Art
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Banksy Unveils New Outdoor Works
After word spread that his famous Parachuting Rat had been destroyed in Australia, Banksy has kept busy and presents a series of new outdoor works. Bitingly clever and important as his take on child labor, his latest is a play on the visual arts, world conquest and the female...
Banksy Unveils New Paintings
Famed Bristol artist Banksy - known primarily for his works that treat the global terrain as his playground - has unveiled a series of new works that utilize the canvas. Dubbed titles like Ballerina, Lifestyle Out of Order and Parliament, his signature humor and sharp as a...
Shepard Fairey x Serato Vinyl Limited Edition Double 12” Artist Series Pressing
New Zealand-based DJ software makers Serato has previously collaborated with artists to create limited edition vinyl platters for turn turntables. For Serato's latest "Artist Series" campaign, a collaboration with fellow vinyl aficionado Shepard Fairey, features the artist's...
Eric So “Confusion” Art Exhibition Recap
Artist Eric So recently held his first solo exhibition this past weekend in Hong Kong. Titled "Confusion," the name of the exhibition aligns with Edison Chen's Album Art Book. Each of the depictions that were created by So represent one song on the album of Edison Chen. Held...
Pharrell Williams Introduces i am OTHER
Having already teased a preliminary glimpse at his latest venture, Pharrell Williams steps in front of the camera to offer up in his own words exactly what i am OTHER is. Priding himself on being different, Williams urges people to embrace their individuality and to wear their...
Banksy’s ‘Parachuting Rat’ in Melbourne Destroyed
The works of enigmatic and world-renowned street artist Banksy rarely last long enough to be appreciated, as they are either vandalized, painted over, or outright destroyed. Until recently, Banksy's 2003 Parachuting Rat work was one of his last remaining works in Melbourne;...
ART HK 12 Hong Kong International Art Fair 2012 Recap
This past weekend marked the launch of the highly anticipated ART HK 12 Hong Kong International Art Fair 2012. Featuring two convention rooms filled with both modern and contemporary art, the comprehensive exhibition was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre....
