Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is proof that our obsession with children’s stories and fantastic worlds isn’t going any time soon. The recent hype has even gotten the attention of artists like Amy Sol, Chris Appelhans, Naoto Hattori, and Kukula in the ongoing exhibit titled Curiouser and Curiouser. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Art’ Category
Still in Wonderland
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010A Room of Surprise
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
With Transverse Temporal Gyrus, Animal Collective collaborates with artist Danny Perez for the Guggenheim Museum’s 50th Anniversary. They produce a psychedelic installation composed of a sound and video projection transforming space into something where “The core elements and colors are worked into the piece in order to unite this room of sound with the inside of your brain,” says the band. Surprisingly, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. (more…)
Exploring Dissonance
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
If you’re the type of person who gets a kick out of understanding concepts such as Abstract Expressionist Pop Art—then Kostas Seremetis’ latest film Trilogy is for you. This New Order cover star explores dissonance by overlapping 3 Star Wars films to produce a “visual and aural collage” reminiscent of the Beatles song “Revolution 9” that was too crazy during its time. Though now, we’re pretty aware of these forms that a screening to this film on March 7 is most welcome. (more…)
Going on an Art Safari
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
We went to the Kehinde Wiley x Puma Exhibit last February 17 and it might have been one of the coolest exhibits we’ve ever been to. First of all, there was a DJ spinnin hip hop. (Yay!) Second, there was a bar serving alcohol. (Yay!) Third, there was a live band set up. (Yay!) Fourth, it attracted the hippest crowd in NYC. But aside from all the hoopla, the exhibit of Kehinde Wiley with Puma was amazing. (more…)
To Bomb or Not to Bomb
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
How public is public space? This is the question that director Jon Reiss raises with his 2007 film Bomb It. He raised the bar on documenting urban subcultures when he exposed the war for public space being waged by graffiti artists against advertisers and even private homeowners. So which side is he on? (more…)
Awesome KAWS
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
KAWS’s works are so fun that you’d just want to take them home and display it in your room. Look at his versions of The Simpsons, Michelin Man, Smurfs, and Spongebob! His latest solo exhibit in Galeria Javier Lopez , Madrid may not be happening in your bedroom, but seeing his familiar subject can make anyone smile and feel at home. (more…)
Meeting Jeffrey Dietch
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
I met Jeffrey Dietch the other day at his gallery in Soho and was immediately taken by the impressive mural of Keith Haring hanging on his walls. For those of you who don’t know, Jeffrey is one of the biggest enthusiasts for street and contemporary art. He was very nice and friendly with an unassuming demeanor. (This is quite interesting because he is a major force in the art world.) (more…)
Kill Your Idols
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Come on. Don’t take the title literally. It’s just that these days, one way or another, idolizing celebrities can be unhealthy so instead of going the route of putting them on pedestals–why not add a hint of humor to make the field even? With Louisa Bertman’s illustrations, we get to see powerful figures from Jacko, Fergie, to Ringo Starr in their non-idealized image. The rawness makes them look more flawed, more human, and umm…well…more charmingly accessible. (more…)
Urban (R)Evolution
Monday, January 4th, 2010
In our Fafi issue, we featured art’s modern greats like Blek le Rat, Ron English, and José Parlá. Now include other names like Takashi Murakami, Banksy, and David Choe (only to name a few) and you just got the lineup for (R)Evolution of Urban Art exhibit at the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery in England. The show is on until March 13. They said that education is the great equalizer, but contemporary art seems to do the same trick. (more…)
Adding Funk to the Streets
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Graffiti artist Drewfunk graced the pages of our photo issue with his “oriental funk” style. As our writer said, his work is a playful mix of being both personal and universal at the same time. If you want to know what that means, maybe watching him in action will give you an idea. Watch him paint the Teknowledge’s studio courtyard after the jump. (more…)
Let It Sink In
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Look closely at the picture of Comic Timing
Monday, December 21st, 2009
How do you define a modern classic? Don’t sweat it when you have these artworks as answers. Anachronistic and fun, you don’t have to be an old-timer just to be able to touch the classics. From Rembrandt, Van Gogh or Vermeer–David Barton utilizes the masters’ style and morph it into Simpsons imagery. (more…)
Dazzled with Puzzles
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Imagine putting together an ugly puzzle. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of poring your time over something you wouldn’t even bother seeing? That’s why Tools of the Trade came up with the Mandala Grin jigsaw puzzle which makes use of artist extraordinaire Ron English’s works. It may not be a cinch to ace this puzzle, but at least it’ll be worth it. You’d probably even find yourself shuffling the pieces over and over just to repeat the thrill of the game. (more…)
Organized Chaos
Monday, December 7th, 2009
There’s a kind of art that puts our ideals on a pedestal like Greek sculptures or Da Vinci’s take on human anatomy. But there’s also the kind of art that feels so close to our skin, to the humble land that our feet trudge to everyday–and in a way, our imaginations are animated by staying close to our own nature, expressed beautifully in Kidlat Tahimik’s family exhibit last December 5 in RiccoRenzo Gallery. (more…)
Picasso in 3D
Monday, November 30th, 2009
One of the most prominent anti-war statements in the art world is Picasso’s Guernica which is transformed into a 3D video by Lena Gieseke. Haunting and grotesque, the rich imagery is moving as it portrays the painting in a more realistic setting. Perhaps that’s the beauty of Cubism, it plays with space in a way that alerts the senses. Watch the video and see for yourself. (more…)
NY Stands for Next Year
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Pedaling to the future is the Swiss Institute with their 2010 calendar: Artists on Their Bicycles New York. From David Byrne, Ryan McGinley, Amy Granat, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Collier Schorr, Rita Ackermann, to Cindy Sherman–these art favorites show us the thrill of the future especially if you’re living in the fast lane. (more…)
Kawayan’s Jeepney Boxes
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Filipino Artist Kawayan De Guia takes jukeboxes and melds them into something that’s very familiar to the southeast Asian archipelago in his exhibit Katas ng Pilipinas—jeepneys. (more…)
Within Reach
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Taiwanese artist Reach does not show his face often but he sure shows a lot of talent! His own version of graffiti art and design might remind you of your favorite anime shows with a kind of fun and dark twist. Just one look at his works will also convince you that this dude is in love with color. After all, who isn’t? (more…)
Been Here, Did This
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
It’s time you get to know one of the best talents in graphic design, Mick Haggerty. With his been here, did this exhibit that opened yesterday in LA, people from all over the world can witness how deftly his ideas are transcribed into a masterpiece. His purely visual website serves as an example, having his works speak eloquently for themselves. You have until December 6 to see it live. (more…)
No Man’s Land
Friday, November 20th, 2009
France-based artist Jules Julien graced our DJ AM/ music issue’s pages with his surreal visual imagery and dissections of life. Just in case you’re curious what the heck we’re talking about, you can catch him at tomorrow’s No Man’s Land exhibit in Tokyo. (more…)
Kiehl’s x KAWS for the World
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Kiehl’s, the popular New York-based quality skin and hair care retailer has collaborated with internationally renowned New York artist KAWS. With their shared ideals of creating a “safer and more sustainable environments for children” all over the World, they created the Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday collection for men and women alike, wherein KAWS designed a fun, colorful and optimistic label for the brand. KAWS also created a special Holiday window in Kiehl’s stores all over the world to raise awareness about the campaign (more…)
Art Wonderland
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Cool Yule is near. Why not anticipate it with the Art Basel Miami Beach convention this December 3-6? Imagine art, beach, and winter diverging into one event. It’s almost like looking through a really awesome snow globe. And global indeed, it offers a selection of artworks from leading art galleries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (more…)
Mindless and Mindful
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
The bare white walls of the Silverlens gallery seemed to disperse as I walked deeper into the room and saw Wawi Navarroza’s photographs. I felt my lips twisting into a smile of kinship. It’s one of those quiet affirmations when you just know you found something special. (more…)
Give Munny to Africa!
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Puma and Kidrobot decide to give back to Africa by collaborating on the Munny Charity Project. (more…)
Creative Burst
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Painting perfectly shaped hands, slender fingers or that slight tilt of ankle matched with the skin’s subtle contortions is never a cinch. I’m telling you, if you deal with these details well then you’re good. Spanish graffiti artist Belin dealt so deftly with this that your jaw will drop in sheer amazement. Chances are, you’ll exactly look like one of his pleasantly absurd characters while looking at them. (Yes, sometimes you are what you see!) (more…)
