Art
Enter Mike Nelson’s Dystopian Show ‘Extinction Beckons’ at Hayward Gallery
Mike Nelson is a British artist best-known for creating immersive installations that teeter between fiction and reality. Having represented the UK at the 2011 Venice Biennale, Nelson has been recently focusing his output on found objects that he recreates into enigmatic sculptures and settings, such as his latest solo exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery. As the name suggests, Extinction Beckons is both atmospheric and distressing. Like a scavenger in a dystopian world, Nelson created a labyrinth of rooms made of materials found in junk shops, auctions and flea markets, reminiscent of science fiction, and commenting on the failed promises of modernity and political movements. In many ways, Nelson's strange rooms are snapshots of promises that are lost to time and implore visitors to refl...
Light Up Elton John’s Platform Boots With cent.ldn’s Candle Collectibles
Renowned British singer Elton John knows how to make an entrance and has done so throughout his lengthy career. From the jump, the legendary artist has taken fashion in his stride, always embracing eccentric on-stage uniforms. Elton John's metallic platform boots have become his trademark, previewed with sky-high wooden heels and red and silver striped decor alongside "EJ" initials on opposite sides. As John prepares for his Yellow Brick Road tour, London-based candle maker cent.ldn is commemorating his footwear with a collaborative candle set. The candle doubles as artwork, ready to decorate your home with dynamic flair. The handmade offering is assembled of naturally scented coconut wax outlined by Elton John's creative team, while the artist chose the unique fragrance used. Available in...
Through the Lens: Théo de Gueltzl
Through The Lens spotlights emerging and established photographers from around the world. The ongoing series is dedicated to offering unique insights in varying areas of photographic expertise including portrait, landscape, fine art, fashion, documentary and more.More than just the garments we wear, fashion has always been a platform for sharing ideas. Whether an olive utility jacket that reminds you of the great outdoors, split suede loafers that mentally transport you to the Mediterranean or an ethically sourced cardigan for the eco-conscious shopper. Like a second skin or a mirror up to society, we buy into brands for the lifestyles they promise. A proclamation to the world: ‘this is who I am, this is what I believe in, and this is who I want to be.’“By tapping into our very human desir...
Arts in Hong Kong Brings Eight Artists Together for Multidisciplinary Collabs to See the City Through Their Eyes
There are an abundance of sights and sounds to experience in Hong Kong, from the city’s rich food scene to excursions of the local scenery. But one of the major assets of Hong Kong is its thriving artistic and cultural landscape. To show off this creative community, the Hong Kong Tourism Board debuts the “Art in HK café” group exhibition at Art Central. For this project, a coffee shop has been transformed into an immersive gallery with new artworks on display from March 22 to 25, 2023.As a part of Arts in Hong Kong 2023, the board collaborated with eight different artists from all over the world — connecting them through their craft while also showing the world different interpretations of Hong Kong through an array of visual techniques, including street art and crafts. Each artist takes o...
Gucci Takes Its Monogram Trunks to London’s Brick Lane for Valigeria Campaign
Gucci has just taken over London's Brick Lane, with the luxury brand's hard-shell suitcase covering a space by Old Truman Brewery. Gucci has returned to the city's Shoreditch neighborhood following its 2021 pop-up to debut new wall art in celebration of its persistent Valigeria campaign. The travel-forward baggage campaign previously fronted by Ryan Gosling takes inspiration from '70s traveling aesthetics, growing on Gucci's roots in accessories. London's Old Truman Brewery has assumed the shape of a vintage Gucci suitcase painted on the building's exterior facade. The brand's "GG" monogram enhances the walls, accompanied by green and red linear decor and gilded Gucci-branded metal clasps. Take a closer look at Gucci's new artwork at London's Old Truman Brewery in the gallery above. In cas...
Walid Shaharul’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ Artworks Curated by roosi at Nepenthes New York
Walid Shaharul, a self-taught painter residing in Queens, NY is preparing to showcase his latest exhibit called "Through the Looking Glass" at Nepenthes New York, curated by the South East Asian art collective roosi, from March 24 to May 23, 2023. The exhibit will feature six new paintings that explore the idea of duality and reflections in distinct ways. Shaharul is known for his figurative paintings, which often depict his acquaintances, relatives, and imaginary subjects, and he employs geometric and surreal components in his compositions to evoke various emotions. His artwork also includes a range of reflections, utilizing mirrors, windows, bodies of water, and conceptual contrasts to create a sense of likeness or similarity."Through the Looking Glass" will display Shaharul's trademark ...
‘Pokémon’ Characters Come to Life at this Exhibition in Kanazawa
The fabled characters of Pokémon like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charizard and their various forms have been celebrated and recontextualized countless times in their roughly 25 year history. During that time, the series has become a medium through which Japanese pop culture is disseminated across the globe. However, at a new Pokémon Crafts exhibition in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 20 Japanese artists both established and up-and-coming are reimagining the characters through traditional craftsmanship, or kogei.On display at the National Crafts Museum and open now until June 11, the exhibition sees 70 Pokémon characters transformed into ceramics, figurines, ornaments and other artisanal creations. With the five elements of Pokémon being fire, air, water, earth and void, viewers are invited to consider how t...
Meet the Artists of Hypeart’s ‘NOISY REALITY’ Group Exhibition
Hypeart’s upcoming NOISY REALITY exhibition features the work of four diverse and talented artists who translate the ever-evolving landscape of New York City through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, mixed media, and furniture design. Meguru Yamaguchi, Heather Benjamin, Eny Lee Parker, and B. Thom Stevenson each offer their unique perspective on the city's essence and energy while imbuing their own artistic concepts and themes to present a dynamic curation. Brooklyn-based artist Meguru Yamaguchi draws from the philosophy of Basho Matsuo to create sculptures that capture the fleeting nature of trends in modern society. His series titled "Awakenings" features angular brushstrokes that give way to fluid lines, representing the need to adapt and change in a world that is constantly ...
Photographer Amanda Adász and Stylist Juliana Santos’ “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Editorial Is an Intimate Look at Brazilian Youth Culture
Amanda Adász is a Brazilian photographer and creative director known for utilizing portrait photography to document visceral stories in her wide range of work. Adász has been tapped by brands like Nike, Lacoste, ASICS and more for her signature style of portraiture. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is Adász and stylist Juliana Santos' latest project which takes an intimate look at youth culture in Brazil. The collection of images portray how young Brazilians express themselves through fashion, partying and being carefree and comfortable in their own energetic environment.“Smells Like Teen Spirit” presents an intimate glimpse inside the varying aspects of youth culture – love, drugs, romance and friendship. The new series is a nod to Adász’s past work "Subcultural Youth," a series of portraits dis...
APOC Store x No Limits! Art Castle Supports Under-Represented Creatives
London's APOC Store has notoriously supported emerging talent across the creative world, giving marginalized communities a platform in its APOC Grants initiative launched last year. Ever since, the retailer has aided rising brands in their journey toward success, including SCRY™ Lab, EGNARTS, and more. Building on its supportive foundation, APOC Store is uniting with Netherlands-based collective No Limits! Art Castle to encourage under-represented artists in public art exhibitions. Bringing together neurodiverse, queer, and activist artists, the duo creates an innovative forum to present the work of five creatives on APOC's marketplace. Tapping neurodiverse artists Carmen Schabracq, Bruin Parry, Bas + Ayse, Jan Hoek, and Anemoon Fokinga, their work spans across painting, sculpture, ...
Closer Look at the Galleries Exhibited During Art Basel Hong Kong 2023
Art Basel Hong Kong (ABHK) kicked off earlier this week, returning for its second in-person fair since the COVID pandemic. The international art world descended upon Hong Kong for the week, taking in some of the most sought-after pieces in the community. Hypebeast was on the ground to observe the 177 exhibitors from 32 countries at Art Basel, including booths by Kaikaikiki, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, Perrotin, Gagosian and more. Combined, the booths make this year's Art Basel in Hong Kong, the largest edition since the pandemic. With a total of 177 dealers, 47 more than last year, visitors are able to see Hong Kong return to its former glory.The buzz and the energy throughout the exhibition hall saw crowds of art-deprived individuals taking in pieces of all sizes and statures. Mainstay...
Centre Pompidou to Open Branch in Seoul
From entertainment to music, fashion to art, Seoul has shown to be a cultural hotspot over the past few years. Amongst the many galleries that have nestled in the South Korean capital, Centre Pompidou has announced that they too will open a Seoul location in 2025. The French museum is essentially lending its brand name in a four-year deal to the Hanwha Culture Foundation's Tower 63, a glass skyscraper which serves as the headquarters for the Hanwha Group. “Throughout the four-year collaboration, the Centre Pompidou will offer eight monographic exhibitions—two per year—based on a selection of works from the Center Pompidou collection,” said the business conglomerate in a statement.Tentatively named Pompidou Center Hanwha Seoul, the forthcoming museum will be designed by French architect Jea...
