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Releases: Vhils – “Prevail” Sculptural Edition & “Predominate” Print

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2018

Although in Miami for his now open show (covered), Vhils (interviewed) also has something going on for his fans at home. Tomorrow, December 5th at 4pm GMT, the Lisbon-based artist will be releasing some editions through the Underdogs Gallery webstore that celebrates one of his favorite public artworks (which has now been demolished) in the capital city. Most interesting is the sculptural edition entitled Prevail (edition of 20 + 5 AP), a laser engraved fragment of the demolished building that features the image of the mural. Because of the […]

Releases: Pejac – “Love Letter” Edition

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2018

Available for 24 hours only, between December 5th 5pm and December 6th 5pm (CET), Love Letter is the latest time-limited release from Pejac. Referencing works he has painted before on hotel windows (ie: Hong Kong & Seoul) where he plays with perspective and the transparency of the glass, the new work features a tightrope walker on the edge of an envelope embellished with many thoughtful details like custom postal stamps all the way to a specially designed magnetized display mounting board and protective packaging. The edition will […]

Hajime Sorayama x Dior – “Pre-Fall 2019 Menswear Show”

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2018

Thursday night in Tokyo, Hajime Sorayama took his signature fembots to the next level with a 39-foot-tall sculpture that took center stage for Dior’s pre-fall 2019 menswear show, towering over the laser-lit catwalk. Creative director Kim Jones’ second collection for the European luxury goods company follows in the artistic footsteps of his debut effort where he tapped KAWS to create a 32-foot-tall statue made of flowers for the Spring/Summer 2019 campaign. No less stunning, Sorayama’s contribution was a 20,000 pound representation of the “idealized female figure in robotic form, a […]

Overtime: Nov 26 – Dec 2

Posted by YESNIK, December 2, 2018

More stories below from this week (click on bolded words for more information): 2018 Miami art fair week cheat sheet. How to buy at Art Basel in Miami Beach on a budget. Is Jim Carrey an outsider artist? With his debut at the Outsider Art Fair he may redefine the term. We asked 5 young art collectors how they landed their most elusive trophies. Here’s Cultured’s list of 30 artists under 35 to watch in 2019. 27 artists on the worst (and best) advice anyone ever […]

Releases: KAWS – “Clean Slate” Companion Figures

Posted by sleepboy, December 1, 2018

On December 9th (10AM CST), KAWS will be releasing his latest series of collectible figures through the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the site of his shows in 2011 (covered) and 2016 (covered). The large-scale version of his iconic companion figure holding what look to be two offspring (entitled CLEAN SLATE) has already made appearances around the world starting in Hong Kong in 2014 (covered), then other places like Shanghai (covered), Ibiza (covered), and Dallas (covered). Produced in three colorways as usual (Grey, Brown, and Black), the […]

Previews: Eric Haze – “360°” @ 16 Shibuya

Posted by sleepboy, November 30, 2018

Later tonight in Tokyo, Eric Haze (featured) will be opening a show at 16 Shibuya entitled 360°. Put on with support from HUF, the exhibition from the New York-based artist will include 10 new paintings and a series of archival design works from current and past collaborations with the streetwear company. Still rocking his iconic stars and arrows, the renowned graffiti and designer will also be creating an installation for the event. Discuss Eric Haze here.

Previews: “Post It Show 14” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2018

This Saturday (December 1st), Giant Robot 2 will be opening another iteration of their long running annual show featuring artists creating works on Post-It notes (or some approximation of those ubiquitous sticky notes). Curated by Mark Todd, Esther Pearl Watson & Eric Nakamura (interviewed), Post It Show 14 will feature over 400 artists and 3,000+ art pieces. The gallery will open from 12:00-2:45 PM for collectors to preview the works but please understand that it’s first come first serve when the show opens at 3pm and there […]

Basel Week Miami ’18 / Previews: Vhils – “Ethereal” @ GGA Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2018

Tomorrow (November 30th) is the public opening of Ethereal at Goldman Global Arts in Miami, Vhils’ (interviewed) latest solo show. Timed perfectly to coincide with this year’s Basel Week Miami, the debut solo exhibition for the gallery inside The Wynwood Walls will highlight the Portuguese artist’s unique mark-making as well as his skills with multiple techniques and mediums. To welcome in fans who come for a visit, he has also created an intervention on the facade of the gallery that mirrors the pieces he leaves on the streets all around the world. Vhils […]

Upcoming: FriendsWithYou – “Rainbow City Roller Rink”

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2018

Coming right on the heels of their turn at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (covered), as well as two current & concurrent shows at The Hole & Arsham/Fieg Gallery, FriendsWithYou have just announced the opening of their Rainbow City Roller Rink in Detroit. The immersive installation opening tomorrow (November 30th) from the busy duo is the 5th iteration of Rainbow City following its initial exhibit in Toronto 2010, Miami 2010, New York 2011, Thailand 2015, and now Detroit 2018. Presented by Library Street Collective, the rink (set inside 1001 Woodward Avenue and […]

Releases: Joe Roberts – “We Ate The Acid (61)A3HT3TA3)” book

Posted by SAL, November 28, 2018

San Francisco-based Joe Roberts recently announced a release of his second monograph-style book, We Ate The Acid (61)A3HT3TA3). An artist whose work developed a cult following in the art, skate, fashion and the “Supreme / Hypebeast” worlds is taking readers on a journey through “shamanistic imagery spiraling into a cacophony of shapes, colors, and mystic symbolism.” Guided by a Fantasia-style Micky Mouse-like character sometimes called Weezy, which was the main image of his milestone collaboration with Supreme for their Fall 2017 line, the book features a forward by Hamilton Morris (Hamilton’s […]