians that perfectly capture the unique personality of each subject. Hip-hop group Odd Future stopped by Richardson's studio for...
Kanye West’s “Cruel Summer” @ Cannes Film Festival Recap
Yesterday saw the official premiere of the short film "Cruel Summer" at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Written, produced and directed by Kanye West and shot in Qatar, the seven-screen experience was adapted from a script by Elon Rutberg and stars Kid Cudi as a Lamborghini...
Yue Minjun Series of Lithographs @ Carmichael Gallery
Contemporary Chinese artist Yue Minjun will showcase a series of iconic self-portraits soon at the Carmichael Gallery in Culver City, California. The frozen laugh on his face reminiscent of the Laughing Buddha or Alfred E. Newman, Yue's famous image has been reproduced across...
Public Fair No. 1 @ K11 Hong Kong Recap
Last weekend marked the opening of K11 Art Mall's first Public Fair. As the name suggests, Public Fair No.1 is entirely intended for the public and was created to give the Hong Kong community exposure to an array of artwork from artists around the world. Amongst the artists...
Shepard Fairey for Ebony Magazine Trayvon Martin Cover Art
This month's Ebony Magazine finds world-renowned artist Shepard Fairey providing the cover artwork for an accompanying story that profiles the death of Trayvon Martin - a national issue that remains a hot-button topic. In speaking about the pending homicide investigation, Fairey...
Vans Presents Pass the Bucket Season 2 with Jeff Ament
The latest installment to the Vans TV series Pass the Bucket Season 2 arrives with bassist and Pearl Jam co-founder Jeff Ament front and center. Having spent his early life growing up in rural Montana, Ament developed an affinity for skateboarding as an escape from the isolation...
Augustine Kofie “Working An Angle” @ Known Gallery
Known Gallery proudly presents Los Angeles-based graffiti artist Augustine Kofie in his first solo exhibition at the gallery--also his first solo Los Angeles show in over three years. The 30+ works showcased will include dense collage and assemblage on wood with yardstick...
Kanye West Debuts New Short Film at Cannes
Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West takes a second shot at directing with "Cruel Summer" -- an interesting short film and art installation endeavor which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last night. The immersive seven-screen experience was conducted in a pyramid-dressed...
Could You Pick Out a Real Warhol Painting?
It's estimated 15% of all artworks sold in the world are highly accurate fakes. Art Series Hotels -- a small collective of Australian art-based hotels including The Cullen, The Olsen and The Blackman -- have taken it upon themselves to highlight this unfortunate state of affairs...
The Phaidon Archive of Graphic Design
Tapping its more than plentiful archives for content and historic visuals as well as an amalgam of various other designs, British publisher Phaidon has announced its latest comprehensive publication titled, The Phaidon Archive of Graphic Design. Sure to be a hit for any...
