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Overtime: Jan 28 – Feb 3

Posted by YESNIK, February 3, 2019

More stories below from this week (click on bolded words for more information): Doug Aitken’s mirrored mirage house installed in Swiss alps. The exhibitions to look forward to in 2019. What the art world is looking forward to in 2019 across Asia, the Middle East and Australasia. As Swiss art fair Artgenève opens its doors, your guide to the best shows in town. First Bangkok Art Biennale shows off city with art from near and far. The most Instagrammed artworks from Art Basel in Miami Beach […]

Upcoming: Phlegm – “Mausoleum of the Giants” (Sheffield)

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2019

So, it looks like Phlegm has been hard at work at something epic that will open to the public soon in the UK. Mausoleum of the Giants in the street artist’s home base of Sheffield will feature large-scale sculptural installations in an abandoned factory, populating the halls and rooms with creatures and elements of his distinct imagery. The solo show will be open starting March 15 and run until April 6 (head over here for the location and hours to be revealed at a later date). Photo […]

Showing: Andre x Futura – “Chez Nous” @ Danysz Gallery (Paris)

Posted by butterfly, January 22, 2019

André & Futura have joined forces for a unique collaborative show at Danysz Gallery in Paris with their signature pictorial characters. Aptly entitled Chez Nous, the exhibition presents a series of unseen works where they answer each other and merge their energetic painterly gestures. Futura’s otherworldly characters, such as the Pointman, echo Saraiva’s whimsical Mr A. dancing figures, as if their pictorial alter egos were enjoying themselves as much as both artists did in this adventure. The show is on view until the 9th of […]

Showing: “KAWS:HOLIDAY” (Taipei)

Posted by sleepboy, January 21, 2019

Over the weekend in Taiwan, fans of KAWS experienced what their counterparts in Seoul felt (covered) when the American artist’s impressive HOLIDAY companion sculpture was revealed. Produced in a sitting position rather then laying down, the 36 meter tall inflatable figure relaxed itself at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei and will be on view through the 27th of this month. Check out more photos of the event made possible with the help of AllRightsReserved & JFJ Productions. Photo credit: @rkrkrk, @songmatin, @cchhii611, @s.yin.h, @nk7, and the artist. Discuss KAWS here.

Overtime: Jan 14 – Jan 20

Posted by YESNIK, January 21, 2019

More stories below from this week (click on bolded words for more information): Museum workers scramble for cash amid the longest US government shutdown in history. The buzziest and most beautiful museums opening in 2019. MOCA Los Angeles will close its Pacific Design Center location after nearly 20 years. Will the inaugural 2019 Los Angeles edition of Frieze get its big Hollywood break? Felix L.A. Art Fair reveals exhibitors, site-specific projects for Hollywood Roosevelt hotel debut. Art Los Angeles Contemporary announces 2019 exhibitors list. At UNTITLED […]

Upcoming: “KAWS:HOLIDAY” (Taipei)

Posted by sleepboy, January 18, 2019

Later today in Taiwan, KAWS will be unveiling the next iteration of his KAWS:HOLIDAY program after its debut in Seoul last year (covered). On view at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall between January 19 and 27 in Taipei will be the New York-based artist’s largest work to date, a 36-meter tall inflatable version of his signature Companion figure. Accompanying this public art display will be a series of vinyl figures that mirror the new piece as well as some sweet plates, t-shirts, and totes. Those interested can look to Ding Dong […]

Releases: Barry McGee – “BE@BRICKs & Apple Watch Sport Band” Set

Posted by sleepboy, January 15, 2019

For those that like the repeating patterns that make up a big part of Barry McGee work, here a chance to add an art object from him to your collection. This set out for preorder features a 100% and 400% BE@BRICK as well as an Apple Watch sport band from the Bay Area-based artist. Head over here if you interested in adding these vinyl toys to your collection (personally, we are hoping for a 1000% version at some point). Discuss Barry McGee here.

Overtime: Jan 7 – Jan 13

Posted by YESNIK, January 13, 2019

More stories below from this week (click on bolded words for more information): The definitive guide to the key art fairs taking place around the world in the first half of 2019. Three ways art history needs to change in 2019. The five trends that will shape the art market in 2019. 15 Los Angeles artists to watch in 2019. Your guide to the best shows at London gallery-share Condo. Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro dissolves Ministry of Culture. What happened to the Catholic Church’s […]

Upcoming: “Futura: The 5 Elements” @ Urban Spree Galerie

Posted by sleepboy, January 5, 2019

On January 11th, Urban Spree Galerie in Berlin will be hosting the opening of Futura: The 5 Elements. The exhibition promises to be one the largest solo exhibitions from graffiti legend to date with more than 60 original paintings (created in Lille, France, during a residency organized by Art-Together) on display. Featuring all new works, the artist (whose real name is Lenny McGurr) has pushed himself to create works inspired chronologically from the Big Bang, going through the birth of the solar system and to our perception of the 5 […]

Recap: Okuda – “The Plastic Island” @ Mirus Gallery (Denver)

Posted by sleepboy, January 5, 2019

Today marks the last day of Okuda’s solo show at Denver’s Mirus Gallery entitled The Plastic Island. Including logos of corporations and brands with his signature characters in colorful compositions, the Spanish artist takes aim at the role of plastics in our consumerist society and its deleterious effects on the environment. Working with the geometric patterned style and vibrant palette that has become his trademark, the new body of work features both paintings and sculptural pieces that event incorporate actual plastic products. Discuss Okuda here.