Art

It's not long ago that skateboarding was ostracized by both the media and many of the brands that now cater to its community, having first dismissed it as an outsider sport for those on the periphery. From the 1980s till roughly the turn of the century, however, cultural luminaries from hip hop and skate circles forged a new paradigm within the yet-to-be-coined world of streetwear, setting the stage for where the pulse of culture is today. Having helped shape this rise, American director, designer and photographer Jacob Rosenberg has been instrumental in cultivating the visual expression that has now turned legend for some of skateboarding's most legendary imprints and figures.As a mainstay within the skate community since its founding in 2006, Los Angeles's HVW8 gallery will showcase a se...

Inaccurate sports statues have become something of a trend, with England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane being the latest player to join a long list of stars who've received, let's say, inauthentic bronze doppelgangers. Like the statues of Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Dwyane Wade, Kane's sculpture, which was unveiled this past Monday in greater London's Waltham Forest borough, where he was born and raised, has already received a wave of criticism pointing out its visual inaccuracies. “If you think about it historically, a public statue was there to immortalize, show off and loudly boast of the achievements and accomplishments of the person," art critic Estelle Lovatt said in an interview. "If it doesn’t really bear a resemblance to the person, it’s quite difficult to ...

Five years on from her Swimmer portrait, French painter Claire Tabouret is reuniting with London-based creative studio Avant Arte to release a new limited edition tapestry. Paysage d’Intérieur (printemps) embarks on Tabouret's Fluff paintings, weaving together a verdant landscape that pays homage to Post-Impressionism, from Paul Cézanne to Vincent van Gogh. Born in Marseille and based in Los Angeles, Tabouret is well-known for her intimate portraits of youth, playing on themes related to memory and nostalgia, as well as vulnerability and innocence, emblematic of her moody compositions that allude to the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean. Tabouret has shown a meteoric rise within art circles over the past decade, showcasing solo shows across the globe and currently represented by heavywei...

SCOPE Art Show returns to Miami Beach for its 23rd edition from December 3–8, 2024, showcasing over 85 international exhibitors from 15 countries. Known for its dynamic fusion of art, culture, technology, and wellness, this year’s theme, Interdependence, celebrates the collaborative spirit of creativity. Visitors can expect a diverse array of experiences, from monumental installations to engaging panels and exclusive events.The New Contemporary, SCOPE’s signature platform for large-scale works, will feature new commissions by Yinka Ilori MBE and Lua Brice. Ilori’s "Lift Me Higher With Joy" invites interaction with community-focused seating risers, while Lua Brice’s "Folding Light" creates an immersive environment using sound and light. Also on the show floor, Dr. Esther Mahlangu’s 26-foot ...

Ahead of Sotheby’s inaugural sale on November 21, the auction house has unveiled an immersive presentation of Art in Transit: 31 Keith Haring Subway Drawings from the Collection of Larry Warsh. Staged in a replication of a vintage New York subway station, this body of work culminates the collection efforts of No More Rulers founder Larry Warsh, making its first collective appearance in over a decade.Amidst a display of benches, turnstiles and tiled walls, the exhibition transports viewers to the 23rd Street station in 1980s New York, harkening back to a moment of personal significance for the American artist. “I remember most clearly an afternoon of drawing in a studio with large doors that opened onto twenty-second street,” Haring recalled. “All kinds of people would stop and look at the ...

Los Angeles-based artist Jake Vanden Berge is showcasing a new solo exhibition at London's lbf contemporary. I Made My Bed of Flowers And Now I Have to Step In It marks his UK debut, presenting a suite of new paintings that reference his experiences growing up in Los Angeles' Whittier suburb, while simultaneously exploring the canons of art history, juxtaposing his own modern interpretation on memory and nostalgia. Vanden Berge often distills thoughts in ghostly split-cell compositions made of oil and inkjet on canvas, such as the cropped images of a woman's lips and a subdued field of tulips with more aggressive images of a doberman ready to attack. He purposefully looks to spark tension between disparate imagery as a survey into perception, prompting the onlooker to realign their gaze to...

Multidisciplinary artist Mika Tajima has unveiled her first solo exhibition at Pace’s Hong Kong gallery. Entitled Penumbra, the exhibit spotlights four distinct bodies of work that showcase her multidisciplinary practice.Tajima's art, recognized for its scientific and philosophical depth, explores themes of identity and agency in a technology-driven world. Her investigations delve into how digital and aesthetic technologies intertwine to create material, perceptual and psychic experiences.The title, Penumbra, reflects the transitional space between shadow and light, symbolizing the nuanced interplay of perception and freedom. Highlights include ambient paintings from the “Art d'Ameublement” series, which utilize airborne paint pigments to create vibrant gradients on transparent acrylic she...

Jaeheon Lee unveiled his first solo show at Management in New York City. Spanning a series of oil paintings, Ghosts in the Garden presents a psychological portrait of a society saying goodbye to its past while searching for meaning in an uncertain future.A sense of hollowness marks Lee’s paintings, though his compositions are anything but. In his "Three in One" works, several faces blur and bleed into one another atop ornately costumed bodies, while the floral maximalism of 'Figure in a Garden' exudes an anxious buzzAt the heart of Lee’s work lies a tension between tradition and modernity. Drawing inspiration from the clash of figuration and abstraction that dominated art circles in 1960s Korea, he crafts a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its traditions while navigating the pres...

Gagosian’s Grosvenor Hill gallery in London will present ‘Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami’, a new exhibition opening on December 10 where the renowned artist reimagines traditional Japanese art through his distinctive lens.Highlights include “Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu: Iwasa Matabei RIP” (2023–24), Murakami’s take on a 17th-century depiction of Kyoto. Originally a detailed folding screen, his version features gold-leaf clouds, skull motifs inspired by Kyoto’s Toribeno burial ground, and his signature flower faces and ‘Mr. DOB’ character.Murakami also explores Kyoto’s mythical guardians in “Four Symbols,” pairing each figure with iconic city landmarks. Blending AI imagery, sketches, and his past works, these pieces echo the creativity of traditional artists. Another standout is a ...

Reiffers Art Initiatives in Paris presents who is afraid of red blue and yellow?, a duo show by Ugo Rondinone and Tarek Lakhrissi now on view through December 1. For the fourth edition of the institution’s mentorship program, which pairs influential artists with emerging talent, the seminal Swiss sculptor guides Lakhrissi in a resonant exploration of the human conditionUnfolding across three color-drenched rooms, the exhibition invites visitors to lose themselves in a landscape of visual poetry. Mining the passion and power of the underground, the show begins with a red-clad space with Lakhrissi’s 2017 video Hard to Love at its center. Audiences are then drawn into a contemplative, blue atmosphere where embroidered poems flood textiles on the floors and walls. The journey concludes upstair...

Tang Contemporary Art Bangkok is hosting Benzilla's new solo exhibition, Goood Luck: Glitter Gaze, running from the time of publication to December 15, 2024. Featuring over 20 works, including new sculptures and paintings, the show invites viewers into the contemplative world of Benzilla’s signature three-eyed character, LOOOK.Benzilla’s recurring theme of "good luck" emerges as a heartfelt Thai-language farewell expression: "Chôhk Dee" and a reflection of hope. This ethos resonates throughout his works, which channel memories, emotions and moments of introspection. The artist’s creations balance vibrant visual storytelling with deeper philosophical exploration, inspired by the ancient Greek concept of theoria — a blend of contemplation, theory and self-awareness.Central to the exhibition ...

Austrian artist Kevin Klamminger is making his Unit debut with a new solo exhibition. Through a display of paintings and pencil works, Klamminger explores what happens when conscious and unconscious collide.Promethean Approach is brought together by a sunset palette of rich oranges, yellows and reds — creating a dramatic play of light and shadow that reflects the artist’s thematic interest in opposition. Horses, butterflies, shields and spears emerge as visual clues, pulling viewers into a game of meaning-making, adding to this tension.A sense of irony shines through Klamminger’s work as he flirts with the absurdity of heroic symbols, as seen in his hyper-muscular horses. The artist is drawn to the animal’s athletic build and anxious nature, a tension best captured in “Veni, Vidi, Vici” wh...