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Releases: James Jean – “Bouquet” Print

Posted by sleepboy, June 14, 2017

Those of you who remember seeing the September 2016 issue of Juxtapoz may recognize this image from James Jean (interviewed) that will be released as a print soon. Bouquet was also featured in the Juxtapoz x Superflat show (covered) in Vancouver last year, co-curated by Jux’s Pricco and Takashi Murakami. The print will be made available for 24 hours starting at 8:00 AM PDT on the day of the summer solstice, Tuesday, June 20 and ending at 7:59 AM PDT on Wednesday, June 21. The edition will be limited by the number of […]

Basel Week Switzerland ’17 / Highlights: Art Basel (Part I)

Posted by sleepboy, June 14, 2017

With the art world’s premiere event opening to the public tomorrow and running through the weekend, we now have a first look for you at some of the highlights. Art Basel’s 48th edition in Switzerland features 291 of the world’s leading galleries showing the works of over 4,000 artists including Jack Pierson who has one of his signature ransom note-like text-based wall pieces on display (seen above) at Cheim & Reid’s booth. Take a look at some of the other works on display below… Photo […]

Overtime: June 5 – June 11

Posted by Khoi, June 11, 2017

More stories from the week that ended June 11 (click on bolded words for more information) AQNB writes about Smart Objects, after the gallery opens a second location in Landers, CA. RIP: Benjamin Cho (1977-2017). RIP: Mauro ”Malang” Santos, who passed away at the age of 89. RIP: Barry Lett, who passed away at the age of 77. RIP: Jozef Jankovič, who passed away at the age of 79. Two people, including landlord Derick Almena, arrested in Oakland’s deadly Ghost Ship fire. London museums pledge to stay open, […]

Releases: Jeff Soto – “The Gardener” Print

Posted by sleepboy, June 8, 2017

While in town for his gig poster and print retrospective (covered), Jeff Soto (interviewed) has also released a new limited edition from Industry Editions in Austin. The 4 color screen print measures at 22″ x 30″, is produced in a run of 30, and will cost you $100. Head over here if you are in treated in adding it to your collection. Discuss Jeff Soto here.

Releases: Katrin Fridriks Print For Avant Arte

Posted by SAL, June 5, 2017

Katrin Fridriks recently joined forces with the brand new digital platform for collectible arts, Avant Arte, and created two new fine art editions. Based on her previously shown originals, Waving Miracle & Magic Mind and Waving Force of Nature – Awakening, both high quality prints were produced using various high-end techniques at Coriander Studio in London. Avant Arte was launched in 2015 as a digital outlet and quickly gained a large following and created its own community. Compromising of curators, designers, and developers, their goal is to empower new art collectors and […]

Showing: Tom French – “Paralax” @ Unit London

Posted by SAL, June 5, 2017

On the 1st of June, Unit London opened a new exhibition of work by Tom French (featured) titled Parallax. Through this show, the London-based artist explores the literal, metaphorical and metaphysical manifestations of perspective and visual perception through his expressive monochromatic works. Stepping away from his previous work that used illusion and double images, French is this time focusing on the apparent displacement of his subject matter and its relation to the viewer. With this in mind, he snatches his figures, preserves them in oils with photographic clarity and incorporates them within abstract […]

Overtime: May 29 – June 4

Posted by Khoi, June 4, 2017

More stories from the week that ended June 4 (click on bolded words for more information): Rome’s first permanent installation of contemporary art is Giuseppe Penone’s Foglie di pietra. RIP: Ronald Markman, who passed away at the age of 86. RIP: Dan Tranberg, who passed away at the age of 53. Sam Durant sculpture will likely be removed from the sculpture garden at the Walker Art Center after Native American protests. Walker Art Center postpones opening of sculpture park after the protests. The work will be dismantled […]

Previews: Shawn Huckins – “Somewhere to Nowhere” @ Goodwin Fine Art

Posted by sleepboy, May 31, 2017

Following up on his show there last year (covered), Shawn Huckins (featured) will be opening Somewhere to Nowhere at Goodwin Fine Art on June 9th. The new distinctive text-based works are a response to his previous body of work where he overlaid today’s digital conversations (complete with abbreviations and mistakes) over scenes of traditional 18th and 19th century paintings. This time around, he uses phrases he finds from traditional pen and paper communications from a time when words seemed to be chosen more carefully and more meaningful and combined it with […]

Overtime: May 22 – May 28

Posted by Khoi, May 28, 2017

More stories from the week that ended May 28 (click on bolded words for more information): Eileen Kinsella provides a look at the Marciano Art Foundation museum. KCRW also looks at the museum, as well as the growth of private museums in general. The Hollywood Reporter also covers the opening. Christopher Knight reviews the museum and shows. Tim Schneider also provides his opinion. Christopher Hawthorne explores the architecture of the museum. RIP: Stanley Brouwn, who passed away at the age of 81. RIP: Dan Campanelli, who passed away at the […]

Ryan McGinley Photographs Brad Pitt For GQ

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2017

Continuing to capitalize on the demand for his commercial work, Ryan McGinley recently shot Brad Pitt for a feature in GQ magazine. Hitting three national parks (The Everglades, White Sands, and Carlsbad Caverns) on a epic cross county road trip shoot like the ones he is famous for, the New York-based photographer used his unique talents to catch candid images of the famous actor. Examples of McGinley’s signature use of light and motion, penchant for capturing raw images of humans interacting with nature, and compositional style […]