Art

Matt Bollinger's latest solo show at mother's tankstation in London, titled Halftime, examines the concept of halftime and its relevance in today's America. Traditionally, halftime is a break in sports, a moment to rest and strategize before the game continues. Bollinger expands this idea, asking whether we are in a similar pause in our lives, especially post-pandemic.By naming his show Halftime, Bollinger sparks questions about the American experience. The sports metaphor encourages us to think about our aspirations and the clear outcomes of winning and losing. Are we heading towards improvement, or will we stay stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled expectations? Through his evocative Ashcan School style in his alluring compositions, Bollinger captures this American dilemma, making Halftime a t...

Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based artist Sayre Gomez has worked with JRP Editions to release a new mirror artwork entitled Old Growth. It's not the first time the Geneva-based published house has produced a mirror artwork, having previously collaborated with John Armleder on a series of splattered wall works, as well as Mungo Thomson on his popular Time "Person of the Year" reinterpretation. Throughout his practice, Sayre has shown an affinity for boundaries and thresholds, be it a mirror or a chainlink fence — both of which he conflates in his latest edition at a one-to-one scale. The artwork is inspired by a reflective cover that was designed for a book to complement the artist's 2021 exhibition at François Ghebaly in New York, titled Apocalypse Porn. The UV-print on mirror "explores the o...

Ortuzar Projects in New York is currently exhibiting a solo exhibition of works by the late American artist Ernie Barnes. In Rapture is presented in collaboration with Andrew Kreps Gallery and comprises of paintings covering Barnes' five decade career blending the worlds of art and sports. The title of the show is inspired by B.B. King's 2000 album, Making Love is Good for You and follows a number of recent exhibitions on Barnes' career, including a PLAYLAB-designed show at the UTA Artist Space in Los Angeles and the sale of The Sugar Shack (1976) painting at Christies, which shattered expectations fetching $15.3m USD in 2022.The intersection between sports and art offered Barnes an escape from the racist underbelly of the Jim Crow south that he grew up in. While usually dismissed as just ...

The Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai is hosting ‘David Hockney: Paper Trails,’ a major exhibition showcasing 110 works on paper by renowned British artist David Hockney. Curated by Shai Baitel, MAM Shanghai's Artistic Director, and actor-writer Russell Tovey, this exhibition offers an immersive journey into Hockney's artistic mastery, highlighting his ability to create profound atmospheres through his art. This exhibition, the largest ever of Hockney's works on paper, presents a captivating survey of his career, from his famous Pool Series and intimate portraits to his recent digital works created on an iPad.‘Paper Trails’ emphasizes Hockney's exceptional skill in evoking emotions and shaping moods. Visitors will explore thematic groupings that juxtapose playful and somber moods, examine i...

New York's Fotografiska has announced plans to close its location in Midtown Manhattan and relocate to a new space within the city. Having opened its US branch in 2019, the Stockholm-founded contemporary photography museum has additional outposts in Berlin, Shanghai and the Estonian capital of Tallinn. Currently housed at 281 Park Avenue South, the six-story, 45,000-square-foot Renaissance Revival building that Fotografiska occupies was first constructed in 1892 and specializes in hosting established and emerging figures in contemporary photography. “At the core of Fotografiska is a dedication to inspiring new perspectives by amplifying some of the greatest artists of our time,” said Yoram Roth, the executive chairman of Fotografiska’s board, in a statement. “As it’s become clear that our ...

Olivia Shao's Le Contre-Ciel at Empty Gallery in Hong Kong boldly blends ancient artifacts with contemporary works, challenging the boundaries of Chinese aesthetics in modern art. The title, inspired by French surrealist René Daumal, suggests a defiance of cosmic order, resonating with Hong Kong's current political climate. The Chinese title "nitian" (逆天) invokes the "Mandate of Heaven," questioning current power structures as reported by Spike Art Magazine.Francis Alÿs’s "Cuentos Patrióticos" (1997) and Tang Kwok-hin’s "Riddles of Light" (2015) critique futile resistance and hollow rituals. Dim lighting and Neolithic jade artifacts create a somber atmosphere, while Kazuo Ohno’s "Mr. O’s Book of the Dead" (1973) blends surreal dance with funereal themes. A 17th-century huanghuali armchair ...

Los Angeles-based photographer Daniel Malikyar has documented quite a range of characters throughout his career — from Lil Yachty to little footballers in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. His latest series, however, may be one of the most peculiar. Located in California's Central Valley, the Afghan-American photographer and co-founder of MGX CREATIVE travelled to meet a community of nuns who specialize in growing cannabis. Weed and nuns are rarely, if ever, associated to one another, but it was a fitting title for Malikyar's latest photo exploration. The self-ordained nuns are an activist group on a mission to heal the world through plant-based medicine. "The sisters have been trying to legalize their business for years," Malikyar tells Hypeart, "but local lawmakers have made it difficult fo...

London's Public Gallery is hosting a new group exhibition dedicated to the American art critic, Craig Owen, who championed postmodernist theory in the second half of the 20th century. Owens passed away in 1990 due to AIDs-related complications and is remembered for his time serving on the staff of Art in America, first as a associate editor, then to senior editor within the 1980s. Curated by Nicole Estilo Kaiser, the show features work from 13 international artists spanning seven decades whose work is united through the echoes of postmodern debate within the context of the present. Owens, who identified as gay and favored feminist theory, challenged the debate regarding cultural authority in the decades after the Second World War, particularly in the problem of representation. “Allegorical...

Update: Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'Untitled' collaborative painting from 1984 has exceeded expectations, selling for a total of $19,400,000 USD -- setting a new record for their collaborative series.Measuring almost 10 feet by 13 feet, the work's monumental scale makes it one of the largest in the series and notably enabled the artists to work side-by-side during its creation. Recently, the work was featured as a backdrop for a rare McLaren F1 offered by Sotheby's Sealed, putting into perspective the grand scale of the piece.Continue reading the original article below to learn more about the work's significant history and the cultural weight of the collaboration.Original: The 1980s was a time filled meteoric personalities and creative movements — from music to fashion to art. ...

On Friday, May 10, two activists part of the climate group Just Stop Oil broke the glass protecting an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London. Reverend Dr. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce, both in their 80s, were recorded in a social media video working in unison as they used a lump hammer to crack the display encasing the 13th century manuscript, which was not damaged during the protest. As they cracked the glass, Parfitt unfurled a white banner with the statement: "THE GOVERNMENT IS BREAKING THE LAW."Fearing a civil war, the Magna Carta was enacted by English monarch King John on June 15, 1215, outlining that no one was above the law, even those of royalty. In addition to the two copies stored at the British Library, several more originals exist at Lincoln Castle an...

British rapper and grime artist Big Zuu is taking his talents beyond the stage, marking a new venture that makes hydration fun for everyone. Named Drip, the natural mineral water is changing the way you drink still and sparkling liquids — breaking boundaries with bold can designs that eliminate single-use plastics. Big Zuu and Olaolu Slawn are bringing something new to the table, joining the celebrated artist to launch his "Drip Curates" art series. The MC is championing his local community, enlisting Slawn for a one-off artwork in his signature graffiti style. Exclusively on display at Brighton's Helm Gallery, the artwork is blasted on a convertible car, featuring Slawn's signature smiling cartoon illustrations in black-and-white hues. "Drip is, first and foremost, a lifestyle brand, so w...